📚 8th Grade Book Reviews in Mrs. Chavez’s ELA Classes! 📚
While students are away for Fall Break, I had the opportunity to read the book reviews posted on the walls of our library. It was fun to see reviews ranging from 5 stars to 1 or 2 stars! ⭐ Every reader has their own opinion, and I enjoyed seeing our students share their honest thoughts about the books they read.
Our 8th grade students proudly completed their first book reviews of Quarter 1! Each student shared thoughts, opinions, and reflections about a book they read. Activities like these encourage reading, critical thinking, and the ability to express ideas.
Thank you, Mrs. Chavez, for providing students with opportunities to read, reflect, and share their voices. I am proud of our Roadrunners for their efforts!
❤️🤍💙 ONE TEAM. ONE VISION. EVERY CLASS. EVERY DAY!
While students are away for Fall Break, I had the opportunity to read the book reviews posted on the walls of our library. It was fun to see reviews ranging from 5 stars to 1 or 2 stars! ⭐ Every reader has their own opinion, and I enjoyed seeing our students share their honest thoughts about the books they read.
Our 8th grade students proudly completed their first book reviews of Quarter 1! Each student shared thoughts, opinions, and reflections about a book they read. Activities like these encourage reading, critical thinking, and the ability to express ideas.
Thank you, Mrs. Chavez, for providing students with opportunities to read, reflect, and share their voices. I am proud of our Roadrunners for their efforts!
❤️🤍💙 ONE TEAM. ONE VISION. EVERY CLASS. EVERY DAY!
Celebrating Our Rich Roadrunner Heritage & Wishing HUSD a Restful Fall Break!
As Fall Break begins, we wish all of our Roadrunners a safe, restful, and rejuvenating break.
Today, we also extend a warm and respectful Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day to our entire HUSD family!
As we reflect on our shared commitment to Helping Unique Students Develop, we proudly honor the rich heritage, strong culture, and unique contributions of the more than 1,200 Native American students who choose to be HUSD #3 Roadrunners!
HUSD #3 is uniquely enriched by students and staff representing numerous tribal nations, including the Apache Tribe of Oklahoma, Assiniboine & Sioux Tribes of Fort Peck, The Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes, Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, Gila River Indian Community, Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, Haudenosaunee Confederacy (Iroquois), The Hopi Tribe, Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma, Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, Navajo Nation, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, Pueblo of Jemez, Pueblo of Laguna, Pueblo of Zuni, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, San Carlos Apache Tribe, Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate, Tohono O'odham Nation, White Mountain Apache Tribe, Yavapai-Apache Nation, as well as our Hawaiian and Filipino relatives, among many others.
Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15th through October 15th, give us the opportunity to celebrate the 366 Hispanic families that choose to be Roadrunners! HUSD #3 would like to recognize our multi-generational Mexican-American families whose ancestral ties, rich cultural traditions, and centuries of history in Holbrook and Northern Arizona remain a vital part of our community’s story.
Finally, we celebrate ALL Roadrunners for the putting the "U" in HUSD #3! We are inspired by the rich cultures, diversity and the bond that we all share as Roadrunners! As we say, "Once A Roadrunner, Always a Roadrunner!"
Have a wonderful Fall Break! We look forward to seeing all Roadrunners back on Monday, October 19th!
We Made It! First Quarter Complete!
Today, we wrapped up our first quarter of school! Time has flown by with all the learning, activities, and wonderful memories being made each day at Holbrook Junior High.
After lunch, while waiting for the buses, students and teachers enjoyed some time together before heading home for a weeklong Fall Break. Music was playing, students and teachers were dancing, some were playing volleyball and basketball, and others were simply visiting with friends and enjoying each other's company. It was a fun way to end the quarter!
Thank you, parents, for encouraging your children to attend school every day, participate in school activities, and show kindness to others. Your support makes a difference, and we appreciate you being part of our Roadrunner family!
We look forward to welcoming our Roadrunners back on Monday, October 19!
Have a safe and happy Fall Break!
ONE TEAM. ONE VISION. EVERY CLASS. EVERY DAY.
Today, we wrapped up our first quarter of school! Time has flown by with all the learning, activities, and wonderful memories being made each day at Holbrook Junior High.
After lunch, while waiting for the buses, students and teachers enjoyed some time together before heading home for a weeklong Fall Break. Music was playing, students and teachers were dancing, some were playing volleyball and basketball, and others were simply visiting with friends and enjoying each other's company. It was a fun way to end the quarter!
