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Holmes Calendar
- Monday, 6/1 through Wednesday, June 10 - Summer 2026 Scholastic Book Fair
- Tuesday, 6/9, 6:30PM - Community Meeting regarding New Holmes MS Principal Selection Process
- Monday, 6/15, 8-9AM - End-of-Year Awards Ceremony
- Wednesday, 6/17 - Last Day of School / 2-Hour Early Release
Dear Holmes Families,
We will be collecting student laptops, chargers, and cases during P.E. classes on Wednesday, June 10th and Thursday, June 11th.
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Summer School: If your student is in summer school for credit recovery or academics, they can keep their laptop until the end of their program.
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Lost or Damaged Tech - Fines Due Now: Fines can be paid by check, cash, or MySchoolBucks to Holmes Middle School.
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Lost Plastic Case: $40
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Lost Charger: $20
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Lost Headphones: $15 (if opted to take them)
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Cracked Screen: $50
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Cracked Frame: $20
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Graffiti or Missing Keys: $10
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Important: Unpaid fines or unreturned items will cause delays in students getting their laptops back next school year (this includes rising 9th graders at their next school).
Thank you for your partnership and continued support as we close out another successful school year at Holmes Middle School.
Sincerely,
Serena Giron
Principal
Dear Holmes Middle School Staff, Parents, and Community Members,
We are beginning the search for a new principal for Holmes Middle School. An important step in this procedure is to inform parents, staff, and community members about the principal selection process. An important meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. This will be a hybrid meeting, with participants able to attend either in person at Holmes Middle School or virtually via Zoom.
The information to log into the virtual meeting is below:
Join URL: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/96523325119?pwd=7RuntBqlc1ztArm3j8ib3Lx3uIHkQd.1&from=addon
Meeting ID: 965 2332 5119
Passcode: 827016
We will outline the multiple levels of interviews that will take place to select a candidate who is the best fit and match to lead Holmes Middle School. A panel interview will be held on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The advisory panel will be comprised of three staff representatives, and three parent (or community) representatives. If you are interested in serving as a panelist, please submit your information by close of business on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, using the google form link Principal Input and Advisory Panel Interest. The Region 6 Leadership Team will review all submissions and select staff and community members to serve as either panelists or alternates for these in-person interviews. The Department of Human Resources will contact the individuals who are selected to serve in this capacity.
Another critical component to the process is your input. Please provide input detailing the skills, experiences, and leadership characteristics needed at your school. Include challenges and issues that the new principal will need to address. Principal professional skills include instructional leadership, school climate, human resources, organizational management, and communication and community relations.
Your input is confidential. Please submit your input using the google form link Principal Input and Advisory Panel Interest by Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
I look forward to working closely with Holmes Middle School staff, parents, and community members during the principal selection process.
Sincerely,
Rhonda Honoré
Assistant Superintendent, Region 6
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school. Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. However, with parent or guardian permission, a high school student may transport over-the-counter medications to and from the school health room. If your student will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, the existing medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program, but you will need to pick up the medication on the last day of school and deliver the medication and completed forms to the summer learning site on the first day of the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).
Medication authorization forms for next school year may be obtained from the school or online at https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/school-health-services. A medication authorization form is required for any medication, prescription or over-the-counter, to be kept at school. Please be sure medication orders are clear. All information on the form must be completed. Part I must be signed and dated by the parent or guardian. Part II must be signed and dated by your health care provider. Approved over-the-counter medications given for headaches, muscle aches, orthodontic pain, or menstrual cramps do not need a health care provider’s signature. Antibiotic or antiviral medications for 10 consecutive school days or less do not require a health care provider’s signature either. For all asthma medications, a Virginia Asthma Action Plan must be provided. More detailed information is available on the back of the medication authorization form(s).
Over-the-counter medication must be in the unopened original container and clearly labeled by the parent or guardian. No more than 100 pills/tablets of OTC medication should be brought to school at a time. All prescription medication, including samples, must be labeled by the pharmacist or health care provider. Please make sure that the label clearly states your student’s name, the name of the medication, the dosage of the medication, and the time to be given.
Your cooperation will ensure that we can safely give your students their medication. If you have any questions, please contact your Licensed Practical Nurse, Lindsay Quigley at 703-658-5910, or your school Public Health Nurse, Nohelia Yanes, at 703-658-5918.
It’s a busy time of year, and we know many priorities are on your plate. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to check your student’s MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.
Free and Reduced-Price Meals
Families who earn less than 185% of the poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals (FRM). However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2026-27 school year will be available this summer.
If you have a current balance and think you may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2025-26 school year.
Get ready! The Summer 2026 Scholastic Book Fair is going to be epic! This Book Fair is BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE! Get 2 books for the price of 1! Just in time for SUMMER READING! 6th & 7th Grade students will be coming to the Book Fair with their Social Studies classes, however; ALL students can purchase books before and after school and during lunch! The Book Fair starts on Monday, 6/1 and ends on Wednesday, 6/10! The location is the Holmes MS Library.
Please see below for some important information.
Book Fair Website: All the information you need will be on the website! Create an eWallet for easy payment!
Donate: Consider donating to the Book Fair. Thank you!
Book Fair Contact: Jen Blanco (jlblanco1@fcps.edu)
Registration for summer classes with FCPS’ Online Campus will close on Friday, June 5. Email OnlineCampus@fcps.edu or call 703-503-7781 with any questions.
Join Fairfax County Public Schools for a free, family-friendly community celebration filled with hands-on STEM, arts, and creative experiences for students of all ages. This year’s Summer Extravaganza takes place on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School.
Explore summer learning resources and connect with FCPS offices and community partners. Don’t miss the Student Market and a full day of engaging activities designed to spark learning, growth, and inspiration for the whole family.
For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
We are excited to support your student’s transition to high school! For the third year, Edison High School is offering an optional Jump Start program for rising 9th-grade students.
Program Details:
Date: Tuesday, July 28th
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Edison High School
During this session, students will:
✔️ Meet staff members, including administrators, counselors, and teachers
✔️ Tour the school building
✔️ Receive tips for high school success
✔️ Learn about our wide range of sports and club opportunities
✔️ Receive lunch and Edison Eagle Pride T-shirt
Please note: Transportation will not be provided.
We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2030!
Save the Date: Registration will open on May 27th and a link will be located on the Edison website for those interested in our Jumpstart program. Please contact Greg Dombrowski: GSDombrowski@fcps.edu or Ellen Hagan: EMHaganBower@fcps.edu for further information.
FCPS values your input as we plan future school calendars. On Friday, June 5, all caregivers and FCPS staff will receive an email from noreply@fcps.edu containing a unique link to complete the FCPS Calendar Survey.
Your feedback matters. Please take a few minutes to share your priorities and perspectives by Monday, June 22, at 11:59 p.m.
Your individual responses will be kept confidential and will not be shared with school staff or used in any way that identifies you or your student. Only aggregate, summary-level results will be reported to the Fairfax County School Board.
If you do not receive a link to the survey or have technical difficulties completing the survey, please contact the FCPS Office of Research and Program Evaluation.
Starting Monday, June 22, no-cost meals will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis at the sites and times listed on the FCPS Summer Food Service Program webpage. Students must remain on-site while eating their meals.
This year, thanks to generous support from Educate Fairfax, families may also receive one no-cost breakf | 