BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Back to School NC//School Calendars//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Holly Ridge Elementary — Holly Ridge ES X-WR-CALDESC:Holly Ridge ES dates published by Holly Ridge Elementary. Sour ce: https://www.wcpss.net/ X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:P1W X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1W BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7e279c3239050f3645e52a9e707d5a24@backtoschoolnc.com DTSTAMP:20260913T003058Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260824 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260825 SUMMARY:First Day of School - 1st through 5th grades DESCRIPTION:Key date — Holly Ridge Elementary.\n\nPublished by Holly Ridg e Elementary: https://www.wcpss.net/\n\nDetails: https://backtoschoolnc.co m/schools/holly-ridge-elementary/calendar/holly-ridge-es/ CATEGORIES:Key date URL:https://backtoschoolnc.com/schools/holly-ridge-elementary/calendar/holl y-ridge-es/ TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:a03b6f680933549387a7c76710332d0b@backtoschoolnc.com DTSTAMP:20260913T003058Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260902 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260903 SUMMARY:WCPSS Magnet In-Person Parent Information Session DESCRIPTION:Email MagnetCenter@wcpss.net for more informationVisit wcpss.ne t/magnetCall 919.533.7289\n\nOther — Holly Ridge Elementary.\n\nPublishe d by Holly Ridge Elementary: https://www.wcpss.net/\n\nDetails: https://ba cktoschoolnc.com/schools/holly-ridge-elementary/calendar/holly-ridge-es/ CATEGORIES:Other URL:https://backtoschoolnc.com/schools/holly-ridge-elementary/calendar/holl y-ridge-es/ TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:e9acdc56d3fa8becba3f109e251ef6c8@backtoschoolnc.com DTSTAMP:20260913T003058Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260903 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260904 SUMMARY:WCPSS Magnet In-Person Parent Information Session DESCRIPTION:No RSVP required!Email MagnetCenter@wcpss.net for more informat ionVisit wcpss.net/magnetCall 919.533.7289\n\nOther — Holly Ridge Elemen tary.\n\nPublished by Holly Ridge Elementary: https://www.wcpss.net/\n\nDe tails: https://backtoschoolnc.com/schools/holly-ridge-elementary/calendar/ holly-ridge-es/ CATEGORIES:Other URL:https://backtoschoolnc.com/schools/holly-ridge-elementary/calendar/holl y-ridge-es/ TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9dc93cfe3b93d1755111008db8207818@backtoschoolnc.com DTSTAMP:20260913T003058Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260917 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260918 SUMMARY:WCPSS Magnet and Early College Virtual Information Session DESCRIPTION:Email magnetcenter@wcpss.net for the meeting link. Or\, RSVP he re Email MagnetCenter@wcpss.net for more informationVisit wcpss.net/magnet Call 919.533.7289\n\nOther — Holly Ridge Elementary.\n\nPublished by Hol ly Ridge Elementary: https://www.wcpss.net/\n\nDetails: https://backtoscho olnc.com/schools/holly-ridge-elementary/calendar/holly-ridge-es/ CATEGORIES:Other URL:https://backtoschoolnc.com/schools/holly-ridge-elementary/calendar/holl y-ridge-es/ TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:c6dd22c8e062e489aa46c57bf6a9afce@backtoschoolnc.com DTSTAMP:20260913T003058Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 SUMMARY:Family and Community Engagement Summit: Inspiring Achievers\, Empow ering Community DESCRIPTION:Join us at Leesville Road High on Sept. 19 and 21 for two days of seminars\, engaging professional learning\, and keynote addresses from Jimmy Casas and Joy Kelly. With the variety of district calendars\, we wil l ensure there are learning opportunities for both school staff and famili es on both days. However\, Saturday’s event will cater more to Family an d Community involvement\, while Monday's focus will be more on staff profe ssional development. Register today! What to expect Saturday\, Sept.19: