Pet Hedgehogs

Born on April 6, 2023, in Wichita, Kansas, Hedgie Pricklepants loves being at Holmes, and was purchased as a pet by Mr. Seuferer. Hedgie first arrived at Holmes when he was three months old, and has since adjusted to life as a school pet and mascot. Students and staff voted on August 18, 2023 on his name.  Mr. Pricklepants is also the name of the thespian stuffed hedgehog that first appeared in Toy Story 3 !

Born on July 2, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska, Spike came to Holmes from Kimberly and Nathan Halzen of Telos Exotics/Hedgehog Precision, and was purchased as a pet by Mr. Seuferer. Spike first arrived at Holmes when he was two months old, and has since adjusted to life as a school pet and mascot. Students and staff voted on September 09, 2025 on his name.