Our 1st grading period is a wrap! Check out our November 2021 Newsletter to catch up on what's new in 21-22!  Learn about new programs, staff members, and resources Catch up on recent WCS News to Share See our WHS Alumni Spotlight Series Check

Holmes Elementary is focused on phonics as one of many important parts to the Wilmington School District’s three year plan around literacy. The district’s director of curriculum and instruction shares, “because literacy is a foundational

The Wilmington Band program is hosting the 65th Annual Chili Supper tomorrow night before the Homecoming Football game. Come and enjoy a great meal while supporting the program. Each meal is $6.00 and includes a Bowl of Chili, Hotdog, Applesauce

Our Supt Spotlight is shining on some awesome staff and students this week. Our WMS teachers Ken Platt (7th Math) and Nick Hughes (Intervention Specialist) teamed up for a creative and engaging math review for their students. They took their

We're excited to announce our 2021 Homecoming plans! Check out the details and make plans to join in the celebration at our 2021 Homecoming parade, chili supper, pep rally, and of course a Hurricane football game! Dance details are included in the document

ProgressBook has a new parent/student mobile app available! Just check the document below for instructions on how to find and use the app. Download the app today and stay connected to your child's progress in school. Frontline ProgressBook Parent/Student

The Wilmington City Schools closed today on Sept 7, 2021, because of illnesses and absences of our bus drivers that would not allow us to safely and effectively transport our students to school.     By law, we are required to transport

IMPORTANT: If you are seeing #1 when you visit our site from your phone, read on to make sure you make your way to #2. In the Spring our webhosting company, Legend Web Works, performed a major site overhaul. Many cell phones still have the older version

The WCS Superintendent and the Board of Education determined that in order to keep our staff and students safe and our schools open, we are going to require all students and staff to wear a mask for the duration of the 1st grading period, regardless of

We hope you will take a few minutes for a message from our Superintendent, Melinda McCarty-Stewart. She will cover important information for the new school year. WCS Opening School Video 2021-22 (YouTube video) The information in the Supt's video

Holmes Elementary has 2 options for Open House, In-Person and Virtual. Please view the document below to sign up for in-person open house or to find a link to a teacher's virtual open house. Holmes Open House  - Sign up links and Virtual

We are gearing up for a great school year at WCS. Our administration has been working closely with the Clinton County Health District and other area schools to develop plans for the return to full in-person instruction.  Please view our Back to School

Have you updated your information in FinalForms yet? Parents are encouraged to verify and update information in FinalForms as soon as possible for the 2021-22 to ensure that they receive important school updates. Remember, it’s not just for athletics!

Our Summer Supt Spotlight is shining on 3 outstanding staff members! 1. Melissa Taylor and Stephanie Wheeler from our Food Service Dept. have been working hard each week to plan, prep, pack, and execute the distribution of weekly meal packs for kids 0-18 in

Our Supt. Spotlight is shining again and this week we are recognizing some amazing students from WMS, Holmes Elementary, and East End Preschool. First, we want to recognize WMS students Ally Oeder, Victoria Saylor, Janelle Beck, Sam Burt, Zaniah Davis, Sarah

The Supt. Spotlight this week is shining on some outstanding students and staff. First, our WCS Crossing Guards - Ian Wood, Jacqueline White, Marissa Eckley, Angie Rose. In sunshine, rain, snow, or bitter cold... this group is out there making sure our

The Supt. Spotlight is shining on some awesome students and staff today! Holmes Student Leaders: This group of students is being recognized for providing a helping hand, working hard, following expectations consistently, and for being tremendous role models

This week’s Supt Spotlight shines on a group of outstanding educators: Natalie Harmeling, Jamie Bryant, Katie Licht, Amber Ogletree, Rachel Pierce, Vincent Taylor, Ryan Schlater, Lindsey Callahan, Allyson Bucher, Ciara McGee, Emily Wiswell, Elexis

Holmes elementary art students participated in the 2021 Earth Day Poster Contest coordinated by the Clinton County Solid Waste Management District (CCSWMD).  This year's theme was to create an original  poster that illustrates what recycling means

Registration is open for the Class of 2034! If your child will be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2021 then they are eligible for entrance into Kindergarten at Holmes Elementary for the 2021-22 school year. Enrollment begins March

In February, we recognized and celebrated Black History Month in our schools. This week’s Superintendent Spotlight - Episode 2 offers a peek into our classrooms during the month as our teachers and students explored a wide variety of African American

The 2021-2022 District Calendar was approved at the Board meeting on 2/22/2021. Late arrival dates will be determined at a later time.

2021-22 District Calendar (Google doc link)

Many in our community have struggled this past year due to the pandemic. Clinton County Community Action has asked for our help in spreading the word about a number of their assistance programs available to the community.  COVID Relief Program - If