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Holmes Calendar
- Monday, 5/25 - Memorial Day / NO SCHOOL
- Tuesday, 5/26 - Teacher Workday / NO SCHOOL
- Wednesday, 5/27 - Eid al-Adha / NO SCHOOL
- Tuesday, 6/2, 7-8:30PM - Chorus and Orchestra Spring Concert
- Thursday, 6/4, 7-8PM - Band Spring Concert
- Friday, 6/5, 7-9PM - 8th Grade Dance
- Monday, 6/15, 8-9AM - End-of-Year Awards Ceremony
- Wednesday, 6/17 - Last Day of School / 2-Hour Early Release
Dear Holmes families,
We are thrilled to share that our school’s participation in Military Family Field Day was a great success. Our soccer game relay was a standout favorite among the students!
The day was filled with a variety of engaging games and activities specifically for our military students. We truly value the opportunity to honor our military families and look forward to supporting this wonderful event in the future.
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Sincerely,
Serena Giron
Principal
Attention 8th Grade Parents/Guardians: Please read the letter in your preferred language.
Arabic | Chinese | English (docx) | Korean | Spanish | Urdu | Vietnamese
After reviewing the letter, please complete the Parent/Guardian Form linked here.
We are excited to support your student’s transition to high school! For the third year, Edison High School is offering an optional Jump Start program for rising 9th-grade students.
Program Details:
Date: Tuesday, July 28th
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Edison High School
During this session, students will:
✔️ Meet staff members, including administrators, counselors, and teachers
✔️ Tour the school building
✔️ Receive tips for high school success
✔️ Learn about our wide range of sports and club opportunities
✔️ Receive lunch and Edison Eagle Pride T-shirt
Please note: Transportation will not be provided.
We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2030!
Save the Date: Registration will open on May 27th and a link will be located on the Edison website for those interested in our Jumpstart program. Please contact Greg Dombrowski: GSDombrowski@fcps.edu or Ellen Hagan: EMHaganBower@fcps.edu for further information.
The School Board voted to direct the superintendent to designate Veterans Day as a standard instructional day for the 2026-27 school year. Because this day was added, the 2026-27 school year will now end for students on Wednesday, June 16, 2027. Find additional information on BoardDocs. View the updated complete school year calendar on FCPS’ website.
The last day of school for the current school year — Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — has not changed.
Students will be participating in spring assessments based on their grade level and courses. This includes summative assessments like Standards of Learning (SOL) tests, which measure what a student knows, and progress assessments like Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) tests, which measure where they are in their learning.
FCPS encourages all families to support their students in taking these tests. Virginia requires schools to test at least 95% of students on SOLs, so when families choose not to participate in testing, it can impact a school’s accreditation, accountability ratings, and ability to measure student progress accurately.
Parents and caregivers can help their children perform their best on these tests by reminding them to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and the cell phone policy still applies during testing season.
It is important that students attend school on scheduled testing dates. If you are aware of a conflict that may cause your student to miss a test, please notify your student’s school as soon as possible.
Learn more about how to support your child and why test participation matters.
About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. There are several upcoming opportunities to provide feedback to the county on its budget before final adoption in May. This includes public budget hearings (April 14-16) and an online survey. Learn how the FCPS budget helps us sustain our excellence.
When was the last time you talked to your teen about fentanyl and overdose? Learn how to start an Unskippable conversation, and find resources to share with your teen on how to spot an overdose and how to respond.
All Day Absence:
- Use ParentVUE.Log in and click “Report Absence.” Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet? Contact your school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage.
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- Call the attendance line on 703-658-5919 and leave a message with spelling of your student's first and last names, your name and relationship to the student, and reason for absence.
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- Send an email to holmesmiddle.attendance@fcps.edu with your student's first and last names, your name and relationship to the student, and reason for absence.
Partial Absence:
To report late arrivals, early dismissals, or to update already submitted attendance
- Call the attendance line on 703-658-5919 and leave a message with spelling of your student's first and last names, and reason for late arrival or early dismissal.
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- Send an email to holmesmiddle.attendance@fcps.edu with your student's first and last names, your name and relationship to the student, and reason for late arrival or early dismissal.
Please be mindful when requesting for your child to ride the bus with another student. For safety and verification purposes, the school requires written permission from both students’ parents before such arrangements can be approved. Permission emails should be sent to HolmesMiddle.Attendance@fcps.edu first thing in the morning on the day of the request.
Handwritten notes that are dated and signed by both students' parents will also be accepted.
Please note that students will not be issued bus passes without the required written permissions from both students' parents.
If you need to pick up your student early, please do so before 1:30 p.m. to avoid interrupting the safe dismissal process. Please note that doctor’s appointments are not considered emergencies.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in helping us ensure a smooth and safe dismissal for all students.
