Holt High School

Join our team and help shape the next generation of builders in our fully equipped workshop. Career Technical Field Certification options are available, making this a great opportunity for industry professionals and educators alike. Apply online today directly at tcss.net! For any questions about the position, please contact Carmen Drinkard at [email protected]

Eight Holt High School Army JROTC cadets earned their JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC) tab by completing a physically and mentally challenging immersive leadership camp held at the Alabama 4-H Center in Columbiana, 5-8 May, 2026.

Angie Gomez, Marie Conner-Davis, Emily Maldonado, Lee Peacock, Yamilet Martinez, Eddy Lugo, Jayla McKinstry, and Tory Manning joined with 176 other cadets from 20 different Army, Marine, and Space Force JROTC programs. JCLC activities include: military drill and ceremony, color guard, and fitness competitions; giant swing, climbing wall, survival, aquatic, and team-building events; as well as drone, herpetology, and water ecology STEM-focused events.

Maldonado was recognized as the fastest women’s one-mile runner, and McKinstry was recognized as part of a winning drill and ceremony competition team.

This JCLC camp was the second of three Alabama camps hosted by the U.S. Army Cadet Command’s 6th Brigade, which manages Army ROTC (college and university) and JROTC (high school) programs in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Alabama hosts 78 Army JROTC programs, with more than 8,000 participants.

Holt High School’s JROTC program began Jan. 7, 1972, and focuses on developing leadership, citizenship, and employment readiness while supporting the school community through volunteer service opportunities.

Photo By Lt. Col. Andy Thaggard. Pictured (from right): Cadets Emily Maldonado, Angie Gomez, Yamilet Martinez, Tory Manning, Jayla McKinstry, Lee Peacock, Marie Conner-Davis, Eddy Lugo, and retired Master Sgt. Peter Thibodeaux, Holt High School Army JROTC instructor.

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Carmen Drinkard on being named the new Principal of Holt High School!
We are excited for the future and look forward to her leadership and dedication to our students, staff, and community.

A successful school year deserves a great celebration, and HHS did just that! We wrapped up the year with an exciting Field Day full of fun, featuring the Big Tasty food truck, water slide, splash pad, dunk tank, games, and lots of smiles. Thank you to everyone who made it a memorable day for our students and staff!

We were so excited to host our incoming freshmen this morning at our Freshman Showcase! Students had the opportunity to tour our CTE programs and explore the many opportunities available to them at Holt High School.

We can’t wait to welcome our future Ironmen this fall!

Join us in celebrating the Class of 2026! 🎓
We are proud to invite families, friends, and our school community to our Graduation Ceremony tomorrow, May 12th at 4 pm, held at Coleman Coliseum!🎉

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🎓👜 REMINDER: Coleman Coliseum has a clear bag policy for all TCSS graduation ceremonies Please plan ahead before arriving!

✔️ Allowed items include:
• Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags (12” x 6” x 12” or smaller)
• One-gallon clear plastic storage bags
• Small clutch bags/wallets (no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”)

❌ Prohibited items include:
• Purses and backpacks
• Diaper bags and coolers
• Camera bags and binocular cases
• Drawstring bags and printed-pattern totes
• Artificial noisemakers
• Outside food and drinks
• Cameras with detachable lenses
• Strollers and non-compliant mobility devices

Please leave non-clear bags in your vehicle before entering Coleman Coliseum

Holt HS Athletes- Don’t forget! DCH Encore is doing physicals today until 12 noon. Physicals are $10. The address is 1050 Ruby Tyler Pkwy. Parent permission is required.