🎉 Perfect Attendance Pays Off! 🎉
Our Henderson High School Perfect Attendance Winners for November enjoyed a free drink of their choice from 7-BREW this week! ☕🙌 District-wide, HISD attendance is holding strong at over 96% — and we couldn’t be more grateful for our families and community who help make that possible. 💙❤️
Thank you for supporting our students and celebrating the #TraditionOfExcellence every day! #7Brew #HendersonISD #AttendanceMatters #HHSLionPride #StayInSchool #EastTexasSchools
UPDATE: A Henderson ISD bus was involved in a vehicle accident this morning just after 7 a.m. on South Van Buren St. Initially, no injuries were reported, but EMS checked out students at the scene. Out of an abundance of caution, some students were transported to the local hospital for further evaluation. The remaining students have been transported to their campuses. Staff has attempted to reach the families of all students involved. We appreciate all the first responders who assisted at the scene.
Henderson ISD is aware of a vehicle accident this morning involving one of our school buses. Emergency responders are on scene, and district staff are assisting.
At this time, we have no reports of serious injuries, and all students are being checked by EMS as a precaution.
Families of students on the bus are being contacted directly. We will share more information as soon as it is confirmed.
Henderson ISD Community Update
** REUNIFICATION DRILL COMPLETE **
Today’s full-scale reunification exercise at Northside is now complete.
All students and staff have returned to campus, and normal operations have resumed.
We want to thank our families, staff, transportation teams, and community partners for their cooperation and professionalism throughout this planned drill. Exercises like this help ensure that Henderson ISD is prepared to safely reunify students with their families if an actual emergency ever requires it.
We also want to thank our local first responders and emergency management partners for their support and collaboration.
Thank you for supporting Henderson ISD and our tradition of excellence in school safety.
** REUNIFICATION DRILL COMPLETE **
Today’s full-scale reunification exercise at Northside is now complete.
All students and staff have returned to campus, and normal operations have resumed.
We want to thank our families, staff, transportation teams, and community partners for their cooperation and professionalism throughout this planned drill. Exercises like this help ensure that Henderson ISD is prepared to safely reunify students with their families if an actual emergency ever requires it.
We also want to thank our local first responders and emergency management partners for their support and collaboration.
Thank you for supporting Henderson ISD and our tradition of excellence in school safety.
Henderson ISD Community Notice - ** THIS IS ONLY A DRILL **
Henderson ISD is currently conducting a required full-scale reunification exercise at Northside as part of our ongoing school safety program. This is a planned drill in coordination with local first responders, the Texas School Safety Center’s guidance, and the Standard Reunification Method (SRM).
There is no emergency, and all students and staff are safe. During the exercise you may see increased school and public-safety activity in the area, including buses, district staff, and emergency partners participating in the drill.
These exercises help us strengthen our reunification procedures so that, in a real emergency, we can safely and efficiently reunite students with their families.
We appreciate the community’s support as we work to maintain a safe learning environment for all students.
- HISD Admin.
** This is an exercise. **
¡Felicidades a todos nuestros increíbles spellers! 🐝
Last night our 4th–8th grade students took the stage for the Henderson ISD Spanish Spelling Bee, taking on challenging Spanish vocabulary — accents, diacritical marks and all!
After several impressive rounds, we crowned our top three spellers:
🥇 Miranda Martínez
🥈 Alexander Yanez
🥉 Valentina Bazaldua
Our first- and second-place winners, Miranda and Alexander, will advance to the Region 7 Spanish Spelling Bee in January for a chance to qualify for the State Spanish Spelling Bee in El Paso this June.
We’re proud of every student who stepped up to represent their campus and showcase their Spanish literacy skills. Their hard work and confidence made for an exciting night of competition and celebration.
Great job, Lions — and best of luck at Region 7! 🐝📚
#HendersonISD #TraditionOfExcellence #SpanishSpellingBee #HISDLions #HendersonProud
🎙️ Henderson High was on the air this morning!
A huge shout-out to our HHS students — Au’Maz Jackson, Rory Richardson, and Alasha Tatum — for representing HISD on the radio today!
They joined our CTE Coordinator Lisa McCreary to talk about the incredible opportunities in welding, health sciences, and law at Henderson High School.