Fa mily &\; Community-Focused Professional LearningKeynote Speaker: Jimmy Casas\, Author of "CULTURIZE: Every Student\, Every Day\, Whatever It Take s" Monday\, Sept. 21: School &\; District-Focused Professional Learning Keynote Speaker: Joy Kelly\, Author of "Handle With Care-Managing Difficul t Situations With Dignity &\; Respect" (co-authored with Jimmy Casas) K eynote Speaker: Jimmy CasasJimmy Casas has been an educator for more than 30 years\, serving 22 years as a school leader. Under his leadership\, his school was named one of the Best High Schools in the country three times by Newsweek and US News &\; World Report.Jimmy was named the 2012 Iowa Secondary Principal of the Year and was selected as runner-up NASSP 2013 N ational Secondary Principal of the Year. In 2014\, Jimmy was invited to th e White House to speak on the Future Ready Schools pledge. Jimmy is also t he author of eleven books\, including the Washington Post’s best- sellin g book "CULTURIZE: Every Student. Every Day. Whatever It Takes\," which ha s sold over 350\,000 copies to date. His latest release\, The Drip Effect: Breaking Free From Hustle Culture\, is available now on Amazon. Jimmy is the owner and CEO of J Casas &\;amp\; Associates\, where he and his tea m serve as professional leadership coaches for school and district leaders across the country. In January 2020\, Jimmy launched ConnectEDD\, a publi shing company aimed at giving back to the profession by supporting educato rs to become published authors. Keynote Speaker: Joy KellyJoy Kelly brings over 30 years of experience in education as a teacher\, principal\, and e xecutive leadership coach. A passionate advocate for cultivating trust\, e xcellence\, and meaningful relationships\, Joy was recognized as the 2015 Iowa Associate Principal of the Year. She believes that a strong\, positiv e culture is the foundation of every successful school.She is the co-autho r of Handle with Care: Managing Difficult School Situations with Dignity a nd Respect\, written with Jimmy Casas\, which provides educators with prac tical strategies to navigate challenges with professionalism and compassio n.Today\, Joy works with school leaders across the country\, helping them clarify core values\, cultivate trust\, hold themselves and others account able\, and build leadership capacity. Her work inspires schools to become places where educators thrive\, parents feel confident\, and students exce l in safe\, engaging environments.\n\nOther — Holly Ridge Elementary.\n\ nPublished by Holly Ridge Elementary: https://www.wcpss.net/\n\nDetails: h ttps://backtoschoolnc.com/schools/holly-ridge-elementary/calendar/holly-ri dge-es/ CATEGORIES:Other URL:https://backtoschoolnc.com/schools/holly-ridge-elementary/calendar/holl y-ridge-es/ TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:08f16ec0b2bd1909f971282600a56501@backtoschoolnc.com DTSTAMP:20260913T003058Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 SUMMARY:WCPSS Family and Community Engagement Summit: Inspiring Achievers\, Empowering Community DESCRIPTION:Join us at Leesville Road High on Sept. 19 and 21 for two days of seminars\, engaging professional learning\, and keynote addresses from Jimmy Casas and Joy Kelly. With the variety of district calendars\, we wil l ensure there are learning opportunities for both school staff and famili es on both days. However\, Saturday’s event will cater more to Family an d Community involvement\, while Monday's focus will be more on staff profe ssional development. Register today! What to expectSaturday\, Sept.19: Fam ily &\; Community-Focused Professional LearningKeynote Speaker: Jimmy C asas\, Author of "CULTURIZE: Every Student\, Every Day\, Whatever It Takes "Monday\, Sept. 21: School &\; District-Focused Professional LearningKe ynote Speaker: Joy Kelly\, Author of "Handle With Care-Managing Difficult Situations With Dignity &\; Respect" (co-authored with Jimmy Casas) Key note Speaker: Jimmy CasasJimmy Casas has been an educator for more than 30 