Happy 4th of July from the HISD family!
🏈 SEASON TICKET HOLDERS 🏈
Football fans, mark your calendars! Season ticket holders are invited to renew their tickets for the upcoming season starting July 1, 2024. Renewals will be open throughout the entire month of July.
Current season ticket holders will receive detailed renewal instructions via email by the end of June 2024. The email will outline the simple steps to ensure a seamless renewal process. If you prefer to purchase tickets in person, you can come to the Student Activity Center on the High School Campus from July 22nd to July 26th between 8 am and 3 pm.
If you are NOT a current ticket holder, you will have the opportunity to pick out your tickets beginning August 8, 2024.
For more information, please contact Hannah Bradley in the Athletic Department.
(903) 655-5015
hbradley@hendersonisd.org
District mourns the loss of elementary school student
It is with profound sadness that our staff and students mourn the recent passing of Stevee Hale. Stevee, who would have been a first grader next year, was an exceptional student and our hearts and deepest sympathies go out to her family during this incredibly difficult time.
During a recent school board meeting, Board President Russell Brown, who knew Stevee personally, led trustees in a moment of silence to honor and remember her. In a statement read by Brown, one of her teachers described Stevee as “the perfect mixture of wild and sweet. You knew she was in the room, and you truly never wanted her to leave. To know her was to completely adore her, and she left this world with a little more sparkle than it had before she got here.”
Her principal, Leslie Bowles, added, “She always had a smile on her face and gave the best hugs on her way to class every morning. She was truly a ray of sunshine to all of those she was around.”
We encourage our entire community to join us in keeping her family in your thoughts and prayers. Stevee’s loss is deeply felt by all who knew her, and while we know her friends, classmates, and teachers will continue to struggle with her loss, her memory will forever remain in our hearts.
UPDATE: Power has been restored at all HISD campuses. All Summer Academy programs and summer classes will resume as scheduled tomorrow, Wednesday, June 5th. Thank you for your patience and thanks to everyone who worked hard today to help our kids return to classes!
Dear HISD Families,
Despite class cancellations, HISD staff are still serving summer meals today at no cost for all children 0-18 years old. Meals will be available for pick up today from 11:15 AM - 12 Noon at the Middle School bus lanes.
- HISD Child Nutrition Dept.
(Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 6:30AM) Due to ongoing power outages caused by severe storms overnight, all Summer Academy and summer school in-person classes are canceled for today. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. - HISD Admin
HISD will be serving meals at no charge to all children ages 0-18 from June 3rd -28th at the middle school bus shuttle area Monday - Thursday from 11:15-12pm.
Friday’s lunch will be sent on Thursdays.
Children do not have to be in the car if the adult in the car is the parent or guardian.
If the adult in the car is not the parent or guardian, the child will need to be in the car in order to receive a meal. We will be verifying the child’s name and age, and you will receive a placard to hang each time you come. If a child is not in the district, you can bring the child or proof of child’s enrollment. No duplicate meals are allowed. If a child is at summer academy or doing summer workouts, they will receive a meal there.
The 2024 Graduation will proceed even if it rains. Please be prepared for wet weather. We may delay the start by one or two hours if necessary to avoid severe weather or lightning. Only as a last resort will we postpone the event entirely. Please check HendersonISD.org/graduation for updated information.
Dear HISD Families,
This morning, a Henderson Middle School student required medical attention. The school nurse provided immediate first aid while Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel responded to the school. The student was transported by ambulance to the hospital for further evaluation and care. Our thoughts are with the student and their family and we wish the student a speedy recovery.
- HISD Administration
HHS Graduation Information! Balloons, confetti canons, and air horns will NOT be allowed in to the stadium. ¡Información para Graduación! NO se permitirán la entrada al estadio globos, cañones de confeti o bocinas de aire.
Dear Henderson ISD Families,
As we approach our scheduled graduation ceremony, we are closely monitoring the weather forecast due to the possibility of rain on Thursday evening. Our commitment remains to have the ceremony at the stadium as planned, starting at 8:00 PM.
We understand the importance of this milestone event, and we will do everything possible to proceed with the ceremony on Thursday. This includes potentially delaying the start time for an hour or more, should there be an opportunity for a break in the weather.
Only as a last resort, if the weather conditions do not permit a safe ceremony, will we consider postponing the event to Friday evening at 8:00 PM. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility as we prepare for this very special event and thank you for your support and cooperation.