These Lions did an amazing job sharing how HHS programs are preparing them for real-world careers and future success. Proud of their confidence, their passion, and the tradition of excellence they bring everywhere they go! 🦁📻✨
#HendersonISD #LionPride #CTE #TraditionOfExcellence #HendersonHighSchool
Congratulations to our recently sworn-in board members!
Jean Williams, Justin Scarborough, and Lou Madsen took the oath of office this evening at the start of the Henderson ISD Board meeting. Surrounded by their families, they each pledged to serve our students, staff, and community with dedication and leadership.
We’re grateful for their commitment to our Tradition of Excellence and to the success of every Lion! 🦁❤️💙
#HendersonISD #TraditionOfExcellence #HendersonPride
Wylie Elementary’s third graders delivered an outstanding Veterans Day program this morning, filling the auditorium with music, pride, and gratitude. Our students honored the men and women who have served with heartfelt songs and a message that reminds us why this day matters.
Thank you to Ms. Rebecca Sullivan and our 3rd grade team for preparing such a meaningful tribute, and thank you to the veterans and families who joined us. Henderson ISD is proud to continue the tradition of excellence in honoring those who have sacrificed for our freedoms.
#VeteransDay #TraditionOfExcellence #HendersonISD #WylieElementary #HonoringOurHeroes
Attention Seniors and Parents! 🎓✨ It Senior Night! Please take a moment to review the important instructions to ensure an unforgettable night!
The HHS Ag Issues team brought their A-game to the Admin Office this morning!
They practiced their full presentation in preparation for next week’s district competition, and let’s just say, they’re more than ready.
We’re proud of their hard work, confidence, and the way they represent our Tradition of Excellence at Henderson High School.
Good luck next week, Ag Issues team, go show everyone what Lion Pride looks like!
#HHSLions #AgIssues #FFA #LionPride #TraditionOfExcellence #HendersonISD
Thank you, Coach Toon and Coach Sikes!
Big thanks to Coaches Toon and Sikes for joining the KWRD morning show today! They highlighted tonight’s final middle school football games and gave everyone a sneak peek at the upcoming basketball and soccer seasons.
We appreciate KWRD for the invitation each week and the chance to share the great things happening at Henderson Middle School as we continue our tradition of excellence.
🐾 Go Lions!
#HendersonISD #LionNation #TraditionOfExcellence #HMSLions #GoLions
🎃 What a night! 🌺
Big thanks to everyone who came out for Trick or Trunk at Henderson Middle School tonight — we had a spook-tacular turnout and so many creative costumes and car displays!
And a special shoutout to our Henderson High School teachers and staff who made tonight possible. Since our Lions will be in Chapel Hill tomorrow for the Halloween game, we moved the fun up a night — and it was worth it! 🦁🏈
#LionPride #HISDTraditionOfExcellence #TrickOrTrunk #GoLions
Keeping students safe is one of HISD’s primary goals and we often teach and practice how to respond in situations that could be dangerous. In fact, the Texas Education Code (TEC) requires districts such as HISD to train in a variety of areas on a regular basis. In accordance with TEC, Sec. 38.030, we will offer instruction each year to students in grade 7 or higher on how to use a bleeding control station so students will know how to use it if it is ever needed. The training is offered in two parts to students enrolled at the campus in grades seven or higher. The first part is online training and the second part is in-person skills training. Stop the Bleed training for students is not mandatory; it is voluntary. If you would like your student to participate in Stop the Bleed training, please follow the instructions below:
• Go to the HISD website at www.hendersonisd.org
• Under Departments click on “Health Services”
• Click on “About Health Services”
• Scroll to the bottom of the “HISD Health and Wellness” page and click on the link, “Optional Stop the Bleed Training for Students”. The letter will give you instructions on how to complete the online training and in-person skills training.
Please contact Stephanie Gatlin, HISD Health & Wellness Coordinator, at 903-655-5037 if you have any questions.
• Go to the HISD website at www.hendersonisd.org
• Under Departments click on “Health Services”
• Click on “About Health Services”
• Scroll to the bottom of the “HISD Health and Wellness” page and click on the link, “Optional Stop the Bleed Training for Students”. The letter will give you instructions on how to complete the online training and in-person skills training.
Please contact Stephanie Gatlin, HISD Health & Wellness Coordinator, at 903-655-5037 if you have any questions.
