Jeanie Uptain has been part of #DragonFamily and now has a new role. We are excited for this opportunity for her.

about 2 hours ago, Holyoke Schools
The image features a portrait of Jeanie Uptain, who appears to be a fourth-grade teacher. She has long, wavy red hair and is smiling brightly. The background of her image is a gradient that transitions from a pale green to a darker green. Around her portrait, there is a circular border in a light green shade. Above her picture, the name "Jeanie Uptain" is prominently displayed in yellow text, followed by "4th Grade" in bold black lettering. To the left of her image, thereā€™s a yellow box with the question "WHERE ARE YOU FROM?" with the answer "Arvada, CO" underneath in black text. Below this, another yellow box contains the question "WHERE DID YOU GO TO SCHOOL?" accompanied by a response detailing her educational background. The section titled "ABOUT ME" outlines her interests, including reading, spending time outdoors, and family. The bottom of the image features a dragon mascot along with the phrase "#OnceADragnAlwaysADragon" in green text, enhancing the school spirit theme.
šŸŒŸšŸ’– GIRLS ON THE RUN IS COMING TO HOLYOKE ELEMENTARY! šŸ’–šŸŒŸ
āœØ Build Confidence ā€¢ Make Friends ā€¢ Have Fun! āœØ

Girls on the Run is an empowering after-school program that helps girls discover their strengths, build confidence, and develop skills that last a lifetime!šŸƒā€ā™€ļø

During this 10-week program, girls will:
šŸ’œ Believe in themselves
šŸ’œ Build confidence to do hard things
šŸ’œ Learn strategies to overcome challenges
šŸ’œ Strengthen friendships and teamwork
šŸ’œ Discover their unlimited potential

šŸ“… PROGRAM DETAILS
šŸ“ Location: Holyoke Elementary School
šŸ“… Starts: Week of September 9
šŸ—“ Practices: Wednesdays & Thursdays
ā° Time: 3:45ā€“5:00 PM

šŸ‘§ Who Can Join?
All 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade Girls

šŸŽ‰ REGISTER TODAY! šŸŽ‰
Registration opened August 3!
šŸšØ Only 20 spots available!
Register early before the program fills up!

Learn More
Visit: www.girlsontherunrockies.org
ā“Questions? šŸ“ž 970-854-3411
Mrs. Bencomo āœ‰ bencomoye@hcosd.org
Miss Chintala āœ‰ Chintalaba@hcosd.org
Mrs. Pelle āœ‰ Pellehe@hcosd.org

