About

Currently serving students from grades 8-12, typically with a history of learning, psychological, social, and/or emotional issues that prevent them from realizing their academic potential. Our customized curricula integrate academic, therapeutic, recreational, and psychological components in the right combination and frequency for each student’s individual needs, with the goal of possibly being mainstreamed back to public school, as appropriate.

For Districts

As an Approved Private School for Students with Disabilities (APSSD), we work closely with our sending districts. When district case managers are met with a student with a complex and/or unique set of learning, emotional, social, and/or psychological issues, we are usually the right solution.

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Latest News & Events

Molly the therapy dog

Molly, Holmstead’s therapy dog, made a guest appearance on Friday, September 13th, for Tie Dye Day with a shirt of her own.

Tie Dye Day at Holmstead

On Friday the 13th of September Holmstead staff, in a show of unity and school spirit, all wore tie dye shirts.

Museum of Natural History field trip on 3/18/24

Students attended a trip to the Museum of Natural History in New York City, many for the first time in their young lives!

FBI Juvenile Cybercrime Division presented an assembly on 2/15/24

Students participated in an assembly run by the Manhattan FBI Juvenile Cybercrime Division. Important information about internet safety and risks was presented.

Leap Day Celebration at Holmstead School

In recognition of, and to provide educational context for leap day, Holmstead School is having a special luncheon as well as fun and educational activities. Activities included crafts, Kahoot!, painting rocks, making Origami jumping frogs, etc.

Holmstead will have an early dismissal on Friday, 10/11/24 at 12:35pm. School will be closed on Monday, 10/14/24.