🦁 Lion Nation, have you seen the new look at Lion Stadium yet? 🔴🔵
You’ll get your chance Wednesday night!
Join us for Meet the Lions as we fill the stands, show off some Lion Pride and officially kick off another year of Henderson athletics and activities.
Come meet our Lions and Lady Lions and their coaches, and enjoy performances from the Henderson Lion Band, cheerleaders, Lionettes and twirlers.
And, of course, come get your first up-close look at the vibrant new field at Lion Stadium! 👀
📅 Wednesday, August 26
⏰ 6:15 p.m.
📍 Lion Stadium
Bring the family. Wear your red and blue. And come help us kick off another great year in Henderson!
GO LIONS! 🦁🔴🔵
🦁 MEET THE LIONS! 🔴🔵
Lion Stadium is sporting a bold new look, and Lion Nation gets a chance to see it up close next week!
Join us Wednesday, August 26, at 6:15 p.m. for Meet the Lions, our annual community pep rally and celebration of Henderson students!
Meet the Lions and Lady Lions and their coaches, hear from the Henderson Lion Band and see performances from our cheerleaders, Lionettes and twirlers as we get ready for another exciting year.
And while you’re there, be sure to check out the vibrant new look of the field at Lion Stadium! 👀🔴🔵
📅 Wednesday, August 26
⏰ 6:15 p.m.
📍 Lion Stadium
Come fill the stands, see the new field and help us kick off the year with some Lion Pride!
GO LIONS! 🦁
🎉 Henderson ISD earns a B!
The 2026 TEA accountability ratings are out, and Henderson ISD earned an overall B rating, while our campuses earned a combined SEVEN state distinction designations!
🦁 Henderson High School earned an 89 overall and FIVE distinctions in Reading/ELA, Science, Academic Growth, Postsecondary Readiness and Closing the Gaps.
🔬 Henderson Middle School and Northside each earned a distinction for Academic Achievement in Science.
These results reflect a lot of hard work by our students and staff, and while we still have work to do, we're proud of the progress happening across Henderson ISD!
Great job, Lions! ❤️💙 #TraditionOfExcellence
🚌 Thank you for your patience as we get the new school year rolling!
Our bus drivers do a great job, and they are working hard to get students to and from school safely each day. During these first few days, some buses may run a little later than expected as drivers get familiar with new routes, stops and students.
Things will settle into a more predictable routine as the school year gets underway. In the meantime, we appreciate your patience and understanding.
And a big THANK YOU to our bus drivers and transportation staff for the important work they do for our students every day! ❤️💙
🍎 Celebrating Henderson ISD's Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Teachers! 🍎
We're proud to recognize 74 Henderson ISD educators who earned Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) designations for their outstanding impact in the classroom.
The Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment recognizes educators who demonstrate exceptional instructional excellence and student growth. Teachers may earn **Recognized, Exemplary** or **Master** designations, along with additional, state-funded bonuses helping to reward and retain these outstanding HISD educators.
⭐ Exemplary
Kenzy Castaneda, Pamela Combs, Stacey Herrera, Alisha Horton, Bethany McClure, Madelyn McClure, Cari Pinnell, Kalon Reynolds, Ali Smith, LaToya Blanton, Amanda Burnett, Kimberly Clifton, Jennifer Craig, Holly Eyre, Kathleen Givens, Amy Hogberg, Neil Hollis, Sarah Hunnicutt, Lauren Kirk, Heather Richardson, Alisa Thomas, Ashley Conner, Jannica Griffith, Amanda Larmeir, Jason Pike, Julie Beck, Kimberly Doerge, Debra Fike, Dana Gipson, Kali King, Sonya Lee, Melissa McNew, Kimberly Miller, Courtney Odum, Ursula Brown, Delana Cochran, Lorin Davis, Monica McNew, Yesenia Quintanilla, Catie Rainwater, Brenda Wall and Ekaterina Warr.
🏆 Master
Conner Donisi, Shannon Linebarger, Kaela Burgay, Wesley Crawford, Megan Green, Cindy Hathorn, Valerie Jernigan and Kendall Freeman.
🎉 Recognized
Michaely Blair, Jessica Clapp, Crystal Clary, Heidi Pahlman, Cassady Ballenger, Penni Cross, Shelby Martin, Brooke Wickham, Teresa Yarborough, Chametra Acy, Gloria Caballero-Martinez, Melanie Graham, Melanie King, Julie Leuschner, Jamie Doan, Amber Hatcher, Claudia Hodges, Kalli Hodges, Krista Jones, Ryann Law, Hallie Lingle, Jennifer Reynolds, Lucy Thane, Lorena Vences and Lauren Weaver.
Congratulations to each of these outstanding educators! Thank you for your passion, dedication and commitment to helping kids every day. Your work continues Henderson ISD's Tradition of Excellence.
#HendersonISD #TraditionOfExcellence #TIA #TeacherExcellence
As we begin a new school year, we would like to remind you of the procedures for administering medication at school.
If your child requires medication during the school day—whether prescription or over-the-counter—a physician’s order and parent/guardian permission are both required for the school nurse to administer it. Please use the link below to access the Medication Permission Form, which includes sections for both physician and parent authorization:
https://aptg.co/jPVm3N
If your child has a life-threatening condition and needs to carry diabetes medication, an EpiPen, or an inhaler, a Self-Administration Form must be completed and signed by both your child’s physician and the parent/guardian. Please use the link below to access the form:
https://aptg.co/-MLS7L
Thank you for your cooperation in helping us keep all students safe and healthy.
