Message from Holmes MS - 02/27/2026

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Important Dates

Holmes Calendar

  • Wednesday, 3/18 - Friday, 3/27 - Spring Scholastic Book Fair
  • Friday, 3/20 - Eid al-Fitr / NO SCHOOL
  • Friday, 3/27 - End of 3rd QRT / 2-Hour Early release
  • Monday 3/30 - Friday, 4/3 - Spring Break / NO SCHOOL
  • Monday, 4/6 - Teacher Workday / NO SCHOOL
  • Thursday, 4/9, 5-7PM - Heritage Night
  • Friday, 4/10 - School Planning Day / NO SCHOOL
  • Monday, 5/25 - Memorial Day / NO SCHOOL
  • Tuesday, 5/26 - Teacher Workday / NO SCHOOL
  • Wednesday, 5/27 - Eid al-Adha / NO SCHOOL
  • Wednesday, 6/17 - Last Day of School / 2-Hour Early Release

Table of Contents

Principal's Note

Dear Holmes Families,

 

As we move into the next stretch of the school year, I want to share a few updates and thank you for your continued partnership. Each day, we see students engaged in learning and staff working tirelessly to support strong instruction and student well-being across our building.

A quick reminder that consistent attendance matters. Being present each day is essential for student learning and success. If your child is experiencing difficulty getting to school regularly, please reach out to us-we are here to support and help problem-solve alongside you.

If your student would benefit from additional support, we strongly encourage them to take advantage of our after-school support opportunities. Our teachers are available to answer questions, provide targeted assistance, and help students stay on track academically.

Our students are currently participating in the WIDA assessment, and we are proud of the focus, effort, and growth they are demonstrating throughout this process.

 

In honor of “Love the Bus” month, we wanted to go the extra mile for the incredible team that keeps our students moving. Our bus drivers work tirelessly to ensure every child arrives at school and returns home safely, so we decided to surprise them with a special appreciation lunch. It was a joy to see their smiles and share our gratitude. Here at Holmes, we truly love and appreciate our drivers!

Bus Drivers

 

Sincerely,

 

Serena Giron

Principal

Spring Track & Field Registration is Open!

It’s time to lace up! Our Spring Track and Field season is right around the corner. To get started, please review the registration details below:

Note: Fall Cross-Country runners do not need to re-register.

  • Requirements: All athletes must submit a completed Participation Packet (Physical Evaluation) and Emergency Care Form.
  • Key Dates:
    • First Practice: Tuesday, March 24 (before Spring Break).
    • Schedule: Tuesdays and Thursdays | 2:30 PM – 3:35 PM.
    • Track Meets: FOUR consecutive Saturdays starting April 25 (8:00 AM – 2:00 PM).
    • Championships: Saturday, May 30 (for eligible athletes).

For more information or to pick up forms, please see Mr. Yoon, Ms. Mills, or Ms. Louis. We look forward to a spectacular season with our extraordinary athletes!

Meal Kits For Student Fasting

From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.

Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit. The first deadline is Wednesday, February 11, for the week of February 16. Please note other important details below:

  • Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day. 
  • Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
  • Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.

Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.

Purple Up! Day 2026: Supporting Our Military-Connected Youth

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is gearing up to honor and celebrate its military-connected youth in April, the Month of the Military Child, and on Purple Up! Day! 

 

This year, Virginia will celebrate Purple Up! Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Purple Up! Day is a special day for communities to come together and wear purple as a visible gesture of support for our military-connected youth and their families. Purple symbolizes the combined colors of all branches of the military. 

 

FCPS Purple Up! T-shirts and other items are available for purchase now through Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in our Custom Ink online store. These items highlight our gratitude and appreciation for our 14,500 military-connected students and their families. #PurpleUpFCPS! 

 

For more information and/or to connect with FCPS resources, email us at militaryfamilies@fcps.edu. 

Reporting Your Student’s Attendance

All Day Absence: 

  1. 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.

OR

  1. 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. 

OR

  1. 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

  1. 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.

OR

  1. 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. 

Dismissal and Early Pick Ups

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.

Admin/Counselor Team Information

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

 

  • 6th Grade

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: Nick Hartman – ndhartman@fcps.edu

CONTENT SUPERVISION: Social Studies, Health & PE, World Languages

COUNSELOR: Kelly Murphy – kwmurphy@fcps.edu

 

  • 7th Grade

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: Sandra Meador – srmeador@fcps.edu

CONTENT SUPERVISION: Science, ESOL, Fine & Performing Arts

COUNSELOR: Karrah Dane – kdane@fcps.edu

 

  • 8th Grade

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL: Megan Lister – mmlister@fcps.edu

CONTENT SUPERVISION: English & Reading, Career & Technology, Family Liaisons

COUNSELOR: Erika Davis – emdavis1@fcps.edu

 

  • All Grades ESOL Level 1–2

COUNSELOR: Mariam Amarir – mamarir@fcps.edu

Holmes MS 2025-26 Blue/White Calendar

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

Holmes MS 2025-26 Bell Schedule

Blue Day

  • 1st Period: 7:30 – 8:55

  • 3rd Period: 8:59 – 9:44

  • 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

  • 5th Period & Lunch: 10:47 – 12:46

A Lunch: Lunch: 10:47 - 11:17 | Class: 11:17 - 12:46