East Holmes Local School District

Report cards have been sent home today to elementary families.

Little Women opening performance last night was excellent! Well done students and Ms. Sommers! Be sure to come support the show and students this weekend at one of the remaining performances - Tonight 7pm, Saturday 2:30pm and 7pm, and Sunday 2:30pm

Reminder: There will be a two-hour early dismissal for students today, Tuesday, November 12. If you have any questions, please contact your school building.

On this Veterans Day, we’d like to recognize the brave men and women who have served our country with courage and dedication. Thank you for your service!

Reminder: There will be no school for Hiland Grades 7-8 on Friday, November 8 due to Day Parent/Teacher Conferences.

Looking for a job that works with your schedule? Want to make a big impact in the lives of students? Join East Holmes Local Schools as a substitute school bus driver! You’ll help students get to school safely while enjoying flexible hours, competitive pay, and the satisfaction of knowing you’re making a difference. Visit www.eastholmes.k12.oh.us/page/employment.

Today marks the end of Daylight Savings Time. Remember to turn your clocks back one hour!

View our upcoming Parent/Teacher Conferences for November. Reminder: There will be no school for Hiland 7th and 8th graders on November 8, and no school for all elementary students on November 22.

We are proud to share that East Holmes Local Schools has earned a 3.5 on the 2023-2024 Ohio School Report Card. Several schools in the district earned strong individual ratings as well. Chestnut Ridge Elementary, Flat Ridge Elementary, and Mt. Hope Elementary all received 4.5 stars, while Walnut Creek Elementary earned a 5-star rating. The district also performed well in “Gap Closing,” with all schools earning 4 or 5 stars. Early literacy scores were notable, with four elementary schools receiving 5 stars and two earning 4. These results show notable progress across key areas throughout the district. Learn more about our ratings at https://reportcard.education.ohio.gov/district/047688.

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Keep yourself and your family safe with the following tips: 1. Protect your personal information with strong passwords. 2. Change your passwords often. 3. Promptly install software updates, especially when they include important security upgrades. 4. Set up two-factor authentication. This adds an extra layer of security. 5. Back up your personal data on external hard drives. 6. Be cautious with downloads. Only download apps, software and files from reputable sources.

Looking for a job that works with your schedule? Want to make a big impact in the lives of students? Join East Holmes Local Schools as a substitute school bus driver! You’ll help students get to school safely while enjoying flexible hours, competitive pay, and the satisfaction of knowing you’re making a difference. Visit www.eastholmes.k12.oh.us/page/employment to learn more.

Reminder: There is no school tomorrow, Friday, October 18, due to a District In-Service day.

Reminder: There will be a 2-hour early dismissal for students tomorrow, Thursday, October 17.

In celebration of National Principals Month, we’d like to recognize our amazing principals who go above and beyond to create outstanding learning environments for every student in our district. Join us in wishing them a Happy National Principals Month!

Congrats and Good Luck to Senior Camden Bille State Golf Qualifier! Camden will be playing in the state golf tournament on Friday and Saturday this weekend at NorthStar Golf Club in Columbus.

First choir concert last night - Well done students and Ms. Sommers! Thanks to Walnut Creek Mennonite for hosting!

The Hiland Marching Band and Color Guard performed this weekend at the Swiss Festival!

Reminder: There will be a 2-hour early dismissal for students tomorrow, Wednesday, September 25. If you have any questions, please contact your school building.

Stay updated on all athletic news and events on our athletics website at https://hilandathletics.com/.

Reminder that all students will receive free breakfast this year. Read more back-to-school updates from the Nutrition Services department in their newsletter here: https://5il.co/203yk