years\, serving 22 years as a school leader. Under his leadership\, his s chool was named one of the Best High Schools in the country three times by Newsweek and US News &\; World Report.Jimmy was named the 2012 Iowa Se condary Principal of the Year and was selected as runner-up NASSP 2013 Nat ional Secondary Principal of the Year. In 2014\, Jimmy was invited to the White House to speak on the Future Ready Schools pledge. Jimmy is also the author of eleven books\, including the Washington Post’s best- selling book "CULTURIZE: Every Student. Every Day. Whatever It Takes\," which has sold over 350\,000 copies to date. His latest release\, The Drip Effect: B reaking Free From Hustle Culture\, is available now on Amazon.Jimmy is the owner and CEO of J Casas &\;amp\; Associates\, where he and his team s erve as professional leadership coaches for school and district leaders ac ross the country. In January 2020\, Jimmy launched ConnectEDD\, a publishi ng company aimed at giving back to the profession by supporting educators to become published authors. Keynote Speaker: Joy KellyJoy Kelly brings ov er 30 years of experience in education as a teacher\, principal\, and exec utive leadership coach. A passionate advocate for cultivating trust\, exce llence\, and meaningful relationships\, Joy was recognized as the 2015 Iow a Associate Principal of the Year. She believes that a strong\, positive c ulture is the foundation of every successful school.She is the co-author o f Handle with Care: Managing Difficult School Situations with Dignity and Respect\, written with Jimmy Casas\, which provides educators with practic al strategies to navigate challenges with professionalism and compassion.T oday\, Joy works with school leaders across the country\, helping them cla rify core values\, cultivate trust\, hold themselves and others accountabl e\, and build leadership capacity. Her work inspires schools to become pla ces where educators thrive\, parents feel confident\, and students excel i n safe\, engaging environments.\n\nOther — Holly Ridge Elementary.\n\nPu blished by Holly Ridge Elementary: https://www.wcpss.net/\n\nDetails: http s://backtoschoolnc.com/schools/holly-ridge-elementary/calendar/holly-ridge -es/ CATEGORIES:Other URL:https://backtoschoolnc.com/schools/holly-ridge-elementary/calendar/holl y-ridge-es/ TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7f2d063edc369d3bc0cc8b0fa32f1f69@backtoschoolnc.com DTSTAMP:20260913T003058Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260922 SUMMARY:WCPSS Family and Community Engagement Summit: Inspiring Achievers\, Empowering Community DESCRIPTION:Join us at Leesville Road High on Sept. 19 and 21 for two days of seminars\, engaging professional learning\, and keynote addresses from Jimmy Casas and Joy Kelly. With the variety of district calendars\, we wil l ensure there are learning opportunities for both school staff and famili es on both days. However\, Saturday’s event will cater more to Family an d Community involvement\, while Monday's focus will be more on staff profe ssional development. Register today! What to expect Saturday\, Sept.19: Fa mily &\; Community-Focused Professional LearningKeynote Speaker: Jimmy Casas\, Author of "CULTURIZE: Every Student\, Every Day\, Whatever It Take s"Monday\, Sept. 21: School &\; District-Focused Professional LearningK eynote Speaker: Joy Kelly\, Author of "Handle With Care-Managing Difficult Situations With Dignity &\; Respect" (co-authored with Jimmy Casas) Ke ynote Speaker: Jimmy CasasJimmy Casas has been an educator for more than 3 0 years\, serving 22 years as a school leader. Under his leadership\, his school was named one of the Best High Schools in the country three times b y Newsweek and US News &\; World Report.Jimmy was named the 2012 Iowa S econdary Principal of the Year and was selected as runner-up NASSP 2013 Na tional Secondary Principal of the Year. In 2014\, Jimmy was invited to the White House to speak on the Future Ready Schools pledge. Jimmy is also th e author