Thank you, parents, for encouraging your children to attend school every day, participate in school activities, and show kindness to others. Your support makes a difference, and we appreciate you being part of our Roadrunner family!
We look forward to welcoming our Roadrunners back on Monday, October 19!
Have a safe and happy Fall Break!
ONE TEAM. ONE VISION. EVERY CLASS. EVERY DAY.
❤️🤍💙 Holbrook Junior High Shows Its Roadrunner Pride! 💙🤍❤️
Today was a great day to celebrate Homecoming! We had many students representing Holbrook Junior High in the HHS Homecoming Parade, including our football, cross country, softball, and Student Council members.
As the parade passed by the junior high, our Roadrunners lined the curb wearing their red, white, and blue, cheering on everyone who participated. From Homecoming royalty and cheerleaders to clubs and organizations, our students showed their support and school spirit!
A special thank you to our teachers, coaches, and sponsors for providing opportunities for our students to get involved, build relationships, and make lasting memories. These experiences help make school a fun and positive place to be.
Once a Roadrunner, always a Roadrunner!
Today was a great day to celebrate Homecoming! We had many students representing Holbrook Junior High in the HHS Homecoming Parade, including our football, cross country, softball, and Student Council members.
As the parade passed by the junior high, our Roadrunners lined the curb wearing their red, white, and blue, cheering on everyone who participated. From Homecoming royalty and cheerleaders to clubs and organizations, our students showed their support and school spirit!
A special thank you to our teachers, coaches, and sponsors for providing opportunities for our students to get involved, build relationships, and make lasting memories. These experiences help make school a fun and positive place to be.
Once a Roadrunner, always a Roadrunner!
Roadrunners Teamwork in Action!
Our Student Council worked together as a team Thursday evening to get their float ready for the HHS Homecoming Parade! This year’s Homecoming theme was “A Night in Vegas,” and our Roadrunners were ready to join in the excitement!
A big thank you to Ms. Jimenez and Mrs. Paschal for sponsoring Student Council and supporting our students. We appreciate the time, energy, and creativity they put into helping our students develop leadership skills and bring fun, positive activities to our school.
These experiences help build teamwork, school spirit, and lasting memories. Thank you for helping make Holbrook Junior High a great place to learn, grow, and be part of something special!
One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day.
Our Student Council worked together as a team Thursday evening to get their float ready for the HHS Homecoming Parade! This year’s Homecoming theme was “A Night in Vegas,” and our Roadrunners were ready to join in the excitement!
A big thank you to Ms. Jimenez and Mrs. Paschal for sponsoring Student Council and supporting our students. We appreciate the time, energy, and creativity they put into helping our students develop leadership skills and bring fun, positive activities to our school.
These experiences help build teamwork, school spirit, and lasting memories. Thank you for helping make Holbrook Junior High a great place to learn, grow, and be part of something special!
One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day.
🍂 FALL BREAK REMINDER! 🍂
Holbrook Junior High School will be closed October 12–16 for Fall Break.
School Resumes: Monday, October 19
We hope our Roadrunners enjoy a safe, relaxing break! Take time to rest, recharge, spend time with family and friends, and make wonderful memories. We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready to finish the first half of the school year strong!
Have a wonderful Fall Break, Roadrunners!
Holbrook Junior High School will be closed October 12–16 for Fall Break.
School Resumes: Monday, October 19
We hope our Roadrunners enjoy a safe, relaxing break! Take time to rest, recharge, spend time with family and friends, and make wonderful memories. We look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready to finish the first half of the school year strong!
Have a wonderful Fall Break, Roadrunners!
HOLBROOK HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING 2026!
GO ROADRUNNERS!
GO ROADRUNNERS!
Anything But a Backpack Day at HJHS!
Our Roadrunners brought their creativity and imagination to school for Anything But a Backpack Day! We had so many students participate, and the creative ways they found to carry their binders, books, and water bottles did not disappoint!
One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day.
Our Roadrunners brought their creativity and imagination to school for Anything But a Backpack Day! We had so many students participate, and the creative ways they found to carry their binders, books, and water bottles did not disappoint!
One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day.
Anything But a Backpack Day at HJHS!
Our Roadrunners brought their creativity and imagination to school for Anything But a Backpack Day! We had so many students participate, and the creative ways they found to carry their binders, books, and water bottles did not disappoint!
Some of the unique items we spotted included a mop bucket, bean bag chair, roping bag, Husky tool box case, flower basket, guitar case, vehicle tire, trash tote, ice cream cone, and even a multi-toolbox! These were just a few of the many creative ideas we saw throughout the day. Our students definitely came ready to think outside the box!
