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Holmes Webstore

Purchase Holmes Back-to-School items online to avoid the payment line at Schedule Pick Up!

Welcome to the 2022-23 School Year

Welcome to the 2022-2023 school year. Read more for important dates and information.

Welcome 7th Graders!

7th Grade students - join us for a fun orientation to Holmes on Monday, August 22 from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Read more for details.

See you in August!

Have a wonderful Summer! The office will be closed from the end of June until August 8. Read more for important back to school dates.

9th Grade Awards 2022

Best of luck to the class of 2025!

Holmes Celebration Evening 2022

Join us for an evening of fun - Thursday, May 26 from 5pm to 8pm.

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

2022-23 Online Re-Enrollment Now Open

The first step in preparing for the new school year is for all families to complete Online Re-Enrollment in the Parent Portal.

Universal Meals Program Extended Through Summer 2022

We have great news to share! The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently extended its free Universal Meals Program for children 18 and under throughout this summer.

Mental Health During Summer Break

With summer break just around the corner, remember to allow yourself time to rest, restore and reconnect.

Enroll your four-year-old in Universal TK today!

Open to kids turning 5 between Sept. 2, 2022 - Feb. 2, 2023

Last Call to Post a Peachjar Flyer for 2021-22 Year!

The final flyer review of the year will be Friday, May 27.

Ribbon Cutting and Open House for New Multipurpose Room at Birch Lane Elementary

On Tuesday, May 10 at 5:00 p.m., DJUSD commemorated the new multipurpose room at Birch Lane Elementary with a celebratory ribbon cutting.

Preview New History Social Science and Science Curriculum

DJUSD is excited to be recommending the adoption of new History Social Science and Science curriculum on May 19.

New Board Agenda Portal

DJUSD Board of Education agendas can now be viewed in a new portal.

Summer Enrichment 2022

Express your creativity, critical thinking, movement and play through our DJUSD Summer Enrichment offerings.

Happy School Librarian Day!

On April 16 we celebrate the special and crucial roles that our librarians play.

Davis Joint Unified School District Board to Approve Permanent Superintendent on April 21, 2022

The Board of Trustees announced that the DJUSD Superintendent finalist is Matt Best.

Face Covering Roll Back on April 11

As we prepare to lift the indoor mask mandate, we expect our DJUSD community to continue to treat each other with respect.

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Calendar

Aug17

7th Grade Schedule Pick Up

9:00AM - 12:00PM

Aug18

8th/9th Grade Schedule Pick up

9:00AM - 12:00PM

Aug22

7th Grade WEB Orientation

8:30AM - 12:30PM

Aug22

Schedule Pick Up Make up Day

Labor Day - No School

First Late Start Wednesday

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.