Holly Elementary Happenings
OCTOBER
Schwartz's Scoop
10.16.2026
Dear Holly Elementary Families,
Thank you so much for taking the time to attend Parent-Teacher Conferences this week! We truly appreciate your partnership, support, and commitment to your child's education. These conversations provide a valuable opportunity to celebrate student growth, discuss progress, and work together to ensure that every child is successful.
Here are a few important reminders about Halloween at Holly Elementary as we prepare for a fun and festive celebration on Friday, October 30th!
Costumes: Students are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes to school! Please have your child arrive at school wearing their costume, as students will not be changing during the school day. Costumes should be school appropriate and should not depict violence.
School-Appropriate Costumes: Costumes should be appropriate for school and allow students to participate comfortably in learning and activities throughout the day.
No Masks or Weapons: Masks that cover the face, toy weapons, and weapon-like accessories are not permitted.
No Inflatable Costumes: Please leave blow-up or inflatable costumes at home.
Halloween Parade: We look forward to celebrating with our students during our Halloween parade!
Classroom Celebrations: Please watch for communication from your child's classroom teacher regarding specific classroom celebration plans and details for October 30th. .
Thank you for helping us make Halloween a safe, enjoyable, and memorable day for all of our Holly Elementary LEADers!
We are also excited to share information regarding our upcoming Salute To Veterans ceremony at Holly Elementary on Thursday, November 19th. Please see the attached flyer for additional information.
I hope that you have a wonderful weekend filled with all of your favorite things. As always, it is an honor to be your principal.
Miss Schwartz
Aimee Schwartz, Principal
Lisa Roth, Administrative Assistant
Jessica Johnston, Secretary
Phone: (248)328-3600
Attendance Number: (248)328-3614
Fax: (248)328-3604
Calendar of Upcoming Events
Oct.30th-Halloween Parade-2:30pm
Nov.3rd-No School-District Wide PD
Nov.10th-Picture Retake Day
Nov.24-Half Day-Noon Dismissal
Nov.25-27-No School-Thanksgiving Break
Halloween Parade Info Below
IMPORTANT NEWS BELOW FROM OUR PTO
Job Openings
Care Solace
Please have all appropriate paperwork and Dr authorization forms signed and fully completed. Renewal of medical alert information is required to be updated every school year.
**Students that have chronic medical conditions that require a rescue medication such as seizures, severe allergies, or asthma can self-carry and are encouraged to. The school MUST have a current medical care plan on file with Dr authorization.
See the district website for more details on our medication policy and printable forms to take to your family Dr.
Please reach out to our district nurse with any questions. jessica.morantes@hask12.org
Health Guidance
Showing up to school every day is critical for children’s well-being, engagement, and learning.
Click here for more information on when to keep your child home from school and when to send them.
Lice Letter
Date: 2026/2027
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We are sending this letter to all parents to increase head lice awareness, so that you may take steps at home to help prevent your child from becoming infested with head lice. Any time children come together, particularly at the start of the school year or following any social grouping like sports, after school events, or sleepovers, detected head lice cases commonly increase. Recent studies show that head lice are seldom spread in the school setting.
Direct, physical, head-to-head contact is the usual method of transmission. Lice do not jump or fly. They survive only for a short time away from the human head and have difficulty crawling or clinging to smooth surfaces. Check your child’s head weekly for lice and/or nits (eggs). Mature lice, which are no bigger than a sesame seed, avoid light and are hard to see. Lice eggs or “nits” are usually found close to the scalp – usually within one quarter inch. They appear as tiny whitish ovals that are “glued” to the hair shaft. They cannot easily be flicked away as dandruff can. Head lice do not transmit disease and are not a serious medical condition. They cannot survive on your pets.
If you find head lice on your child, please notify the school and treat him/her with lice shampoo following package instructions. A second treatment may be required in seven to ten days. Continue to examine the child and all family members for three weeks and treat only if live lice or if nits are found one quarter inch or less from the scalp.
Check Regularly – Treat Quickly
Help Keep Head Lice Off Your Child
Check your child’s head weekly for signs of head lice.
Teach your child not to share or trade personal items such as hats, combs, brushes, headbands, and barrettes.
Contain long hair in braids or ponytails, especially in younger children.
Teach children to avoid head-to-head contact.
For more information regarding head lice or its treatment, please feel free to contact the school office or your local health department.
Thank you for your help and support.
Sincerely,
Nurse Jessica
Food Service
Please fill out the Education Benefits form!!
To see what we offer each day, check out all of the great menu options here!!
For assistance or questions please reach out to the Food Service Dept or visit their website.
248-328-3036
PTO
Lauren Dehart-President
Megan Shelswell-Vice President
Elizabeth Frawley-Secretary
Lisa Roth-Treasurer
ATTENDANCE
Thank you
LOST AND FOUND
Holly Area Community Coalition and Holly Area Youth Assistance are community based organizations that can provide a multitude of resources for students and families. Please visit their websites for details.
Parent Reminders
Just a couple of reminders about our drop off and pick up procedures:
Drop off:
- Students eating breakfast will enter the building @ 8:20 AM and go directly to the cafeteria.
- If you are driving and dropping off your students please use the carline.
Pick Up:
- Carline pick up is running smoother each day.
- Please do not walk up to carline and pick students up.
- If you have not yet completed your Skyward verification, please do so as soon as possible. One of the updates includes your 5-day plan for dismissal. We will use that when questions arise.
Medication
- If your child takes medication at school, forms must be renewed each year. You can find the forms on our website in the Community/Parents tab under Medical Information. Please do NOT send your student with over the counter/prescribed meds to school.
Volunteer
- Please fill out a new volunteer form every year. We can NOT use the ones from the previous school year.
Items to send in Daily
- Water bottle
- Snack
- Please remember to NOT bring pets to school during arrival/dismissal, many students have serious illnesses/allergies, which are aggravated by animal fur/dander
Holly Elementary School
Email: lisa.roth@hask12.org
Website: hask12.org
Location: 801 E Maple St, Holly, MI 48442
Phone: 248-328-3600
Facebook: facebook.com/HollyElementaryHappenings
Twitter: @HollyElementary

