Welcome to Holladay!
Last updated July 30, 2023.
A Message From the Principal
Hello Holladay Families and Red Hawk Artists!
I am so excited for this upcoming school year! It is my pleasure and honor to extend a warm welcome to the 2023 - 2024 academic school year.
Welcome to Holladay, From Principal Mrs. Humphries
I am Shakenya Humphries-Gholson, also known as “Mrs. Humphries” to the students. I am the proud new Principal of Holladay Fine Arts Magnet Elementary School. I was born here in Tucson, but grew up in Washington, D.C. I have two daughters, one bonus daughter, and one yappy pomeranian. Prior to this appointment, I served as principal for a PreK-8 school, an instructional coach, and a reading teacher. In preparation for the school year, I have been working closely with the previous principal and school leadership team to ensure our students have a productive year of learning and growing. I can’t wait to meet all our little Red Hawks!
My Education Background
I graduated college with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology fromLoyola University New Orleans in Louisiana. I earned a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Trinity University Washington in Washington, D.C. I then completed additional graduate work with a Master of Education degree in Leadership and School Administration from University of Notre Dame in Indiana.
Questions, concerns?
Please do not hesitate to contact me via email at Shakenya.Humphries@tusd1.org .
Keep the Arts Alive,
Shakenya Humphries-Gholson, M. Ed.
Principal
Important Updates and Reminders
Campus Safety: To maximize the safety of students and staff, parents and guardians will not be allowed on campus. Parents and guardians will have a chance to meet their child's teacher at our Meet the Teacher event and will not be able to walk their student to class on the first day of school. Parents and guardians with scheduled meetings before 8:30 AM will enter and sign-in at the front office.
Meet the Teacher: To start the school year, we invite all our families to drop off any classroom supplies during Meet the Teacher on Wednesday, August 2 from 1 PM - 3 PM. This is a great time for students and parents to familiarize themselves with the school and to see the student’s classroom space.
Pizza with the Principal: I look forward to meeting all the students and families and would like to invite you to join me at Meet the Principal fundraising event at Peter Piper Pizza at 3717 S 12th Avenue (Ajo and 12th Ave.) on Tuesday, August 15th from 5 PM - 7 PM.
Student Instructional Hours: To maximize student learning, students should be on time and at school each day.
8:35 AM – 2:45 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
8:35 AM – 1:45 PM Wednesday (Early Dismissal)
Gates Open and Breakfast: The school campus will open at 7:45 AM. Students are welcome to enjoy breakfast from 7:45 - 8:30 AM. We encourage families to arrive early if their child will be eating breakfast at school.
Late Arrivals: All students arriving after 8:35 AM are late and will need to be signed in by an adult 18 years or older at the front office.
Early Pick-up: If student(s) must be picked up earlier than the 2:45 (M,T,Th,F) / 1:45 (W) PM dismissal time, we encourage you to do so before 2:15 (M,T,Th,F) / 1:15 (W) PM.
Student absences? Call 520-225-1602 to alert our attendance tech. Arizona State Law requires parents and guardians to report all student absences.
Morning Drop-off: NEW for the 2023 - 2024 school year there is a single drop off location on 33rd Street starting at 7:45 AM. We ask drivers to keep the flow of traffic moving forward and drivers to be aware of their surroundings. For safety reasons, there is no parking or U-turns to be made in the bus bay space. 33rd Street wraps around to 32nd Street and is the safest way to exit the neighborhood.
Dismissal pick-up: Similar to previous years, Holladay will have two pick-up locations.
33rd Street will remain the pick up point for kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students, along with their older 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade siblings.
Fremont Avenue will remain the pick up point for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students.
After-School Programs: Holladay’s Creative Arts After-School (CAAS) Program will provide students with snacks and two art courses from 2:45 PM - 4:20 PM. Interest forms will be handed to students. Student placement confirmation will be communicated before Friday, August 18. There will be no bus transportation for students. All students are to be picked up by 4:30 PM.
Breakfast and Lunch Program: All Holladay students receive free breakfast and lunch meals. Monthly breakfast and lunch menus are updated and posted on the district's website.
District Calendar and Handbook: The district’s academic calendar and handbooks are now available online. The district’s Code of Conduct handbook includes in-depth information on dress code and behavior expectations.
Connect with Holladay
Email: Holladay@tusd1.org
Website: HolladayES.TUSD1.org
Location: 1110 East 33rd Street, Tucson, AZ, USA
Phone: 5202251605
Facebook: Facebook.com/HolladayArtSchool