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NEWLY REVISED CALENDAR NOW AVAILABLE

Click here for our revised school calendar for this year.

On this calendar you will notice that we now have two days dedicated to staff development on Friday, December 9th and Monday, January 30th.  Please note that while we will not be having school those days (including the ASES afterschool program), all other activities, sports, etc. will take place. Teachers and staff will be at school those days participating in high-quality professional development.

PARENT-LINK ABOUT TO GO LIVE!

ParentLink is a new program for all of our schools in Holtville. This program will allow us to make mass calls to all of our parents to let them know about events at schools, emergencies and/or school closings due to weather. Teachers will also have access to the system to send messages home about upcoming events, missed homework assignment and other messages. After the program launches, you may get a "test" message on your phone. If you have any problems regarding this program, please don't hesitate to ask. In the near future you will be given the option to ask for your updates to be sent via e-mail or text.

This is simply another way for us to keep in contact with you in regards to your children and their progress at school.

FOOD SERVICE UPDATE:

Has your child mentioned to you the changes in our school cafeteria food? Chef Travis and his staff have been adding more fresh fruit and vegetables, leaner cuts of chicken and more of the foods kids love to the menu.

He is just getting started and has many more ideas in store. At the high school we will soon see burrito carts where students can choose what goes in their burritos and choose the sides that they like.

After the Winter Break, you will see even more changes as the high school works toward faster, fresher food service with ready made fresh salads, sandwiches and more. We are also beginning to plan the changes to the food service area, with seating plans and more shade.

FOCUS ON RESULTS IN THE CLASSROOM

Holtville Schools have always been among the top performers in Imperial County. Our teachers are second to none in dedication, knowledge and desire to have their students be top achievers.  To continue to provide the support they need in our ever-changing world, HUSD has hired a full-time Director of Curriculum and Program Improvement. Joy Caesar recently joined our staff and is providing support in those areas of need as identified by the teaching staff, administrators and recent test data.  As always, we are working towards meeting the needs of each and every child's unique way of learning.

Hopefully, you, as parents and community members will take the time to spend some time in our classrooms and schools, helping out and using your expertise as we work towards our goal of 100% of students being proficient in all subjects.

A NOTE OR TWO ON SPORTS

Have you have a chance to see our many sports teams in action this fall?  Our football, volleyball and cross-country teams have provided a great deal of excitement for our community. Please take time to cheer on our Vikings as they work hard to excel. Viking athletics  have always been the pride of our community and this year is no exception. We're proud of our kids and appreciate all the adults that mentor and support them.

If you have been to a football game this year, you already appreciate the lighting on the field. Recently we had the thrill of turning on the lights not only at our football field but also on our baseball and softball fields. This is a first in the history of our District.

Up next for the high school:

 We are out to bid on new tennis courts, basketball courts and volleyball courts. Work will begin in early December with a completion date of February 1.

GO VIKINGS!