Congratulations to Mrs. Hunnicutt on being named HMS Teacher of the Year!
Shoutout to our awesome HMS lunch heroes! From early mornings to busy lunch lines, you serve up more than just meals—you bring consistency and kindness to our students every day. Thank you for keeping our kids fed, happy, and ready to learn. We appreciate everything you do!
Happy Principal Appreciation Day, Mr. Wylie! You’re always so involved, whether it’s helping students one-on-one or finding ways to make our school better every day. Your dedication and positive energy make a huge impact at HMS. We are so lucky to have you leading us. Thank you for everything you do, you are truly the BEST!
📣 Attention Parents of Current 6th & 7th Graders!
There will be an important parent meeting for students who plan to participate in sports at HMS next school year. Don’t miss this opportunity to get all the info you need for a successful season.
Tomorrow is the last day for Map testing. ALL 6th, 7th & 8th grade students will be taking the Science Map test tomorrow.
*7th & 8th Grade Parents: Please remind your child to charge their Chromebook tonight!
ALL 6th, 7th & 8th grade students will be taking the Math Map test tomorrow!
*7th & 8th Grade Parents: Please remind your child to charge their Chromebook tonight!
ALL 6th, 7th & 8th grade students will be taking the Reading Map test tomorrow!
*7th & 8th Grade Parents: Please remind your child to charge their Chromebook tonight!
📢 Attention 7th & 8th Grade Parents!
Chromebook returns are next month. 7th and 8th grade students must return their Chromebook, charger, and case. If any item is NOT returned, a replacement fee will be added to their account and will remain until it's paid for or returned.
If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Gearheart.
agearheart@hendersonisd.org
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
ALL 6th, 7th & 8th grade students will be taking the MATH/ALGEBRA STAAR test tomorrow. Help your student do their best by ensuring they get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive on time. We are so proud of all the hard work our students have put in—GOOD LUCK to everyone testing tomorrow. You've got this!
*7th & 8th Grade Parents: Please remind your child to charge their Chromebook tonight!
Happy School Bus Driver Appreciation Day!🚌
Today we celebrate the everyday heroes behind the wheel — our HISD school bus drivers! Thank you for taking on early mornings, rainy weather, and late afternoons to ensure our students get to and from school safely every day. We appreciate you!
ALL 8th grade students will be taking the Social Studies STAAR test tomorrow. Help your student do their best by ensuring they get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive on time. Good luck to those taking the test.
*Please remind your child to charge their Chromebook tonight!
In observance of Good Friday this week, there will be no school. We will see students back on Monday, April 21st. Enjoy the long weekend!
STAAR testing is tomorrow for 7th & 8th grade students. Help your student do their best by ensuring they get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive on time. Good luck to those taking the test.
*Please remind your child to charge their Chromebook tonight!
Today we want to recognize Courtney Jarrell for Assistant Principal Appreciation Week!
Ms. Jarrell spent eight years at Northside teaching 5th grade science, earning Teacher of the Year in her final year as a homeroom teacher. She then served as an instructional specialist at HHS for a year before becoming Assistant Principal at HMS for the past three years.
Ms. Jarrell is passionate about building relationships with students, supporting teachers, and creating a positive school culture. When she’s not at school, you’ll find her enjoying time with family and soaking up the outdoors.
Thank you, Ms. Jarrell, for everything you do, we are so thankful for your leadership at HMS!
Today we want recognize Dr. Nikki Driver for Assistant Principal Appreciation Week! This is her 10th year in the district and her fourth as an Assistant Principal at HMS. She’s a lifelong reading teacher with a Master’s in Educational Leadership and a Ph.D. in Educational Policy.
Dr. Driver enjoys spending her free time writing and engaging in theater, and she's currently working on completing her first book! Her passion for middle school students and teachers is clear in everything she does. We’re so lucky to have your leadership, and we truly appreciate everything you do for HMS, Dr. Driver!
STAAR testing begins tomorrow for 6th and 8th grade students. Help your student do their best by ensuring they get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive on time.
We are so proud of all the hard work our students have put in—GOOD LUCK to everyone testing tomorrow. You've got this!
*8th Grade Parents: Please remind your child to charge their Chromebook tonight!
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.
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
Thursday, September 19 will be an early release for students. Please view the image for release times.
