"Elite mentality starts with academic excellence." Coach Robinson speaks to all prospective football players about his plans for the Henderson Lions.

Thank you to the Rotary Club for honoring this year's Teachers of the Year with a certificate and very special gift! #LiveLikeYouROAR

Congratulations to the first boys power-lifting team to qualify for state! They were honored by the board of trustees Tuesday.

The Lady Lions soccer team was honored by the Board of Trustees Tuesday evening for their playoff run!

HHS Band and HHS athletes who still need a physical: Tuesday, May 18th, Aurora Concepts will provide $15 physicals at 9:00 am on the HHS campus in Coach Barron’s office. HHS band members and athletes need a Medical History form that can be found on the HISD website under Athletic Forms. Physicals are required to participate in UIL sports. You may take your band member/athlete to their primary care physician and have them fill out the form. 8th grade athletic and band physicals will be scheduled in June. More information to come.

Just a little video to say "thank you" to our teachers. https://hendersonisd.org/video
Today Dr. Lamb and Dr. Hickey (UT Tyler's dean of the College of Education and Psychology) formalized a partnership making Master Degrees in curriculum and leadership more convenient and affordable for HISD's teachers and staff. More details will be announced tomorrow!

The Tradition of Excellence Banquet...what a special event, especially during Teach Appreciation Week! It's a chance for students to publicly honor their teachers. Which teacher had the biggest impact on your education? Let them know. #LiveLikeYouROAR!


6th grade boys and girls interested in 7th grade athletics: Tuesday, May 11th, Aurora Concepts will provide $15 athletic physicals at 9:00 am on the HMS campus. Each athlete needs a Medical History form that can be found on the HISD website under Athletic Forms. Each athlete needs a physical in order to participate in UIL sports. You may choose to take your athlete to their primary care physician and have them fill out the form.

Congratulations to the HISD Teachers of the Year! We surprised our teachers this morning with singing telegrams from a barbershop quartet! #EastTexasMenInHarmony Winners: Sonya Lee, WPS; Jennifer Reynolds, WES; Courtney Jarrell, NS; Lisa Watkins, HMS; Maurisio Elizondo, HHS

Lionettes Show - Dr. Lamb

The Lionettes Show was outstanding. I especially enjoyed the tribute to our Frontline workers. The selection by Alicia Keys was a great selection. Great Job Lionettes, Ms. Hachtel, and Ms. Smith. ~ Dr. Lamb

HISD named Othell Robinson as Head Football Coach this morning at a special board meeting. We welcome Coach Robinson and his family to Henderson!



Ladies playing hard!

Parents of students in Pre-k through 8th Grade... We need your feedback on dress code options for next year. Please take the time to look through two possible dress codes and let us know which one you would prefer. Take the survey at https://HendersonISD.org/survey

Mayor Buzz Fullen proclaimed April 21, 2021 as: “LIONETTE / DRILL TEAM DAY” applauding the Lionettes for their outstanding character and leadership at Henderson High School and in the community! #LiveLikeYouROAR!

"It starts right here!" What are we doing well and what do we need to change? Dr. Lamb kicks off a day of work on the Comprehensive Needs Assessment.

Way to go Mathletes!! HMS placed 3rd team overall at STATE in 4A!
5th team overall in number sense
2nd team overall in calculator
7th team overall in math
7th team overall in science
Individual places:
Number sense 8th Grade: Grace Rucker 11th place, Emery Chenault 12 place, Taryn Goss 13 place, 7th Grade: Hallie Hogberg 10th place, 6th Grade: Rex Dixon 2nd place, Cooper Fears 11th place, Harrison Chenault 16 place and Jaxon Smith 16th place
Calculator 8th Grade: Taryn Goss 2nd place, Hayden Maicke 7th place, Grace Rucker 13th place, Kate Charlo 19th place, 7th Grade: Morgan Bradley 3rd place, Hallie Hogberg 4th place, Emily Hawthorn 5th place, Paisley Lewis 11th place, 6th Grade: Rex Dixon 5th place
Math 8th Grade: Emery Chenault 11th place, Grace Rucker 19th place, Taryn Goss 20th place, 7th Grade: Hallie Hogberg 7th place, 6th Grade: Rex Dixon 13th place
Science 8th Grade: Grace Rucker 17th place, Taryn Goss 24th place
7th Grade: Emily Hawthorn 8th place, Brody Pickens 12th place, Ruby Mejia 14th place
This was our first year to go to state and they all worked so very hard!!

Every child deserves the right start in education. HISD's Pre-K program can help your child prepare to become a lifelong learner. ALL children who are 4yrs on Sept. 1st, 2021 are eligible! Tuition assistance is available. Visit: HendersonISD.org/Pre-K #StartRightHISD

Register now for Summer Academy and Kids Fest, going on June 7-24th. No boredom...All fun! Hands-on activities that teach kids K- 8th grade. Visit HendersonISD.org/summer for details!

