Holmes School PTO

02/18/2026

Today’s the day! Head over to Broken Tart for this month’s Dine Out from 8 AM – 3 PM.

📍 1108 Chicago Ave — just west of Holmes! 🙌

Be sure to mention Holmes or show the Dine Out flier when ordering so your purchase supports our school.

Coffee + pastries + supporting Holmes = the perfect combo 💛

02/17/2026

Holmes families 💛

This is the moment to lean into community. Let’s come together Tuesday, February 17 | 7–8:30 PM in the Holmes multi-purpose room.

✨ Light bites from Hecho en Oak Park
🎟️ Raffle for teacher experiences (check today’s Hawk for the full list!)
🤝 Time to mingle and connect

We’ll also cover:
• Morning drop-off safety along Chicago Avenue
• A parent-led discussion on pedestrian & biking safety near school
• Budget review

No childcare? Still come. All caregivers and staff are welcome — just bring something to keep your kids busy.

Let’s show up for each other. 💛

01/30/2026

Ready to escape the cold and work up a sweat with other Holmes caregivers? 💪

Join us for a special private workout class at Solarium on Sunday, February 1 at 3:00 PM (note the new time to accommodate earlier camp registrations).

🧡 100% of the class fee supports Holmes PTO, helping fund programming and events for our students and staff throughout the year.

How to register:
Sign in using the link below and select the February 1, 3 PM class listed as “Private Event, Holmes PTO” with Amanda Roberts.

📍 Solarium Studios: 502 S. Oak Park Avenue
⚠️ Space is limited — please register in advance!

Thank you for supporting our Holmes community!

https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/mainclass?studioid=602237

12/17/2025

11/14/2025

Join us VIRTUALLY on Tuesday, Nov 18th from 7pm-8pm for our Holmes PTO Community Meeting! All caregivers and Holmes staff are welcome. Link in the comments.

11/05/2025

🍂 Pancakes, books, and cozy vibes!? Yes, please!

What better way to spend an autumn morning than breaking pancakes and building community!

Join us for Holmes’ PTO Pancake Breakfast. Bring your appetite and your family.

📆 Saturday, November 8 | 9-11 a.m.
💫 Free event | Donations welcome.
💛All families are invited.

📚 Don’t forget to visit the Book Fair for your family’s next favorite read while you’re there!

10/07/2025

The Holmes Bike Bus invites students and their families to join our regular bike bus as we ride to school along Kenilworth Avenue (rider rules and route details available at linktr.ee/holmesbikebus). If you can't make our bike bus, consider forming a walking or bike bus of your own--the more the merrier. And if you can’t make either and need to drive that day, please exercise extra caution around our young riders.

The Oak Park Greenway along Erie and Elizabeth Court provides low-stress access to Kenilworth for riders who wish to join from either the east or west.

Since Pink/Purple was voted as one of the most popular bike colors at the Holmes PTO Fall Carnival, look for the pictured bike this Wednesday on the Holmes blacktop to receive a sticker of a cute animal riding a bicycle (no participation necessary).

09/17/2025

The countdown is on! Our annual school carnival is less than two weeks away and we can't wait to see you there! 🥳

Join us on Saturday, September 27th, from 3:30 pm to 6:00 p.m. for a day packed with fun. We'll have classic carnival games, delicious food, a treat walk, and lots of amazing prizes to win. It's the perfect way to spend a fall afternoon with friends and family.

To make sure everyone feels comfortable and can enjoy the fun, we will be holding a sensory-friendly time from 2:45 pm to 3:15 pm. During this time, we will have lower music, fewer crowds, and a calm space for children who may need it.

Come and support our school and enjoy a fantastic day!

09/12/2025

Reminder - Community Meeting next week!

PTO Community Meeting is Tuesday, September 16th from 7-9 p.m
in the Holmes Multi-Purpose Room.

We are looking forward to seeing all caregivers and staff who would like to attend this in-person PTO Community Meeting.

📝 Agenda: We will share who is on the Board and the purpose of the PTO along with other information. Committees and affinity groups will have time to meet and plan at this community meeting.

❓I do not have childcare, can I still come? ✅ Yes, we want all caregivers and staff who want to attend to join! Please note that babysitting will not be provided so kids can bring something to keep themselves busy.

09/11/2025

Registration closes Friday, Sept 12 for EGDE after school enrichment programs - grab your spot before the deadline!

https://holmespto.jumbula.com/

08/12/2025

Popsicles in the Park - this Friday Aug 15th 4-6pm in the Holmes playground!