Holmgreen Happenings

Hello Holmgreen Families,

I hope you’re having a wonderful summer! Many of our teachers and instructional assistants are currently supporting students in our Extended School Year (ESY) program, and they are already working hard to prepare for a great start to the 2025–2026 school year.

As we get closer to August, I wanted to share some important updates that will help us kick off the new year smoothly.

Campus Construction Updates
Holmgreen is currently undergoing two exciting construction projects:

• New Security Lobby – This new addition will help us safely identify all visitors before granting access to the building.
• New Fencing – Updated fencing will be installed around the campus to meet state safety guidelines.

These upgrades are scheduled to be completed before the first day of school. I’ll keep you posted about any changes, as well as updated sign-in procedures for families.

New School Hours
Starting this year, Holmgreen will follow a new daily schedule:

• Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
• Dismissal Time: 4:20 p.m.

This change will help ensure students are present and ready to learn from the very first period. Transportation will provide more details soon about bus pickup and drop-off times.

Meet the Principal Night – Save the Date!
We’re excited to invite you to our Meet the Principal and Prep Night on Thursday, August 7, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to:

• Visit the campus
• Receive important information for the new year
• Meet Holmgreen staff
• Connect with campus administrators
• Ask any questions before school starts

First Day of School
Just a reminder – the first day of school is Monday, August 11, 2025!

Parent Involvement Opportunities
This year, we’re offering more ways for parents to connect with one another and our staff in a warm, welcoming environment. We know that strong partnerships with our families are essential for student success. Please save the dates for our upcoming events—we’ll send more details as each one approaches!

Thank you for being an important part of the Holmgreen community. We’re looking forward to another fantastic year with you and your children!

Warmly,
Frank Johnson
Principal, Holmgreen Center

August 8 - Meet the Admin Night (5:00 - 6:00 pm)

August 11 - First Day of School

September 1 - Student/Staff Holiday

October 13 - Student Holiday/Teacher Planning Day

October 17 - Report Cards and IEP Progress Reports

November 4 - Student Holiday/Staff Development

November 24 - 28 - Thanksgiving Break

December 22 - January 2 - Winter Break

Partners Resource Network is the Parent Training and Information Center for our area, funded through the Department of Education Office of Special Education.

They are here to help parents:
• Better understand their child's disability
• Understand state and federal education laws
• Learn about options, programs, services, and resources
• Participate fully as a team member with professionals in planning services for their children
• Communicate more effectively with professionals
• Provide follow-up support for educational programs
They provide free workshops, training, information, and referrals to parents and professionals who work with children with disabilities ages birth through 26.