Dear Holly Ridge Middle School Family,

Welcome to the new school year! I hope you all had a wonderful and restful summer break, filled with time for relaxation, family, and personal pursuits. As we gear up for another exciting school year, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for your continued dedication and hard work in making our school a thriving learning environment.

This year, we have many exciting initiatives and goals that we will be working on together. Our primary focus will be on fostering an inclusive and supportive community where every student feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential.

As we embark on this new school year, I cannot express how proud I am of Holly Ridge Middle School! Our students have demonstrated growth and great academic successes, a testament to our outstanding teachers, staff, and parents. I am honored to be the principal of Holly Ridge Middle School! I am confident that, together, we can achieve great things. Your passion, creativity, and commitment are the driving forces behind our school's success. I encourage you to support one another, share ideas, and continue to inspire our students to be their best selves.

Let's make this school year one to remember as we Reach for the STARS! Thank you for all that you do.

Here is some important information as you prepare for the new school year:

*Our building is open for summer hours daily from 8 AM-3 PM.

*Our workday schedule will be 8 AM-3:30 PM.

*Our first workday for the 2024-2025 school year will be Wednesday, August 21st.

*Our Open House will be on Thursday, August 22nd from 4 PM-6 PM.

*Our Hornet Camp for rising 6th grade students will be on Friday, August 23rd from 8 AM-11 AM.

*Our first day of school to welcome all students is Tuesday, August 27th!

I look forward to welcoming you all back on Wednesday, August 21st!

Warm regards,

Jennifer Newby