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Back to School Night

Back to School Night is scheduled on Thursday August 31 at 6pm.

Picture Day is Friday August 25

Picture Day

Welcome to the 2023-2024 School Year

Information for the start of the 23-24 school year

You are AVID

The AVID elective prepares students to be college and career ready. Read more to apply for AVID today!

We Love Our Counselors!

Happy School Counselors Week! Thank you to our Holmes Counselors and all of the staff that support our students' while at school.

Attendance Reporting

Please report student absences by phone, email, or send a signed note upon student’s return. Read more for links and details.

Freshmen Athletics at DSHS

Holmes Freshmen: Read more for how to participate in athletics at Davis Senior High School

Becoming an Observer in Canvas

Parents, as an observer you can see your child's grades, assignments, and calendar events. Read more to find out how to sign up.

Library Page in Canvas

Read more for a video introducing our Library Page in the Patriot Pride Portal in Canvas.

Holmes Jr. High is on Social Media!

Check us out on Instagram and Facebook for posts on student activities and school updates.

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District News

Native American Education Program Open House

Join us TONIGHT from 6:00 - 8:00.

Emergency DJUSD Board Meeting- TODAY 9/26/2023

The Davis Joint Unified School District will hold an Emergency Special Board of Education meeting beginning today, September 26, 2023, at 3:15 p.m.

Joint Statement Regarding the Bomb Threats

September 20, 2023

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Join us in recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month!

Smoky Air, School Remains Open- Current Air Quality Guidance

The Northern California region is currently experiencing multiple fires, and the smoke is now impacting the Davis area - schools remain open.

A Message from the DJUSD Governance Team

Our community has been the target of three acts of domestic terrorism (bomb threats) centered on the Yolo County Library within the last week, causing fear and anxiety amongst students, staff, parents and community members.

Welcome Back from Superintendent Best

Read Superintendent Best's welcome back message to the community!

Are You in Need of an Interpreter?

DJUSD provides interpreter services as part of an ongoing effort to achieve language justice.

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We are hiring!

We are currently looking to fill a variety of positions, including multiple teaching positions.

2023-24 Annual Registration NOW OPEN

Formerly Online Re-Enrollment, Annual Registration is now open in the Parent Portal

Congratulations to our Cathryn Huser, ABC10 Teacher of the Month

North Davis Elementary Teacher Cathryn Huser is this month's Teacher of the Month!

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Calendar

Oct02

School Custodian Appreciation Day

Week of the School Administrator - October 8-14

Indigenous Peoples' Day

All Day

Nov09

Elementary Teacher Work Day - No School for Elementary Students

All Day

Nov10

Veteran's Day - No School/Offices Closed

Thanksgiving Break - No School/Offices Closed

Our Mission

The parents, students, faculty and support staff at Holmes Junior High are committed to the achievement of excellence in academics and all other curricular pursuits. They are also committed to the cultivation of individual abilities and talents in a supportive environment where respect for individual and group differences and for the rights of others guide behavior.