šŸ’• Girls have POWER. Girls have PURPOSE. Girls on the Run inspires every girl to recognize
her limitless potential!!
about 4 hours ago, Holyoke Schools
šŸŒŸšŸ’– GIRLS ON THE RUN IS COMING TO HOLYOKE ELEMENTARY! šŸ’–šŸŒŸ āœØ Build Confidence ā€¢ Make Friends ā€¢ Have Fun! āœØ Girls on the Run is an empowering after-school program that helps girls discover their strengths, build confidence, and develop skills that last a lifetime!šŸƒā€ā™€ļø During this 10-week program, girls will: šŸ’œ Believe in themselves šŸ’œ Build confidence to do hard things šŸ’œ Learn strategies to overcome challenges šŸ’œ Strengthen friendships and teamwork šŸ’œ Discover their unlimited potential šŸ“… PROGRAM DETAILS šŸ“ Location: Holyoke Elementary School šŸ“… Starts: Week of September 9 šŸ—“ Practices: Wednesdays & Thursdays ā° Time: 3:45ā€“5:00 PM šŸ‘§ Who Can Join? All 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade Girls šŸŽ‰ REGISTER TODAY! šŸŽ‰ Registration opened August 3! šŸšØ Only 20 spots available! Register early before the program fills up! Learn More Visit: www.girlsontherunrockies.org ā“Questions? šŸ“ž 970-854-3411 Mrs. Bencomo āœ‰ bencomoye@hcosd.org Miss Chintala āœ‰ Chintalaba@hcosd.org Mrs. Pelle āœ‰ Pellehe@hcosd.org šŸ’• Girls have POWER. Girls have PURPOSE. Girls on the Run inspires every girl to recognize her limitless potential!!
šŸŒŸšŸ’– GIRLS ON THE RUN IS COMING TO HOLYOKE ELEMENTARY! šŸ’–šŸŒŸ āœØ Build Confidence ā€¢ Make Friends ā€¢ Have Fun! āœØ Girls on the Run is an empowering after-school program that helps girls discover their strengths, build confidence, and develop skills that last a lifetime!šŸƒā€ā™€ļø During this 10-week program, girls will: šŸ’œ Believe in themselves šŸ’œ Build confidence to do hard things šŸ’œ Learn strategies to overcome challenges šŸ’œ Strengthen friendships and teamwork šŸ’œ Discover their unlimited potential šŸ“… PROGRAM DETAILS šŸ“ Location: Holyoke Elementary School šŸ“… Starts: Week of September 9 šŸ—“ Practices: Wednesdays & Thursdays ā° Time: 3:45ā€“5:00 PM šŸ‘§ Who Can Join? All 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade Girls šŸŽ‰ REGISTER TODAY! šŸŽ‰ Registration opened August 3! šŸšØ Only 20 spots available! Register early before the program fills up! Learn More Visit: www.girlsontherunrockies.org ā“Questions? šŸ“ž 970-854-3411 Mrs. Bencomo āœ‰ bencomoye@hcosd.org Miss Chintala āœ‰ Chintalaba@hcosd.org Mrs. Pelle āœ‰ Pellehe@hcosd.org šŸ’• Girls have POWER. Girls have PURPOSE. Girls on the Run inspires every girl to recognize her limitless potential!!

We would like to welcome Luke Gregory to the #DragonFamily.

about 7 hours ago, Holyoke Schools
The image presents a profile of Luke Gregory, a first-grade teacher. He is positioned in front of a textured, beige brick wall. Luke has short, light brown hair and is wearing glasses. He is dressed in a navy blue shirt with a light jacket. His expression is warm and friendly, smiling directly at the viewer. The design features a circular cutout around his photograph, surrounded by a pale green background that transitions from light to dark. The upper portion of the image includes bold, black text that reads "Luke Gregory" and "1st Grade." Below the photo, there are two prominent yellow boxes with black text labeled "WHERE ARE YOU FROM?" and "WHERE DID YOU GO TO SCHOOL?" The first box states that he is from Escanaba, Michigan, in the Upper Peninsula, while the second outlines his educational background at Bay de Noc Community College and Northern Michigan University. The lower section features an "ABOUT ME" section detailing his hobbies and excitement about teaching in northeastern Colorado. A graphic of a green dragon is located at the bottom, with the hashtag "#OnceADragnAlwaysADragon."
Announcement!!!!

Dear Jr/Sr High Students and Parents,

Unfortunately, attempts to repair the non-working Chiller/AC at the Jr/Sr High School on July 17th and again on July 31st with a certified technician have been unsuccessful, and the system is currently only running at 50% capacity today. Additional investigation is needed, and additional parts may be required, so a new company and a new technician have been scheduled to be on-site Wednesday and Thursday this week to hopefully repair the system back to 100%. Even though large fans have been placed in hallways to help circulate air, and room fans have been ordered and are scheduled to arrive later this week to help circulate air in classrooms, the Jr/Sr High School building will be warmer than usual and warmer than desired for PE classes, for Jr/Sr High Volleyball practice, and education classes overall the next few days. The district apologizes for the inconvenience of this situation, but hopes that staff, students, and parents understand that extreme efforts that have been made this summer to first find someone certified to troubleshoot the chiller/AC issues, to find replacement computer parts for the outdated system, to find someone to install parts once they were found, and to have the system up and running before staff and students arrived this week. Please encourage your student(s) to bring a water bottle to school the next few days, as they will have many opportunities to fill and refill it during the first few days of school. Staff will be allowed to take students outside to hold classes if that helps or to use areas in the building where the AC is working effectively.

