SCIENCE IN ACTION!
Ms. Baloo’s 7th Grade Science students are putting AVID WICOR strategies to work!
Students read, highlighted key vocabulary and main ideas, created Doodle Notes, and then organized their thinking into Focus Notes.
➡️ Read → Highlight → Doodle → Focus
These strategies help students become active readers, organized thinkers, and confident learners—skills they can use in every classroom!
💙 AVID: One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day.
Ms. Baloo’s 7th Grade Science students are putting AVID WICOR strategies to work!
Students read, highlighted key vocabulary and main ideas, created Doodle Notes, and then organized their thinking into Focus Notes.
➡️ Read → Highlight → Doodle → Focus
These strategies help students become active readers, organized thinkers, and confident learners—skills they can use in every classroom!
💙 AVID: One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day.
Classroom Spotlight: Getting to Know You Through Poetry!
In Mrs. Visser’s 7th Grade ELA class, students kicked off the year by creating Bio Poems!
Students reflected on their interests, strengths, personalities, experiences, and goals while getting to know their classmates. Along the way, they practiced writing, organization, reading, inquiry, and collaboration—all while building a positive classroom community.
AVID in action!
One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day.
In Mrs. Visser’s 7th Grade ELA class, students kicked off the year by creating Bio Poems!
Students reflected on their interests, strengths, personalities, experiences, and goals while getting to know their classmates. Along the way, they practiced writing, organization, reading, inquiry, and collaboration—all while building a positive classroom community.
AVID in action!
One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day.
STEM Spotlight in Ms. Jimenez’s Class!
Today, students in Ms. Jimenez’s STEM class put their learning into action by presenting STEM careers to their classmates. Students researched and shared information about different career opportunities while their classmates practiced being active learners by taking notes and asking thoughtful questions.
What a great way to explore future possibilities, build communication skills, and learn from one another!
One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day.
Today, students in Ms. Jimenez’s STEM class put their learning into action by presenting STEM careers to their classmates. Students researched and shared information about different career opportunities while their classmates practiced being active learners by taking notes and asking thoughtful questions.
What a great way to explore future possibilities, build communication skills, and learn from one another!
One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day.
Put Your Best Foot Forward! 👟💜
Mr. Lang, our 8th grade Social Studies teacher, has a great motto for his students this year: “Put Your Best Foot Forward!”
On the first week of school, students got creative by designing and coloring their own Nike shoes. What started as a fun first-day activity turned into something even more special when a staff member suggested having students vote for their favorite design—and Mr. Lang purchasing the winning pair!
Congratulations to Chloe Williams, whose shoe design was selected as the winner by her peers! Chloe even helped make a few final adjustments to the design and approved the finished product. She originally wanted a purple sole, but Nike only offers white soles for this design.
What a fun and memorable way to kick off the school year and reinforce what we believe at Holbrook Junior High:
AVID: One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day.
Mr. Lang, our 8th grade Social Studies teacher, has a great motto for his students this year: “Put Your Best Foot Forward!”
On the first week of school, students got creative by designing and coloring their own Nike shoes. What started as a fun first-day activity turned into something even more special when a staff member suggested having students vote for their favorite design—and Mr. Lang purchasing the winning pair!
Congratulations to Chloe Williams, whose shoe design was selected as the winner by her peers! Chloe even helped make a few final adjustments to the design and approved the finished product. She originally wanted a purple sole, but Nike only offers white soles for this design.
What a fun and memorable way to kick off the school year and reinforce what we believe at Holbrook Junior High:
AVID: One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day.
Picture Day is Coming!
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Get ready to smile!
Order Your Pictures
Pre-order today at: mylifetouch.com
Enter our Picture Day ID: EVTJRXW4M
Choose your picture package and place your order.
📦 Orders will be sent home with your student after Picture Day.
We can't wait to see all of our Futuristic Roadrunners smile for the camera!
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Get ready to smile!
Order Your Pictures
Pre-order today at: mylifetouch.com
Enter our Picture Day ID: EVTJRXW4M
Choose your picture package and place your order.
📦 Orders will be sent home with your student after Picture Day.
We can't wait to see all of our Futuristic Roadrunners smile for the camera!
ROADRUNNERS, IT IS SPORT SEASON ONCE AGAIN!
As we kick off another exciting school year full of academic and athletic successes, let’s show everyone what true Roadrunner sportsmanship looks like!
Support our student athletes: cheer loud, be positive, and bring that Roadrunner energy to support our student-athletes, coaches, families and communities! Remember: ”WHEN ONE ROADRUNNER SUCCEEDS, WE ALL SUCCEED.”
GET YOUR 2026-2027 SEASON PASSES NOW!
Purchasing a season or yearly pass is a great way to support our teams all year long. Pick up your passes today at the Holbrook District Office at 1000 N. 8th Avenue!
