Florida Heiken Children's Vision Program will be in our schools later this month offering no cost eye exams and glasses for our students. We must have a minimum number of students at each school to pre-apply in order for them to visit that school site. The deadline to sign up is Monday, February 14. For more information, contact the health clinic at your child's school.
I want to wish each of you a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year! I hope each of you will enjoy the time with your friends and families and remember to give and share with those that might be in need.
Thank you to every member of our staff who works diligently to provide an education to our students. Bless our children as they work and sometimes struggle through a star-crossed period in our history. Thank you to those that support our children, teachers, and staff. Our success as a school district ultimately hinges on this support from all the partners in the process of educating our children.
Please remember those in uniform whether they be military, police, emergency responders, or medical professionals. These men and women work through the holidays, often removed from their families, prepared to render assistance or to provide that ultimate sacrifice.
Let us not forget that the spirit of the season is one of love, generosity, and of goodness. Be kind to your fellow man and remember, “You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view…until you climb into his skin and walk around in it.” (Harper Lee)
God Bless each of you and a Merry Christmas to all and a Happy New Year!
Buddy L. Brown
Superintendent of Schools
Early Release:
Friday, January 17
Christmas Break for Students:
December 20-January 4
Classes resume January 5.
12 month employees return to work on January 3.
Teachers and 10 month non-instructional employees return to work on January 4.
The 2021 parent climate survey is now available. We are asking parents to complete the survey, as it provides valuable feedback to our schools and district. It should take less than 10 minutes to complete the survey. Please complete the survey by December 17. (Note: Students will complete the survey at school.)
https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/180544/p1093
TO: HDSB
FROM: Superintendent Buddy L. Brown
DATE: November 19, 2021
SUBJECT: SUPERINTENDENT’S THANKSGIVING MESSAGE
During this month of Thanksgiving I have been reflecting on the things I am grateful for. One of the first things that came to mind is the talented group of people I represent and work with daily, from the District School Board to our staff at each of our schools. Thank you for the work you do to make our District great. Without your commitment, creativity, and high standards, we would not be the District we are, nor the District we strive to be.
I am a man of faith, and with that faith I believe in the principles of faith that surround the Thanksgiving holiday. I pray and hope for safety in your travels over the next week. I pray you will maximize and take advantage of the time to spend with loved ones and friends. I pray for the safety and well-being of our men and women in uniform, both military and civilian that stand watch over us, prepared to give all for our freedoms and our way of life. I pray for a time of calmness and peace in our community, our nation, and our world. I wish you a Thanksgiving filled with abundance, happiness, and bright moments.
The Holmes County School Board will be adopting and revising school board policies, revising the instructional continuity plan, and considering approval of the LEA ARP ESSER plan at the regular school board meeting on December 14th, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. A hearing for the public for input on proposed changes, the instructional continuity plan and the LEA ARP ESSER plan will be held at 5:05 p.m. on Monday, December 6th, 2021 at the Holmes County School Board Office. A copy of the policies and plans to be adopted or revised may be reviewed at the Holmes County School Board Office Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., except advertised holidays.
Open Enrollment Dates
Spring/ 2nd Semester:
November 5, 2021— February 4, 2022
Students may register with Pam Short at the GAP
401 McLaughlin Ave. Bonifay, FL 32425
Holmes County virtual instruction is provided through the Holmes FLVS Franchise for grades K-12.
Students currently enrolled in HVS must have completed their 1st Semester course work before they will be considered for enrollment in 2nd semester courses.
For more information, contact:
Matt Tate 547-9341 or matt.tate@hdsb.org
Pam Short 547-0470 or pam.short@hdsb.org
The Florida Surgeon General and Department of Health have issued a new protocol regarding quarantines for students, effective September 22. The rule can be accessed at https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/64DER21-15.pdf.
The Department of Education has released an updated graphic giving guidance on when students will need to quarantine. (Click the Related Files link below.) We will continue to update you as we receive new guidance from the appropriate agencies.