🎉✨ Henderson ISD Shines at Region 7! ✨🎉
Our Gifted and Talented Department was invited to speak at the Region 7 Curriculum Directors meeting! 👏 They shared the structure of our GT program and gave a glimpse into what GT looks like at each grade level. Attendees even enjoyed a video featuring projects from our amazing GT students showcased last week! 🎥🎨🧠
We’re proud to represent our tradition of excellence and celebrate our students’ creativity and hard work! 💙 #HendersonISD #GTShowcase #TraditionOfExcellence #Region7
🎉👏 Big shoutout to our incredible Northside leaders, Canden Moore, Macy Bodiford, Julia Collins, and Lily Hunt, for proudly leading the Pledge of Allegiance at Tuesday night's school board meeting! These four represent the heart and spirit of their "Houses" at Northside, and their leadership shines brightly. 🌟🫡 Way to go, team—you're showing us all what it means to lead with pride and excellence! 💙❤️💛💚 #NorthsideLeaders #TraditionOfExcellence #StudentLeadership
Planning today, succeeding tomorrow! 🚀 Our amazing teachers and campus leaders spent the day diving deep into unit planning, fine-tuning lessons, and ensuring every step meets students' needs. It's all about helping kids stay on track and reach their goals—one unit at a time! 📚✏️ #StudentSuccess #TeacherDedication #TraditionOfExcellence
All campus safety drills have been completed and students evacuated from the high school have been safely returned to campus. Thank you for your cooperation at we work to keep our HISD family safe! - HISD Admin
*** DRILL ***
Safety drills are underway across our campuses today. HHS is conducting an evacuation drill, while other schools are practicing fire drills or other safety protocols. You may notice an increased presence of first responders in the area. They are assisting with the drill.
** Please avoid the HHS campus until the drill is complete. Students cannot be release during the drill. **
Thank you for your understanding and support while we practice keeping our students and staff safe! - HISD Administration
Reminder: Safety Drills Next Week!
Our campuses will be practicing essential safety procedures next week. The High School will conduct an evacuation and reunification drill, and other campuses may hold fire drills at the same time. Local law enforcement will be assisting us. Thank you for your support as we work together to keep our community safe!
🎉 A Big Thank You to Our Kindergarten Leaders! 🎉
Tuesday night, these incredible kindergarten students from Wylie Primary School led the pledges at the Henderson ISD Board of Trustees meeting: Ezekiel Vega, Rylee Stokes, Lottie Henry, and Jolee Brown. 🇺🇸💙❤️
They represented their school and community with confidence and enthusiasm, and we are so proud of their leadership! Let’s cheer on these young Lions as they continue to grow and shine in Henderson’s tradition of excellence! 🦁👏
#HendersonPride #FutureLeaders #TraditionOfExcellence 💙❤️
🎉 A Big Congratulations to Giselle Alejandro! 🎉
Tuesday night, the Henderson ISD Board of Trustees proudly recognized Giselle Alejandro for her incredible achievements in cross-country. After winning both District and Area, Giselle capped off her high school career in style by placing 10th overall in a field of more than 150 runners in her final race! 🏃♀️💨
Her dedication, hard work, and leadership have left an indelible mark on the Henderson cross-country program. Giselle has been an inspiration to her teammates and younger runners alike, embodying the true spirit of Henderson ISD's tradition of excellence. 💙❤️
#HendersonPride #XCChampion #TraditionOfExcellence #GoLions 💙❤️
🎉 Celebrating Trey Pinnell! 🎉
Tuesday night, HISD proudly recognized recent graduate Trey Pinnell for his incredible achievement as the 2024 National Champion in the Forest Management & Products Proficiency Award at the National FFA Convention! 🌟
Trey’s hard work and dedication to his business, Pinnell Pine Straw, has set a shining example of our Tradition of Excellence. We are so proud of his success and the legacy he’s left at Henderson ISD. 💙❤️
Join us in congratulating Trey for this amazing accomplishment and wishing him continued success in all his future endeavors! 👏
#NationalChampion #HendersonPride #FFA #TraditionOfExcellence
Attention HISD Family!
Next week, we'll be conducting important safety drills across our campuses. The main evacuation and reunification drill will happen at the High School, while other schools may also conduct fire drills at the same time. This is part of our commitment to student safety and preparedness. Stay tuned for more details!