of eleven books\, including the Washington Post’s best- selling book "CULTURIZE: Every Student. Every Day. Whatever It Takes\," which has sold over 350\,000 copies to date. His latest release\, The Drip Effect: Breaking Free From Hustle Culture\, is available now on Amazon.Jimmy is th e owner and CEO of J Casas &\;amp\; Associates\, where he and his team serve as professional leadership coaches for school and district leaders a cross the country. In January 2020\, Jimmy launched ConnectEDD\, a publish ing company aimed at giving back to the profession by supporting educators to become published authors. Keynote Speaker: Joy KellyJoy Kelly brings o ver 30 years of experience in education as a teacher\, principal\, and exe cutive leadership coach. A passionate advocate for cultivating trust\, exc ellence\, and meaningful relationships\, Joy was recognized as the 2015 Io wa Associate Principal of the Year. She believes that a strong\, positive culture is the foundation of every successful school.She is the co-author of Handle with Care: Managing Difficult School Situations with Dignity and Respect\, written with Jimmy Casas\, which provides educators with practi cal strategies to navigate challenges with professionalism and compassion. Today\, Joy works with school leaders across the country\, helping them cl arify core values\, cultivate trust\, hold themselves and others accountab le\, and build leadership capacity. Her work inspires schools to become pl aces where educators thrive\, parents feel confident\, and students excel in safe\, engaging environments.\n\nOther — Holly Ridge Elementary.\n\nP ublished by Holly Ridge Elementary: https://www.wcpss.net/\n\nDetails: htt ps://backtoschoolnc.com/schools/holly-ridge-elementary/calendar/holly-ridg e-es/ CATEGORIES:Other URL:https://backtoschoolnc.com/schools/holly-ridge-elementary/calendar/holl y-ridge-es/ TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:b3bdd34d34be61b854ac6ad2ed94a13f@backtoschoolnc.com DTSTAMP:20260913T003058Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261010 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011 SUMMARY:WCPSS Early College Fair - All Early Colleges host information boot hs DESCRIPTION:Email MagnetCenter@wcpss.net for more informationVisit wcpss.ne t/magnetCall 919.533.7289\n\nOther — Holly Ridge Elementary.\n\nPublishe d by Holly Ridge Elementary: https://www.wcpss.net/\n\nDetails: https://ba cktoschoolnc.com/schools/holly-ridge-elementary/calendar/holly-ridge-es/ CATEGORIES:Other URL:https://backtoschoolnc.com/schools/holly-ridge-elementary/calendar/holl y-ridge-es/ TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:368cc76cdf9882e6b1f30f0bd18b0181@backtoschoolnc.com DTSTAMP:20260913T003058Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261212 SUMMARY:WCPSS Early College and Crossroads FLEX Application open DESCRIPTION:An applicant must be enrolled in WCPSS for the 2027-2028 school year. The student ID number must be active to initiate an application. If you are already attending a WCPSS school\, your ID number is already acti ve. You do not need to re-enroll. If you are not currently attending a WCP SS school\, visit wcpss.net/enroll for instructions and links to enroll.Pl ease note that it takes 24-48 hours for a new ID number to become availabl e in the application portal.Submit an application ANYTIME during the appli cation window.Email MagnetCenter@wcpss.net for more informationVisit wcpss .net/magnetCall 919.533.7289\n\nOther — Holly Ridge Elementary.