A big THANK YOU to our parents for helping your students participate in Homecoming Spirit Week. Your support helps make these activities fun, memorable, and special for our Roadrunners!
Go Roadrunners!
Our Roadrunners brought their creativity and imagination to school for Anything But a Backpack Day! We had so many students participate, and the creative ways they found to carry their binders, books, and water bottles did not disappoint!
Some of the unique items we spotted included a mop bucket, bean bag chair, roping bag, Husky tool box case, flower basket, guitar case, vehicle tire, trash tote, ice cream cone, and even a multi-toolbox! These were just a few of the many creative ideas we saw throughout the day. Our students definitely came ready to think outside the box!
A big THANK YOU to our parents for helping your students participate in Homecoming Spirit Week. Your support helps make these activities fun, memorable, and special for our Roadrunners!
Go Roadrunners!
🔨 Building Skills, Creating Opportunities, and Shaping Futures at Holbrook Junior High! 🛠️
Our Industrial Arts program gives Holbrook Junior High students the opportunity to learn by doing!
Through hands-on projects, students build confidence, strengthen critical thinking skills, and experience the satisfaction of seeing their hard work come together. They also begin exploring skills that can open doors to future careers in construction, woodworking, manufacturing, engineering, and other skilled trades.
Our Roadrunners are not just learning how to build projects. They are building confidence, developing skills, and creating possibilities for their future!
One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day.
Our Industrial Arts program gives Holbrook Junior High students the opportunity to learn by doing!
Through hands-on projects, students build confidence, strengthen critical thinking skills, and experience the satisfaction of seeing their hard work come together. They also begin exploring skills that can open doors to future careers in construction, woodworking, manufacturing, engineering, and other skilled trades.
Our Roadrunners are not just learning how to build projects. They are building confidence, developing skills, and creating possibilities for their future!
One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day.
✨ Celebrity & Character Day was a hit at HJHS! ✨
We had so many students and staff join in the fun by dressing as their favorite celebrities and characters. It was a great day filled with smiles, creativity, and plenty of school spirit!
A special thank you to our parents for helping make sure our students had what they needed to participate. These are the moments that make school special and give our students memories they will carry with them for years to come. ❤️🤍💙
We love seeing our Roadrunners have fun, show their personalities, and enjoy being part of our school community!
We had so many students and staff join in the fun by dressing as their favorite celebrities and characters. It was a great day filled with smiles, creativity, and plenty of school spirit!
A special thank you to our parents for helping make sure our students had what they needed to participate. These are the moments that make school special and give our students memories they will carry with them for years to come. ❤️🤍💙
We love seeing our Roadrunners have fun, show their personalities, and enjoy being part of our school community!
🌟 HJHS ARTIST MAKES A STATEWIDE IMPACT! 🌟
We are incredibly proud to celebrate 6th grade Roadrunner Cali Galvan! Cali’s amazing artwork was selected to be featured as one of the months in this year’s Homeland Cybersecurity Art Contest!
Cali competed against talented students from across the entire state of Arizona, making this an incredible accomplishment and a true honor.
And we got to celebrate the big announcement together! All of our 6th grade students joined the Zoom announcement from their classrooms to cheer Cali on as she received this exciting recognition. What a special moment for Cali and her classmates!
Her creativity, talent, and hard work have put her artwork in the spotlight, and she has represented Holbrook Junior High School with pride!
Way to go, Cali! Your Roadrunner family is so proud of you! Keep creating, keep dreaming, and keep sharing your talents with the world! 🎨🖌️
We are incredibly proud to celebrate 6th grade Roadrunner Cali Galvan! Cali’s amazing artwork was selected to be featured as one of the months in this year’s Homeland Cybersecurity Art Contest!
Cali competed against talented students from across the entire state of Arizona, making this an incredible accomplishment and a true honor.
And we got to celebrate the big announcement together! All of our 6th grade students joined the Zoom announcement from their classrooms to cheer Cali on as she received this exciting recognition. What a special moment for Cali and her classmates!
Her creativity, talent, and hard work have put her artwork in the spotlight, and she has represented Holbrook Junior High School with pride!
Way to go, Cali! Your Roadrunner family is so proud of you! Keep creating, keep dreaming, and keep sharing your talents with the world! 🎨🖌️
📅 SAVE THE DATE!
Parents, I know some of you need to let your employers know early if you will need time off for school events.
