HAWK TALK

October 22-23: Spirit Wear Sale during lunch periods

October 22: Centennial HS Homecoming Parade

October 23: Centennial HS Homecoming

November 3: Remote Learning Day for Students

November 12: Spirit Night at Zama Mexican Restaurant

November 13: Picture Make-up Day

November 23-27: Thanksgiving Break

Click here for the FCS School Calendar 2026-27

Office Hours: 8:15 - 4:15

Instructional Hours: 8:55-4:05

Breakfast: 8:25 - 8:50 AM

Morning Announcement: 8:50 AM (Students should be in class by this time)

Dismissal is at 4:05 PM.

Checkouts end at 3:45 PM to prepare for dismissal.

Walkers/Car riders are dismissed first, followed by bus riders.

Bus students are dismissed in the order that buses arrive.

Car line: Students must enter/exit a vehicle at the sidewalk area. Please pull forward as far as possible to keep the car line moving. All students must be picked up by 4:25 PM.

We want to thank our PTA for helping us purchase two new Visex digital signs for our building. The digital sign that is now installed in the main hallway will allow us to post visuals of our school announcements, events, and celebrations. The media center also received a new, upgraded digital display. These are both great upgrades to our communication tools in our school. We appreciate the support of our PTA, who used their special Hawk Fund that provides year-round support to our students, staff, families, and community.

Want to be Hawk Fund donor? Make your tax-deductible donation and get more information at: PTA - Holcomb Bridge Middle School

Today was Picture Day! If your student missed it, retakes will be held on November 13. Photos can be ordered online using our school's event code: FE201626.

While you're thinking about memories, don't forget to order the 2026–2027 yearbook — it's more than a book, it's a collection of the moments that define the year. Order now at jostens.com/esybk.

Want to celebrate your student in print? Yearbook ads are a wonderful way to show them how proud you are! A 1/4-page color ad is $80 and a 1/8-page ad is $50 — the deadline to order is November 2, 2026. Create your ad at jostensadservice.com/student. Proceeds support our yearbook program.

Click the images below to enlarge the flyers and review details. Questions? Reach out to our yearbook advisor, Mrs. de Keyzer, at dekeyzerR@fultonschools.org.

🍽️ Stock your freezer & support HBMS PTA! 🍽️

Peach of a Party and HBMS PTA have teamed up to bring you delicious, ready-to-go casseroles! A portion of every sale will be donated to the PTA. ❤️

📅 Sales: October 5–19

Haven’t tried them yet? You’re missing out! IYKYK. 😉

See the flyer for details and get ready to fill that freezer!

Order online at https://apopfundraiser.square.site or click the picture here to go to the direct HBMS site.

Our Student Governance Council students and staff sponsor will be offering read-alouds and creative activities for younger children while upper elementary and middle school students engage in station activities with their families. Younger children are also welcome to tour stations with their families if desired.

Enjoy dinner (while supplies last) and complete literacy stations together as a family, with prizes and fun scattered throughout the evening. Your student will also receive a stamp in their "Passport to Success" for participation in this event!

Event Details:

📆 Wednesday, November 5

⏰ 5:30 - 7:30 PM

📍 Holcomb Bridge Middle School

Questions? Reach out to Ms. Inegbedion (inegbedion@fultonschools.org), Ms. Keown (KeownL@fultonschools.org), or Mrs. Baron (baronm@fultonschools.org - se habla español).

Every reader holds the key to the mystery — we hope to see you there!

Stock your Hawk's closet with HBMS spirit wear! Send your student prepared to shop our PTA's Spirit Wear Sale on Tuesday, October 22, from 11:40–1:15, or Wednesday, October 23, from 11:20–11:50. Cash or card accepted.

Grab your favorite HBMS gear and get ready to represent our school in style for Homecoming! Go Hawks! 💙🦅

We are excited to invite students, families, staff, and community members to attend the Centennial High School Homecoming Parade on Thursday, October 22, at 6:00 PM in front of Centennial High School. The Homecoming Parade is a wonderful opportunity for our cluster community to come together and celebrate Centennial pride, school spirit, and the connections that make our schools so special.

