HMS April Newsletter

Monica Turner, Principal
Haley Street, Assistant Principal
Mark Mattingly, Counselor (A-L)
Kristin Godoshian, Counselor (M-Z)
Phone: (248) 328-3400
Attendance Number: (248) 328-3426
Fax: (248) 328-3404

As we approach Spring Break and prepare for the testing season that follows, we are excited for our students to showcase all they have learned. We had a fantastic start to Trimester 3, beginning this final stretch of the school year with a strong sense of renewal and enthusiasm to finish strong.

It was great to see our incoming 5th graders tour the building this week. Our student leaders did an amazing job welcoming them and sharing helpful information about what to expect at HMS.

We also have several fun and engaging events planned in the months ahead. As we move through this final trimester, our focus remains on finishing the year strong while continuing to create meaningful and enjoyable experiences for all of our students.

7th and 8th Grade Families

Your child should have received a registration form for the end-of-the-year trip to Cedar Point in their seminar class today. If they did not, or have misplaced it, they can get a form from their seminar teacher, Mrs. DeWitt, or attached to this newsletter. Chaperone registration forms were only given upon request.

As stated in the registration form, registration will take place from April 13-17. Registrations will not be accepted prior to these dates!

Please direct all questions to our Cedar Point coordinator, Mrs. DeWitt (kelly.dewitt@hask12.org)

CP Student Registration Form 2026

CP Chaperones Registration Form

CP Parent Informational Letter 2026

Field Trip Chaperone Agreement Form Rev 02.2026.pdf

Volunteer Background Check Form.pdf

State Testing Calendar Dates and Important Information

State Testing Details:

• On the testing dates below, we will be running a modified building schedule and will start our testing sessions 10 minutes after the school day begins and run until 10:10 am. Students in grades not scheduled to test will be following their normal class schedule.

• Arriving on time is crucial on testing days, once a testing session begins students are not allowed to enter the room and will have to wait until a make-up date is announced.

• M-STEP is taken on HAS Chromebooks only.

• For all M-STEP tests, students will need to bring:

• Headphones (wired)

8th Grade

• PSAT 8 (Math, ELA) - Tuesday, April 14th

• M-STEP Social Studies - Thursday, April 16th

• M-STEP Science - Wednesday, April 22nd

6th/7th Grade

• M-STEP ELA - Thursday, April 16th

• M-STEP Math - Wednesday, April 22nd

8TH GRADE PSAT 8 TESTING INFO

April 14 – PSAT for 8th Grade

Following Spring Break, 8th-grade students will complete a Student Readiness Check to prepare for the PSAT, which will take place on Tuesday, April 14. During the readiness check, students will receive their test tickets and be shown how to access the Bluebook practice test. Students may use this same ticket to complete a practice test in advance if they choose.

On test day, students will be provided with a snack during a scheduled break. Students may also bring a water bottle, which may be used during breaks.

In accordance with College Board requirements, cell phones are not permitted in the testing room. Students should leave their phones in their lockers. If a phone is brought into the testing room, it must be turned off and collected by the proctor at the start of testing. Phones will be returned once testing is complete (this is also the same policy for headphones, smart watches, etc.).

After testing, students will have lunch and resume their regular class schedule.

For additional information about the PSAT 8, please click here: PSAT 8 Info.

District Nurse Corner

As a reminder, students are not permitted to bring medications to school, including both prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications.

If your child requires medication during the school day, a doctor’s authorization and the appropriate Holly Area Schools paperwork must be completed. All medications, along with the required documentation, must be delivered directly to the Front Office by a parent or guardian.

For additional information, please see our school newsletter or visit the district website for medication guidelines and district nurse contact information.

Vape 101

Vape 101 is a free, one-hour educational training about the real dangers of vaping.