***All students must be accompanied by an adult.
Come out and support our Roadrunner athletes as we build the future for all Roadrunners at HUSD #3!
Thanks for being Roadrunners!
As we kick off another exciting school year full of academic and athletic successes, let’s show everyone what true Roadrunner sportsmanship looks like!
Support our student athletes: cheer loud, be positive, and bring that Roadrunner energy to support our student-athletes, coaches, families and communities! Remember: ”WHEN ONE ROADRUNNER SUCCEEDS, WE ALL SUCCEED.”
GET YOUR 2026-2027 SEASON PASSES NOW!
Purchasing a season or yearly pass is a great way to support our teams all year long. Pick up your passes today at the Holbrook District Office at 1000 N. 8th Avenue!
***All students must be accompanied by an adult.
Come out and support our Roadrunner athletes as we build the future for all Roadrunners at HUSD #3!
Thanks for being Roadrunners!
Today in 7th grade Science, students used Fan and Pick to review questions and work with their group. Students also used 30-Second Expert to explain a topic to a partner in 30 seconds. These activities helped students review, talk about their learning, and explain their thinking.
🎉 10 Days Strong! 🎉 Attendance Matters!
After our first 10 days of school, about 175 students have perfect attendance! Thank you, parents, for making school a priority, and thank you, students, for showing up ready to learn every day! ❤️💙
These students received a special treat to celebrate their commitment!
Remember: Good routines lead to success. Routines save time, make your days run more smoothly, and help you succeed in school—and in life. A good morning routine also helps ensure you arrive at school on time, every day!
Keep it up, Roadrunners!
AVID: One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day.
After our first 10 days of school, about 175 students have perfect attendance! Thank you, parents, for making school a priority, and thank you, students, for showing up ready to learn every day! ❤️💙
These students received a special treat to celebrate their commitment!
Remember: Good routines lead to success. Routines save time, make your days run more smoothly, and help you succeed in school—and in life. A good morning routine also helps ensure you arrive at school on time, every day!
Keep it up, Roadrunners!
AVID: One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day.
During the first week of school, students worked together to build the tallest tower they could using spaghetti noodles, tape, and yarn. Their goal was to balance a marshmallow on top. This activity gave students a chance to get to know one another while practicing teamwork and problem-solving. They also worked on perseverance because they had to keep trying and change their plans when something did not work. These are all important skills that will help them throughout the school year as they work with others and face new challenges in their classes.
AVID: One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day.
AVID: One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day.
GAME DAY HAS ARRIVED!
The HJHS Student Council kicked off our FIRST GAME DAY of the school year, and our Futuristic Roadrunners brought the energy!
Students competed in fun events to earn points for their class cohorts, and the competition was LOUD, exciting, and full of school spirit!
Congratulations to the 8th Grade Class of 2031!
They took the win today and earned major points for their cohort. Their class chant was by far the loudest, proving that school spirit and teamwork matter!
And our teachers weren't about to sit on the sidelines! Teachers jumped into the action with a Wig Snatch Contest to help their grade levels earn even MORE points!
The final two teachers standing were Mr. McDaniel and Ms. Baloo, hanging onto their wigs and bringing home valuable points for their grade-level cohorts!
This is what being a Futuristic Roadrunner is all about—showing up, having fun, supporting one another, and working together as a team!
❤️🤍💙 One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day. ❤️🤍💙
The HJHS Student Council kicked off our FIRST GAME DAY of the school year, and our Futuristic Roadrunners brought the energy!
Students competed in fun events to earn points for their class cohorts, and the competition was LOUD, exciting, and full of school spirit!
Congratulations to the 8th Grade Class of 2031!
They took the win today and earned major points for their cohort. Their class chant was by far the loudest, proving that school spirit and teamwork matter!
And our teachers weren't about to sit on the sidelines! Teachers jumped into the action with a Wig Snatch Contest to help their grade levels earn even MORE points!
The final two teachers standing were Mr. McDaniel and Ms. Baloo, hanging onto their wigs and bringing home valuable points for their grade-level cohorts!
This is what being a Futuristic Roadrunner is all about—showing up, having fun, supporting one another, and working together as a team!
❤️🤍💙 One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day. ❤️🤍💙
AVID in Action at HJHS!
It may only be the first week of school, but our Futuristic Roadrunners are already putting AVID strategies into action!
Mrs. Visser’s 7th Grade English classes were engaged in collaborative groups, working together to answer essential questions for the AUP while using text evidence to support their thinking.
This is exactly what AVID is about—students collaborating, thinking critically, communicating, and taking ownership of their learning.
We are here for our students, and we are committed to making a difference every day, in every classroom.
🔴⚪🔵 AVID: One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day.
It may only be the first week of school, but our Futuristic Roadrunners are already putting AVID strategies into action!
