Holly Pond Elementary

Look who made a special appearance at school this week! 🐴 We love Gus—our favorite Bronco! 💚👏

Lincoln Gibbs earned a classroom reward for reaching 50 AR points! 📚 Great job, Lincoln—keep up the great work! 👏

Axel Black earned a classroom reward for reaching his AR goal! 📚 His reward was getting to read a book to his class. Way to go Axel! 👏

Congratulations to Lauren Mayfield & Bailey Cleghorn for earning 3rd place in the 4-H Interior Design Junior Division! 🏡✨ We are so proud of your hard work and creativity! 👏

Ryker Chaney earned a classroom reward for reaching his AR goal in Mrs. Smith's second grade class! 📚 His reward was getting to read a book to his class—he did a fantastic job! 👏

Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year is underway! We can't wait to welcome your child to Holly Pond Elementary. Visit ccboe.org/K for more information! See you on April 29!

There is an exciting new opportunity for children at WSCC this summer! The Department of Nursing Education is launching a new summer camp. This interactive event will be conducted by nursing students and faculty. There will be themed stations to allow students to discover more about the art and science of nursing.

July 15th is designated for rising 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade students.
July 16th is reserved for rising 5th and 6th grade students. This camp will open at 7:30 AM and conclude by 3 PM. Students will bring their own lunch and snacks. Cost is $15 per student (with $10 rate for WSCC employees and nursing student parents.) See the QR code on the flyer to register.

Contact Rachel Kreps (Rachel.kreps@wallacestate.edu) for more information.

Agriplex is offering some really great summer camps!

UAB invites you to their Family Literacy Night April 30th.

Kindergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year is underway! We can't wait to welcome your child to Holly Pond Elementary. Visit ccboe.org/K for more information! See you on April 29!

March IXL Leaderboard Winners Grades 3-5

1st place - Kinleigh Pierce
2nd place - Lucas Smith
3rd place - Charlee Hunt

March IXL Leaderboard Winners K-2

1st place - Jaycie Taylor
2nd place - Hudson Roberts (not pictured)
3rd place - Axel Black

The Enrichment Center is offering some incredible training opportunities.

Anyone is allowed to participate, regardless of whether they are a parent or a staff member, or the school district in which they reside.

Use the QR code to register.

Happy Easter!

Congratulations, Paisley Steele & Jeep McLain, for being our last two Book Blast Treasure Chest winners! The grand prize Epic Treasure Chest winner will be announced on Monday after Spring Break.
There's still time to donate. All contributions help ensure all of our students receive free books for their home and helps each classroom earn a shopping spree for educational materials. You can make a donation at this link. here: https://app.booksarefun.com/HollyPondK8Sch35083/donations/new/k4o9enhl.

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Spring Break is March 30 – April 3! All schools and offices will be closed.
Time for a little fun, rest, and sunshine—enjoy your break! 🌸😎

Our 2nd graders celebrated the end of ACAP testing the best way—by having FUN! 🎉☀️

From outdoor games to classroom celebrations, these students enjoyed some well-deserved time to relax, laugh, and just be kids again.

We are so proud of their hard work and focus during testing—now it’s time to celebrate! 🙌

Our 1st grade engineers got to work building creative structures using marshmallows and toothpicks!

STEM learning has never looked so sweet! 🍬💡