\n\nPubli shed by Holly Ridge Elementary: https://www.wcpss.net/\n\nDetails: https:/ /backtoschoolnc.com/schools/holly-ridge-elementary/calendar/holly-ridge-es / CATEGORIES:Other URL:https://backtoschoolnc.com/schools/holly-ridge-elementary/calendar/holl y-ridge-es/ TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:997e9482c0133447db719ebe067b5444@backtoschoolnc.com DTSTAMP:20260913T003058Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261015 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270122 SUMMARY:WCPSS Magnet and Year-Round Application Open DESCRIPTION:An applicant must be enrolled in WCPSS for the 2027-2028 school year. The student ID number must be active to initiate an application. If you are already attending a WCPSS school\, your ID number is already acti ve. You do not need to re-enroll. If you are not currently attending a WCP SS school\, visit wcpss.net/enroll for instructions and links to enroll.Pl ease note that it takes 24-48 hours for a new ID number to become availabl e in the application portal.Submit an application ANYTIME during the appli cation window.Email MagnetCenter@wcpss.net for more informationVisit wcpss .net/magnetCall 919.533.7289\n\nOther — Holly Ridge Elementary.\n\nPubli shed by Holly Ridge Elementary: https://www.wcpss.net/\n\nDetails: https:/ /backtoschoolnc.com/schools/holly-ridge-elementary/calendar/holly-ridge-es / CATEGORIES:Other URL:https://backtoschoolnc.com/schools/holly-ridge-elementary/calendar/holl y-ridge-es/ TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:55eb98fe7558462a834ed5ec8a4e758e@backtoschoolnc.com DTSTAMP:20260913T003058Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261024 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025 SUMMARY:WCPSS Magnet and Early College Fair - ALL K-12 App Schools Host Inf o Booths DESCRIPTION:Email MagnetCenter@wcpss.net for more informationVisit wcpss.ne t/magnetCall 919.533.7289\n\nOther — Holly Ridge Elementary.\n\nPublishe d by Holly Ridge Elementary: https://www.wcpss.net/\n\nDetails: https://ba cktoschoolnc.com/schools/holly-ridge-elementary/calendar/holly-ridge-es/ CATEGORIES:Other URL:https://backtoschoolnc.com/schools/holly-ridge-elementary/calendar/holl y-ridge-es/ TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:540e351cda6749d7af3c50ce12ae4e18@backtoschoolnc.com DTSTAMP:20260913T003058Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261118 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261119 SUMMARY:WCPSS Magnet Elementary Mini Fair - all K-5 magnet programs at Farm ington Woods DESCRIPTION:Email MagnetCenter@wcpss.net for more informationVisit wcpss.ne t/magnetCall 919.533.7289\n\nOther — Holly Ridge Elementary.\n\nPublishe d by Holly Ridge Elementary: https://www.wcpss.net/\n\nDetails: https://ba cktoschoolnc.com/schools/holly-ridge-elementary/calendar/holly-ridge-es/ CATEGORIES:Other URL:https://backtoschoolnc.com/schools/holly-ridge-elementary/calendar/holl y-ridge-es/ TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:9ee30a68f44273316435f048484e4a27@backtoschoolnc.com DTSTAMP:20260913T003058Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261208 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261209 SUMMARY:WCPSS Magnet Elementary Mini Fair - all K-5 magnet programs at Mill s Park ES DESCRIPTION:Email MagnetCenter@wcpss.net for more informationVisit wcpss.ne t/magnetCall 919.533.7289\n\nOther — Holly Ridge Elementary.\n\nPublishe d by Holly Ridge Elementary: https://www.wcpss.net/\n\nDetails: https://ba cktoschoolnc.com/schools/holly-ridge-elementary/calendar/holly-ridge-es/ CATEGORIES:Other URL:https://backtoschoolnc.com/schools/holly-ridge-elementary/calendar/holl y-ridge-es/ TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:eea9ee0c0dc3a0389797f429cda89dc4@backtoschoolnc.com DTSTAMP:20260913T003058Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270108 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270109 SUMMARY:WCPSS Magnet Elementary Mini Fair - all K-5 magnet programs at Broo ks Magnet ES DESCRIPTION:Email MagnetCenter@wcpss.net for more informationVisit wcpss.ne t/magnetCall 919.533.7289\n\nOther — Holly Ridge Elementary.\n\nPublishe d by Holly Ridge Elementary: https://www.wcpss.net/\n\nDetails: https://ba cktoschoolnc.com/schools/holly-ridge-elementary/calendar/holly-ridge-es/ CATEGORIES:Other URL:https://backtoschoolnc.com/schools/holly-ridge-elementary/calendar/holl y-ridge-es/ TRANSP:TRANSPARENT CLASS:PUBLIC END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR