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Holmes Calendar
- Monday, 2/16 - George Washington's Birthday / NO SCHOOL
- Tuesday, 2/17 - Teacher Work Day / NO SCHOOL
- 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
- Friday, 4/10 - School Planning Day / NO SCHOOL
Dear HMS Families,
Due to our recent delayed openings, we are shifting WIDA testing. For students taking the WIDA test, all 8th graders and some 7th graders will now be testing on Monday, 2/9 and Tuesday, 2/10. The remaining 7th graders and all 6th graders will be testing on Wednesday, 2/11 and Thursday 2/12. All students received their testing date and location on Friday, 2/6. On days of testing, please ensure your students come to school on time with their laptop and charger. If you have any questions, please reach out to our testing coordinator, Sloan Waters at slwaters@fcps.edu.
Thank you,
Serena Giron
Principal
Please remind your student that cell phones and personal devices (AirPods, earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) can no longer be used during passing periods. Phones and personal devices must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell) with the exception of lunch time in designated lunch spaces. Cell phones are also not permitted to be used as an instructional tool.
FCPS’ cell phone policy helps students stay focused, safe, and engaged at school. Visit FCPS’ cell phone policy webpage for more information and answers to frequently asked questions, including consequences for cell phone policy violations and exceptions for students with medical conditions or IEP/504 plans.
If you need to contact your student during the school day, please call our front office at 703-658-5900.
From February 18 to March 19, 2026, a Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) waiver allows students fasting during the school day to request take-home meal kits. These kits include a complete school breakfast and lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Important Meal Kit Information:
- Kits are charged based on a student’s meal status (Free, Reduced, or Paid).
- Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day.
- Students who eat a meal at school during the day are not eligible for a take-home kit on the same day.
- Kits are distributed at the end of the school day. Students must pick up their own kits; adults are not permitted to collect them.
Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:
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February 11, 2026 for week of February 18, 2026
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February 16, 2026 for the week of February 23, 2026
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February 23, 2026 for the week of March 2, 2026
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March 2, 2026 for the week of March 9, 2026
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March 9, 2026 for the week of March 16, 2026
Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.
Dear Holmes Middle School Community,
The Holmes Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is excited to announce our Bundt Cake Fundraiser — just in time to treat your sweetheart (or yourself!) for Valentine’s Day!
Flavor Options
Biscoff Cookie Butter
Carrot
Chocolate Chocolate Chip
Classic Vanilla
Confetti
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip
Gluten-Free Lemon Raspberry
Lemon
Oreo Cookies & Cream
Red Velvet
Strawberries & Cream
White Chocolate Raspberry
Pricing
• $7 per bundtlet
• Biscoff Cookie Butter specialty bundtlet: $8
Order & Payment Information
Cash and checks are accepted; Make checks payable to: Holmes MS PTA. Please include with your order: Pick-up contact information and flavor choice(s). In-person orders and payments due: Thursday, February 5, 2026
Order online at the Holmes PTA Givebacks store: https://holmesmiddleschool.givebacks.com/shop Online ordering available through: Sunday, February 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Pick-Up Details
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