Holmes Middle School

*School Closure Due to Inclement Weather* Due to inclement weather, Rockingham County Schools will be closed for students tomorrow, January 7, 2025. Childcare services will be available at 12pm and close at the normal scheduled time. All school activities can take place between 2:30-5:00 pm. There will be no school activities permitted after 5 pm. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Please stay tuned for any further updates via our district website, local news and social media channels.

Updates for 1/7 including Sports new dates (weather changes!! This Week: January 1/7- First day back for students (pending any weather announcements) 1/7- Wrestling HOME vs. RCMS 1/7- Basketball AWAY at RCMS 1/8- Wrestling HOME vs. Reidsville 1/9- Basketball Playoffs- Girl’s Basketball HOME vs. Dillard Stay safe out there!

** School Closure Due to Inclement Weather ** Rockingham County Schools has decided there will be no school for students tomorrow, January 6, 2025. Daycare services will be closed. Also, all school based activities are cancelled. For staff, tomorrow will be an optional teacher workday. Please stay tuned for any further updates via our district website and social media channels.

🎉 Welcome Back to School! 🎉 We are excited to welcome our students back this Monday! We hope your family enjoyed a restful and joyful holiday break, and we wish you a Happy New Year! As we kick off a fresh start, here are a few friendly reminders to help everyone transition smoothly: Carline begins at 7:45 AM – let’s keep the morning flow running efficiently! Tardies start at 8:25 AM – be sure to arrive on time for a great start to the day. Dress for success – no pajama pants or crop tops, as we’re ready to focus and learn! We can’t wait to see our students bright and early Monday morning! Let’s make this a fantastic start to the new year! Here are the events listed below coming up this week. The new application for 2025-26 School year is now available. Here is the direct link to the application: https://rockapex.maxapex.net/apex/rcstech/r/173/rcechs-admission-application?session=8722738714346&tz=-5:00 The Early College will be visiting our campus in January to share information with students and there will also be an open house next semester. We will share those details when they are available. If you have any questions, please reach out to our guidance counselor, Mrs. Higgs. This Week: January 1/6- First day back for students 1/6- Wrestling HOME vs. RCMS 1/6- Basketball AWAY at RCMS 1/9- Wrestling HOME vs. Reidsville 1/9- Basketball Playoffs #4 vs. #5; TBA after 1/6 game. Upcoming Dates: January 1/13- Wrestling HOME vs. WRMS 1/13- Basketball Playoffs #1 vs. #4/5& #2 vs. #3 1/16- Wrestling HOME vs. Dillard 1/16- Basketball Championship TBA 1/17- PTSO Winter Formal Dance 1/23- Curl Up With A Good Book Title 1 Mtg- 6:00pm 1/25- Wrestling Conference Championship at MHS (Saturday) Reminders: *Would you like to attend a field trip? Please complete the mandatory field trip background check: https://securevolunteer.com/ROCKINGHAM-COUNTY-SCHOOLS/home

World Braille Day!

Wishing our Mustang family all the best in the New Year.

The CTE Newsletter for RCS schools. https://tinyurl.com/e6t94ff4

🎄This holiday season, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible Rockingham County Schools family. To our dedicated staff, hardworking students and supportive families—thank you for your unwavering commitment, resilience and care throughout the year. As we celebrate the spirit of Christmas, may your homes be filled with joy, laughter and cherished moments with loved ones. Let’s carry the kindness and hope of this season into the new year, continuing to learn, grow and inspire together. From our RCS family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

RCS would like to congratulate our most recent National Board Certified Teachers and those renewing their certification! Your dedication to excellence in teaching inspires us all!! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O-VCp_rcb_cSNDk29L7T4Wz7FEFkUxxvZpoTn1g9zgU/edit?tab=t.0

TGRC- Akeelah and the Bee auditions for anyone 11 and older will be held at Rockingham Community College on Saturday, January 4th from 3-6pm. Visit TGRC-NC.com for paperwork and details. A flyer will also be sent home with 7th and 8th grade students later this week. The new application for 2025-26 School year is now available. Here is the direct link to the application: https://rockapex.maxapex.net/apex/rcstech/r/173/rcechs-admission-application?session=8722738714346&tz=-5:00 The Early College will be visiting our campus in January to share information with students and there will also be an open house next semester. We will share those details when they are available. If you have any questions, please reach out to our guidance counselor, Mrs. Higgs. This Week: January 12/23- 1/5 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Winter Break 1/6- First day back for students 1/6- Wrestling HOME vs. RCMS 1/6- Basketball AWAY at RCMS 1/9- Wrestling HOME vs. Reidsville 1/9- Basketball Playoffs #4 vs. #5 Upcoming Dates: January 1/13- Wrestling HOME vs. WRMS 1/13- Basketball Playoffs #1 vs. #4/5& #2 vs. #3 1/16- Wrestling HOME vs. Dillard 1/16- Basketball Championship TBA 1/17- PTSO Winter Formal Dance 1/23- Curl Up With A Good Book Title 1 Mtg- 6:00pm 1/25- Wrestling Conference Championship at MHS (Saturday)

SchoolStatus Connect J E Holmes Middle School Elizabeth Berteotti 211 N Pierce St Day 5 of Cyber Smart Week: Parents: Help your middle schooler evaluate online info! Teach them to check sources, question facts, and avoid clickbait. Building critical thinking skills now sets them up for smart digital habits. 🌐🧠 #MediaLiteracy #ParentTips"

It's finally here! The last day before Winter Break! We are in jammie mode today 😂

Day 4 Cyber Smart Week Parents: Middle school is a critical time to talk about cyberbullying. Encourage your child to think before they post, report hurtful behavior, and support peers facing online harassment. Together, we can foster kindness and respect online. 💻❤️ #CyberbullyingPrevention #ParentTips"

Congratulations to our 6th graders who were inducted into the Beta Club last night.

It is time for a vacation! A Christmas Vacation!

8th grade families: Early College Application Info The new application for 2025-26 School year is now available. Here is the direct link to the application: https://rockapex.maxapex.net/apex/rcstech/r/173/rcechs-admission-application?session=8722738714346&tz=-5:00 The Early College will be visiting our campus in January to share information with students and there will also be an open house next semester. We will share those details when they are available. If you have any questions, please reach out to our guidance counselor, Mrs. Higgs.

Our RCS nurses wish all our staff, students & families a Merry Christmas!!

CYBER SMART WEEK Pause before you post—your words have power, so choose kindness and positivity! Also, it is a reflection upon yourself and once it's in the digital world, it is there forever.

Think Before You Share, Protect with Care! Talk with your child about keeping personal details like names, addresses, and passwords private to stay safe online. By sharing examples of risks like phishing and oversharing—and modeling good habits—you can help them navigate the digital world responsibly.

Congrats to the Lion's Club “Peace without Limits” Art contest winners: Serenity (1st), Alyssa (2nd) and Griffin (3rd)