School District 11 Superintendent Michael Thomas is anxious to get the school year started and for opportunities to visit with students. With that in mind, he will be riding one of the school buses on the first day of school, Wednesday, August 15. He and the students will be dropped off at Holmes Middle School, 2455 Mesa Road, at 8:25 a.m. After he gets off the bus, there will be a photo opportunity, along with a few minutes for media personnel to ask questions. The media is invited to attend.