PRINCIPAL: Serena Giron – sagiron@fcps.edu
CONTENT SUPERVISION: Admin, Coaches, Security, Office Staff
DIRECTOR of STUDENT SERVICES: Jess Tippins – jdtippins@fcps.edu
CONTENT SUPERVISION: Counselors, Math, Special Education
DEAN of STUDENTS: Cassandra Williams – cdwilliams1@fcps.edu
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: Nick Hartman – ndhartman@fcps.edu
CONTENT SUPERVISION: Social Studies, Health & PE, World Languages
COUNSELOR: Kelly Murphy – kwmurphy@fcps.edu
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: Sandra Meador – srmeador@fcps.edu
CONTENT SUPERVISION: Science, ESOL, Fine & Performing Arts
COUNSELOR: Karrah Dane – kdane@fcps.edu
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: Megan Lister – mmlister@fcps.edu
CONTENT SUPERVISION: English & Reading, Career & Technology, Family Liaisons
COUNSELOR: Erika Davis – emdavis1@fcps.edu
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All Grades ESOL Level 1–2
COUNSELOR: Mariam Amarir – mamarir@fcps.edu
Blue Days
- August | 18, 20, 22, 26, 28
- September | 3, 5, 11, 15, 17, 19, 24, 26, 30
- October | 3, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 27, 29, 31
- November | 6, 10, 13, 17, 19, 21, 25
- December | 2, 4, 8, 10, 12, 16, 18
- January | 5, 7, 9, 13, 15, 20, 22, 26, 28
- February | 3, 5, 9, 11, 13, 19, 23, 25, 27
- March | 3, 5, 9, 11, 13, 17, 19, 24, 26
- April | 7, 9, 14, 16, 20, 22, 24, 28, 30
- May | 4, 6, 8, 12, 14, 18, 20, 22, 29
- June | 2, 4, 8, 10, 12, 16
White Days
- August | 19, 21, 25, 27
- September | 2, 4, 8, 10, 12, 16, 18, 22, 25, 29
- October | 1, 6, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 28, 30
- November | 5, 7, 12, 14, 18, 20, 24
- December | 1, 3, 5, 9, 11, 15, 17, 19
- January | 6, 8, 12, 14, 16, 21, 23, 27
- February | 2, 4, 6, 10, 12, 14, 18, 20, 24, 26
- March | 2, 4, 6, 10, 12, 16, 18, 23, 25, 27
- April | 8, 13, 15, 17, 21, 23, 27, 29
- May | 1, 5, 7, 11, 13, 15, 19, 21, 28
- June | 1, 3, 5, 9, 11, 15, 17
Blue Day
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1st Period: 7:30 – 8:55
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3rd Period: 8:59 – 9:44
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4th Period: 9:51 – 10:43
1st Break: 9:53 – 10:08 I SOAR: 10:11 – 10:43
SOAR: 9:51 – 10:25 I 2nd Break: 10:25 – 10:40
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5th Period & Lunch: 10:47 – 12:46
A Lunch: Lunch: 10:47 - 11:17 | Class: 11:17 - 12:46
B Lunch: Class: 10:47 - 11:17 | Lunch: 11:17 - 11:47 | Class: 11:47 - 12:46
C Lunch: Class: 10:47 - 11:47 | Lunch: 11:47 - 12:17 | Class: 12:17 - 12:46
D Lunch: Class: 10:47 -12:17 | Lunch: 12:17 - 12:46
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7th Period: 12:50 – 12:15
White Day
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2nd Period: 7:30 – 8:55
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3rd Period: 8:59 – 9:44
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4th Period: 9:51 – 10:43
1st Break: 9:53 – 10:08 I SOAR: 10:11 – 10:43
SOAR: 9:51 – 10:25 I 2nd Break: 10:25 – 10:40
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6th Period & Lunch: 10:47 – 12:46
A Lunch: Lunch: 10:47 - 11:17 | Class: 11:17 - 12:46
B Lunch: Class: 10:47 - 11:17 | Lunch: 11:17 - 11:47 | Class: 11:47 - 12:46
C Lunch: Class: 10:47 - 11:47 | Lunch: 11:47 - 12:17 | Class: 12:17 - 12:46
D Lunch: Class: 10:47 -12:17 | Lunch: 12:17 - 12:46
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8th Period: 12:50 – 12:15
Join the Holmes MS PTA and attend meetings (4th Wednesday of the month; translation services provided)
PTA Facebook
Join the PTA https://www.holmesmspta.com/
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We could really use your help for Teacher Appreciation Week happening the week of April 27th! There are lots of ways you can get involved.
We really need as many snack donations as possible to make this week extra special. Please help us make Teacher Appreciation Week a huge success!
Ways to Donate-
Amazon Wishlist-https://a.co/09ic0RTy
Please check delivery dates so it can be delivered before April 27th
Signup Genius-
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050444A9AA2DA64-63157038-teacher
If you do not have the time to shop we can shop for you!
Snack Cart Donations-
https://holmesmiddleschool.givebacks.com/shop/items/4893014e488e
Buy a teacher lunch-
https://holmesmiddleschool.givebacks.com/shop/items/702236
GIft Card Donations-
https://holmesmiddleschool.givebacks.com/shop/items/702232
We appreciate our wonderful generous community and hope we can come together and make this week spectacular for our teachers! Please feel free to reach out to holmesptamembership@gmail.com with any questions.
Holmes PTA
Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced meals.
CTE Summer Academy (CSA) is a week-long enrichment program that allows students in grades 6-11 to dive deeper into CTE program areas, develop skills, and begin career exploration. Watch this video about CTE camps. Registration is open for these programs through Friday, June 5.
Institute for the Arts (IFTA) is a two-week camp for students currently in grades 6-11. Students select from nearly 60 classes in art, dance, music, and theater. Rising freshmen have the option to take Health and PE 9 through IFTA as well!
Production Camp is a four-week summer theatre intensive for students in grades 6-11. Students in performance or technical theatre tracks rehearse, design, and build a musical in a collaborative atmosphere. The show is presented to the public at the end of camp.
New this year: Students in the above camps can also register for aftercare, which is available from 2 to 5 p.m.
Fairfax Public Access (FPA) is offering summer media camps for teens interested in television and radio production. These hands-on programs are in Fairfax, VA, and are designed for youth ages 12 to 18. Membership registrations can be completed by mail, by calling the Training Department or in person. Space is limited. Register early. For a printed copy of the summer camp catalog call our Family Liaisons at 703-658-5926 or go to www.fcac.org for more information.
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