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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

Holmes MS Magnet & SAS School Tours - Register Now!

Tour will begin on September 18, 2025, every Thursday at 8:30 a.m. through November 13, 2025. Please register by clicking on the title to access the link.

October 16, 2025 Cancelled due to Great CA Shakeout.

Big Smiles Dental Program Coming to Holmes

Great News! Our school has partnered with Big Smiles dental care. The dental program will be at Holmes on January 14, 2026. Please complete the form sent home 3 weeks ago or apply online at www.MySchoolDentist.com. For more information, call 800.409.2563.

Council and Committee Meetings

The English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 8:30 AM. The School Site Council (SSC) is scheduled to meet on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 3:30 PM. Click on the headline for meeting information.

We Are One

Visit LAUSD’s We Are One website if you or your family need assistance or resources including information on virtual school options, transportation, immigration, health, wellness, food, or housing.

Math Intervention Sign Up

If your child needs help with math click on the title for more information.

Join Us for a Prospective Family Open House on October 25 from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Holmes Earns Top 5 Highest Scoring Middle Schools in Math on the SBAC for Region North

The 2024–25 SBAC Math results are in — and Holmes Middle School soared! Our students increased the percentage meeting or exceeding math standards by more than 10 percentage points, making us one of the top five middle schools in Region North for math achievement! Congratulations, Eagles — there’s truly no place like Holmes! 🦅. Magnet and SAS Tours are held every Thursday at 8:30 a.m. through November 13, 2025.

Board Member Schmerelson Open House 11/13

Board Member Scott M. Schmerelson is pleased to invite you to the BD3 Open Open House on Novemeber 13 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Please see flyer for details.

Holmes Magnet and SAS Tours Presentation and Brochure

Parent Workshop

Join us on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 8:30 AM for a parent workshop titled I-Ready Intervention: Unlocking the Power of i-Ready. Click the link for meeting details.

Board District 3 Budget Town Hall Meeting

Please join Board Member Scott Schmerelson on October 20 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. Board District 3 Budget Town Hall Meeting in MacKenzie Hall at Holmes MS.

Zone of Choice Process & High School Options

Join us for a virtual parent meeting on Tuesday, October 14th, at 8:30 am. Click on the title to view the flyer and the Zoom link.

Council and Committee Meetings

The English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 8:30 AM. The School Site Council (SSC) is scheduled to meet on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at 3:30 PM. Click on the headline for meeting information.

Local School Leadership Council (LSLC) Meeting 9/18/25 @ 3:30 p.m.

Click on the title to access the Zoom meeting ID and password.

Robotics Team Informational Meeting Tuesday, Sept. 9 @ 6 p.m. Zoom

Robotics Team Informational Zoom: Join us for the Robotics Informational Meeting on Tuesday, September 9 at 6:00 PM. Parents are encouraged to attend and learn about the exciting opportunities for students to participate in afterschool Robotics Club and competitions this year. All students are welcome and encouraged to join. Zoom Meeting ID: 932 898 6754. Link https://lausd.zoom.us/j/9328986754

Join Us September 10 for a Morning of Parent Workshops in the Parent Center

Join us for a Parent Workshop on Supporting a Successful Middle School Transition followed by the We Are One Presentation, Creating Welcoming Environments Presentation, and the School Safe Plan ISSP Workshop. Meet us in person at Holmes MS Parent Center or join us on Zoom at https://lausd.zoom.us/j/9328986754 Meeting ID: 932 898 6754

Parent Workshop

Join us on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 8:30 AM for a parent workshop titled Supporting a Successful Middle School Transition. Click the link for meeting details.

SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL (SSC) OFFICER ELECTION

Join us on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 3:30 PM. Click on the headline for additional meeting information.

iPad Not Working with i-Ready? Apps not loading?

If your iPad is not working with i-Ready, don't have the IXL or Self Service app, please complete the form by clicking on the title to access the form. Students must log onto their LAUSD email to access the form.

ENGLISH LEARNER ADVISORY COMMITTEE (ELAC) & SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL (SSC) ORIENTATION MEETING

We encourage you to make a difference in the governance of our school by participating in this year’s English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) and/or School Site Council (SSC). Click on the headline for meeting information.

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Oct 29

Fire Drill (Period 1)

Oct 30

15-Week Grading Period

Oct 30

Day of the Dead Ofrenda Celebration with Holmes Music Dept.

Location: Mackenzie Hall (Lunch time)

Oct 30

Student Focus Groups (Advisory)

Oct 30

Holmes Magnet & SAS School Tour

Time: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM

Location: VILS Lab

Nov 27

Thanksgiving

Dec 25

Christmas

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