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After a 32-year career at Tucson Unified, Julia Palomarez is retiring! Her coworkers and students at Holladay managed to throw her a surprise retirement party just before school ended.

Our neighbors at Innovation Tech High School were given a creative challenge: to represent the meaning of community through a physical artistic symbol. Their incredible answer was this beautiful Buddy Bench, now proudly placed at our school.

A Buddy Bench is a special place where students can sit if they’re feeling left out, looking for a friend, or simply needing connection. It’s a reminder that no one has to feel alone and that kindness and inclusion matter every day.

We want to extend a huge thank you to Innovation Tech High School for this thoughtful gift and meaningful partnership. Special thanks to #PimaJTED for the physical construction of the bench and to the Innovation Tech High School team for bringing this vision to life.

Every Friday, a special group of young men at Holladay shows what it means to be true gentlemen! Dressed in their best, the Distinguished Gentlemen visit classrooms around campus to read to other students and set a great example for their peers.

This group is about so much more than looking sharp. These young leaders are learning important life skills like respect, responsibility, leadership, and confidence. They’re discovering what it means to carry themselves with pride, treat others with kindness, and be positive role models in our school community.

We are so proud of these young men for stepping up, supporting younger students, and showing that being a gentleman never goes out of style!

As Love of Reading Month continues 📚❤️, we had the pleasure of welcoming Lacey Grijalva from TUSD’s Family & Community Engagement and Mrs. Beverley Elliott from the African American Museum of Southern Arizona. Both ladies read to our 2nd grade classes! The students were all smiles, fully engaged, and loving every minute of story time. Thank you for helping us spread the joy of reading!

Our Inclusive Preschool transformed their dramatic play area into an amazing campsite! Students were able to relax and admire the "stars" and cook food over the "campfire."