Middle School News

Middle School Book Club   Book club is an opportunity to read good books, talk and connect with others about them.  It will take place on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month after school in room 122.  See Mrs. Hepfer for additional details. 2nd bus passes will be available. 

ALL Students- we are ready for you to start using your points to purchase items from the school store. Log in to your Five Star Student account and pick out the items you would like. All orders must be received by October 23rd. Orders will be delivered during the next seminar. Going forward, orders will need to be submitted the Friday before the next week we have seminar. Orders will be delivered during seminar.  

Picture Retakes: Monday, October 19th.  This is for students and staff who haven’t had their photos taken or if you need a retake.  If you are getting a retake done you must bring back your booklet that you received from Geskus Photography.

Sewing Club is on Thursdays after school in room 108.  Send bus passes will be available for those who need it.

Wrestling:  Holton wrestling is starting weightlifting and athletic development on Sundays from 12-2:00 PM. All 6th through 12th grade students can attend. We will meet in the fitness center. Bring water, athletic clothing, athletic shoes/wrestling shoes, and a great work ethic. D4 to the core.  

Holton Public Schools students may attend home athletic events FREE when they meet the requirements below.

Free Admission Requirements:

High School Students: Show your school ID and wear Holton gear to show your school spirit(You must not be suspended from school).

Middle School Students: Enter the event with a parent/guardian, show your school ID and wear Holton gear(you must not be suspended from school).

While Attending Events  Students and spectators are expected to:

• Cheer positively and support Holton athletes and coaches.

• Demonstrate good sportsmanship toward visiting teams, spectators, and officials.

• Remain in the bleachers or designated student section and watch the athletic event.

• Follow the directions of school officials, event personnel, law enforcement, and game officials.

• Help keep everyone safe and report unsafe behavior.

 Important Reminders

• No backpacks inside athletic events.

• No re-entry once you leave the event.

• No scooters, skateboards, bikes, or similar items.

• Drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and vaping are prohibited on school property.

• All school rules remain in effect at athletic events.

Failure to follow these expectations may result in removal from the event and/or being prohibited from attending future athletic events.

Let's show our Holton pride, support our teams, and make Holton athletic events a great experience for everyone!

Middle School tutorial:  NO Middle School after school tutorial today.  It is a supervised time offered after school to get additional help or complete assignments.  2nd bus passes can be given.     

The schedule  is:  Monday - Mr. Callow’s classroom #126,  Tuesday- Mrs. Burkett’s classroom #123  Thursday- Mr. Callow’s classroom #126

Project Focus is a free out-of-school time program for 6-10th grade students.  This afterschool program offers academic activities, STEAM programming, and college and career exploration with free meals and transportation.  The first day is Monday, August 31st.  Applications are available on the office window. 

Reminder:  Students who are in the building before school need to wait in the cafeteria until 7:30 am. Additionally, per the student handbook, students are not allowed in the building after school unless supervised by a coach, advisor, or staff member. 

The Middle School office hours are 7:00am-3:00pm when school is in session.  The middle school secretary, Mrs. Younts, can be reached at 231-821-1786.

If a student will be absent from school please call the middle school office to notify the secretary.  Please supply the office with a doctor note if your student has a doctor appointment and will be missing school.

Parents/Guardians please remember to do the Parent Updates and forms in PowerSchool.  It is very important that we have updated information for your student. If you need help with logging in please contact the Middle School office.

REMINDER: Every middle and high school student athlete must have a physical on file to try out for a team for the 2026-27 school year. REMINDER: Every middle and high school student athlete must have a current physical on file to try out for a team for the 2026-27 school year.