The Holmstead chicken hatching program has returned and we have hatched 9 chicks this week. Students are enjoying the process and the outcome! So cute!

1st place winner of the pumpkin carving contest for 2026. Always a fun day at Holmstead!

Officers Amoruso and Perez conducted presentations for Holmstead students addressing current issues with bullying and bullying prevention on October 14th, 2026.

Holmstead staff attended the NJASEPS 47th Annual Conference on Friday, October 9, 2026. The conference theme was “Partners in Possibilities: Building Brighter Futures Together.”

This summer during our ESY program Holmstead hatched 9 baby chicks. Students and staff were enthralled by the process and once hatched, students have named the baby chicks.

Holmstead’s graduation for the class of 2026 took place on Monday, June 22nd. It was an emotional ceremony as the retirements of school secretary, Regina Finnegan, Spanish teacher, Sandra Blau, and English teacher Steve Tully were celebrated.

Teen arts night took place on May 28th. It started with presentations of sports and academic achievement awards and then proceeded to several amazing musical performances. Student artwork and photography was also on display.

Holmstead’s prom for all of our high school students took place at Portabello on May 21st. A good time was had by all!