Nervous about trying new vegetables? Leave it to us! 

We tasted produce grown in West Central’s empty lots by River City Youth Ops, a youth-run urban farm. Each summer, kids from the neighborhood work together to plant seeds, harvest the produce and sell it at local farmer’s markets. 

What really happens when you sit at the buddy bench on the Holmes Elementary School playground?

Did you know that the buddy bench was made to make friends? Well, not exactly. It was made to cure loneliness, I think. Anyway, it was pretty much made for sad kids.

With community input, the “pocket Park” at Broadway & Chestnut will be renovated this year

Dutch Jake’s Park: Don’t you wonder what’s going to happen with construction, and why it’s named Dutch Jake’s Park? Today, I’ll explain that. 

Keelah
Holmes Elementary

I think that the movie wonder is a ten. The story Wonder is based on a story about a ten-year- old boy named August who was born disfigured he has 25 face surgeries. 

Do allergies mean class pets are a thing of the past?

KRYSTEENA
Holmes Elementary

I think they’re cute. Mrs. Fracz says that we don’t have class pets because some kids have allergies to some animals. But if we asked all the students if they have any allergies, the class could have that class pet.

What is a newspaper?

A series of questions, asked and answered. A chronicle of what’s important and interesting. An act of citizenship and community, produced by people trying to inform, edify and entertain their neighbors.

Have you ever wondered how people from Holmes rate their own school? Well, today I am going to be telling you about how a few people rate their school, Holmes Elementary.

Why is there so much construction in the West Central neighborhood this year?

There is a lot of construction in West Central and other areas. Construction takes a long time but the builders can manage it very well. 

What really happens when you sit at the buddy bench on the Holmes Elementary School playground?

Did you know that the buddy bench was made to make friends? Well, not exactly. It was made to cure loneliness, I think. Anyway, it was pretty much made for sad kids.

With community input, the “pocket Park” at Broadway & Chestnut will be renovated this year

Dutch Jake’s Park: Don’t you wonder what’s going to happen with construction, and why it’s named Dutch Jake’s Park? Today, I’ll explain that. 

Sixth graders overcome distraction and other challenges to make the most of their final year at Holmes

ALISEA
Holmes Elementary

Last year, sixth graders were a lot like us — but crazier. This year, we are doing a little bit better.

NAVAYA
Holmes Elementary

Stray cats: Why are there so many? Stray cats are usually abandoned household animals. There are 60 – 100 million stray cats in the U.S. And also the government wants cats out of the environment. 

Do allergies mean class pets are a thing of the past?

KRYSTEENA
Holmes Elementary

I think they’re cute. Mrs. Fracz says that we don’t have class pets because some kids have allergies to some animals. But if we asked all the students if they have any allergies, the class could have that class pet.

Holmes Elementary principal Mrs. Lundberg on hobbies, family and life before Holmes

AVA & ARIANNA
Holmes Elementary

Have you ever wondered who Mrs. Lundberg’s boss is? How about if she ever got school detention when she was in Elementary school, or where she lived when she was younger? Keep reading to find out! 

We tested out popular tech gadgets for kids. Find out what we thought about them!

Nervous about trying new vegetables? Leave it to us! 

We tasted produce grown in West Central’s empty lots by River City Youth Ops, a youth-run urban farm. Each summer, kids from the neighborhood work together to plant seeds, harvest the produce and sell it at local farmer’s markets. 

THE WEST CENTRAL EXPRESS TEAM
Holmes Elementary

MiPosaur 

MiPosaur is a t-rex robot that plays with its ball. We like that it is a t-rex and that it roars. It is hard to play with because it is hard to train. The directions are confusing. 

TEIGHAN
Holmes Elementary

If you play Minecraft, you have got to see Dan TDM’s videos because he plays Minecraft. He is really good at Minecraft. 

KIERA
Holmes Elementary

Pokémon go is a mobile app game. First you need to make an avatar (a mini-me). To move your avatar, just move it — for example make it walk or run by moving yourself. 

Keelah
Holmes Elementary

I think that the movie wonder is a ten. The story Wonder is based on a story about a ten-year- old boy named August who was born disfigured he has 25 face surgeries.