Only 4 Days Left!
Our seniors pulled together—literally—for a good old-fashioned field day full of friendly competition, laughter, and lasting memories. Tug-of-war, relay races, tic-tac-toe, and tons of spirit as they count down to graduation!
#ClassOf2025 #TraditionOfExcellence
Congratulations to our Teachers of the Year for the 24-25 school year! We are so proud of you!
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.
HHS seniors were honored at the Health Science Pinning Ceremony for completing the program and earning certifications. “We stand here not at the end, but at the beginning of our exciting futures,” said student speaker Jose Aparicio. #LionPride
First Presbyterian Church "Hustles Kindness" to HISD School Board
At Tuesday night’s school board meeting, Trustees were treated to a sweet surprise from the Henderson First Presbyterian Church.
As part of the church’s community outreach program, Hustle Kindness, church members delivered homemade desserts to the board as a gesture of appreciation for their ongoing service to the students and families of Henderson ISD. Outreach Chair Louise Cochran shared that the program is designed to recognize and encourage local organizations that are making a difference in the community.
The Board expressed its appreciation for the thoughtful gesture, noting how meaningful it is when community partners take the time to say thank you.
LIONS STADIUM will be closed to the public Monday - Thursday (MAY 19 - 22) as we prepare for HISD Graduation.
Thank you for your understanding!
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 22nd.
If your child is a car rider, medication can be sent home in their backpack as long as you send a note to your child's school nurse 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!
Many thanks to the Texas Retired Teachers Association for hosting Superintendent Brian Bowman today! He had a great time sharing updates on education in Henderson and catching up with some amazing folks who’ve spent their lives loving kids and making a difference. Once a teacher, always a hero! #TraditionOfExcellence #TRTA
Thank you to all our county and city leaders who joined in prayer for our students, families, and employees during the National Day of Prayer! We appreciate your support and partnership.
Congratulations 🎉 to three Henderson students who were recognized in the 2025 Northeast Texas Poetry in Schools Contest this morning:
Emery Chenault earned 2nd place in the 12th-grade division for her poem A Letter You’ll Never Hear.
Kolby Powers took 1st place in 7th grade with Baseball Flight.
Brenda Alejandro received 1st place in 8th grade for Nurse’s Calling.
Their poems were selected from entries across the region and published in this year’s anthology. Congratulations to all three for their outstanding work!
#HendersonISD #HelpingKids #PoetryInSchools
Free UIL physicals available for some HMS and HHS students
UIL requires physicals for certain students who will participate in athletics, band, and other UIL activities. As an HISD Community Partner, UT Health will provide UIL physicals at no cost for the following students:
• Current 6th , 8th , and 10th graders who will be in athletics, band, cheer, or drill team in 2025-2026
The physicals will take place on May 8th at HMS and HHS. Your child will bring home a physical form this week. Please fill out and sign the “Medical History” form. The form MUST have a parent signature for your child to receive a free physical. Please have your child return the signed form to their coach, director, or sponsor by May 2nd.
If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Gatlin, HISD Health and Wellness Coordinator, at 903-655-5037.
HHS Presentation: Tucker’s Law
We want to inform you about an important upcoming presentation at HHS that will address critical health topics for our students: Tucker's Law.
We will be addressing HB 3908, also known as Tucker’s Law, which mandates that all school districts provide research-based instruction on fentanyl abuse prevention and drug poisoning awareness. This law requires schools to educate students in grades 6-12 about these crucial issues, helping to ensure their safety.
Tucker’s Law instruction covers:
• Suicide prevention
• Prevention of the abuse of and addiction to fentanyl
• Awareness of local school and community resources and any process involved in accessing those resources
• Health education that includes information about substance use and abuse, including youth substance use and abuse
The Texas Department of State Health Services will be leading the presentations at HHS on April 21st and April 23rd.
Together, we can empower our students to make informed, healthy decisions.
Thank you for your continued support in promoting the well-being of our students.
