Holly Pond K-8 School

⭐STAFF SPOTLIGHT⭐ Meet Mrs. Shivers! How many years have you worked at Holly Pond? - This is my first year teaching at Holly Pond. I am excited to be back home! Favorite Food- Mexican Favorite Movie- You’ve Got Mail Favorite Quote- “The real things haven’t changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong.” Laura Ingalls Wilder Interesting Fact- I love to go kayaking. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?- Austria and Switzerland What do you enjoy most about working in an elementary school? I love getting to see the “aha” moments when students finally understand the concept they have been struggling with and are excited and proud of themselves for working hard to get it. We are so happy to have you on staff Mrs. Shivers! Thanks for all you do!

Sylas, Mallory, Madalyn, Will, and Bethel attended STEAM Academy at Wallace State on Friday. They did a great job representing Holly Pond K-8! We appreciate Wallace State for hosting this event.

On last Friday Mrs. Shiver's Photography Club learned about composition. The students were able to take and edit some great photos around campus. Great job!

Our 7th grade Volleyball team did a great job in their tri-match last night! They came away with wins against Hayden and Hanceville. The Cullman County Tournament will be held this Saturday at Hanceville. Admission is $6. Come out and support!

Mrs. Henderson’s class went on a leaf hunt earlier this week. Today they examined their leaves & made a fall pumpkin project with them. They did a great job!

Come out and support the Broncos tonight at Fairview!

Bronco Brag 🐴 Help us congratulate Alexis on her "Brono Brag". Alexis always puts the needs of others before her own. When she sees someone in need, she is always one of the first to volunteer to help. No matter what the challenge is, Alexis is ready to tackle it with an incredible attitude and a smile! Great job Alexis!

Come out and support the middle school football team as they take on Falkville today. Go Broncos!

Our Holly Pond 5th graders loved kicking off the Super Citizen program last week. This is a 10-week civics, character, financial literacy and social studies program that all of Cullman County has the opportunity to participate in.

⭐STAFF SPOTLIGHT⭐ Meet Mrs. Sandlin! How many years have you worked at Holly Pond? - 4 years Favorite Food- Parmesan Crusted Chicken from Longhorn's Favorite Movie- I can't sit still through an entire movie so I haven't watched one all the way through yet. Favorite Quote- For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11 Interesting Fact- In my free time I enjoy gardening. My favorite flowers to garden are zinnias, peonies, and dahlias. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? Anywhere in Italy What do you enjoy most about working in a K-8 school? My supportive colleagues. Thank you for all you do for us here at Holly Pond!

Good luck to the Volleyball team tonight in their Quad Match at Good Hope!

⭐STAFF SPOTLIGHT⭐ Meet Mrs. Franklin! How many years have you worked at Holly Pond? 1.5 Favorite Food: Chips with cheese dip and salsa Favorite Movie: Pride and Prejudice Favorite Quote: Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 Interesting Fact: We moved from Alabaster to Holly Pond about two years ago, and absolutely love our new home and community! If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? I would go on a Holy Land tour. What do you enjoy most about working in an elementary school? I love working with kids and seeing the “light bulb” turn on when they understand something they have been struggling with. I have worked in a lot of different grades, but I am seeing this so much more in Kindergarten. It makes all of the hard work worth it! We are so glad your family made the move to Holly Pond and you joined our crew! Thanks for all you do!

Bronco Brag 🐴 Help us congratulate Brently on recieving a "Bronco Brag"! Brently has been working hard in the classroom. He is continuing to improve his academics and his behavior every day! We are so proud of the effort he is putting in. Keep working hard Brently!

⭐STAFF SPOTLIGHT⭐ Meet Mrs. Atwood! How many years have you worked at Holly Pond? - This is my first year! Favorite Food- Mexican Food (specifically Al Pastor street tacos) Favorite Movie- my favorite book that turned into a movie was "Where The Crawdad's Sing" Favorite Quote- “Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” — Maya Angelou Interesting Fact- I'm ambidextrous If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?- Italy What do you enjoy most about working in a K-8 School? I enjoy that students get to interact with their teachers from childhood all the way through adolescence - these are formative years, and the stability of having familiar faces who have helped shape them through these years is so critical to their launch into high school. Welcome to our team Mrs. Atwood! We are so happy to have you!

Bronco Brag 🐴 Help us congratulate Zoie on recieving a "Brocno Brag"! Zoie took initiative to clean up a mess that someone else left behind. She is always volunteering to help her teachers and peers whenever she can. Keep up the good work Zoie!

The Holly Pond Middle School Volleyball team will travel to Good Hope tonight. Good luck girls!

Come support your Holly Pond Middle School football team tonight against Carbon Hill. This is the first regular season home game! Reminder: All K-8 students get in free with a paid adult by using their Athletic Pass!

Bronco Brag 🐴 A big shoutout to Lucas for helping clean up trash after the game tonight. Lucas took initiative and picked up trash after the game and then helped load the bags to take to the dumpster. Thanks for always jumping in and helping out! Keep working hard!

📸SCHOOL PICTURES 📸 School pictures will be this Wednesday for all K-8 students!

Please join us for our first middle school football game of the year this Tuesday. The Broncos will take on Oneonta at 6 pm. We hope to see you there!