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about 4 hours ago, Holyoke Schools
Elementary Newsletter

Actors, light and sound crew, and stage manager wanted! Junior high and high school auditions for Annie the musical are Tuesday and Thursday this week at 7 PM. Show dates are Nov. 20-21.

about 5 hours ago, JC French
Auditions for Annie Jr the musical at Holyoke JR/SR High
Parents and Athletes- pick up your poster boards in the HS office anytime from now until homecoming week! GBG!
about 7 hours ago, Summer Kreider
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Staff spent time Friday morning sharing what they are doing around the Rural Big 3.
about 22 hours ago, Holyoke Schools
teachers participating in a gallery walk
teachers participating in a gallery walk
This week's schedule:
Mon: FFA BBQ 6pm
Tue: HS Golf 9am, SB vs Chase Co 3pm, VB @ Caliche 4pm, Musical Auditions 7pm
Thu: JH VB/FB vs Burlington 4/4:30pm, Auditions 7pm
Fri: HS SB @ Lamar, FB vs Colby 6pm
Sat: HS SB @ Lamar

#DragonPride
1 day ago, Holyoke Schools
Graphic titled "Whatā€™s Happening?" displaying a weekly schedule from Monday, August 31, 2026, to Sunday, September 6, 2026, framed by a border of cartoon dragon mascot illustrations. The schedule lists: Monday, 8/31/2026: FFA Back to School BBQ @ 6pm Tuesday, 9/1/2026: HS Golf @ Joes @ 9am; HS SB w/ Chase County @ 3pm (DH); HS VB @ Caliche @ 4pm (C, JV, V); Musical Auditions @ 7pm Wednesday, 9/2/2026: No events listed Thursday, 9/3/2026: JH VB w/ Burlington @ 4pm (C,B,A); JH FB w/ Burlington @ 4:30pm; Musical Auditions @ 7pm Friday, 9/4/2026: HS SB @ Lamar Tournament; HS FB w/ Colby, KS @ 6pm MDT Saturday, 9/5/2026: HS SB @ Lamar Tournament Sunday, 9/6/2026: No events listed
FBLA Officers are excited to see what they can accomplish this year.
2 days ago, Holyoke Schools
A group of eight young people in matching navy blue shirts smiles together outdoors in front of a green tree and residential area.
Join us for Coffee with the Principals! Stop by Brewed Awakening on Aug 31 from 8:30-9:30 AM (and the last Monday of every month) to enjoy coffee and ask questions with Mrs. Kammer & Mrs. Powell. We can't wait to see you there.
2 days ago, Holyoke Schools
Event graphic titled "Coffee with the Principals" featuring two cartoon green dragons sitting at a wooden table holding coffee mugs labeled "Mrs. Kammer" and "Mrs. Powell". Event details at the bottom state: August 31, 2026, and the last Monday of every month from 8:30am - 9:30am @ Brewed Awakening. "Come enjoy coffee and ask questions." Coffee beans are scattered around the border on a light beige background.
Mrs. Gordonā€™s 10th grade seminar class brainstorms ideas for their Kindness poster which is the theme for the year.
4 days ago, Holyoke Schools
A diverse group of ten students engages in discussion around a circular table in a classroom, with a projection screen displaying project instructions in the background.
JR/SR High School students have been invited to be the "I" in kindness. To help represent that students put their hand prints on the letters in KIND.
5 days ago, Holyoke Schools
students paint their hand prints on paper taped to the wall

šŸŒŸšŸ’– GIRLS ON THE RUN IS COMING TO HOLYOKE ELEMENTARY! šŸ’–šŸŒŸ
āœØ Build Confidence ā€¢ Make Friends ā€¢ Have Fun! āœØ

šŸŽ‰ REGISTER TODAY! šŸŽ‰
šŸšØ Only 3 spots available!
Last Chance to Register

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‰
šŸšØ Only 3 spots available!
Last Chance to Register

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!!

