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Make-Up Picture Day

Missed your pictures or want different ones? Check out more information here:

No School Indigenous Peoples' Day 2024

No School on October 15th, Indigenous Peoples' Day!

First School Dance of the Year

Holmes Junior High School is hosting its annual fall dance on Friday, October 25th in the school gym.

Holmes Parent Engagement Night

Join us for Parent Engagement Night!

Welcome to the Holmes Junior High Homework Club!

Check out our Homework Club info:

Welcome 7th Graders!

WEB - Where Everybody Belongs!

Schedule Pick Up: Tuesday August 20

Click for more information about schedule pick up!

Attendance Reporting

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

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.

District News

Today is National Coaches Day!

With over 40 sports teams, DJUSD is lucky to have so many wonderful coaches.

Happy World Teachers Day!

Thank you to all the incredible teachers out there - past and present.

Happy Custodian Appreciation Day!

Thank you to our incredible team.

California Native American Day

The last Friday of September is recognized as California Native American Day.

Our first PEP Talk of the year is this Wednesday!

Join us virtually at 6:00 p.m. on September 25.

Introducing our new Values in Action Awards

Nominate someone in our community!

September is Attendance Awareness Month

September highlights the importance of daily school attendance.

Texting for DJUSD Families

DJUSD families can opt-in to receive texts from our district!

First Day of School

The first day of school is Monday, August 26!

2024-25 Annual Registration NOW OPEN

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

Excessive Heat Information

A heat advisory is in effect for our area from July 10-11.

District Office Summer Hours

Summer hours will be in effect through July 31.

Calendar

Picture Retakes

9:19AM - 10:19AM

Fall Summit - Early dismissal

8:30AM - 12:30PM

End of Quarter 1

Elementary Teacher Work Day - no school for all elementary students

Veterans Day - no school and offices closed

Thanksgiving Break - no school and offices closed

Winter Break - no school and offices closed

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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.