554 W Boulder St
Colorado Springs, CO 80905

I love Bristol elementary school because it is diverse, it has a STEM class, ART, MUSIC with movement, PE, and SUZUKI VIOLIN. It was amazing that my son learned to play the violin in Kindergarten. It is the combination of all these programs that was the deciding factor for me to send my son to Bristol. I love this small community school. The teachers are amazing and truly know my child. I can message them on Seesaw or Class Dojo, so I feel really connected.

This is a very interesting school in which there is large population of honors and AP students mixed with a population of students at a average level of didactics. The Science department, specifically the elective courses, are taught by some of the most knowledgable and motivated teachers this side of the Mississippi. As of late, there have been many career specific courses; in this area the available courses continue to grow. This school is a leader in this area.

My son loves attending Holmes and the staff support his learning needs. He is involved in extracurricular activities and we are invited to many events as a family. Holmes invites families to collaborate with their child’s learning. The students are engaged in productive learning and I see far less behavioral issues than in previous years. As any middle school, some kids will be making better choices than others, but I am glad that school leadership faces any challenges head-on, rather than ignoring them. They have a great music program and athletics department. There is also a robust offering of clubs. School leaders, Principal Karr and Asst. Principal Snelson take student safety seriously.