\u201cWe go above and beyond to meet the needs of the whole child and whole family, by building positive relationships and partnerships to help students feel comfortable, supported, like they have an ally.\u201d – Principal Tayotis Caldwell<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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We welcome nonprofit partners to Holmes School as tutors, counselors, artists, and community connectors who serve families beyond the school day. Supervised enrichment and recreational activities at our after-school community learning center reinforce students\u2019 academic, behavioral, and social-emotional development. Monthly meetings of our Family Leadership Organization bring all voices to the table as we continue, together, to build Holmes School into an inclusive, child-centered learning community.<\/p>\n
Our School Priorities<\/h2>\n\n- Shared Decision-Making:<\/strong> Transparent two-way communication and decision-making structures between staff and administration<\/li>\n
- Families as Partners:<\/strong> Families and staff working together as partners for the success of the students<\/li>\n
- Student-Centered Learning:<\/strong> Provide culturally responsive and student-centered hands-on learning opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
School Community Partnership for Mental Health<\/h2>\n
Since 2009, the School Community Partnership for Mental Health (SCPMH) has provided intensive, on-site mental wellness programs and mental health services to students and families in Milwaukee Public Schools. The partnership began in just four schools and has expanded to nearly 40 schools, including Holmes School.<\/p>\n
After School Program<\/h2>\n
The Nita M. Lowey 21st Community Learning Center at Holmes School provides after-school programs to K4 through eighth-grade students in partnership with Milwaukee Recreation and COA Youth & Family Centers. The Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center at Holmes School provides academic enrichment, homework help, social-emotional learning, arts programming, and nutritious meals or snacks to students.<\/p>\n
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Our Students<\/h2>\n
Data from our most recent state report card<\/p>\n
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School Community Partnership for Mental Health<\/h2>\n
Since 2009, the School Community Partnership for Mental Health (SCPMH) has provided intensive, on-site mental wellness programs and mental health services to students and families in Milwaukee Public Schools. The partnership began in just four schools and has expanded to nearly 40 schools, including Holmes School.<\/p>\n
After School Program<\/h2>\n
The Nita M. Lowey 21st Community Learning Center at Holmes School provides after-school programs to K4 through eighth-grade students in partnership with Milwaukee Recreation and COA Youth & Family Centers. The Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center at Holmes School provides academic enrichment, homework help, social-emotional learning, arts programming, and nutritious meals or snacks to students.<\/p>\n
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Our Students<\/h2>\n
Data from our most recent state report card<\/p>\n
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