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**HOLLENBECK FALL SPIRIT WEEK!**

Get ready, Mighty Jr. Riders! It's time to show your school spirit and have some fun! Join us for **Fall Spirit Week, November 16–20, 2026!**

**Monday, Nov. 16 – Mustache Day**
Show off your funniest mustache! School uniform required.

**Tuesday, Nov. 17 – Sports Team Day**
Represent your favorite sports team! School uniform bottoms required.

**Wednesday, Nov. 18 – Class Color T-Shirt Day**
Show your grade-level pride!
🔵 6th Grade – Blue
🔴 7th Grade – Red
⚫ 8th Grade – Black
School uniform bottoms required.

**Thursday, Nov. 19 – Marvel vs. DC Day**
Are you Team Marvel or Team DC? Represent your favorite superhero universe! School uniform bottoms required.

**Friday, Nov. 20 – Pajama Day**
End the week in your favorite pajamas! No inappropriate clothing.

Let's make it a fun and exciting week filled with school spirit, creativity, and Jr. Rider pride!

#HollenbeckMiddleSchool #FallSpiritWeek #MightyJrRiders #JrRiderPride #SchoolSpirit #theprideofBoyleHeights #HollenbeckLeadership
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**LAUSD REGION EAST – WINTER ATTENDANCE CHALLENGE!**

**LAUSD REGION EAST – WINTER ATTENDANCE CHALLENGE!**

**November – December 2026**

**Don't Miss the Train to Success!**

Every school day counts! LAUSD Region East Pupil Services and Attendance is recognizing schools with the **highest attendance rates and greatest improvement** during November and December!

Schools will compete in the following categories:

Early Education Centers (EEC)

Elementary Schools

Middle Schools

High Schools

Continuation Schools

**WINNING SCHOOLS WILL RECEIVE A TROPHY AND A SCHOOL-WIDE INCENTIVE!**

Mighty Jr. Riders, let's show our Hollenbeck pride by coming to school every day, arriving on time, and making attendance a priority!

Together, we can make Hollenbeck a WINNER!

**EVERY STUDENT • EVERY DAY • A BRIGHTER TOMORROW**

#WinterAttendanceChallenge #LAUSD #RegionEast #HollenbeckMiddleSchool #MightyJrRiders #AttendanceMatters #EverySchoolDayCounts #SchoolPride
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FOCUS PARENT GROUP

Hollenbeck Parents & Guardians!
You’re invited to join our FOCUS Parent Group!

FOCUS is a supportive, evidence-based program designed to help families build skills for handling everyday challenges and stress.

Topics include emotional regulation, effective communication, problem solving, stress management, trauma and loss, and goal setting.

Mondays | October 5 – November 16, 2026
8:30–9:30 AM
Hollenbeck Middle School Parent Center Can’t attend every session? No problem! Attend as many sessions as your schedule allows.

NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED
OPEN TO ALL HOLLENBECK MS PARENTS & GUARDIANS

The group will be facilitated by Ms. Carrillo, PSW, and PSW interns.

Questions? Contact Ms. Carrillo, PSW at 323-780-3000 ext. 3063.
We hope to see you there!
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CHOICE FAIRS

CHOICES Fairs - Upcoming CHOICES fairs include a virtual event on October 1 and an in-person event on October 10.
Date: Thursday, October 1, 5:00–6:30 PM | Virtual
Date: Saturday, October 10, 9:00 AM–12:30 PM | In Person

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Mario Garcielita

Principal's Message

Welcome to the Hollenbeck Middle School website. The purpose of this webpage is to provide parents, students, and our school community with easy access to a wealth of information on our Hollenbeck's School programs, policies, and activities.
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Mission Statement

Hollenbeck Middle School staff, students, and parents are committed to working together as a learning community that promotes academic excellence, upstanding character, and a positive school culture.