Our 1st Quarter Sports, Attendance, and Academic Awards will be held:
📆 October 23
⏰ 9:45 AM
📍 HJHS Gym
We look forward to celebrating our students and seeing you there! ❤️💙
One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day.
Parents, I know some of you need to let your employers know early if you will need time off for school events.
Our 1st Quarter Sports, Attendance, and Academic Awards will be held:
📆 October 23
⏰ 9:45 AM
📍 HJHS Gym
We look forward to celebrating our students and seeing you there! ❤️💙
One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day.
✨ GLOW LeadHers Club is Growing Leaders! ✨
Today in GLOW LeadHers Club, Emily McGee took the lead and guided the meeting. The girls participated in a fun “Get to Know You” Bingo activity, explored identity and strengths, and created an Identity Chain to celebrate what makes each of them unique.
One of the special parts of GLOW LeadHers is that each girl will have the opportunity to lead a meeting throughout the year. This gives our students a chance to build confidence, leadership skills, communication skills, and the courage to step up and lead.
A special thank you to Mrs. Visser for giving up her lunch time and time after school to invest in our girls and help develop these future leaders. Your time, encouragement, and dedication make a difference!
We are proud of our young women as they learn to recognize their strengths, support one another, and grow as leaders.
Keep GLOWing, Roadrunners!
Today in GLOW LeadHers Club, Emily McGee took the lead and guided the meeting. The girls participated in a fun “Get to Know You” Bingo activity, explored identity and strengths, and created an Identity Chain to celebrate what makes each of them unique.
One of the special parts of GLOW LeadHers is that each girl will have the opportunity to lead a meeting throughout the year. This gives our students a chance to build confidence, leadership skills, communication skills, and the courage to step up and lead.
A special thank you to Mrs. Visser for giving up her lunch time and time after school to invest in our girls and help develop these future leaders. Your time, encouragement, and dedication make a difference!
We are proud of our young women as they learn to recognize their strengths, support one another, and grow as leaders.
Keep GLOWing, Roadrunners!
👽🕵️ Agents & Aliens took over HJHS today! 🕵️👽
Our campus was filled with agents, aliens, and lots of creative outfits! Thank you to all of our students and staff who joined in the fun and helped make Homecoming Spirit Week so much fun!
A special thank you to our parents for helping your students find the items they needed to participate each day. We appreciate your support!
🌟 Tomorrow is Celebrity or Character Day! 🌟
Dress like your favorite celebrity or character and show us your school spirit!
We can’t wait to see who shows up tomorrow!
Go Roadrunners!
Our campus was filled with agents, aliens, and lots of creative outfits! Thank you to all of our students and staff who joined in the fun and helped make Homecoming Spirit Week so much fun!
A special thank you to our parents for helping your students find the items they needed to participate each day. We appreciate your support!
🌟 Tomorrow is Celebrity or Character Day! 🌟
Dress like your favorite celebrity or character and show us your school spirit!
We can’t wait to see who shows up tomorrow!
Go Roadrunners!
Spirit Week is off to a great start at HJHS!
We are joining our high school Roadrunners for their “A Night in Vegas” Homecoming Week, and our students are showing up and having fun!
Today’s theme was Horse Power vs. HORSEPOWER! Students dressed as cowboys and cowgirls or as F1 drivers and pit crews. We have a LOT of students participating, and it is so much fun seeing their creativity and school spirit!
A BIG thank you to our parents for helping our students find the outfits and items they need to participate throughout the week. Your support makes these special school memories possible!
Let’s keep the spirit going, Roadrunners! ❤️🤍💙
One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day.
We are joining our high school Roadrunners for their “A Night in Vegas” Homecoming Week, and our students are showing up and having fun!
Today’s theme was Horse Power vs. HORSEPOWER! Students dressed as cowboys and cowgirls or as F1 drivers and pit crews. We have a LOT of students participating, and it is so much fun seeing their creativity and school spirit!
A BIG thank you to our parents for helping our students find the outfits and items they need to participate throughout the week. Your support makes these special school memories possible!
Let’s keep the spirit going, Roadrunners! ❤️🤍💙
One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day.
🎉 HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK! 🎉
THURSDAY: ANYTHING BUT A BACKPACK DAY!
We know you’ve been asking… “What can I bring?” 👀
Thursday is your chance to get creative and show your school spirit by carrying your school supplies in ANYTHING BUT A BACKPACK!