To opt out of the Tucker’s Law presentation for your child, please follow the link and submit the Google Form.
https://forms.gle/5i8bKLrKUbpfaLhw8
The source of the smoke at Henderson ISD’s Primary Campus has been identified as an air conditioning unit. All students are safe, and there was no fire. After a brief evacuation as a precaution, students have returned to class and the school has resumed its normal schedule. We appreciate the quick response of our staff and emergency personnel, and we thank our families for their patience and support. - HISD Admin
Out of an abundance of caution, Henderson ISD is currently evacuating students and staff from the Primary Campus after smoke was detected in the building’s air conditioning ventilation system. All students are safe, and fire crews on the scene investigating. No fire has been found. We will share additional updates as they become available. HISD Admin
HMS Presentations: The Effects of Vaping and Tucker’s Law
We want to inform you about two important upcoming presentations at HMS that will address critical health topics for our students: the effects of vaping and Tucker's Law.
As part of HISD’s commitment to student health and wellness, the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) is working to ensure that our students are well-informed about the risks associated with vaping. These presentations will cover how vaping can negatively affect the body, providing our students with essential information to make healthy choices.
Additionally, we will be addressing HB 3908, also known as Tucker’s Law, which mandates that all school districts provide research-based instruction on fentanyl abuse prevention and drug poisoning awareness. This law requires schools to educate students in grades 6-12 about these crucial issues, helping to ensure their safety.
Tucker’s Law instruction covers:
• Suicide prevention
• Prevention of the abuse of and addiction to fentanyl
• Awareness of local school and community resources and any process involved in accessing those resources
• Health education that includes information about substance use and abuse, including youth substance use and abuse
The Texas Department of State Health Services will be leading these presentations at HMS, and the schedule is as follows:
• April 7th: 6th and 7th grade students
• April 22nd (effects of vaping) & 28th (Tucker’s Law): 8th grade students
Together, we can empower our students to make informed, healthy decisions.
Thank you for your continued support in promoting the well-being of our students.
To opt out of one or both presentations for your child, please follow the link and submit the Google Form.
https://www.hendersonisd.org/vapingandtlform
The HISD Admin Offices on Crosby Drive are currently without power. Crews are working to restore it at this time. We apologize for the inconvenience.
HISD Admin
Big thanks to the Kiwanis Club! 🥪🏈
We’re grateful to the Henderson Kiwanis Club for hosting Coach Ricky Meeks at lunch today! Coach shared his five pillars for building a strong, character-driven culture—not just on the field, but across our entire student body.
It’s all about developing leaders, encouraging accountability, and lifting each other up—on and off the field. Thanks again to Kiwanis for supporting our students and giving Coach Meeks the chance to share his vision for Henderson!
#LionPride #BuildingCulture #HendersonStrong #CommunityMatters
Dear HISD Families,
We are excited to announce the opportunity for parents to serve on the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) for the 2025-2026 school year. SHAC plays an important role in promoting the health and well-being of our students by ensuring local community values are reflected in health education.
If you are interested in serving on SHAC, please complete the Google Form using the following link: https://www.hendersonisd.org/shacform
About SHAC:
• Texas Education Code 28.004 mandates that school districts establish a School Health Advisory Council.
• SHAC's responsibilities include providing recommendations to the school board on health program planning and promoting health initiatives.
• The majority of SHAC members must be parents who are not employed by HISD and have students enrolled in the district.
• SHAC meets four times per school year.
If you have any questions or need more information, please feel free to contact Stephanie Gatlin, HISD Health and Wellness Coordinator, at 903-655-5037.
This afternoon, a student experienced a minor medical issue during practice at Lions Stadium. Paramedics responded quickly and provided care on site. The student was transported to a hospital for treatment. Our thoughts are with the student and their family as we hope for a full and speedy recovery. We are thankful for the quick actions of our staff and local emergency personnel. - HISD Admin
What a Night! 🏈🎉
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out last night to welcome Coach Meeks! From great conversations to plenty of cookies (seriously, so many cookies 🍪), it was fantastic to see our Lion community come together in full force.
Coach Meeks is ready to hit the ground running, and your support means the world! Let’s keep the momentum going as we gear up for an exciting season. #LionsPride #MeetTheCoach
