HMS NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER

Monica Turner, Principal

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

It's hard to believe we are just a few short weeks away from the end of our first trimester! Our days have been filled with learning, growth, and meaningful experiences, making the time fly by. It's been exciting to see all the hard work and progress happening throughout HMS!

As we approach the end of the trimester, please encourage your student to regularly check their grades and missing assignments. We also encourage students to take advantage of our after-school tutoring opportunities for additional support when needed. If you have any questions or concerns about your child's progress, please don't hesitate to reach out to their teacher or counselor. We are here to partner with you to ensure every student's success!

Learning is a journey filled with new experiences, challenges, and accomplishments, and each day builds upon the last. Thank you for supporting your child's growth by prioritizing school attendance and staying connected to our school community.

As always, I’m honored to be part of your family, as you are a part of mine.

Wishing you a safe, healthy, and enjoyable weekend!

Monica

Veterans Day

We are excited to invite the veterans in our community to join us for a special Veterans Day Bagels, Coffee & Conversation gathering on Wednesday, November 11th, from 8:45–9:15 AM at Holly Middle School.

We would love your help spreading the word! If you have a family member, friend, or neighbor who is a veteran, please share this information with them and encourage them to join us.

Our students are looking forward to the opportunity to connect with our veterans, hear their stories, and personally thank them for their service.

All veterans are welcome!

We kindly ask that guests RSVP by November 10th by calling Holly Middle School at 248-328-3400.

Thank you for helping us make this a meaningful morning of appreciation and connection for our veterans and students!

Parent Leadership Team

Please see the message in this email regarding our PLT kickoff fundraiser information.

Butter Braid Fundraiser Announcement.pdf

Butter Braid Fundraiser

If you are interested in being involved in planning activities and events for our students please email the team.

hollymiddleschoolplt@gmail.com

School Picture

School Pictures Are Ready!

View and order at: https://shop.jostenspix.com/login

School Name: HOLLY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Event Code: FE315226

Student Identifier: Also Needed: Skyward Student ID

Holly Project Graduation

Please see the flyer attached for the 48th Annual Art and Craft Show on November 7th.

​​ Art and Craft Show.pdf

Safety and Security

Our staff reviewed these protocols with students during their seminar classes last week. Please review the letter below for more information.

Notification to HMS parents 2026-27

Setting up Schoology notifications

Several parents have inquired about how to set up to receive parent notification in regards to grades and missing assignments. Please see the attached directions.

Schoology Parent Notifications

Athletics

Please review the expectations for our athletic games.

HAS Holly Stadium Reminders September 16 2026.pdf

Game-Day Information Sheet -- HHS and HMS.docx

Tutoring

Please see the flyer attached regarding our after school tutoring program.

After School Tutoring.png

Student Expectations

Please review our Cell Phone policy with your child before the first day of 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. This applies to student earbuds/headphones as well. Please follow this link to Page 28 in our student handbook for a complete overview of our policy.

Upcoming Events:

Tuesday, November 24th- Half Day of School/ End of Trimester 1

Wednesday, November 25-27th- Thanksgiving Break

Our doors open for students at 7:20am. They will have an opportunity to get breakfast and eat at this time. The start of our instructional day is 7:44 am - 2:41 pm.

Visitors will not be allowed to access the hallways during arrival or dismissal time. This is for the safety of our students and staff. We are unable to process visitors during these busy times of the day. If you need to make an appointment with a teacher please email or call to set that up. Thank you for your cooperation in keeping everyone safe.

Once you have been cleared to enter the building by HMS Staff via our security camera and doorbell, please use the left hand door to access the main office. For safety and security, please do not enter directly into the main hallway without checking in with office staff first during school hrs.

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 & Mrs. Ash

A - L contact Mrs. Ash, nicole.ash@hask12.org

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

Click here to view

📆 Mondays & Thursdays

⏰ 2:45 - 4 pm

📌 Sign up in the student office

8th Graders in Mrs. Curl's Ecology class experienced the fishing program at Kensington Metro Park last month

Learning how to use tools like a bubble level, speed square, hammer, and screwdrivers. They built a toolbox and painted it. Then they built corners and learned how important they are in home building and framing.

📆 Membership Meeting: Thursday, November 12th @ 6pm.

