Holt Public Schools - Teaching Excellence

As spring is upon us there are many events taking place in our schools.  In Holt we have a rich and proud tradition of providing our students with an unparalleled education, preparing them for future success. In this regards, Michigan is one of 45 states to have adopted the Common Core State Standards, a new set of curriculum expectations for Mathematics and English Language Arts.  These new expectations are similar to the existing Grade Level Content Expectations and High School Content Expectations but contain some improvements and changes that will be incorporated within our Response to Intervention (RtI) work. 

RtI is a new way of instruction that provides instructional intervention when students need additional support while at the same time focusing on the core curriculum so that all students learn at their maximum potential.

The implementation of the Common Core State Standards will shape the landscape of learning in Michigan over the next decade.  Our teachers and principals are honing their strategies on how to keep learning transparent and in the forefront of students’ minds.  This is a tall order!

As we look to the future, our schools are an important part of community life.  We are excited about the high level of support our community continues to provide to K-12 education.  Whether at parent conferences, a sporting event, a theatrical event or competition, our community support is unwavering.  The support we get from groups like the Holt Education Foundation, Holt School Business Alliance, the PTOs/PACs, the Athletic, Choir and Band Boosters, Delhi Township, the Village of Dimondale, or any of the civic service groups is what sets Holt apart.  Holt Schools is fortunate to have such support and will nurture these relationships in thoughtful and meaningful ways.

In closing, with spring in the air… remember, school is still on.  Parents, please make a conscious effort to keep your student(s) in regular attendance during the last several months of the 2011-12 school year.  We know every day is important, and we don’t want any of our students to miss a single lesson or learning opportunity.

I invite each of you to attend any of the many spring events taking place in the Holt Public School District.  I find my calendar filled with fine arts, field days, sports, and graduation ceremonies.  And say hello to me so I might put a name with your face! 

I look forward to seeing you.

With warm regards,

Johnny A. Scott, Ph.D.

Superintendent