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Holmes and Mann schools report MTSS gains and community engagement; Holmes cites 39% reduction in students below 10th percentile in reading
Summary
Principals and building leadership teams from Holmes Elementary and Mann School presented the year’s school improvement work, citing gains in reading and math for focal cohorts, expanded family engagement activities and schoolwide MTSS practices. Holmes reported a 39% decrease in students below the 10th percentile in reading from fall to winter.
Two District 97 elementary schools gave the board updates on school improvement work, explaining changes to Multi‑Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), family engagement and instructional practices.
Holmes Elementary Principal Tammy Phillips and her leadership team described a “year of learning” focused on culture and climate, targeted instructional minutes ("what I need" or "win" time), data‑driven MTSS meetings every six to eight weeks and expanded enrichment. Phillips reported that the school reduced the number of students below the 10th percentile in reading by 39 percent (from 41 to…
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