2025-2026 Technology Survey for Parents
Parents, we need your help! Our district's technology committee would like to know your thoughts on our current needs.
Please complete the 25-26 Technology Survey by clicking the following link and answering the questions as honestly as possible.
When you submit this form, it will not automatically collect your details like name and email address unless you provide it yourself.
https://forms.office.com/r/L38iiZDvx1
Parents, we need your help! Our district's technology committee would like to know your thoughts on our current needs.
Please complete the 25-26 Technology Survey by clicking the following link and answering the questions as honestly as possible.
When you submit this form, it will not automatically collect your details like name and email address unless you provide it yourself.
https://forms.office.com/r/L38iiZDvx1
October is Fentanyl Awareness Month, and we're joining the fight to spread knowledge and protect our communities. Fentanyl is a powerful and dangerous drug, and awareness is key in preventing its devastating consequences.
Learn more: txopioidresponse.org/fentanyl
#OnePillKills
The safety and health of our students, staff, and visitors is a priority, and we want to be prepared to save the life of anyone exposed, even accidentally, to dangerous opioid drugs, such as fentanyl.
Action by the Texas Legislature (Senate Bill 629) allows school districts to implement a policy regarding, “the maintenance, administration, and disposal of opioid antagonists” at each campus in the district. These opioid antagonists can counter the effects of an overdose if administered quickly.
HISD has trained nurses, School Resource Officers (SROs), and staff who may administer Narcan, (Naloxone), an opioid antagonist, in the event of a possible drug overdose. Narcan will only be given in an emergency where someone is experiencing drug overdose symptoms or if it is known that drugs are involved. Narcan will not harm someone if opioids are not in their system.
If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Gatlin, HISD Health and Wellness Coordinator, at 903-655-5037.
Learn more: txopioidresponse.org/fentanyl
#OnePillKills
The safety and health of our students, staff, and visitors is a priority, and we want to be prepared to save the life of anyone exposed, even accidentally, to dangerous opioid drugs, such as fentanyl.
Action by the Texas Legislature (Senate Bill 629) allows school districts to implement a policy regarding, “the maintenance, administration, and disposal of opioid antagonists” at each campus in the district. These opioid antagonists can counter the effects of an overdose if administered quickly.
HISD has trained nurses, School Resource Officers (SROs), and staff who may administer Narcan, (Naloxone), an opioid antagonist, in the event of a possible drug overdose. Narcan will only be given in an emergency where someone is experiencing drug overdose symptoms or if it is known that drugs are involved. Narcan will not harm someone if opioids are not in their system.
If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Gatlin, HISD Health and Wellness Coordinator, at 903-655-5037.
Dear HISD families,
While our halls are dark and quiet for Fall Break, one of our computer systems apparently didn’t get the memo! It decided to keep working — and sent out a slew of automatic attendance calls to some of you just to stay busy.
We promise no one was skipping school! We’ve pulled the plug (literally) on the computer that really needed a vacation and will make sure everything behaves when school resumes on Tuesday.
Thanks for your patience — and enjoy the rest of your break!
Proud to partner with Sadler's Smokehouse and Hormel tonight as we celebrate our veterans in the Grady Ash Community Room at Lions Stadium. Thank you for giving back to our community and lifting up our heroes. 🫡❤️
#LionPride #ThankYouVeterans #TraditionOfExcellence
Fentanyl is a serious threat to our children’s safety. Educate yourself about the risks and signs of fentanyl use and have conversations with your children about the dangers of this deadly opioid. Your awareness can make all the difference.
txopioidresponse.org/fentanyl
October 12th - 18th is Fentanyl Awareness Week in Texas. Each day during announcements at HMS and HHS, students will receive information on the dangers of Fentanyl.
#OnePillKills
txopioidresponse.org/fentanyl
October 12th - 18th is Fentanyl Awareness Week in Texas. Each day during announcements at HMS and HHS, students will receive information on the dangers of Fentanyl.
#OnePillKills
HISD Families — Now you can send attendance documents (doctor’s notes, etc.) directly to your campus clerk by uploading them through the website. Simply choose “Submit Attendance Documents” under the “Families” menu on your campus website and complete the form. Reach out to J. J. Holman, our district’s Truancy Prevention Facilitator, at 903-655-5500 ext. 4626 if you have any questions.