Lions stadium will be closed to the public on Tuesday, October 15, for scheduled maintenance taking place throughout the day. We appreciate your understanding as we work to maintain our facilities and ensure a safe environment for all users. The stadium is expected to reopen on Wednesday, following the completion of these necessary updates. Thank you!
Parents, community members, staff, and all stakeholders:
We need your help! Please respond to this brief survey before Fall Break. The data from this survey will be shared with a Design Team consisting of community members, parents, staff, and students who will use the data to create framework for action for the school.
Padres, miembros de la comunidad, personal y todas las partes interesadas:
¡Necesitamos su ayuda! Por favor responda a esta breve encuesta antes de las vacaciones del otoño. Los datos de esta encuesta se compartirán con un Equipo de Diseño compuesto por miembros de la comunidad, padres, personal y estudiantes que usurán los datos para crear un marco de acción para la escuela.
Please click the following link/ Haga clic en el enlace: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/D5XS8N6
Tonight, we were honored to recognize our incredible veterans on the field before the game. 🇺🇸🎖️ Thank you for your service and sacrifice – we're forever grateful! 🙏
A huge shoutout to Sadler's Hormel for organizing and providing a delicious BBQ dinner for all the vets in the Ash Community Room before the game! 🍖👏 It was a fantastic way to bring everyone together and celebrate those who’ve given so much for our freedom.
To all the veterans: We salute you, we thank you, and we’re proud to have you in our community! #HonoringHeroes #ThankYouVets #CommunityStrong #FridayNightLights
Veterans! Coming to the Henderson - Palestine game? Join us tonight (Sept. 27) in the Ash Community Room before the game for a FREE BBQ dinner from Sadlers!
Watch the Henderson Lions tonight LIVE at https://www.HendersonISD.org/LIVE. Thanks to KWRD radio in Henderson!
🌧️ Despite the rain, this morning’s "See You At The Pole" event @HHS was awesome🔥🔥! 🙌 Moving indoors didn’t dampen the energy as the gym filled with students and staff ready to worship and pray together. 🎶🎸 The student leaders brought incredible energy, guiding the group through a powerful time of music, prayer and testimony. 🙏💪 Rain or shine, the faith and unity of these students is unstoppable! 💙🌟 #SYATP #StudentLed #FaithOnFire #RainWontStopThem ☔🔥
🎉 Huge shoutout to Northside campus for hosting an amazing Back to School Bash for families! 🎈✨ The House of Coraggio (one of the four Northside houses) truly made it a day to remember, bringing our community together for fun, laughter, and great memories as we kick off the new school year. Here’s to an exciting year ahead! Go, Northside! 📚❤️ #BackToSchool #CommunityFun
Enhancing Educational Supports for Emergent Bilingual students! Parents are invited to attend a parent meeting and have an opportunity to become more active in their child's education.
Mejorando el apoyo educativo de los estudiantes bilingues emergentes! Padres están invitados a una junta y tendrán la oportunidad de ser mas activos en la educación de sus hijos.
On Friday, Henderson ISD was informed of a confirmed case of bacterial meningitis in a high school student. We immediately passed this information on to you for the safety of your students and our staff, as required by state guidelines. Although the student is still recovering, further investigation by state health authorities and additional lab results, just made available today, show that the student was not infected with bacterial meningitis.
While this is great news, we continue to emphasize the importance of practicing good hygiene to prevent the spread of any illnesses.
Continued Precautions:
- Please remind your children to:
- Wash their hands frequently.
- Avoid sharing drinks, food, or personal items such as water bottles.
- Cover their mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
We remain committed to keeping our school community safe and healthy and thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Our thoughts remain with the student and wish the student a speedy recovery.
Henderson ISD
ATTENTION PARENTS:
If you would like to get involved with HISD’s School Health Advisory Council, please scan the QR code.
Texas Education Code 28.004 requires school districts to establish a School Health Advisory Council (SHAC). SHAC responsibilities include, but are not limited to, making recommendations to the school board concerning health program planning and health promotion.
The majority of the SHAC members must be parents not employed with HISD and have students enrolled in the district.
The SHAC meeting dates and times for the 24-25 school year are listed below. If you would like to attend a meeting to see firsthand what SHAC is all about, please feel free to attend.
All meetings are held in the HISD Board Room at 300 Crosby Drive:
November 19th at Noon
January 21st at 5:30 p.m.
March 18th at Noon
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Stephanie Gatlin, HISD Health and Wellness Coordinator, at 903-655-5037.
*** Confirmed case of bacterial meningitis confirmed in HHS student***
We have been notified that a Henderson High School student has a confirmed case of bacterial meningitis. Out of an abundance of caution, we are notifying all of our families in the district. We ask you to join us in being proactive to ensure the health and safety of all our students.
*** What You Should Know About Bacterial Meningitis:***
Bacterial meningitis is a serious infection that affects the brain and spinal cord. It typically spreads through close contact, such as coughing, sneezing, or sharing drinks or personal items and not through casual contact. The early symptoms can include:
Severe headache
High fever
Stiff neck
Nausea and vomiting
Sensitivity to light
Confusion or difficulty concentrating
Most students should receive a vaccination for bacterial meningitis around the age of 11, which can provide some protection against this illness. However, it’s still important to be aware of the symptoms and seek medical attention if your child shows any signs of illness.
