F. W. Holbein Middle School

The Divine 9 is a group of nine historically African American college fraternities and sororities that are part of the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC). These service organizations focus on scholarship, service, leadership, and community development. Many Divine 9 organizations have free youth programs for middle and high school students designed to help young people grow into confident, responsible, and successful leaders. Benefits include leadership skills, academic support, community service, mentoring and guidance, and cultural awareness and pride. Available programs include: Sororities - Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (Rancocas Valley Alumnae Chapter), Alpha Kappa Alpha (Theta Pi Omega Chapter), Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (Zeta Delta Zeta Chapter); Fraternities - Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc (Nu Nu Chapter), Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (Burlington Camden Alumni Chapter), Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. (Kappa Upsilon Sigma Chapter), Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. (Kappa Iota Lambda Chapter)

Holbein MS has an area of interest for every student! We hope students will take advantage of the various ways they can shine at Holbein. Please review the current club and sport opportunities available for students.

The Holbein MS Title 1 Leadership Team consists of school stakeholders who assist school administration in making programming decisions. Parent participants provide the team with a community perspective. The team meets monthly on the following dates at 3:15 pm: October 14, 2026; November 18, 2026; December 16, 2026; January 20, 2027; February 17, 2027; March 10, 2027; April 14, 2027 (Planning Meeting); May 25, 2027 (Planning Meeting); June 2027 (TBA). The school is seeking at least 1 parent/guardian per grade level, in addition to PTA leadership representatives. Parents/Guardians will be selected based on their order of response and availability.

Mount Holly Township School District will participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) for the 2026-2027 school year. ALL enrolled students in Mount Holly Township School District will receive one healthy breakfast and lunch each day at no cost to households. Parents and guardians are still required by the State of New Jersey to submit a Free and Reduced application or check that they do not want to apply (takes less than 10 minutes). Only one application is needed per household. Approval for free school meals automatically qualifies children for Summer EBT, a program providing a one-time $120 benefit for groceries during summer months. If a child wishes to have a second meal, breakfast costs $2.00 and lunch costs $3.25. À la carte items and snacks (beverages, chips, cookies) are not free. Applications are available in Genesis and can be downloaded from provided links. For questions or to discuss special dietary needs, contact Food Service Director at (609) 267-7033 ext 6510 or aperez@mtholly.k12.nj.us.

The NJ Anti-Bullying Rights Act (ABR) defines harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB) as any gesture, any written, verbal, or physical act, or any electronic communication, whether it be a single incident or a series of incidents, that is reasonably perceived as being motivated either by an actual or perceived characteristic. School community members (employees, scholars, parents/guardians, and visitors) are asked to immediately report allegations of harassment, intimidation, or bullying in writing to ensure details are accurately recorded. An anonymous HIB Incident Report form is available. For further assistance, contact Diayle Davis, School Counselor at (609) 267-7200 ext 6505 or ddavis@mtholly.k12.nj.us. Additional information: http://www.state.nj.us/education/students/safety/behavior/hib/

As we embark on a new school year, families are asked to help keep scholar safety as a priority by adhering to all driving and parking directives during arrival and dismissal. The better we work together, the better the outcome. Please review the Arrival & Dismissal Procedures.

National Hispanic Heritage Month takes place between September 15th and October 15th in the United States. HMS celebrates this opportunity to recognize and acknowledge the contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrate their heritage and culture. Featured figures include Ellen Ochoa, an engineer who made history in 1993 as the first Hispanic woman in space and later served as director of the Johnson Space Center, and Cesar Chavez, an American labor leader and civil rights activist who co-founded the National Farm Workers Association (later the United Farm Workers) to fight for better conditions for agricultural workers.