Once again, we are sorry for the inconvenience and do hope that the system is up and running to full capacity by the week or early next week.

Respectfully,


Mr. Stumpf

Holyoke School District
about 20 hours ago, Holyoke Schools
create an image based on the following. Announcement!!!! Dear Jr/Sr High Students and Parents, Unfortunately, attempts to repair the non-working Chiller/AC at the Jr/Sr High School on July 17th and again on August 31st with a certified technician have been unsuccessful, and the system is currently only running at 50% capacity today.Ā  Additional investigation is needed, and additional parts may be required, so a new company and a new technician have been scheduled to be on-site Wednesday and Thursday this week to hopefully repair the system back to 100%.Ā  Even though large fans have been placed in hallways to help circulate air, and room fans have been ordered and are scheduled to arrive later this week to help circulate air in classrooms, the Jr/Sr High School building will be warmer than usual and warmer than desired for PE classes, for Jr/Sr High Volleyball practice, and education classes overall the next few days. The district apologizes for the inconvenience of this situation, but hopes that staff, students, and parents understand that extreme efforts that have been made this summer to first find someone certified to troubleshoot the chiller/AC issues, to find replacement computer parts for the outdated system, to find someone to install parts once they were found, and to have the system up and running before staff and students arrived this week.Ā  Please encourage your student(s) to bring a water bottle to school the next few days, as they will have many opportunities to fill and refill it during the first few days of school.Ā  Staff will be allowed to take students outside to hold classes if that helps or to use areas in the building where the AC is working effectively.Ā  Once again, we are sorry for the inconvenience and do hope that the system is up and running to full capacity by the week or early next week. Respectfully,Ā  Mr. Stumpf Holyoke School DistrictĀ 

Here is the most recent Elementary Newsletter.
English - https://aptg.co/1cQcnP
Spanish - https://aptg.co/8T542D

about 21 hours ago, Holyoke Schools
Elementary Newsletter

JR/SR High School first day of school and Elementary PT Conferences tomorrow. Elementary first day is Wednesday. Welcome Back!

1 day ago, Holyoke Schools
The image is an announcement poster designed to convey information about the upcoming week at a school. The background features a gradient from light brown to white, creating a soft visual effect. Prominently displayed at the top is a bold green text box with the message, "WE CANā€™T WAIT TO SEE YOU THIS WEEK," in large, uppercase letters. Below this, there are three sections, each detailing specific dates and activities: Tuesday, August 11th: Lists two bullet points: "First Day for JR/SR High School students" and "Elementary PT Conferences." Wednesday, August 12th: States "First Day for Elementary Students." Thursday, August 13th: Mentions "Regular schedule K-12." To the left of the text is a cartoon dragon character wearing yellow gloves and holding binoculars, symbolizing eagerness and exploration. The dragon is colorful, with green scales, a yellow belly, and large wings, adding an engaging visual element to the announcement.

How do we know Mrs. Nelson is such a great teacher?

She is in the Hall of Fame!

Congratulations!

1 day ago, Holyoke Schools
Congratulations Mrs. Nelson, 2025-2026 FBLA Hall of Fame
Supporting local, fueling student success! As a proud recipient of the Colorado Locally Grown Grant, we are seeking proposals for our local food initiatives. šŸŒ¾šŸ„©

Requirements & Proposal Details:
āœ”ļø Processing must be in a USDA-inspected facility
āœ”ļø Price per pound
āœ”ļø Quantity available
āœ”ļø Timeline for delivery

šŸ—“ļø Proposals Due: August 31st

Got Questions or Ready to Submit?
āœ‰ļø Email Heather Tannor, Chartwells Director: Heather.Tanner@compass-usa.com
šŸ“ž Call the District Office: 970-854-3634

#DragonPride
2 days ago, Holyoke Schools
Flyer for Holyoke School District Re-1J Request for Proposals due August 31st for locally grown foods processed in a USDA-inspected facility. Includes contact details for Director Heather Tannor.

