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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.

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.

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.

Freshmen Athletics at DSHS

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

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

School Success Begins in the Classroom

Here are ways you can help improve your student’s attendance.

Apply for the State Seal of Biliteracy

Graduating seniors can submit applications now through March 1, 2024.

Measure N to Renew Local Funding for Schools on March 2024 Ballot

The DJUSD Board of Trustees voted to place a parcel tax renewal measure on the March 5, 2024 ballot.

Traveling for the holidays? Don’t fall behind!

Check out our short-term independent study option.

YouthTruth Family Survey - Nov. 17 Deadline

Share your thoughts on your student’s experience in DJUSD

November PEP Talk - Wednesday, November 15

The next session in our Parent Empowerment Program (PEP) is this Wednesday!

October Attendance Stars

Congratulations to Willett, Holmes and Da Vinci High!

Excellence in Education Award Winners

Congratulations to all of our award recipients!

A Community Tradition of Supporting Our Schools

For forty years, our schools have relied on voter-approved, local funding to maintain strong academic programs.

Parent Education Night - Empowerment Program

Are you looking for tips and resources to help your child manage anxiety? Join DJUSD and the Auburn Davis Center for DBT for a virtual PEP talk on Anxiety.

Is your student missing school due to anxiety?

Learn more about symptoms of anxiety and how that may affect your student’s attendance.

Parent Education Night - October 25

Looking for tips and resources to help your child manage anxiety?

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Calendar

Dec25

Winter Break - No School/Offices Closed

School Board Recognition Month

Senior High Teacher Work Day - No School for High School Students

All Day

Jan15

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - No School/Offices Closed

All Day

Jan22

Junior High Teacher Work Day - No School for Junior High Students

All Day

Feb05

School Counselor, Psychologist, Speech Pathologist and Therapist Appreciation Week - February 5-9

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.