The Homecoming football game will be played on October 23 at the Fortress. Come cheer on the Knights!

Click the image above to visit the Family Literacy Toolkit website.

⛄ Calling All Crafters — Holiday Market Coming Soon!

HBMS is hosting a Holiday Market December 2–11 to support HBMS families in need, and we need your handmade goods! We're looking for knitted and crocheted items, jewelry, holiday ornaments and home decor, artwork, cards, woodworking — any handmade creations you'd like to donate. It's a wonderful way to share your talents and support our community this season.

To donate, please email gonzalesd@fultonschools.org by November 20th.

Volleyball season is here! If you want to come cheer on the Hawks, the home game schedule is below. All students who attend the game must be accompanied an adult. We do not allow drop offs for the event, and the adult who driving the student home must also attend the game.

We have both a boys' and a girls' team; the first game is at 5:30 PM and the second game will immediately follow.

Home Games:

Wednesday, October 21 vs. Ridgeview (Girls' team only)

Monday, October 26 vs. FAST

Monday, November 9 vs. Crabapple

Under Fulton County School Board Policy JBCC, families of students in kindergarten through 12th grade can apply for a school transfer by submitting a Change of School Assignment (COSA) request.

COSA brings the district’s transfer-related programs together under one process and annual application timeline. For the 2027-2028 school year, the application window runs from October 20 through December 18, 2026.

Top 10 Things to Know

Below is a summary of key points for parents, with full information posted at www.fultonschools.org/COSA.

1. The COSA process covers all transfer-related programs, including those due to parent preference (no specific academic, hardship or medical reason needed), children of FCS employees, magnet studies, and options made available through state law, such as the Georgia Special Needs Scholarship and Georgia Public School Choice/Open Enrollment.
2. The list of COSA-eligible schools will be published Oct. 20, 2026, to the COSA website. Up to three (3) schools, in priority order, may be selected during the online application.
3. Applications will only be accepted for schools on the COSA-eligible list. Schools that are part of current Redistricting/ Consolidation/ Closure planning or at a high enrollment capacity are not COSA-eligible.
4. Parents can apply any time during the application window of Oct. 20, 2026, through Dec. 18, 2026.
5. Acceptance or denial will be emailed in late January 2027 to parents/guardians.
6. If a transfer is approved, parents/guardians/students must provide their own transportation to the accepting school.
7. To continue enrollment, students must meet attendance, academic and behavioral requirements.
8. If COSA is approved, students are eligible to remain at the school through their terminal year (5th, 8th, 12th) and do not need to reapply annually unless moving on to middle or high school. Students with an IEP or Section 504 plan may stay if their program remains available at the school.
9. Students with transfers approved before August 1, 2024, may remain through the school’s highest grade without a new application.
10. Transfer requests for children of military families, children experiencing homelessness, and victims of violent criminal offenses are subject to separate requirements under applicable laws. Families should confirm the COSA application steps and deadlines that apply to their situation.
    
    

Magnet Programs and Schools Without An Attendance Zone

Students wanting to attend a magnet program at a location outside of their home attendance boundary must first submit a COSA application. If a transfer is granted, students can then apply for admission into the magnet program through the school. COSA acceptance does not guarantee magnet program placement, so parents should contact the school for specific program participation criteria.

Also, schools without an attendance zone do not require a COSA application. These are FCS Innovation Academy, Global Impact Academy, The Promise Career Institute, F.A.V.E. (Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence) and FCS charter schools. The Accelerated Career Program/FCS Middle College at North Springs High School allows any student, regardless of their attendance zone, to apply and does not require a COSA application; however, admission to North Springs’ STEAM magnet does require COSA.

More Information
For complete COSA requirements and guidelines, visit www.fultonschools.org/COSA. Questions can be emailed to StudentAssignment@fultonschools.org.

Need Help with Food Assistance? We're Here for You!

If you or your family are experiencing food insecurity or need help accessing food resources, please reach out to our school social worker. We can connect families with community food pantries and other available resources. We’re here to help!

