No School--Friday, October 7
October 4, 2016
There will be no school on Friday, October 7. Classes will resume on Monday, October 10. We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Rodeo Weekend.
Bullying Prevention Month
October 4, 2016
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. PACER’s National Bullying Prevention center, http://www.pacer.org/bullying, founded the nationwide campaign in 2006, a decade ago. For additional information on National Bullying Prevention Month, please visit the Office of Safe Schools’ website, http://fldoe.org/schools/safe-healthy-schools/safe-schools/bullying-prevention.stml.
Disability History and Awareness
October 3, 2016
The first two weeks of October are Disability History and Awareness Weeks! Section 1003.4205, Florida Statutes, entitled Disability History and Awareness Instruction, was signed into law in 2008. It requires school districts to designate the first two weeks of October as Disability History and Awareness Weeks and also promotes providing instruction for students in all public schools to expand student knowledge, understanding, and awareness of individuals with disabilities, disability history, and the disability rights movement.
For more information please visit http://www.fldoe.org/academics/exceptional-student-edu/parent-info/disability-history-awareness.stml
Substitute Bus Drivers Wanted
September 15, 2016
School Board Special Session--September 12
September 7, 2016
HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
AGENDA
SPECIAL SESSION
September 12, 2016
10:00 A.M.
701 EAST PENNSYLVANIA AVE.
BONIFAY, FL 32425
1. CALL TO ORDER/ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
2. RESOLUTION FOR THE TEMPORARY USE OF PRIOR YEAR’S SALARY SCHEDULE FOR THE 2016-2017 FISCAL YEAR.
3. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE FOLLOWING:
a. APPROVAL OF FUND BALANCES FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR.
b. APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR.
c. TOTAL USE OF CATEGORICAL FLEXIBILITY FUNDS FOR THE 2015-2016 FISCAL YEAR.
d. APPROVE THE ANNUAL CANON LEASE
e. APPROVE THE AGREEMENT WITH PAEC, FOCUS, AND GATEWAY TO PROVIDE FINANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES.
Schools Closed--Friday, September 2
September 1, 2016
Holmes County Schools will be closed on Friday, September 2 due to the threat of severe weather from Tropical Storm Hermine.
Labor Day--No School
August 31, 2016
There will be no school on Monday, September 5 in observance of Labor Day.
Weather Update for Thursday, September 1
August 31, 2016
Holmes District Schools will be in session as usual on Thursday, September 1. All after-school and evening activities have been cancelled. School officials and Emergency Management will continue to monitor the weather conditions closely and will make a decision regarding Friday sometime tomorrow. Please stay tuned to local news media and this website for updates.
Public Hearing--Adoption of Millage Rates & Budget
August 29, 2016
HOLMES COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
AGENDA
PUBLIC HEARING
September 6, 2016
5:05 P.M.
701 EAST PENNSYLVANIA AVE.
BONIFAY, FL 32425
THE SCHOOL BOARD will hold a Public Hearing for the Adoption of 2016-2017 Millage Rates and Budget.
TUESDAY, 5:05 P.M. - Public Hearing
- CALL TO ORDER/ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
- RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE MILLAGE FOR 2016-2017
- RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE BUDGET FOR 2016-2017
- ADJOURN
Bonifay K-8 School Construction Progress
August 26, 2016
It is exciting to see the work being done on the new Bonifay K-8 school. Construction is progressing according to schedule, and the school should be completed in time for the 2017-18 school year. Click here for recent photos.