Holiday Hill Elementary

As we wrap up the first year of a wonderful new addition at Holiday Hill, we would like to give a special shout out to the creator and leader of our Dolphin Tales Reading Club, Brandy Hoffman. Thank you, Brandy, for developing this passion project and bringing stories to life for so many of our K–2 students this school year. Your efforts truly paid off. From September 22 to May 1, 91 students participated, representing 58% of our K–2 Dolphins. Over 37 meetings, students enjoyed 65 books and 740 minutes of reading time, that is over 12 hours spent building a love of reading. We love when HHE volunteers see a need or opportunity and step in to make our school even better. And we can’t forget our littlest volunteer, the big boss baby himself, Booker, who tagged along with mom each week at club. Thank you, Booker!

REGISTER FOR A BUS TODAY - Bus registration for the 2026–2027 school year is now open. All students who plan to ride a school bus next year must be registered in advance, including students enrolled in self-contained ESE programs. Families are encouraged to register as early as possible to help ensure a smooth start to the school year. Registration forms are available in Focus. For step-by-step instructions on how to complete the process, visit: www.duvalschools.org/busregistration

CELEBRATING SCHOOL COUNSELORS — Team Duval is proud to recognize National School Counseling Week and the incredible impact our more than 240 school counselors make every single day. They advocate for students, help them navigate their academic journeys, and guide them toward their goals. Our success as an A-rated district with a 97.6% graduation rate would not be possible without these dedicated professionals. As part of this special week, dozens of counselors gathered at the Schultz Center for their annual conference, focused on building student “superpowers” like grit and resilience – perfectly aligned with the national theme of helping students thrive and preparing them for college, career, and life. Their commitment to growing their own “superpowers” directly fuels student success across Team Duval. Join us in thanking our outstanding school counselors for the lasting difference they make in our schools and community!