Mrs. Visser’s 7th Grade English classes were engaged in collaborative groups, working together to answer essential questions for the AUP while using text evidence to support their thinking.
This is exactly what AVID is about—students collaborating, thinking critically, communicating, and taking ownership of their learning.
We are here for our students, and we are committed to making a difference every day, in every classroom.
🔴⚪🔵 AVID: One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day.
🎉 What an AMAZING First Day at Holbrook Junior High on Monday! 🎉
Our halls are full again, and we couldn't be happier to welcome back our incredible Futuristic Roadrunners!
A huge THANK YOU to our parents and families for making education a priority by getting your students to school on time and ready to learn. Your partnership makes a tremendous difference, and we appreciate everything you do to support your children and our school.
To our students—thank you for coming back with positive attitudes, smiling faces, and excitement for a brand-new year! We have truly missed seeing each of you, and we can't wait to watch you learn, grow, and achieve great things this year.
Here's to a fantastic 2026-2027 school year as we work together to live our motto:
🚀 One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day. 🚀
Our halls are full again, and we couldn't be happier to welcome back our incredible Futuristic Roadrunners!
A huge THANK YOU to our parents and families for making education a priority by getting your students to school on time and ready to learn. Your partnership makes a tremendous difference, and we appreciate everything you do to support your children and our school.
To our students—thank you for coming back with positive attitudes, smiling faces, and excitement for a brand-new year! We have truly missed seeing each of you, and we can't wait to watch you learn, grow, and achieve great things this year.
Here's to a fantastic 2026-2027 school year as we work together to live our motto:
🚀 One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day. 🚀
The first day of school is Monday, August 3, and we are excited to welcome all of our Futuristic Roadrunners back to Holbrook Junior High!
When students arrive, staff will be outside to greet them, and tables will be set up where they can pick up their class schedules and any school supplies they may need.
Morning Drop-Off: Students should be dropped off near the parking lot on 4th Street. Our staff will be there to welcome them and help them get to where they need to go.
As you prepare for the first day, please help your student start the year off right by wearing school-appropriate clothing. Shorts should be fingertip length or longer (no spandex), and shirts should fully cover the stomach area. You can find additional dress code information in your student's planner.
With the warm weather expected to continue, students are encouraged to bring a clear water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Please make sure your student arrives by 7:50 a.m. so they have time to get settled before classes begin promptly at 8:00 a.m.
Welcome back, Futuristic Roadrunners—let's make it a fantastic year! 💙❤️
When students arrive, staff will be outside to greet them, and tables will be set up where they can pick up their class schedules and any school supplies they may need.
Morning Drop-Off: Students should be dropped off near the parking lot on 4th Street. Our staff will be there to welcome them and help them get to where they need to go.
As you prepare for the first day, please help your student start the year off right by wearing school-appropriate clothing. Shorts should be fingertip length or longer (no spandex), and shirts should fully cover the stomach area. You can find additional dress code information in your student's planner.
With the warm weather expected to continue, students are encouraged to bring a clear water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Please make sure your student arrives by 7:50 a.m. so they have time to get settled before classes begin promptly at 8:00 a.m.
Welcome back, Futuristic Roadrunners—let's make it a fantastic year! 💙❤️
A heartfelt thank you to all of the parents and families who joined us for Meet the Teacher on Friday! We were thrilled to welcome approximately 200 parents to Holbrook Junior High in just a short amount of time.
Thank you for taking the time to meet your student's teachers, tour our campus, and help us kick off another exciting school year. Your presence and support mean so much to us.
At HJHS, we know that the strongest student success comes from a strong partnership between school and home. We look forward to working closely with each of our families as we support, encourage, and inspire our students throughout the year.
Here's to an amazing school year filled with learning, growth, and success!
AVID – One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day.
Thank you for taking the time to meet your student's teachers, tour our campus, and help us kick off another exciting school year. Your presence and support mean so much to us.
At HJHS, we know that the strongest student success comes from a strong partnership between school and home. We look forward to working closely with each of our families as we support, encourage, and inspire our students throughout the year.
Here's to an amazing school year filled with learning, growth, and success!
AVID – One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day.
📚✨ Futuristic Roadrunners in Action! ✨📚
At HJHS, our teachers are committed to continuous growth and working together to improve student achievement. Through collaboration, professional learning, and a shared commitment to excellence, we are strengthening instruction by implementing AVID strategies in every classroom, every day.
What is an AVID school?
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a nationally recognized college and career readiness program that equips students with the skills they need to be successful. We focus on teaching students how to think critically, collaborate effectively, stay organized, take purposeful notes, write to learn, and engage in meaningful learning through the WICOR strategies (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading).
By embedding these strategies into all classrooms, we are helping every student build the confidence, skills, and habits needed to succeed in middle school, high school, and beyond.
