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🌱 What does Superintendent Hornak’s retirement mean for Holt Public Schools’ future?

Spotted on the Holt calendar: Euchre Tournament

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Good day Holt! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What does Superintendent Hornak’s retirement mean for Holt Public Schools’ future?
  • How did Holt boys basketball fare in their CAAC season opener?

Also on today's calendar: The Teachers' Lounge Comedy Showcase Starring Johnny Mocny, Eileen Nolton, & Justin Seymour. Hosted By Sarah Marchi and 3 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A.M. flurries; cloudy, cold, with a high of 27 and low of 12 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Cloudy and cold with flurries, temps: high: 28, low: 14.
  • Saturday: A little snow in the p.m., with a high of 16 and low of 8 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Holt Superintendent David Hornak announces retirement (lansingstatejournal.com) — Holt Public Schools Superintendent David Hornak plans to retire on Dec. 31, 2026, after more than 30 years serving local students and families. He’s giving a full year’s notice to help the district manage a smooth leadership transition while neighboring Lansing and Okemos also prepare for superintendent changes.
   

• East Lansing takes down Lansing Sexton; Waverly defeats Holt (wlns.com) — Holt High School’s boys basketball team dropped a close 81-77 road game to Waverly, where Waverly senior Derek Thomas II scored his 1,000th career point. The story also recaps East Lansing’s win over Lansing Sexton as CAAC boys hoops season gets underway.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Holt

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    Friday December 12
  • Euchre Tournament
    Sam Corey Senior Center, 2108 Cedar St, Holt
    6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We still haven't found Bubba.
    His owner is sick. Hopefully, another post will help us find him. I hope that one of our wonderful neighbors took him in and fed him. He doesn't know… (Nextdoor Cedar Park)
  • Planet Fitness Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Closer in Holt. Apply here.
  • Kroger posted a job opening for Cashier in Holt. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Holt here.

🗞 Nearby News

Lansing

  • Ingham County judge says deal to address Lansing's homeless camp '98%' done (lansingstatejournal.com)
  • Lansing launches new emerging developer academy (wlns.com)
  • East Lansing to consider hiring traffic enforcement officers, cracking down on loud exhausts (wkar.org)

Mason

  • From patrol car to pen: Former Ingham County Sheriff writes "50 Years of Duty" (fox47news.com)

Ok Holt! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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