Congratulations to our 2026 Learning Leading Award winner fifth grader, America Johnson! This award recognizes America who goes above and beyond. She demonstrates leadership skills, pursues academic excellence, and a positive, hardworking attitude! We are so proud to name her Hollinger's Island 2026 Learning Leading Award winner!

Cookie Dough and Coffee Fundraiser has begun! Look for the envelope sent home with your student. All orders are due March 9th. You can also order online here: https://supportmyschool.shop/collections/hollinger?page=1

Dolphin Ice will be sold tomorrow, 2-25!
Small Cups: $3.00
Color Changing Cups: $5.00
Refills: $3.00
Flavors: Pina Colada, Bubblegum, Green Apple, Strawberry Kiwi, Grape, Blue Raspberry, Watermelon
Small Cups: $3.00
Color Changing Cups: $5.00
Refills: $3.00
Flavors: Pina Colada, Bubblegum, Green Apple, Strawberry Kiwi, Grape, Blue Raspberry, Watermelon

Our 3rd Quarter Parent Advisory Committee Meeting is rescheduled for Friday, February 27th at 3:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.

Important Updates and Reminders:
Students are not allowed to bring in balloons/big Valentine gifts (bears/giftbags) to school/ on the bus.
Hoodies will not be allowed at school when we return from Mardi Gras break.
Mardi Gras Break with Teacher Professional Development Days No School for students: Monday, February 16-20, 2026
Thank you for your cooperation!
Students are not allowed to bring in balloons/big Valentine gifts (bears/giftbags) to school/ on the bus.
Hoodies will not be allowed at school when we return from Mardi Gras break.
Mardi Gras Break with Teacher Professional Development Days No School for students: Monday, February 16-20, 2026
Thank you for your cooperation!

Spring pictures will be taken tomorrow, February 11, 2026. Students may wear spring outfits, but will need to change back into their school uniform after pictures.

Valentine Candy Gram are on sale! The cost is $1.00. Students should turn in money and forms (sent home this week) filled out by Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

Parents and Guardians, your input is needed! We would love for you to take a few minutes to complete this survey. Thank you!
https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/299844/39885/1/16117
https://eprovesurveys.advanc-ed.org/surveys/#/action/299844/39885/1/16117

It is Counselor Appreciation Week! Thank you Mrs. Jones for all that you do for our school and students!

Sweet Learning!
Mrs. Collier’s class used candy hearts in a graphing activity!




Reminder!
Students are able to dress out of uniform tomorrow for $3.00 tomorrow, January 30th.. All proceeds will go the the United Way to support the programs in our community. Students should dress in clothes that are school appropriate and wear tennis shoes only.
Thank you for helping us to support the United Way!
Students are able to dress out of uniform tomorrow for $3.00 tomorrow, January 30th.. All proceeds will go the the United Way to support the programs in our community. Students should dress in clothes that are school appropriate and wear tennis shoes only.
Thank you for helping us to support the United Way!

Exciting news for our gifted students!
We are excited to announce that our school has been awarded an ALSDE Gifted Student Grant to support Global Legacies: Exploring Ancient Civilizations Through Culture, Innovation, and Creativity.
This grant, written by Dana Terry PACE/Gifted Specialist, will provide our gifted students with a rich, real-world learning experience focused on global cultures, innovation, and creativity.
We are grateful to the Alabama State Department of Education Gifted Student Grant Program for their continued support of gifted education and for helping make meaningful learning opportunities possible for our students.
We are excited to announce that our school has been awarded an ALSDE Gifted Student Grant to support Global Legacies: Exploring Ancient Civilizations Through Culture, Innovation, and Creativity.
This grant, written by Dana Terry PACE/Gifted Specialist, will provide our gifted students with a rich, real-world learning experience focused on global cultures, innovation, and creativity.
We are grateful to the Alabama State Department of Education Gifted Student Grant Program for their continued support of gifted education and for helping make meaningful learning opportunities possible for our students.

This Friday, students have the opportunity for an out of uniform day for $3.00. All proceeds will go to support the programs of the United Way of Southwest Alabama that gives back to our community!

School will be on regular schedule tomorrow, Monday, January 26th. Students are expected to be in unform with the option of layering jackets or winter wear under or over their uniforms. We look forward to seeing all our students!

Class group photos are available for purchase online! Ordering envelopes will be sent home soon.

Congratulations to our 3rd-5th grade students who made Honor Roll during 2nd Quarter!





Congratulations to our K-2 students who made Honor Roll for 2nd Quarter!






Reminder:
There will be no school on Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will see students back on Tuesday!
There will be no school on Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We will see students back on Tuesday!



