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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

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Holmes MS Magnet & SAS School Tours in October

Please join us for our Magnet and SAS School Tour at 8:30 am on October 1, 8, 17 (@ 12:30pm), 22, 29 and November 5. The CHOICES application opens on October 1 - November 5. Please register by clicking on the title.
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ACE Academic Achievement Awards - October 15

Congratulations to our seventh- and eighth-grade ACE Award recipients for their outstanding achievement! Families are invited to join us on Thursday, October 15, at 5:00 p.m. for seventh grade and 5:30 p.m. for eighth grade.
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Vision Screening- 8th Graders

Annual vision screenings for all eighth-grade students will take place October 12–15. Students who wear corrective glasses should remember to bring them to school.
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Celebrating Your Future- College Awareness Week!

Holmes is celebrating College Awareness Week by encouraging students and staff to represent their favorite college, alma mater, or dream school! Wear college attire on Friday, October 9, and visit the college photo backdrop in front of the library during Nutrition and lunch.
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October Attendance Squishmallow Challenge

Every day counts during Holmes’ October Attendance Challenge, running October 6–30! Students who attend school each day will have weekly opportunities to win a Squishmallow during our Friday drawings.
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Saturday Math Intervention

Holmes is offering Saturday Math Intervention from 8:00–10:00 a.m. for sixth grade and 10:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. for seventh and eighth grades. Space is limited to 10 sixth-grade students and five seventh- or eighth-grade students, so families are encouraged to register soon.
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Winter Fieldtrip Sign Ups

New adventures await! More exciting field trips are coming. Will you join us? Register today and pick up a permission form from Mrs. Kim in Room 104.
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Council and Committee Meetings

The English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 8:30 AM. The School Site Council (SSC) is scheduled to meet on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 3:30 PM. Click on the headline for meeting information.
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Picture Day, Monday, October 12

Come dressed for picture day on October 12. This is also the picture used for your new Student ID card. Click on the title to access the flyers.
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Día de la fotografía, lunes 12 de octubre

Ven vestido/a para la sesión de fotos el 12 de octubre. Esta foto también se usará para tu nueva tarjeta de identificación estudiantil. Haz clic en el título para acceder a los folletos.
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Ollie's Nest is Open!

Ollie’s Nest is open on select days to celebrate students who complete their i-Ready lessons and demonstrate strong attendance. Students can redeem their Eagle Bucks for fun prizes!
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At A Glance

  • Verizon Innovative Learning School and Technology Lab
  • Holmes Humanities Magnet
  • SAS LAUSD School for Advanced Studies Demonstration Site
  • California Schools to Watch 2007 - Present
  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accreditation
  • Career Technical Education (CTE) Accredited Elective Teachers

Partners, Accreditations and Accolades

  • A California Distinguished School
  • Gifted & Talented Program
  • High Performing Model Middle School
  • LAUSD Magnet Program
  • Project Lead The Way
  • School for Advanced Studies
  • SAS Demonstration Site
  • School Of Excellence 2024
  • National Forum Schools To Watch
  • Verizon Innovative Learning School / Arizona State University
  • Magnent School Of America 2025 School of Excellence