6 days 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!!
School Picture Day is August 25th.
11 days ago, Holyoke Schools
The image features a green gradient background. On the left side, there is a QR code labeled "JR/SR High School Orders" followed by a URL: "https://bit.ly/4qbEw45." On the right side, another QR code is presented, labeled "Elementary School Orders" with the URL: "https://bit.ly/3SzqNaJ." Beneath both QR codes is the text "School Picture Day" prominently displayed in bold, black font. The date "August 25, 2026" is centered below this text. Two cartoon dragons are illustrated at the bottom corners; the dragon on the left is yellow with green accents, while the dragon on the right is a lighter green with large eyes, adding a playful touch to the overall design.
The Transportation Department is hiring a part-time minibus route position that will run a morning route only. For more information please contact Summer Struckmeyer.
13 days ago, Holyoke Schools
White Mini Bus driving away on the road. The text reads Mini Bus Driver needed for the morning
The High School cheerleaders came to greet the elementary students on their first day.
19 days ago, Holyoke Schools
cheerleading students greet elementary students

We would like to welcome Stephanie Barnard to the #DragonFamily.

19 days ago, Holyoke Schools
The image features a portrait of a woman named Stephanie Barnard, who is identified as a paraprofessional. She is positioned centrally within a circular frame, wearing a black top adorned with a necklace. Her hair is long and straight, and she wears glasses. The background is a gradient of green, transitioning from dark at the top to light at the bottom. Surrounding her are elements related to a school setting, including a cluster of yellow and black balloons that add color and vibrancy. On the left side of the image, a yellow speech bubble displays the question "WHERE ARE YOU FROM?" with the answer below it: "Sierra Vista, Arizona." To the right, another speech bubble reads "WHERE DID YOU GO TO SCHOOL?" followed by "Carrington College, Arizona." Below her portrait is a section titled "ABOUT ME" that details her hobbies and experiences, written in a straightforward font. The bottom left corner features a dragon graphic accompanied by the hashtag "#OnceADragonAlwaysADragon."

We would like to welcome Karlie Martin to the #DragonFamily.

19 days ago, Holyoke Schools
The image features a portrait of Karlie Martin, a 5th Grade Teacher. She is positioned within a circular frame, set against a gradient background that transitions from green to white. Karlie has long, straight hair and is wearing a striped green and white shirt, accompanied by large round glasses. The top of the image contains her name in bold yellow letters: "Karlie Martin," followed by her title in a slightly smaller font, also in bold: "5th Grade Teacher." On the left side, a yellow speech bubble with black text reads "WHERE ARE YOU FROM?", and below it, in smaller text, is the word "Holyoke." To the right, another yellow speech bubble asks, "WHERE DID YOU GO TO SCHOOL?" with the answer below it in smaller font: "Fort Hays State University." The bottom section of the image features a brief description labeled "ABOUT ME" with a light gray background, detailing her hobbies and connection to the community. At the very bottom, there's a green banner with a dragon logo and the hashtag "#OnceADragonAlwaysADragon."

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

20 days ago, Holyoke Schools
The image features a portrait of a woman, Sasha Lopez, who is identified as a 1st Grade Teacher. She has long, wavy burgundy hair and wears glasses. Sasha is dressed in a coral-colored sweater with a textured pattern. The background consists of a light green gradient with a section displaying a pattern of light gray bricks. To the left, there are two yellow speech bubbles with the questions "WHERE ARE YOU FROM?" and "WHERE DID YOU GO TO SCHOOL?" The textual information indicates that she is from Longmont, Yuma, and Holyoke, and attended NJC and UC Denver. Below her name is an "ABOUT ME" section written in dark green font, highlighting her interests and personal connection to the school community. At the bottom, there is a green banner featuring a dragon graphic and the hashtag "#OnceADragonAlwaysADragon," emphasizing the school's mascot.

We would like to welcome Lorena Mares to the #DragonFamily.

20 days ago, Holyoke Schools
The image features a young woman named Lorena Mares, identified as a paraprofessional. She is positioned prominently in the center, wearing a green blouse. Her long dark hair is straight and partially tucked behind her ears, and she has a neutral expression. The background is a light green gradient that transitions smoothly, creating a subtle backdrop. On the left side of the image, there is a text bubble in yellow asking, "WHERE ARE YOU FROM?" with the answer "El Paso, TX" below it. On the right side, another text bubble asks, "WHERE DID YOU GO TO SCHOOL?" followed by "McCook Community College and NJC." Below her image, the section labeled "ABOUT ME" contains text about her hobbies and excitement for joining Holyoke Elementary. The bottom of the image showcases a dragon logo and the slogan "#OnceADragnAlwaysADragon" in yellow against a dark green background.

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

20 days 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!!
20 days 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.

20 days 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."