We would like to welcome Evelyn Evelyn to the #DragonFamily.

3 days ago, Holyoke Schools
The image features a graphic design focused on a young woman named Evelyn Mendoza, who is identified as a paraprofessional. The background is a soft gradient that transitions from light green to white. At the top, her name is boldly displayed in yellow text, followed by her title in black, emphasizing her role. Evelyn is positioned in the center, smiling, with shoulder-length wavy hair. She is wearing a black top and is framed within a circular cutout. The background behind her is a light-colored brick wall, enhancing her presence. To the left of her portrait, there are two yellow text boxes with questions: "WHERE ARE YOU FROM?" and "WHERE DID YOU GO TO SCHOOL?" The answers provided include details about her upbringing in Haxtun and time spent in Holyoke, as well as her education at NJC and CU Denver. Beneath her image, there is a section titled "ABOUT ME," presented in a large, bold font. This section outlines her hobbies, which involve social activities such as hiking, traveling, and thrift shopping, and mentions her positive experiences at Holyoke Elementary. At the bottom, a green bar features a dragon logo on the left side, accompanied by the hashtag "#OnceADragnAlwaysADragon" in yellow text against a dark green background.

We would like to welcome Erlinda Parba to the #DragonFamily.

4 days ago, Holyoke Schools
The image features a woman named Erlinda Parba, identified as a high school science teacher. She is positioned within a circular frame against a textured brick wall, which is visible outside the border. Erlinda has shoulder-length reddish hair and is wearing a purple sweater. She appears to be smiling directly at the viewer. Surrounding her image is green and yellow text that includes questions about her background, such as "Where are you from?" and "Where did you go to school?", along with her answers indicating she is from Cebu City, Philippines, and graduated from the University of San Carlos in Cebu. Below her photo, there is a brief description highlighting her interests in watching movies and reading books, along with a statement about her commitment to education. At the bottom of the image is a green dragon logo and a hashtag #OnceADragnAlwaysADragon.

We would like to welcome Aleida Millan Gonzalez to the #DragonFamily.