We want to have fun, but remember… we are still here to LEARN! 📚
Here are the rules:
✅ Must be school appropriate
✅ Must be safe to carry through the hallways
✅ Must be able to hold your school supplies
✅ Must be something YOU can manage on your own
🚫 NO living things — this means no people or animals! 😂
🚫 Must NOT block hallways, doors, or classroom walkways
🤔 Not sure if your idea is okay? ASK FIRST!
School administration has the final say on whether your item is safe and appropriate.
Remember to be Respectful, Responsible, and Reliably Safe!
❤️🤍💙 ONE TEAM. ONE VISION. EVERY CLASS. EVERY DAY. ❤️🤍💙
THURSDAY: ANYTHING BUT A BACKPACK DAY!
We know you’ve been asking… “What can I bring?” 👀
Thursday is your chance to get creative and show your school spirit by carrying your school supplies in ANYTHING BUT A BACKPACK!
We want to have fun, but remember… we are still here to LEARN! 📚
Here are the rules:
✅ Must be school appropriate
✅ Must be safe to carry through the hallways
✅ Must be able to hold your school supplies
✅ Must be something YOU can manage on your own
🚫 NO living things — this means no people or animals! 😂
🚫 Must NOT block hallways, doors, or classroom walkways
🤔 Not sure if your idea is okay? ASK FIRST!
School administration has the final say on whether your item is safe and appropriate.
Remember to be Respectful, Responsible, and Reliably Safe!
❤️🤍💙 ONE TEAM. ONE VISION. EVERY CLASS. EVERY DAY. ❤️🤍💙
Learning comes to life when students have the opportunity to research, create, and share!
Mrs. Visser’s 7th Grade English students researched an animal, created a PowerPoint presentation, and presented their findings to their classmates.
Students also used the AVID WICOR strategies throughout the project: Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading. These strategies helped students organize their thinking, work with others, conduct research, and communicate what they learned.
We are proud of our Futuristic Roadrunners for building their confidence, sharing their knowledge, and taking ownership of their learning!
ONE TEAM. ONE VISION. EVERY CLASS. EVERY DAY.
Mrs. Visser’s 7th Grade English students researched an animal, created a PowerPoint presentation, and presented their findings to their classmates.
Students also used the AVID WICOR strategies throughout the project: Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading. These strategies helped students organize their thinking, work with others, conduct research, and communicate what they learned.
We are proud of our Futuristic Roadrunners for building their confidence, sharing their knowledge, and taking ownership of their learning!
ONE TEAM. ONE VISION. EVERY CLASS. EVERY DAY.
Great Things Are Happening in Art Class!
Our students recently participated in a Two Stars and a Wish activity. Each student selected a classmate’s artwork and gave two positive comments and one suggestion for improvement.
The Essential Standard was:
“How can we give and use feedback to improve our work without hurting each other’s feelings?”
Students presented their selected classmate’s artwork using academic language and then had the opportunity to talk about the experience. Students shared how proud they were that others liked their artwork, and some said the feedback motivated them to work harder.
Collaboration is one of our WICOR skills for AVID, and our Futuristic Roadrunners put that skill into action! Some students were nervous about presenting, but they stepped outside their comfort zones, supported one another, and did a fantastic job!
A special shout out to our Art Teacher, Miss Kaulili, for creating meaningful learning experiences that build confidence, collaboration, creativity, and kindness.
One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day.
Our students recently participated in a Two Stars and a Wish activity. Each student selected a classmate’s artwork and gave two positive comments and one suggestion for improvement.
The Essential Standard was:
“How can we give and use feedback to improve our work without hurting each other’s feelings?”
Students presented their selected classmate’s artwork using academic language and then had the opportunity to talk about the experience. Students shared how proud they were that others liked their artwork, and some said the feedback motivated them to work harder.
Collaboration is one of our WICOR skills for AVID, and our Futuristic Roadrunners put that skill into action! Some students were nervous about presenting, but they stepped outside their comfort zones, supported one another, and did a fantastic job!
A special shout out to our Art Teacher, Miss Kaulili, for creating meaningful learning experiences that build confidence, collaboration, creativity, and kindness.
One Team. One Vision. Every Class. Every Day.
Happy National Custodian Day to our incredible team: Amelia, Florence, and Nichole!
We are so grateful for everything you do to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming every single day. Our staff and student council teamed up to show some love with snacks, gifts, and homemade posters.
Thank you for being the heart of our school community! We appreciate you every day!
We are so grateful for everything you do to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming every single day. Our staff and student council teamed up to show some love with snacks, gifts, and homemade posters.
Thank you for being the heart of our school community! We appreciate you every day!