Sincerely,
Henderson ISD Health Services
📢 Returning Student Registration Opens July 31!
Online registration for returning Henderson ISD students for the 2026-2027 school year opens Friday, July 31!
New to Henderson ISD? You don’t have to wait. Registration for new students is available year-round.
For step-by-step information about the registration process, visit: www.HendersonISD.org/Register
We look forward to welcoming our Lion families back for another great year! ❤️💙
Rusk County is updating its plan to help prepare for natural disasters and other emergencies that could affect our community.
To make the plan as helpful as possible, county leaders want to hear from local residents. Your feedback will help identify concerns and find ways to make our community safer and better prepared for future emergencies.
Families and community members are encouraged to take a few minutes to complete the survey. Your answers will help county leaders understand what matters most to the people who live and work in Rusk County.
Please take a few minutes to give us your feedback: https://tinyurl.com/RuskCountyHMAP
📚🎉 Attendance pays off!
Henderson ISD recently celebrated students across the district for their outstanding attendance and commitment to being at school every day. From perfect attendance awards to campus incentive drawings, these students were recognized for making attendance a priority.
A special thank you goes to our community partners who helped make these celebrations possible through their generous donations and support:
• Walmart
• Scrumptious Cupcakes & Desserts
• Chick-fil-A
• McDonald's
• Herschel's Restaurant
• Jalapeño Tree
• AT&T
• Deadwood South Boutique & Co.
Their contributions helped provide prizes, gift cards, meals, and other incentives that encouraged students to be present and engaged in their learning. Every day in school is an opportunity to learn, grow, and build toward future success. Thank you to our students, families, staff, and community partners for helping make attendance a priority.
#TraditionOfExcellence #AttendanceMatters #EveryDayCounts #HelpingKidsSucceed #HendersonISD
School may be out for the summer, but Henderson ISD is still helping kids! ☀️
Beginning June 1, Henderson ISD will once again offer FREE summer meals for children ages 0-18 through our Summer Meals Program.
Good nutrition doesn't take a summer vacation, and we're proud to help ensure children in our community continue to have access to healthy meals while school is out.
📍 Henderson Middle School Bus Shuttle Area
📅 Monday-Thursday, June 1-25
⏰ 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Whether your child attends Henderson ISD or another school, meals are available. Please review the flyer for important pickup requirements and eligibility details. If your child is attending Summer School or participating in summer workouts, meals will be provided at those locations.
We look forward to serving Henderson families this summer and continuing our Tradition of Excellence by helping kids succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with friends, neighbors, and family members who may benefit from this program.
#HendersonISD #HelpingKids #SummerMeals #TraditionOfExcellence #LionPride
Henderson ISD is seeking an exceptional educational leader to serve as the next principal of Henderson High School. We are looking for a visionary leader who believes in students, values meaningful relationships, and is committed to ensuring every learner reaches their full potential.
Join a district that embraces innovation, fosters strong community partnerships, and upholds a proud tradition of excellence.
Learn more and apply today at HendersonISD.org/jobs.
After extensive discussion and continued monitoring of the weather, Henderson ISD has decided to move tonight’s graduation ceremony to 5:00 p.m. at Lion Stadium.
This decision was not made lightly. Earlier today, we met with our graduating seniors and asked for their input regarding the possibility of postponing the ceremony to another date, which could also require a change in location. The response from the Senior Class was overwhelming—they wanted graduation to remain at Lion Stadium and take place tonight.
While moving the ceremony to an earlier time does not completely eliminate the possibility of weather-related disruptions, current weather models indicate that it provides a much better opportunity to celebrate our graduates as planned. However, we want everyone to understand that weather conditions can change quickly, and there remains a possibility that we may need to temporarily pause or delay the ceremony due to lightning in order to ensure everyone’s safety.
This evening is about our students and celebrating one of the most significant milestones of their lives. We are committed to doing everything possible to make this a memorable and meaningful night for the Class of 2026.
We appreciate everyone’s continued flexibility, patience, and support, and we look forward to celebrating our graduates tonight.
UPDATE (Wednesday, 2 p.m.): We continue to closely monitor Thursday’s weather forecast as we prepare for Henderson High School graduation ceremonies at Lion Stadium.
At this time, graduation is still planned for Thursday evening at 8:00 p.m. at Lion Stadium. Administrators are reviewing detailed weather data and working closely with Perry Weather, the same system used during athletic and outdoor events to help ensure the safety of students and guests during inclement weather.
Current forecasts indicate there may be opportunities Thursday evening to safely conduct the ceremony between passing weather conditions. While graduation currently remains scheduled for 8:00 p.m., the ceremony could begin slightly earlier or later depending on weather conditions.
Our goal is to safely hold graduation on Thursday evening and provide the Class of 2026 with the meaningful celebration they deserve. If weather conditions ultimately worsen to the point that it is unsafe to hold graduation Thursday night, contingency plans are already in place. These plans include moving the ceremony to Friday, either at Lion Stadium or the Rusk County Expo Center.
We appreciate everyone’s patience, flexibility, and understanding as we continue monitoring conditions and preparing for several possible scenarios. Any updates or schedule changes will be communicated through official Henderson ISD communication channels as soon as decisions are made.
