The Hawks Nest

Thank you to everyone that participated in our December Spirit week! We saw some fantastic Christmas pajamas, hats, sweaters and winter sports outfits!

We have noticed an increase in families dropping off students in the front bus loop. Please keep in mind that this area is for buses and pre-approved ADA access ONLY. If you feel you have a need that falls under ADA, please call our front office to make arrangements. Students with IEP's and 504 plans do not automatically fall under ADA.

Traffic reminders:

• Non-bus students will be released from school to the east and south pick-up locations
• Do not park, wait, or allow your student to get into a vehicle along Mesa Road. It is illegal and a significant safety hazard.
• Do not park and wait for your student on Friendship Lane or Crescent Lane. Student pick-up in that neighborhood can be at Pioneer Park only. Police may enforce complaints from Homeowners on those streets if they are called.
• Only Buses will be permitted to use the Bus Loop in the front of the school, exceptions are made for ADA and medical reasons.
• Vehicles entering the South Lot should plan to enter using a right turn in order to not halt traffic on Mesa Road.
• Do not stop the flow of traffic in the South Lot by waiting for your child in the driving lanes between parked cars.
• All non-bus students will be kept clear of the Bus Loop area in order to prevent students crossing Mesa Road outside the designated cross-walk.
• Students should only be picked-up at the South Lot, or Mesa Valley Trail Lot.
• See attached map as a reference for traffic flow.

Who: All Holmes students

What: Holmes Ski Trip!

Where: Monarch Mountain

When: Friday, Feb. 6, 2026

Cost: A deposit to cover transportation is $60. Additional costs: Lift pass $39, Rentals $24-$34, or lessons $89-$109.

Packets and forms can be received from Mr. Combs in Room 22 or Mrs. Schneider in Room 24.

Please keep in mind that we can only take the first 50 students with completed paper-work and the deadline is January 29th.

Welcome back! The Holmes Middle School PTA hopes you had a wonderful New Year and winter break! We’re excited to share that we will be hosting a Book Fair at Barnes & Noble on Saturday, February 7th, with more information coming soon.

Don’t forget to sign up for Community Rewards through King Soopers (flyer attached), and be sure to purchase your Holmes spirit wear here: https://holmesmiddleschoolpta.givebacks.com/shop !

The PTA is also currently accepting nominations for next year’s board positions, including President, Secretary, and Treasurer. If you’re interested in learning more about a board position, please reach out to Kayleigh at holmeshawkspta@gmail.com

Our next PTA meeting will be held on Friday, January 23rd at 4:00 PM in Room 24, and we’d love to see you there.

We are currently hiring for an afternoon Health Tech. Please see the attached flyer or share with anyone that might be interested!

NJHS's community involvement has been full steam! We volunteered alongside Cougars Care at Harvest of Love, celebrated all Holmes staff members and bus drivers with "You're Sleigh'n it!" bags, assisted with our 5th grade Open House, completed childcare at Chipeta PTA's monthly meetings, and helped at Howbert's Craft Fair.

Our huge community service kick-off for our next project is happening this month: "New Year, New Shoes". We are seeking 100 pairs of new shoes for Early Connections Learning Center. Early Connections offers high-quality education, regardless of income. Please see the attached flyer. Our Hawks are on the move! Questions? Please reach out to Kristin Abernethy. kabernethy@d11.org

Please see the attached flyer for more information on Girl's basketball tryouts

We are in need of a B squad Boys Soccer coach. The season runs from 3/30 through 5/15. For more information please reach out to Jamie Frieling: jfrieling@d11.org