Learn more about:

• How e-cigarettes operate and identify commonly used products

• The health consequences, safety and other concerns

• Why youth are using these products

• Vaping prevention resources

Who can take the training:

• Parents

• Community members and organizations

• Middle, High School and College students

Various training dates are available:

• Wednesday, April 15 from 12-1 p.m.

• Tuesday, May 12 from 12-1 p.m.

Register at https://bit.ly/3LV8Ikh. Training link will be sent out 1 day before the event.

Contact Nadli Arabo at arabon@oakgov.com with any questions.

PLT

Our Parent Lighthouse Team is looking for volunteers to support several upcoming events. If you are interested in helping and supporting our students, please reach out to them, or join their facebook page for upcoming opportunities.

Broncho Bash April 17th

8th Grade Dance June 4th

Attendance Reminder

When reporting your student absent for the day, please use the automated attendance line to ensure the absence is properly recorded in Skyward.

You may call the direct number at 248-328-3426 or select option #2 when calling the main office line.

If you reach the front office, you will be transferred to the automated attendance line.

PAC Communication

Please see the great opportunities our PAC parents are organizing. These are some fun networking events for our parents.

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Our PAC group shared this website with some great opportunities and information for families. Website from DHHS

After-School Tutoring
Students can sign up in the Student Office to attend. More information is available on the attached flyer.

Tutoring Flyer 2025-2026 (297 x 210 mm).pdf

Athletics
Please take a moment to review our Spectator Expectations before attending games:
Spectator Game Rules.pdf

Upcoming Events

March 28th-April 5th- Spring Break

As always, I’m honored to be part of your family, just as you’re part of mine. 💜

Monica Turner
Principal, Holly Middle School

Families, we are here to help support your child!! If there are any topics you'd like us to connect with your child on, please reach out. We can also work with you to connect you to resources and supports in the community.

Mrs. Godoshian & Mr. Mattingly

A - L contact Mr. Mattingly, mark.mattingly@hask12.org

M - Z contact Mrs. Godoshian, kristin.godoshian@hask12.org

On April 21st, our 8th graders will spend part of their day touring Holly High School to get a firsthand look at high school life.

The other half of the day will be spent exploring programs available through Oakland Schools Technical Campus (OSTC). This experience allows students to learn about hands-on programs and begin exploring possible future career interests.

Additionally, on May 8th, representatives from Oakland University and Oakland Community College will meet with our 8th grade students to provide an overview of college life, academic expectations, and post-secondary planning. This presentation is intended to broaden students’ awareness of future educational opportunities and reinforce the importance of long-term goal setting.

Middle School Scheduling Dates

• 7th Grade Scheduling: Begins April 8th (during Social Studies classes)

• 6th Grade Scheduling: Begins April 10th (during Social Studies classes)

Career Day at HMS!!

On May 1st, HMS will be hosting our Annual Career Day!! This is always an outstanding opportunity for our students to learn more about careers that interest them!

If you are interested in sharing your career with our HMS students, please contact Jennifer Fettig at jennifer.fettig@hask12.org

We had 250 students receiving an award for the end of Tri 2!

Triple Crown

• 8th grade had 65
• 7th grade had 88
• 6th grade had 87

• 8th grade had 21
• 7th grade had 40
• 6th grade had 59

• 8th grade had 60
• 7th grade had 70
• 6th grade had 63

• 8th grade had 16
• 7th grade had 13
• 6th grade had 21

Congratulations to all of those students!

🏆 First Place goes to Mr. Cammarata, Preston, David, Mrs. Smith, and Evelyn! Great Job!

🏆 2nd Place goes to Ms. Jackman, Cooper, Rogan, Mrs. Stack, Natalie, Carissa! Well done!

