Parent Outreach Program Newsletter
Hello Holly Area Schools families,
We’re excited to share our May Newsletter with you! This month’s edition highlights family engagement opportunities, mental health and wellness resources, health and safety information, and community supports available to help Holly students and families finish the school year strong and prepare for a healthy, connected summer.
In this edition, you’ll find:
Family events and learning opportunities, including highlights from Freshman Welcome & Opportunity Night, the Community Resource Fair, the Mental Health Resource Fair, FAFSA support information, and upcoming medication disposal training opportunities for adults.
Parenting and family wellness resources, including strategies from the Preparing Our Kids for Success program, mindful parenting insights from the Raising Good Humans workshop, and a Family Wellness Spotlight focused on parental burnout, stress, self-care, and building healthy family routines.
Mental health supports and wellness information, including Mental Health Awareness Month resources, Care Solace mental health care coordination services available 24/7, the Care Solace Summer Survival Kit, and OCHN mental health navigation and crisis support services for families.
Health and safety information, including bike and outdoor play safety reminders, hydration and sunscreen tips for warmer weather, free Oakland County Nurse on Call services, HAYA vision care support, and information about the Rx Kids program for eligible Flint and Pontiac families.
Community resources for Holly families, including Oakland Connects, Holly Area Youth Assistance (HAYA), the Emergency Relief Fund for Water Assistance, Wellness Wednesdays at the Baldwin Center, WOTA transportation services, the Oakland County Foster Closet, Fenton Center of Hope, Laundromat Love, and free adult education and English tutoring opportunities through the Oakland Literacy Council.
We also continue to highlight the importance of student attendance through our Every Day Counts, Every Broncho Matters message and encourage families to reach out if support is needed. Regular attendance plays a major role in student success, connection, and well-being.
We encourage you to explore the full May newsletter for helpful tools, upcoming opportunities, wellness supports, and ways to stay connected with Holly Area Schools and our community resources. Thank you for being such an important part of our Broncho community!
Warmly,
Cheryl Price and Sydney Sinclair
The Holly Area Schools Parent Outreach Team