Our mission is to work as a strong, accountable partnership of staff, parents and community members to create a challenging and supportive environment in which all students can strive for the academic excellence and the confidence necessary to become successful members of society.

Holmes students are high achieving, and it shows in their standardized test scores that rank among the highest in the district. In 2012, Holmes Academic Performance Index score increased to over 920. The school earned a spot on the 2010 & 2011 Honor Roll List by the California Business for Education Excellence (CBEE). We continue to focus efforts on students performing significantly below grade level.

All Holmes teachers in grades 3-6 are GATE certified, all receiving the additional training that is part of the Gifted and Talented Education program for high achieving students. Their certification enables us to provide an extensive accelerated educational programs and GATE cluster programs providing specialized instruction.