Mrs. Leist's and Mrs. Doebel's students reading to the animals. One of our favorite field trips! 😻

Important 7th & 8th Grade Cedar Point Dates/Information

April 13th-17th: Registration dates

June 9th: Cedar Point trip

ELIGIBILITY

1. 0 out-of-school suspensions from March 17 – June 9

2. 0 bus suspensions from March 17 - June 9

3. Less than 8 cumulative tardies from March 17 – June 9

4. 2 or fewer detentions from March 17 – June 9

6. No outstanding fines as of June 9 (athletics/tech)

7. No report card E’s as of Friday, June 5th (All make-up/missing work needs to be turned

in by June 1st.)

**DISQUALIFICATION after registration will result in the loss of payment.**

Registration will be April13 - April 17, from 7:25-7:40 AM at the locations listed below. Students who wish to sit next to a friend MUST sign up and turn in forms together. If there is a long line-up of students signing up on any one day, please sign up another day. No passes will be given to your first hour class.

7th Grade Girls: Gym Ms. Marshall

7th Grade Boys: Room B106 Mr. Hyslop

8th Grade Girls: Room B205 Ms. Stack

8th Grade Boys: Room D103 Ms. Reid

Email Kelly DeWitt with any questions

kelly.dewitt@hask12.org

Spring sports are in full swing! Please remember to pay your athletic fees. You can pay them on Efunds or payment can be made in the HMS Main office.

*** Reminder!! All athletic fees need to be paid in full before attending Cedar Point or 6th grade Beach Trip!! ***

The Parent Lighthouse Team meets once a month. For meeting times and other PLT information please visit our site to find out how we are working to support our students and school!

**PLT is looking for volunteers to support several upcoming events. If you are interested in helping and supporting our students, please reach out to them, or join their facebook page for upcoming opportunities**

Please reach out to our PLT via email for information on meetings, volunteering, and donations.

hollymiddleschoolplt@gmail.com

March Meeting Minutes

This is a Parent Lighthouse Team after school sponsored event. Any questions, or requests to volunteer, should be directed to them at hollymiddleschoolplt@gmail.com.

This year Breakfast and Lunch are free for ALL HAS students!! ONLY IF you've filled out your 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

Medication

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

Click the link above to view the UPDATED 25-26 student handbook. Please review the new cell phone policy for students.

Handbook Highlights

CELL PHONES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION DEVICES

Cell phones or other electronic communication devices are prohibited from being used at Holly Middle School.

● Once on school grounds students will turn their electronic communication devices off and store them in the locker.

● Cell phones and communication devices shall NOT be visible throughout the day and will be subject to school discipline if they are. This includes but is not limited to:

• During class/instructional time
• Hallways
• In bathrooms, locker rooms, dressing rooms, or any other changing room.
• Lunchroom

***Please click the button above for details on page 28 of the handbook regarding the cell phone discipline policy.***

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.

Holly Area Youth Assistance will be displaying blue pinwheels around the community

Students Taking A New Direction

The STAND club participated in U-Matter Week and gave each student an

uplifting magnet for their lockers that they designed. They also provided

stickers and encouraged students during lunch to make a poster on “why

they matter”! It’s important to remind ourselves every day that,

“You are a piece to someone’s heart and you matter!”

District Calendar

Holly Middle School Webpage ( supply lists are under the "Parent/Student Resources" Tab)

Schoology Parent Access

Technology Protection Plan

Efunds for Schools

Important Dates

• 3/30 - 4/3 - Spring Break
• 4/6 - School Resumes
• 4/13 - 4/17 - 7th/8th Cedar Point Registration
• 4/14 - 8th grade PSAT
• 4/16 - MSTEP
• 4/17 - Broncho Bash - Sponsored by Parent Lighthouse Team
• 4/22 - MSTEP
• 5/1 - Career Day
• 5/1 - Half Day Dismissal @ 10:58am

Daily Announcements, pictures of HMS students in action and more, are easily accessible by following us on Facebook and Twitter!!

Website: http://www.hask12.org/schools/holly-middle-school/
Location: 330 East St, Holly, MI, USA
Phone: 248 328 3400
Facebook: Holly Middle School - Karl Richter Campus
Twitter: @HMSBronchos