5 days ago, Holyoke Schools
The image features a young woman named Aleida Millan Gonzalez, who is identified as a paraprofessional. She is positioned at the center of the frame, set against a light green to mint gradient background that transitions to a darker green in places. The woman has dark, long hair and is wearing a light-colored blouse. Her expression is friendly and inviting, and she stands in front of a brick wall. To the left of her image are two questions in brightly colored boxes: "WHERE ARE YOU FROM?" in yellow, and "WHERE DID YOU GO TO SCHOOL?" in a similar yellow box. Below her photo, the text "ABOUT ME" appears in bold letters, followed by a brief paragraph detailing her interests, which include walking and baking, as well as her desire to give back to the Holyoke District community that influenced her. At the bottom of the image, a green dragon logo is present to the left of the hashtag "#OnceADragnAlwaysADragon."
High school students compete in spirit activities during homecoming. Elementary students have field day at the end of the school year. This year, the staff wanted their turn. Check out the highlights from the first-ever Staff Olympics: https://youtu.be/I1hF3TPMcI8
5 days ago, Holyoke Schools
a group of people stand in a circle. they are racing to try and grab a broom before it falls to the ground.
We started the year off by honoring six staff members for past years of service. Holyoke is a great place to work
5 days ago, Holyoke Schools
Holyoke Re-1J Honors graphic celebrating teachers for 5 years of service. At the top, a yellow arched banner reads "Holyoke Re-1J Honors" above an image of an apple-shaped glass award engraved with "Dragon Teacher, Holyoke RE-1J, 5 Years of Service." Below, four honoreesā€”Logan Hines, Kali Hines, Sharlene Gordon, and Heather Pelleā€”are pictured standing together in a row, each holding their award.
Holyoke Re-1J Honors graphic celebrating teachers for 10 years of service. At the top, a yellow arched banner reads "Holyoke Re-1J Honors" above an image of an apple-shaped glass award engraved with "Dragon Teacher, Holyoke RE-1J, 10 Years of Service." Below, two honoreesā€”Summer Krieder and Shauna Streckerā€”are pictured smiling side-by-side, with one holding the clear glass apple award.
We would like to welcome Nichole Hightower to the #DragonFamily.
6 days ago, Holyoke Schools
The image features a professional profile of Nichole Hightower, a paraprofessional. She is centered in a circular frame against a light green and white gradient background. Nichole has long, straight hair and is smiling at the camera, wearing a dark green shirt with yellow lettering that reads ā€œHOLYOKE DRAGONS.ā€ To the left, thereā€™s a yellow box asking where she is from, with the text "Willis, TX and Lakewood, CO" underneath. Below her photo, thereā€™s another yellow box asking where she went to school, with the answer "Bear Creek High School." The text section titled "ABOUT ME" lists her interests: watching her daughters play softball, gardening, baking, and being with animals. It emphasizes her commitment to children's futures and her devotion to helping others. The bottom of the image features the hashtag "#OnceADragnAlwaysADragon" along with a dragon graphic in green and black.

How do we know Mrs. Strecker is such a great ag teacher?

She is outstanding in her field.

Congratulations!

6 days ago, Holyoke Schools
Congratulations Mrs. Strecker, 2025-2026 Colorado Vocational Agriculture Teacher Association's Outstanding Ag Teacher.
How do you turn "We Before Me" from an idea into a legacy? Holyoke Jr./Sr. High students spent the 25-26 school year exploring that question ā€” then created stunning graphics. On Wednesdays, we will look at their amazing pieces and celebrate the next generation of Dragon leaders.
6 days ago, Holyoke Schools
The image has a deep red background with white text. At the top, the phrase "WE before ME LEGACY" is prominently displayed in an elegant font. Below this, an illustration of two hands shaking inside a circle is shown, with a leaf ornament at the top of the circle. A subtle vine with leaves runs diagonally from the top left to the bottom right. Below the illustration, a bulleted list contains text describing reflections and aspirations about respect and kindness.
All fall sports pictures will take place Monday August 10th this includes JHā€¦

Senior Banners 8-11
Volleyball 11-1
Football 2-4
Softball 5-6
Golf 7-8

Here is the schedule
JH sports will go first during that time
7 days ago, Holyoke Schools
Close-up of a camera lens with a purple hue, surrounded by geometric shapes. Text announces "FALL SPORTS PHOTOGRAPHS" and provides an event schedule for August 10, 2026.
The 26-27 school year got off to a great start with the new staff meeting with administrators this morning.
7 days ago, Holyoke Schools
teachers meeting in a board room
teachers meeting in a board room
Holyoke High School Softball schedule. First day of practice August 10th.
8 days ago, Holyoke Schools
Holyoke High School softball schedule, listing game dates, opponents, locations, and times, with a colorful dragon mascot and a softball illustration.
Sports practices begin 8/3 for HS Football and Golf. All other fall sports, including, volleyball, softball, and JH sports start 8/10. Please contact your coach for practice times and locations. Remember to practice you must have a current physical (within 12 months) on file at the school, have all the forms filled out and sports fees paid.
13 days ago, Holyoke Schools
Sports practices begin 8/3 for HS Football and Golf. All other fall sports, including, volleyball, softball, and JH sports start 8/10. Please contact your coach for practice times and locations. Remember to practice you must have a current physical (within 12 months) on file at the school, have all the forms filled out and sports fees paid.