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Welcome to our school! We believe that parent participation is key to student success; our new website is designed to provide parents with all the information they need to be active participants in their student’s education. You will find that the site works just as well on mobile devices as it does on a desktop so you can find information on the go.

Our Mission

We inspire students to take pride and responsibility in preparing for college and career.

News & Announcements

English Learner Reclassification Meeting

Join us, parents and guardians of English Learners, on Tuesday, May 19 at 8:30 AM to learn important information about the reclassification process, including ELPAC and i-Ready expectations, program opportunities, elective options, key next steps, and upcoming deadlines to support student success.

8th Grade Grad Night Parent Meeting

Please join us tonight at 6pm on the virtual meeting. Click on the title to access the meeting link.

Council and Committee Meetings

The English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 8:30 AM. The School Site Council (SSC) is scheduled to meet on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 3:30 PM. Click on the headline for meeting information.

Holmes has been named a 2026 California Distinguished School by the California Department of Education!

Holmes was recognized in two categories:
• Exemplary High Achievers – Schools performing among the highest in the state academically
• Achievement Gap Closers – Schools demonstrating significant progress for historically underserved student groups

Holmes New Student Orientation Registration

The New Student Orientation is on Saturday, June 13 from 9:00-11:30am. Please arrive no later than 8:45 am to pick up a ticket and go to MacKenzie Hall for the introduction that begins promptly at 9:00am. Click on the title for the Registration Form.

Holmes Middle School SAS - A few seats left!

If your child academically qualifies for our SAS, please click on the title to access the flyer for more information. Seats are limited for 2026-2027.

CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment Parent Letter

Please click on the title to access the parent letter, testing dates and resources for this year's testing. The Spanish version will be sent through emails.

Holmes School Tours

We are having three tours during the selection period. Please join us at 8:30am on March 12, 19, 23 or April 6. Click on the link to register.

Holmes is Awarded the Magnet School of Distinction

The year, we were once again earned an award from the Magnet Schools of America. This year, we earned the Magnet School of Distinction Award. Congratulations to all of our teacher and students!

School Experience Survey for Holmes Middle School Parents

We want to hear from you! The 2025-2026 School Experience Survey opens Monday, February 2, 2026, and we are eagerly awaiting your feedback. Click on the headline for detailed information.

School Accountability Report Card (SARC)

Every K-12 public school in California is required by state law to publish a School Accountability Report Card (SARC) each year. The SARC contains information about the condition and performance of each school and is available for families to view. Click on the headline to access the full report.

Council and Committee Meetings

The English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 8:30 AM. The School Site Council (SSC) is scheduled to meet on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 3:30 PM. Click on the headline for meeting information.

SBA Test Readiness Form

If your iPad did not work during the Test Readiness, please fill out this form.

Magnet Parent Survey

Please take a moment to complete the Annual Magnet Survey. We would love to know your thoughts. Thank you! Click on the title for the link to the Parent and Student Survey

Council and Committee Meetings

The English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 8:30 AM. The School Site Council (SSC) is scheduled to meet on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 3:30 PM. Click on the headline for meeting information.

Master Plan Program Options for Parents of Emergent Bilinguals

This meeting for parents of English Learners will take place on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 8:30 AM in the Parent Center or 3:45 PM via Zoom. Click on the Headline for meeting information.

January–February FACE Course Listings Now Available!

LAUSD’s FACE (Family and Community Engagement) course catalogs are now open for January and February. Click on the headline for details.

Holmes Winter Concert Live Stream Link - Thursday December 10 @ 5:30 pm

Please click on the title to access the YouTube live stream link.

Holmes Winter Concert Live Stream Link - Wednesday, December 10 @ 5:30 pm

Please click on the title to access the YouTube live stream link.

Annual School Goals and Budget Meeting

Join us on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, @ 3:30 PM as we review budget allocations and the proposed budget for the next school year. Click on the headline for meeting information.

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May 15

Music Department Rehearsals Per 1,2,4,5,6

Location: MacKenzie Hall

May 15

No Stagger Lunch

May 15

Pantages Theater Fieldtrip (Sound of Music)

May 15

Pantages Trip- The Sound of Music

May 15

SBA/CAA Math Testing

May 25

Memorial Day

Jun 10

Last Day of Instruction

Jun 11

Pupil Free Day

Jun 19

Juneteenth Holiday

Jul 3

Independence Day Observed

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