Contact: Kasey Vermilya
Phone: 404-791-2238
Email: vermilyak1@fultonschools.org

Our amazing parent volunteers help keep the Nest running smoothly and make it possible for us to offer a variety of programs and activities for our Hawks! Volunteers can help with shelving and straightening, MakerSpace projects, printing and laminating for teachers, displays and bulletin boards, special projects, and more.

Here is the link to sign up for one of our available volunteer times.

Interested in joining the team? Contact our school librarian Ms. Keown at KeownL@fultonschools.org or our PTA Library Volunteer Lead, Amanda Wagman, at amandawagman@gmail.com with questions.

Our sewing circles run on donations from our community and volunteer leadership. If you'd like to donate supplies to keep our budding tailors creating freely, please see the image below.

If you're interested in volunteering to co-teach or lead our sewing classes (Monday - Friday between 11:15 - 1:15), please reach out to Ms. Keown.

For more information, contact Ms. Keown at KeownL@fultonschools.org.

Stay up to date with school announcements, celebrations, and events by following us on Instagram at @holcombbridgems.

Is your student curious, creative, and excited to solve real-world problems? Fulton County Schools’ Innovation Academy is a public magnet STEM high school that combines rigorous academics with hands-on, project-based learning, research, and collaboration. Students can explore exciting pathways in Information Technology, Engineering, and Healthcare while building skills for the future. Interested in learning more?

Applications are open! Schedule a tour today and discover what Innovation Academy has to offer: https://fcsinnovationacademy.fultonschools.org/.

Did you know that your local public library has so much to offer? The East Roswell branch of the Fulton County Public Library system is right down the road from our school!

📍East Roswell Public Library

2301 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA 30076

☎️ 404-613-4050

In the section below, take a look at the events and resources our Youth Specialist at East Roswell Library has put together for our children and teen populations, and make a weekend visit as a family to sign up for or renew library cards, check out books, and learn more about fun programs for the whole family.

Click the images to be taken to registration pages and sign up for upcoming library events!

Northview High School will host the Northview Experience on November 4 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. This event gives prospective students and families an opportunity to learn about Northview’s academic pathways, AP offerings, and Magnet program. See the attached flyer image for additional details and registration information, or head to https://northview.fultonschools.org/experience.

Support the Centennial Knights Lacrosse program through their poinsettia fundraiser! The team is selling locally grown poinsettias in a variety of colors and sizes, with ordering open through November 8. See the flyer below for pricing, color options, and ordering information. Order here: https://www.canvaqr.com/RGT7FyLQtn.

Kenneth Greene, Assistant Principal, 6th grade administrator

470-254-2423

greeneK@fultonschools.org

Hannah Milligan, 6th grade counselor

470-254-8425

milliganH@fultonschools.org

7th Grade:

Allyson Segal, Assistant Principal, 7th Grade administrator

segal@fultonschools.org

470-254-8422

Hannah Milligan, 7th grade counselor - GIRLS

470-254-8425

milliganH@fultonschools.org

Glenn Johnson, 7th grade counselor - BOYS

470-254-8424

johnsong1@fultonschools.org

8th Grade:

Jennifer Cassidy, Principal, 8th grade administrator

470-254-5285

cassidyj@fultonschools.org

Glenn Johnson, 8th grade counselor

470-254-8424

johnsong1@fultonschools.org

Student Records/Enrollments/Withdrawals/Immunizations:

Ansel Comer (bilingual - Spanish)

470-254-8428

comera@fultonschools.org

Bilingual Parent Liaison (Spanish):

Maria Baron

470-254-8427

baronm@fultonschools.org

Front Office - Attendance/Absence Excuses:

Sarah Hyser and Sarah James: HolcombAttendance@fultonschools.org

470-254-5280

Clinic

Deb Dreesman: Dreesman@fultonschools.org

Bre Wagner: wagnera@fultonschools.org

470-254-8438

Special Education Services

Latania Lyles

470-254-8444

lylesl1@fultonschools.org

SST/504 Accommodation Plans

Kelly Caldwell

470-254-8433

caldwellk@fultonschools.org

Website: https://www.fultonschools.org/holcombbridgems
Location: 2700 Holcomb Bridge Road, Alpharetta, GA, USA
Phone: 470-254-5280
Twitter: @HolcombBridgeMS

Instagram: holcombbridgems