
Prioritize scheduling vacations, appointments, and other non-school activities during planned school breaks whenever possible.
With 167 student attendance days in the school year, every day in the classroom matters. Regular attendance helps students stay engaged in learning, build strong relationships with teachers and classmates, and maintain academic progress throughout the year.
Missing just two days per month can add up to 20 days over the school year. That’s one full month of lost instruction leading to significant learning delays.
To help families plan ahead, USD 336 has created a 2026-27 Vacation Planner that highlights the best opportunities for travel and extended family activities without missing instructional time.
Keep in mind, families should also prioritize attending Parent-Teacher Conferences. These conferences provide an important opportunity to discuss student progress, celebrate successes, address concerns early, and strengthen the partnership between home and school. Students benefit most when families and educators work together.
The complete 2026-27 district calendar is available at holtonks.net.









🏈 FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL IS BACK IN HOLTON!
Here are a few action shots from last Friday’s jamboree!
Reminder: Our first home varsity football game is this Friday, September 4th! Kickoff has been moved to 8:00 p.m. due to the projected heat.
Go Cats!










Update on games this week!!
You can always check up to date schedules on: Holton Bound
Stay Cool and Go Cats!

Due to the high temperatures times have changed or events were post postponed. Some times have not been determined yet.
The calendar linked below will have the correct times when those decisions have been made.
Thank you for your understanding of keeping our students safe!
https://www.holtonks.net/events?start_date=2026-09-01&end_date=2026-09-30&view=cal-month

The Board will meet to consider bids for bleachers in the Holton High School Gym.
At approximately 5:30 PM, the Board will transition into a work session with the District Site Council to continue exploring options and planning for Middle School repairs and renovations.
These conversations are an important part of planning responsibly for the future of our facilities and the students and community they serve.
📅 Wednesday, September 2, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Holton High School Library
The public is welcome to attend.

☀️ HEAT-RELATED SCHEDULE CHANGES for this week.


August 31st- September 4th
https://www.holtonks.net/events?start_date=2026-09-01&end_date=2026-09-30&view=cal-month

🏈 JAMBOREE TONIGHT!
The Wildcats are headed to Hummer Sports Park for the Topeka West Football Jamboree!
⏰ 6:00 PM Start
See the attached information for all the details.

School update, urgent alert, or schedule change? We know there is a lot of communication coming your way -- which is great! And confusion. Since each form has a specific use and purpose, you will want to know exactly where to look.
This quick guide explains how Holton USD 336 communicates with families and how often to check each platform. Save it for easy reference!

Today, our district conducted an all-school bus evacuation drill to help ensure our students know what to do in an emergency.
This time of year is a great reminder of the importance of practicing our safety procedures and making sure every student knows how to safely exit a bus and where to go if an emergency occurs.
A big thank-you to our students, staff, and bus drivers for making the time and helping us keep student safety our top priority! 💙🤍
Safety first, Wildcats! 🐾🚌




















As you prepare for the new school year, please make sure your child's immunizations are up to date! Current immunization records are required for school attendance.
✅ Verify your child's immunizations are current.
✅ Submit any updated records to your school office before the first day of school.
Questions? Contact School Nurse Ali Wheeler at 785-364-3251 or a.wheeler@holtonks.net.
Thank you for helping keep our Wildcat community healthy and ready for a great year of learning!



