News Stories

Back to School Night
Back to School Night is scheduled on Thursday August 31 at 6pm.
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Picture Day is Friday August 25
Picture Day
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Welcome to the 2023-2024 School Year
Information for the start of the 23-24 school year
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You are AVID
The AVID elective prepares students to be college and career ready. Read more to apply for AVID today!
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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.
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Attendance Reporting
Please report student absences by phone, email, or send a signed note upon student’s return. Read more for links and details.
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Freshmen Athletics at DSHS
Holmes Freshmen: Read more for how to participate in athletics at Davis Senior High School
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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.
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Library Page in Canvas
Read more for a video introducing our Library Page in the Patriot Pride Portal in Canvas.
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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.
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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.
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Joint Statement Regarding the Bomb Threats
September 20, 2023
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Join us in recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month!
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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.
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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.
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Welcome Back from Superintendent Best
Read Superintendent Best's welcome back message to the community!
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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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Get Texts From Your School
Sign up for text alerts as an additional way of staying informed during school emergencies.
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We are hiring!
We are currently looking to fill a variety of positions, including multiple teaching positions.
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2023-24 Annual Registration NOW OPEN
Formerly Online Re-Enrollment, Annual Registration is now open in the Parent Portal
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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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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.