SCHOOL INFORMATION

E. M. Holt Elementary School, established in 1927, is located in Alamance County. We have a student population of approximately 550 students.

The faculty and staff of E. M. Holt  Elementary know that the primary function of a school is to educate, but that task encompasses more than just learning the traditional "three r's of reading, writing, and arithmetic."  It also involves learning how to get along with others, acquiring an appreciation for one's heritage, and  showing proper respect and courtesy to all  persons.

It is to these goals that we dedicate  our efforts to the students at E. M. Holt each and every day

Technology:

Each student is assigned a Chromebook. Computers are used primarily to strengthen reading, writing and math skills, research, and to reinforce and enhance portions of the curriculum.  Our students enjoy using the Chromebooks to have a personalized approach to their learning and enrichment.  Teachers utilize the technology for blended learning opportunities for our students at all levels across content areas throughout the week.

Students Enrolled: 510
Average Class Size: 20
Free/Reduced Lunch: 35%

School Colors: Black and Gold
School Mascot: Wildcat
School Motto: "Reaching for Excellence"

Feeder School To:
Southern Middle
Southern High

Character Education:

Canned Food Drive
Southern Hospitality Back Pack Program

Special Honors:

• Character Kids
• V.I.P.’s
• Honor Roll for A and A/B students

After School Clubs:

5th Grade Art Club

Fifth grade students are eligible to apply for art club. Students must demonstrate positive behavior in alignment with our school matrix expectations. 30 students are selected for each quarter. These students will participate in art enrichment projects afterschool. They will meet Sept 12th, 19th, ,26th and Oct 3rd and 10th for the first quarter.

Advanced Crochet Club

Fourth and fifth grade students are eligible to apply for advanced crochet club. Students must demonstrate positive behavior in alignment with our school matrix expectations as well as proficiency with crochet skills. Students will be engaged with making advanced crochet projects. They will meet on Tuesday and Thursday from 7:30-8:00am.

Battle of the Books

This is a competitive reading club for 4th and 5th graders that goes to "battle" against other elementary school teams in a quiz-like fashion. The competition is sponsored by the N.C. School Librarian/Media Association (NCSLMA) and all books to be read are chosen by this organization. They will meet on Thursdays Oct 17 - April 25 2:45pm-3:30pm. The practices start at once per month and steadily increase to two days per week as the time gets closer to the April competition.