East Holmes Local School District

Thanks to the Holmes Soil and Water Conservation District for providing East Holmes students hands on learning yesterday at the Annual 5th grade farm tour! Students rotated through stations with topics that included -- farming, forestry and maple syrup production, wildlife, soils, stream study and a tour of Walnut Creek Planing. Thanks to the Wengerd family at Ayrdell Farm for hosting and Hiland FFA students for their support through the day! #eastholmes #inspirepreparechallenge

Reminder: There will be a two-hour early dismissal for students TOMORROW -- Wednesday, September 20th for professional development meeting time for our staff. If you have any questions, please contact your school building. East Holmes Local School District

Reminder: There will be no school for students on Friday September 1st for professional development meeting time for our staff. If you have any questions, please contact your school building. Enjoy your Labor Day weekend! East Holmes Local School District

Busses are all out and rolling this morning -- Welcome Back Students -- Have a GREAT 1st Day!!! #eastholmes

School starts next week on Wednesday, August 16th -- Be sure to check out your building open house date and time - We can't wait to see everyone on the 16th! #eastholmes

We are excited to announce and welcome Sarah Sommers (Choir) and Zachary Rearick (Band) as our new music Directors for the 2023-24 school year! Both will be teaching music in 5th - 12th grades at Hiland HS/MS, Berlin Elementary, Walnut Creek Elementary, and Winesburg Elementary. #eastholmes

School starts in 28 days!

We are just 1 month away from the first day of school on Wednesday, August 16th -- We can't wait to welcome everyone back! #eastholmes

We Are Hiring -- Paraprofessional Student Aide w/ Spanish speaking experience or has a TESOL endorsement. Visit our website for more information and to apply - www.eastholmes.org or email jennifer.miller@eastholmes.org #eastholmes

We Are Hiring -- Full-time or Part-time mechanic in the bus garage at East Holmes. Visit our website for more information and to apply - www.eastholmes.org or email jennifer.miller@eastholmes.org #eastholmes

We Are Hiring -- Part-time Cook/Server at Berlin Elementary and Part-time Cook/Server at Winesburg Elementary for the 2023-24 school year. Visit our website for more information and to apply - www.eastholmes.org or email jennifer.miller@eastholmes.org #eastholmes

We Are Hiring for the 2023-24 school year: -Part-time Cook/Server at Berlin Elementary -Part-time Cook/Server at Winesburg Elementary -Full-time or Part-time Mechanic at Bus Garage -Full-time Paraprofessional Student Aide w/ Spanish speaking experience or has a TESOL endorsement. Visit our website for more information and to apply - www.eastholmes.org or email jennifer.miller@eastholmes.org #eastholmes

School Psychologist Opening - East Holmes is looking for an individual to serve as the School Psychologist for the District for the 2023-2024 school year. Appropriate licensure required. Visit our website for application details - www.eastholmes.org

Hiland Graduation is today at 2pm! Congratulations to the class of 2022-23! Thanks to WKLM and area sponsors for providing live video on YouTube, see link below: https://youtube.com/live/th1PGVNSkNk #hilandhawks

Yesterday we celebrated and recognized our East Holmes staff that gives SO much to our students and community! THANK YOU to our 10-year, 20-year, and 30-year staff and our retiring staff! Special congratulations to Connie Devoll and Troy Miller for being recognized as staff members of the year! #eastholmes #inspirepreparechallenge

Reminder: There will be a two-hour early dismissal for students TODAY -- Wednesday, May 10th for professional development meeting time for our staff. If you have any questions, please contact your school building. East Holmes Local School District

Save the Date. -- The 2nd Annual East Holmes Fine Arts Festival is Friday May 19th from 6pm to 9pm -- We look forward to seeing you there to celebrate the work of our students!

IMPORTANT CALENDAR UPDATE: 📣 There are important changes to the end-of-year calendar. Students' last day of school will now be Wednesday, May 24. Students WILL NOT report to school on Thursday, May 25. On Thursday, May 25, teachers and classified staff will have a workday and attend a staff recognition program. On Friday, May 26, teachers will have a dedicated workday, and there will be an English Language Arts curriculum professional development. Thank you for your cooperation as we adjust to make the most of the end of the year for students, staff, and parents. If you have any questions please contact your building office.

Hiland will be on an alternate bell schedule Tuesday for state testing. Students, remember to charge your Chromebook!

Hiland Bell Schedule for this upcoming Tuesday. Math state testing begins on Monday for 8th graders. Other students begin state testing on Tuesday.