HMS May/June Newsletter

Holly Middle School

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

The Dr. Legant Fine Arts Scholarship is for students in early childhood through 8th grade (exiting 8th grade this year) to attend a summer camp experience that develops and emphasizes fine art skills. Dr. Laura Legant was a dedicated Holly Area Schools teacher and involved community member who spent her career developing youth talent in community theater, the Dickens festivals, historical acting tours, painting, arts and crafts, music and more.

Deadline for submission is Sunday, May 24, 2026. Please complete the application in the link to apply.

https://forms.gle/3UWo6KSkkZcEnGURA

HAS Families! See the flyer below for all the details on our Health and Enrollment Fair. There are many community and wellness resources and lunch is provided!

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

HMS Students were invited to plant a tree on our property out by E. Holly Rd.

The Annual HMS Career Day was Friday, May 1st! Thank you to Mrs. Godoshian, Mrs. Fettig, and Mrs. Taylor for all of the hard work and time you put into making this an awesome day for our students!!

A huge thank you to all of the presenters for sharing your work with our students!

6th grade class council is sponsoring this last Jamfest of the year! Students can only purchase tickets on the day before and the day of the event during Seminar. Tickets are $3. There will be pizza and snacks available for purchase.

Reminder to all 7th and 8th graders who have signed up for Cedar Point!!!

Stay eligible for the trip by keeping your grades up, getting to class on time, and staying out of trouble!

8th grade Awards Ceremony

8th grade students who have excelled in academics and leadership will be recognized at our 8th Grade Awards Ceremony on June 3rd in the Holly Middle School gym. Students who will be receiving an award will be getting a letter in the mail letting their families know and to plan on attending. The time and details will be included in the letter.

We will be "Clapping Out" our 8th graders on the last day of school!! Parents are welcome to attend!!

Stay tuned for more details!

Please remember to pay your athletic fees. You can pay them on Efunds or payment can be made in the HMS Main office.

Current 6th & 7th Graders

Varsity Football Coach & Player Lunch Visit

• Monday May 11th all 3 lunches
• Important information will be handed out to all players

Middle School Early Birds

• May 20th & May 21st - 6:30-7:15am
• Football Program Workout in the gym
• Tennis Shoes, athletic clothes, water
• For anybody interested in playing Holly Football Fall of 2026

• June 24th & June 25th - 8:30 - 10:00am
• Holly High School Field
• $40

• Varsity Football Coach & Player Lunch Visit
• Monday May 11th all 3 lunches
• Important information will be handed out to all players

• May 20th & May 21st - 6:30-7:15am
• Football Program Workout in the gym
• Tennis Shoes, athletic clothes, water
• For anybody interested in playing Holly Football Fall of 2026

• July 7th, 8th,9th
• Mandatory for all incoming freshmen who are interested in playing football Fall of 2026

GO BRONCHOS!!!

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!

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

hollymiddleschoolplt@gmail.com

Next Meeting date May 7th @ 5:30 pm

Location: HMS Main Street

HMS Parent Lighthouse Team will start the week out with a breakfast and continue with the famous rolling cart of snacks, apple nacho bar, a refreshing iced coffee/tea treat, then wrapping up with lunch from Big Poppa's, Texas Roadhouse, and Cupcakes and Kisses!

We are very grateful to our PLT for all the goodies they will providing to our staff this week!

All 8th graders are invited for an evening of socializing and dancing! The date June 4th from 6 pm - 8 pm @ HMS!

If you can help donate items for the dance, please reach out to PLT directly at the email address below.

You will have to have a Volunteer Background check completed BEFORE you can chaperone.

For more information please reach out to PLT - hollymiddleschoolplt@gmail.com

***This event is for current HMS 8th graders only.***

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.

Updates from Holly Area Youth Assistance (HAYA)

As we wrap up the school year, HAYA is excited to celebrate our students and stay active in the community!

Here is what we have coming up:

• Scholarship Presentations: On May 7th, HAYA will be awarding two $1,500 scholarships to graduating seniors during the HHS Awards Assembly. We are so proud to support our students' next chapters!

• Memorial Day Parade: Look for HAYA in the Holly Memorial Day Parade—we look forward to seeing everyone along the route.

• Youth Recognition Event: On June 1st at 6:00 p.m., we will gather at Holly Calvary Church for a special ceremony to honor the incredible achievements of our local youth nominees. Please note that this is an invitation-only event for honorees and their families.

• Last Day of School Teen Block Party: Celebrate the start of summer! HAYA will be hosting fun games for teens at the Block Party on June 10th from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

• Wednesday Night Car Shows: Starting in June, visit the HAYA popcorn table at the weekly Car Shows in downtown Holly. It’s a great way to support our programs while enjoying a local tradition.

For more information on our programs and how to get involved, visit us at www.HollyAreaYA.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

Letters will be mailed out Monday, May 18th, alerting parents to make sure they pick up any of their child's medical supplies that the office may have by June 10th. After June 10th, the school nurse will dispose of any leftover medical supplies or pills.

**As a reminder, parents please be sure at the beginning of every school year that your child's medical status is updated and the proper documentation from the doctor is on file in the school office. All medical forms are on our website. - Thank you!!

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.***

District Calendar

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

Schoology Parent Access

Technology Protection Plan

Efunds for Schools

• 5/1 - HMS Career Day - Half Day dismissal @ 10:58am
• 5/1 - Progress Report 3 Ends
• 5/7 - HAS Art show @ HHS
• 5/7 - PLT Meeting @ 5:30 pm
• 5/8 - Jamfest 2:45 pm - 4 pm
• 5/13 - IREADY ELA
• 5/14 - 5/15 - 8th Grade Wash DC Trip
• 5/19 - IREADY Math
• 5/21 - Choir Spring Concert @ 6:30 pm
• 5/25 - NO SCHOOL - MEMORIAL BREAK
• 5/29 - HHS Graduation Ceremony
• 6/3 - 8th Grade Awards/NJHS Induction Ceremony
• 6/3 - HMS Spring Band Concert
• 6/9 - 7/8 grade to Cedar Point
• 6/9 - 6th grade to Whoa Zone
• 6/10 - 8th Gr Clap out @ 10:45am
• 6/10 - Last Day of School!! Half day dismissal @ 10:58am
• 6/10 - Medication pick up deadline @ 12pm

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

Office Summer Hours

Beginning the week of June 15th - 19th the main office hours will be 8 am - 2 pm. After June 19th the office will be closed.