***What To Do:***
If your high school child shows any of the symptoms mentioned above, please seek medical attention immediately. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical. Bacterial meningitis can be life-threatening, but with prompt care, it is treatable.
Please remind your children to practice good hygiene, such as frequent handwashing and not sharing personal items like water bottles, especially after athletic activities. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your primary care physician.
***Steps we have taken:***
We have already notified the local health authorities and are following their recommendations, which include enhanced cleaning protocols in areas such as locker rooms, athletic facilities and other common areas. We are also closely monitoring students and staff for any signs of illness and will update you with additional information when it becomes available. Our thoughts remain with the student and wish the student a speedy recovery.
This morning, the HHS Drumline wat HOT 🔥🎉 as the Northside Intermediate campus continued "It Starts with Hello" week in style! 🎶 The students were pumped and ready to embrace a week of kindness, connection, and community. Nothing gets the day started like the sound of those drums echoing through the halls! 👏 Remember, it all starts with a simple "hello!" 💙👋 #StartWithHello #NorthsideStrong #HHSDrumline #BuildingConnections
Thursday, September 19 will be an early release for students. Please view the image for release times.
🌟 "It Starts with Hello" Week Kicks Off at Our Primary Campus! 🌟
This morning, our youngest students were greeted with high-fives and smiles from some of our amazing high school students as they walked into school! 🎉👋
We're all about spreading kindness and building connections, and what better way to start than by simply saying "Hello"! Here's to a week full of new friendships and warm welcomes! 💛 Let's keep the positivity going, and remember – it all starts with hello! 👋 #StartWithHello #HISDPride #BuildingConnections
Way to ROAR, Lions! 🦁💥 Henderson dominates the field with a 42-7 win over Jacksonville tonight! 🎉 Incredible teamwork, unstoppable energy, and pure Lion pride all the way! 🏈🔥 Keep that momentum going—next stop, another W! 💪 #LionsWin #PrideOnTheField #Unstoppable
🎉 A big shoutout to Senior Taylor Goss for being honored at this week's school board meeting for his incredible academic achievements! Taylor has been recognized for his high scores on both the PSAT and the ACT, as well as scoring 5s on both his AP English and U.S. History exams. 🙌 Interim Superintendent Jim Dunlap and Board President Russell Brown celebrated his hard work and dedication. We're so proud of you, Taylor! 🎓👏 #AcademicExcellence #HendersonPride #FutureLeader #CongratsTaylor
Shoutout to Texas Bank for being the ultimate hosts! 🎉🙌 The Classes of 2004 and 2014 had a blast in the Grady Ash Community Room on Friday during Homecoming, thanks to our awesome community partner! 🏆💙 We couldn’t have asked for better food or a better place for our alumni to relive the glory days and make new memories! 💫 Thanks, Texas Bank for supporting HISD! 🤘 #HISDHomecoming #TexasBank #CommunityPartners
🎉 It's a full house at Wylie Elementary's **Grandparents Bingo Night** tonight! 👵👴 Families came together for some serious bingo fun, laughs, and bonding time. From the excited shouts of "BINGO!" to delicious snacks, it's been a blast! 🏆 Cards are filling up, and the prizes are going fast. Huge thanks to all the grandparents for making this night so special for the kids! 💛 #GrandparentsBingo #WylieElementary #FamilyFun #BingoNight
🎟️ Reminder: All Henderson ISD Athletic Events Now Use Electronic Tickets! 🏈🏀⚽
This is our second year using electronic tickets for all athletic events, and it’s important to note that all schools in our UIL district now do the same. By switching to e-tickets, we’re making events safer by reducing the risks of theft and fraud associated with cash handling. Plus, you can conveniently purchase your tickets ahead of time!
🎫 Get your tickets here: https://www.HendersonISD.org/tickets
Please remember that students attending games as spectators must be accompanied by an adult unless they are high school students with their school-issued ID.
Thank you for supporting our athletes, and we look forward to seeing you at the games! 🐾
Reminder for Parents and Guardians:
New state guidelines now require a physician's order for administering both prescription and over-the-counter medications at school. This includes medications such as ADHD medications, inhalers, seizure medications, as well as cough drops, Tylenol, Advil, TUMS, Pepto-Bismol, and similar over-the-counter items.
Knowing that this change is different from years past, we want to make the process as easy as possible. Please follow the steps below to ensure your child's medication needs are met:
1. Obtain the Medication Permission Form:
o Contact your campus nurse to get the required medication permission form or click on the QR code to print the form.
2. Complete the Form:
o Have the form filled out and signed by both your child's physician and yourself.
3. Submit the Form:
o Return the completed and signed form to the campus nurse.
4. For Self-Carry Medications:
o If your child needs to carry life-saving medications (such as diabetes medications, epi pens, inhalers, etc.), complete the self-carry form with signatures from both the physician and yourself. These forms are available from the campus nurse.
Important: The school nurse will not be able to administer any medication without a completed permission form on file.
Please be aware that the Texas Board of Nursing will be providing new information in the coming weeks, which may lead to changes in our current medication administration practices. We will keep you updated as soon as we receive and review these updates.
Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring the safety and well-being of all students.
Sincerely,
HISD Nurses