HISD Administration
Notice! The track will be closed May 20-24 for graduation set up and the ceremony.
Dear Henderson ISD Community,
Early this morning, three teenagers boarded an HISD school bus. Once the bus driver identified that none of the teens were currently enrolled in HISD, the driver confronted them, and they fled from the bus. They were later identified by law enforcement.
All students are safe. We are working closely with the Henderson Police Department to investigate this incident and will enforce all applicable state laws and local policies regarding any violations that may have occurred.
As always, the safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. We encourage families to remind their students to report any unusual activity or concerns, whether on the buses or at school, to a teacher or other staff member immediately.
HISD Administration
Congratultions to Henderson High School's Teacher of the Year! Mr. Driver started working in Henderson ISD as a General Laborer/Maintenace worker in 2018. In 2022, he decided to pursue a teaching degree and has been serving as a Welding/Construction Teacher at Henderson High School. his hard work and long hours dedicated to helping students with ag show projects or helping fix a co-worker's desk. He is always helping others. In my 15 years of teaching, I have met few teachers who have impacted and changed students' lives as Mr. Driver has in his short time with Henderson High School, and I wholeheartedly affirm there is no teacher more deserving of Teacher of the Year.” Mr. Driver, Thank you for your dedication to the teaching profession and the students of Henderson ISD!
Congratulations to Henderson Middle School's Teacher of the Year! Mr. Watkins has been teaching art at Henderson Middle School since 2016. His nominator says, “Over the past four years, it has been my honor to work alongside Mr. Watkins. When you think about the role of middle school art teacher, you might wonder who in their right mind would sign up. Middle schoolers, by nature, are strange. They are in a phase of life where they are pushing boundaries and trying to find their way in life. To teach them requires an enormous amount of patience, compassion, and resilience, all of which are traits that Mr. Watkins lives out every day. I have never seen him at his desk. He spends his time with the kids working alongside them. He coaches them, encourages them, and pours into them daily, and if he grows tired of doing so it never shows. I have also witnessed how Mr. Watkins goes above and beyond by offering students guitar lessons after school to encourage them to get their work done in other classes. He has grown our art program and established a successful art club. Congratulations Mr. Watkins! Thank you for your dedication to the teaching profession and the students of Henderson ISD!
It’s that time of year again! Please remember to pick up your child’s medication(s) from the Nurse’s Office before school gets out for Summer. Medication not picked up will be discarded May 24th.
If your child is a car rider, medication can be sent home in their backpack as long as you send a note stating to do so. If your child rides the bus, you must pick up the medication at your child’s campus. Medication is not allowed on the bus.
Have a great Summer!!!
Congratulations to Northside Intermediate's Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Caballero started her educational career in Henderson ISD as an instructional aide at Northside Intermediate. She finished her education degree while working as an aide and received her teaching certificate in 2019. Mrs. Caballero’s nominator says, “Our teachers believe Mrs. Caballero best represents the goals of the campus.” Congratulations Mrs. Caballero! Thank you for your dedication to the teaching profession and the students of Henderson ISD!
Congratulations to Wylie Elementary's Teacher of the Year! Kali King has been a teacher in Henderson ISD since 2018 and has 6 years of experience. She has taught at both Wylie Primary and Wylie Elementary. Mrs. King’s nominator says, “Kali exudes creativity and passion in her approach to education, she is constantly striving to create an inspiring and engaging learning environment for her students. She always puts students learning first and comes up with creative and innovative ways to make learning fun and engaging. She is a dedicated team member and shares her knowledge and creativity with everyone! She advocates for all students whether it is their academic needs, physical needs, or behavioral needs. She does all of this with a smile on her face and an excitement for education that is contagious!” Mrs. King, thank you for your dedication to the teaching profession and the students of Henderson ISD!
Congratulations to Wylie Primary's Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Quintanilla has been a teacher in the district since 2005 and she has 25 years of experience. She has taught at every campus except Northside. She started as a bilingual teacher at the Elementary campus before teaching Spanish at the middle school and then the high school. In 2017, she went back to teaching bilingual education at the primary and has been there ever since. She has a great love and passion for young children and her ability to help students master their own native language while also learning English is amazing to witness. Mrs. Quintanilla, thank you for your dedication to the teaching profession and the students of Henderson ISD!
Congratulations to Dr. Lamb's Inspiring Leadership Academy class of 2024! Last night, they wrapped up a year's worth of work with proposals on improving services to kids in HISD. #LiveLikeYouROAR
