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New 5-Day In-Person Schedule

Quarter 4 begins on Monday, April 5 at 8:30am with our new schedule. Read more for details on our new 5-Day In-Person model which begins on April 12.

Holmes In-Person/Distance Learning Request Form

If you would like to switch your option for Distance Learning or In-Person Learning please read more to fill out the Request Form and we will try our best to accommodate requests.

Holmes in Hybrid

Parents, have you taken the Return to Campus, Family Selection survey yet? Read more for information and a short video about what hybrid learning will look like at Holmes Jr. High.

Parent Night Links and 2021-2022 Information

Read more for information on our Program Planning for 2021-2022 and zoom links for Parent Informational Nights.

Holmes Spirit Week March 15-19

Holmes will be having a Spirit Week from March 15-19. Read more to participate in each of the Spirit Days.

Junior High Spring Sports are coming!

Davis Junior High Schools will be having “seasons” for two sports this year. March 8-April 17 - CROSS COUNTRY April 26-May 21 - TRACK AND FIELD Read more for how to participate.

Letter to 6th Grade Parents

6th Grade parents and guardians, a letter just went out from DJUSD on preparing for 7th grade and making decisions about enrolling for Junior High. Please read more for a digital copy of the letter with live links and resources.

Submitting a Photo for Yearbook

Yearbook Student Pictures

Quarter 3 Book Pick Up

Pick up your books and supplies for Quarter 3 on Monday, January 25 from 9:30-11:30am. Read more for details and to find out if you have books to pick up.

Holmes Spirit Week January 19-22

We're having a Spirit Week January 19-22, 2021. Read more for all the details.

Online Homework Help

Homework help and tutoring are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 4:30pm on Zoom. Read more for details.

Virtual Parent Education Night

Join us on Wednesday, November 18 at 6:30pm for a Virtual Parent Education Night called "Staying Ahead of the Trends - What Every Junior High Parent Needs to Know."

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District News

Yolo County Virtual Youth Empowerment Summit (YES!)

High school students are invited to participate in the 2021 Yolo County Youth Empowerment Summit on Saturday, April 24.

Regular Board of Education Meeting on April 22

The public is invited to call in and record their public comment for the meeting on Thursday, April 22.

On-Campus COVID-19 Testing Available for DJUSD Staff and Students

On-campus COVID-19 testing available for DJUSD staff and students

Phase 4 Modified In-person Instruction Underway

The launch of our Phase 4 Modified In-person instructional program on Monday, April 12 marks an important academic and social-emotional transition for DJUSD students, staff and families.

Launch of Phase 4 Modified In-person Instruction on Monday, April 12

The launch of our Phase 4 Modified In-person instructional program on Monday, April 12 marks an important academic and social-emotional transition for DJUSD students, staff and families.

COVID-19 Vaccine Available for Those 16+ through UC Davis Health

If you are over the age of 16 you may sign-up to receive the COVID-19 vaccine through UCD Health.

New In-Person Instruction Health and Safety Info for Families

Please review the following information on required health and safety training for families ahead of our return to in-person learning.

DJUSD Moving to Phase 4: 5-Day/Week Modified In-Person Model April 12

Due to these improving conditions DJUSD will move past the Phase 3 Hybrid Model (shared with our community prior to spring break) and move directly to the Phase 4 Modified In-person Instructional Model on April 12.

Regular Board of Education Meeting on Thursday, April 1.

The Board of Education will meet for a regular meeting on Thursday, April 1 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss important revisions to the instructional models for our Return to Campus Plans.

March 19 - DJUSD Springing Forward

Read Superintendent Bowes’ latest message to the DJUSD community for an update on welcome back activities, on-campus COVID-19 testing, 2021 graduations, mental health support and more.

Verify Phase 3 Hybrid Model Instruction Choice in the Parent Portal

Please login to the DJUSD Parent Portal and verify your selection by Wednesday, March 17 at midnight.

Spring Break Meal Box Reservations

DJUSD is offering a free 5-day meal box for the week of Spring Break for any child that needs it.

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Calendar

Apr19

School Volunteer Week

All Day

May13

End of Ramadan, Eid-al-Fitr

All Day

May31

Memorial Day - No School

All Day

Jun10

Last Day of School - 12pm dismissal

All Day

Jun10

Last Day of Semester 2/Quarter 4

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.