📍Location: Holly Middle School Richter Learning Center

❓Questions: reach out to Mackenzie Curl - mackenzie.curl@hask12.org

The 3rd bus is now open you will be getting request for payment from Student Adventures.

From Student Adventures

The first installment of $200 is due to secure their spot. However, the next installment is also coming due on 11/6/26, so it may show they owe $450, but at least the minimum of the $200 is required. Then they can contact our office to discuss arrangements on the 11/6 payment.

Washington DC Trip Info

Trip itinerary

Trip Registration. Trip $1150 per student and $1357 per adult

DC slideshow presentation

Holly Area Youth Assistance Flyer is attached here

The Red Zone 2.0 is open on Thursday's during seminar for students to purchase school supplies. Prices range from $0.25 - $ 1.50 for items. CASH ONLY

Students who maintain a C- or higher in all classes, have no detentions or suspensions, and 3 or fewer absences per Tri are entered in a drawing for a fun treat!

**Just a reminder, that all middle school and elementary age students are required to have an adult present with them in order to attend any athletic event at Holly High School or Holly Middle School.

Please click the link below to read the important athletic event reminders from the AD.

Spectator Game Rules

FinalForms: FinalForms is the student management system that is used by our athletic department and coaches throughout each sport’s respective seasons. It is a great tool for monitoring compliance and communication purposes. If you have not registered on FinalForms, please use this link: https://holly-mi.finalforms.com to create a parent account. Once the parent account is completed and you have selected the sports in which your child would like to participate in for the 2025-26 school year, an email will be sent to the student for them to create and verify their account. For those of you that have used FinalForms in past years, please log in and confirm your sport selections for this upcoming year.

***This is the process that will populate athletes onto the sport specific rosters and will allow our coaches to communicate directly with their teams with information that is pertinent to their sport.

Click the link above to view the UPDATED 26 - 27 student handbook. Please review the new cell phone policy for students.

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
• Cell phones shall not be out or visible at any time during instructional time unless directed by a classroom teacher or administrator.
• Hallways
• In bathrooms, locker rooms, dressing rooms, or any other changing room.
• Lunchroom

Discipline Policy:

Cell Phone/Other Electronic Communication Devices including Smart Watches, Earbuds, Headphones, etc.

Use during class/instructional time will result in the phone being taken and turned in to the Main Office.

The Parent Leadership 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!

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

hollymiddleschoolplt@gmail.com

Next meeting Nov 19th @ 4:30 pm

Oct meeting mins

PLT is running a fundraiser! Butter Braids! Click here for details

Please click here to view the order form

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

This year Breakfast and Lunch are free for ALL HAS students!! 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

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

Holly Area Community Coalition

Choices for a Bright Future After School Program

This program is sponsored by Holly Area Community Coalition.

We have 10 sessions remaining in Choices at HMS, and there is still room for more students to join! Best of all, the program is completely free of charge. Choices is a great opportunity for students to learn, grow, make new friends, and develop skills that will benefit them for years to come. The program includes snacks, games and free t-shirts with completion of the program.

We would love to have more students join us!

Tuesdays and Thursdays November 10th, 12th, 17th, 19th, December 1st, 3rd, 8th, 10th, 15th

After school until 4pm.

Register here: https://forms.gle/KWoiE9JbqCfH4MhBA Or check at Student Office for form.

📌 If you have any questions please reach out to HACC at 248-328-3135.

The STAND Club (Students Taking A New Direction) has gotten off to a great start! Come Check It Out!! We will meet in Room C102 in the Blue Neighborhood. A calendar will be given to students. All students are welcome to join any time of the year.

• 11/18 – Wednesday, meeting
• 12/02 – Wednesday, meeting
• 12/16 – Wednesday, meeting
• For more information about the Parade or any of the above meetings please contact susan.papple@hask12.org or julie.lauinger@hask12.org.

District Calendar 26 - 27

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

Schoology Parent Access

Efunds for Schools

11/10 - 7th/8th grade Jazz Band concert @ HHS 7pm

11/19 - PLT meeting @ 4:30 in Main Street

11/19 - Choir concert @ 6:30pm in Main Street

11/24 - Half day - End of Tri 1 dismissal @ 10:58

11/25 -11/27 - No School - Thanksgiving Holiday Break

11/30 - School Resumes

12/1 - 6th Gr Beginning Band Concert 7pm @ HHS

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