AVID – One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day. ❤️🤍💙
At HJHS, our teachers are committed to continuous growth and working together to improve student achievement. Through collaboration, professional learning, and a shared commitment to excellence, we are strengthening instruction by implementing AVID strategies in every classroom, every day.
What is an AVID school?
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a nationally recognized college and career readiness program that equips students with the skills they need to be successful. We focus on teaching students how to think critically, collaborate effectively, stay organized, take purposeful notes, write to learn, and engage in meaningful learning through the WICOR strategies (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading).
By embedding these strategies into all classrooms, we are helping every student build the confidence, skills, and habits needed to succeed in middle school, high school, and beyond.
AVID – One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day. ❤️🤍💙
A huge thank you to our incredible Holbrook Junior High teachers who stepped up to help our grounds crew after Wednesday night's storm. Strong winds snapped one of our trees and left broken branches scattered across campus, but our staff jumped in to help with the cleanup.
This is what being a Futuristic Roadrunner is all about—working together to keep our campus clean, safe, and welcoming for our students. We are proud to be part of a school community where teamwork isn't just something we teach—it's something we live every day.
One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day. ❤️🤍💙
This is what being a Futuristic Roadrunner is all about—working together to keep our campus clean, safe, and welcoming for our students. We are proud to be part of a school community where teamwork isn't just something we teach—it's something we live every day.
One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day. ❤️🤍💙
📚 HJHS Come Meet the Teachers! 🎉
We can't wait to welcome our Roadrunners back!
📅 Friday, July 31
🕑 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Holbrook Junior High School
Come meet your teachers, find your classrooms, and get ready for an amazing school year! We look forward to seeing all of our students and families.
AVID – One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day.
We can't wait to welcome our Roadrunners back!
📅 Friday, July 31
🕑 2:00–4:00 PM
📍 Holbrook Junior High School
Come meet your teachers, find your classrooms, and get ready for an amazing school year! We look forward to seeing all of our students and families.
AVID – One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day.
Friendly Reminder:
Holbrook Sports Physicals
Location: Holbrook High School Main Office
Date: 7-23-26
Time: 4:00-6:00 PM
No appointment necessary. Come prepared with any required school athletic paperwork.
Holbrook Sports Physicals
Location: Holbrook High School Main Office
Date: 7-23-26
Time: 4:00-6:00 PM
No appointment necessary. Come prepared with any required school athletic paperwork.
🚀 Welcome Back, Holbrook Junior High Roadrunners! 🚀
The countdown is on! We are excited to kick off another amazing school year as Futuristic Roadrunners—Building tomorrow, today!
📅 Important Dates
📚 July 29 – Student schedules available in Infinite Campus
👋 July 31 | 2:00–4:00 p.m. – Meet the Teacher
🎒 Meet your teachers, find your classrooms, and get ready for an awesome year!
🏫 August 3 – First Day of School
⏰ Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. and dismiss at 3:35 p.m.
👕 Dress Code Reminder
As you shop for back-to-school clothes, please remember:
✔️ Shorts must be fingertip length or longer.
✔️ Spandex/compression shorts may not be worn alone.
✔️ Shirts must provide appropriate coverage.
✔️ Clothing that exposes undergarments is not permitted.
We can't wait to welcome our students and families back for a year of learning, innovation, and success!
AVID – One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day.
The countdown is on! We are excited to kick off another amazing school year as Futuristic Roadrunners—Building tomorrow, today!
📅 Important Dates
📚 July 29 – Student schedules available in Infinite Campus
👋 July 31 | 2:00–4:00 p.m. – Meet the Teacher
🎒 Meet your teachers, find your classrooms, and get ready for an awesome year!
🏫 August 3 – First Day of School
⏰ Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. and dismiss at 3:35 p.m.
👕 Dress Code Reminder
As you shop for back-to-school clothes, please remember:
✔️ Shorts must be fingertip length or longer.
✔️ Spandex/compression shorts may not be worn alone.
✔️ Shirts must provide appropriate coverage.
✔️ Clothing that exposes undergarments is not permitted.
We can't wait to welcome our students and families back for a year of learning, innovation, and success!
AVID – One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day.
📚 Welcome Back, Roadrunner Families! 🏫
Student registration is now open and can be completed online! If you need assistance, we will also be offering in-person registration at the school.
Our office staff will be available to help, and computers will be provided for families who need access.
Registration Dates & Times:
Monday, July 13: 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 14: 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 15: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another great school year! If you have any questions, please contact the school office. We can't wait to see our Roadrunners!
Student registration is now open and can be completed online! If you need assistance, we will also be offering in-person registration at the school.
Our office staff will be available to help, and computers will be provided for families who need access.
Registration Dates & Times:
Monday, July 13: 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 14: 8:00 a.m.–11:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 15: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another great school year! If you have any questions, please contact the school office. We can't wait to see our Roadrunners!