"Nothing says school spirit like the legendary Senior Mom Dance at today’s pep rally! 🕺💃 These amazing moms brought the moves and the energy, showing our students that the true meaning of Lion pride goes beyond the sidelines! 🦁🔥 It was clear – these ladies know how to bring the fun! 🎶 Huge shoutout to our senior moms for making this tradition unforgettable year after year! #LionPride #PepRallyVibes #SeniorMomDance #TraditionOfExcellence"
Parents, community members, staff, and all stakeholders:
We need your help! Please, if you did not get a chance to respond to the Math Framework survey, you now have until November 5. 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 tu ayuda! Por favor, si no tuvo la oportunidad de responder a la encuesta de Math Framework, ahora tiene hasta el 5 de noviembre. Los datos de esta encuesta se compartirán con un equipo de diseño compuesto por miembros de la comunidad, padres, personal y estudiantes que utilizarán 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
Watch the Henderson Lion Pride Band LIVE in Waco at the UIL State Military Marching Band Contest! First performance is at 1:45pm today! www.HendersonISD.org/live
Benadryl Availability for Allergic Reactions
Dear HISD Families,
At HISD, student safety is our top priority. We want to inform you that Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is available in the nurse's office for emergency situations in the event a student experiences an allergic reaction, even if there was no prior knowledge of an allergy. Allergic reactions may be caused by wasp stings, insect bites, food, contact allergens, etc. If your child has a known allergy, please ensure that the school is aware, and that any necessary medical information is provided to the nurse.
We have a standing order from a physician to administer Benadryl when necessary to help slow or stop the reaction process while waiting for you to pick up your child.
If you give permission for your child(ren) to receive Benadryl in the event of an allergic reaction, please follow the link below to complete the Google Form:
https://forms.gle/Srq55t6rCjZfmUXD8
Please note that starting next school year, you will also have the option to grant permission for Benadryl as part of the First Aid form during registration in Skyward.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to your child’s campus nurse or Stephanie Gatlin, HISD Health and Wellness Coordinator, at 903-655-5037.
Keeping students safe is one of HISD’s primary goals and we often teach and practice how to respond in situations that could be dangerous. In fact, the Texas Education Code (TEC) requires districts such as HISD to train in a variety of areas on a regular basis.
In accordance with TEC, Sec. 38.030, we will offer instruction each year on how to use a bleeding control station so students will know how to use it if it is ever needed. The training is offered in two parts to students enrolled at the campus in grades seven or higher. The first part is an online training and the second part is an in-person skills training. Stop the Bleed training for students is not mandatory; it is voluntary.
If you would like your student to participate in Stop the Bleed training, please follow the instructions below:
• Go to the HISD website at www.hendersonisd.org
• Click on Menu
• Under Departments click on “Health Services”
• Scroll to the bottom of the “HISD Health and Wellness” page and click on “Optional Stop the Bleed Training for Students”. The letter will give you instructions on how to complete the online training and in-person skills training.
Please contact Stephanie Gatlin, HISD Health & Wellness Coordinator, at 903-655-5037 if you have any questions.
📚🌟 It's an exciting day of growth and collaboration at Henderson ISD! Our campus leadership teams are fully engaged in professional development, participating in interactive scenario-based training. They are sharpening their leadership skills to better serve our students and staff. 💪👩🏫👨🏫
We're committed to continual learning and leadership development, ensuring we provide the best possible environment for our students to thrive and continuing our tradition of excellence. #ProfessionalDevelopment #LeadershipTraining #HendersonISD #HelpingKidsSucceed
Watch the HHS Lion Pride Band perform at the UIL Band Competition today at 5pm -- LIVE! Link at www.HendersonISD.org/live
To ensure safety during maintenance work, Lions Stadium will be closed to the public tomorrow (Thursday, 10/17) from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tomorrow evening's games will take place as scheduled. Thank you for your understanding.
Henderson ISD is committed to meeting students where they are and providing the support they need to succeed. As part of this commitment, Dr. Christopher Chambers announced to his staff this afternoon that he will be moving from his role as principal at Northside Intermediate to join the team at our District Alternative Education Program (DAEP) and P.R.I.D.E. Academy. In this new role, Dr. Chambers will work under Principal Holly Perry, focusing on his passion for one-on-one mentoring and guiding students as they overcome challenges.
In the meantime, Assistant Superintendent Dea Henry will step in as interim principal at Northside Intermediate. With her extensive experience and dedication, Ms. Henry will provide steady leadership and continuity for the school community.
We appreciate Dr. Chambers’ ongoing dedication to our students and the entire Henderson ISD community, and we look forward to the positive impact he will bring to DAEP and P.R.I.D.E. Academy. Our commitment remains to provide education support for every child in the district.
🎉 Exciting day at Henderson ISD! Our campus leaders are diving into training sessions focused on prioritizing standards and instruction to boost student success. Together, they’re sorting through strategies, sharing ideas, and collaborating to ensure our students have the best path forward. 💪📚 #HISDPride #LeadershipInAction #HelpingKids #StudentSuccess
