Henrietta Independent School District
ALL IN FOR EXCELLENCE
As Bullying Prevention Month comes to a close, let’s remember that kindness, acceptance, and inclusion aren’t month-long goals, they’re year-round commitments. Thank you to everyone who took a stand against bullying and helped build stronger communities. #BullyingPreventionMonth
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Calling All Golden Bearcats!
We are excited for our next Golden Bearcat Club meeting this Friday, October 30th!
Join us at 11:30 AM at the Henrietta ISD Administration Building for lunch and an opportunity to hear from several of our student groups about the great things happening across our district!
After lunch, we will head over to the 12:15 PM Pep Rally to cheer on our Bearcats! 📣🐾
We love bringing our community into our schools and sharing all the amazing things our students are doing! Our Golden Bearcats are such an important part of our district, and we can't wait to see everyone Friday!
Once a Bearcat, Always a Bearcat! 💛🖤
We are excited for our next Golden Bearcat Club meeting this Friday, October 30th!
Join us at 11:30 AM at the Henrietta ISD Administration Building for lunch and an opportunity to hear from several of our student groups about the great things happening across our district!
After lunch, we will head over to the 12:15 PM Pep Rally to cheer on our Bearcats! 📣🐾
We love bringing our community into our schools and sharing all the amazing things our students are doing! Our Golden Bearcats are such an important part of our district, and we can't wait to see everyone Friday!
Once a Bearcat, Always a Bearcat! 💛🖤
Reminder, Bearcat Families!
There will be NO SCHOOL for students on Monday, November 2, as our staff will be participating in a Professional Development Day.
Enjoy your long weekend, Bearcats! We’ll see everyone back at school on Tuesday, November 3!
There will be NO SCHOOL for students on Monday, November 2, as our staff will be participating in a Professional Development Day.
Enjoy your long weekend, Bearcats! We’ll see everyone back at school on Tuesday, November 3!
Catch up on what’s happening at HISD! Notes from the October 12 Board of Trustees meeting are now available. Stay informed and see what’s happening across our district! https://henriettaisd.edurooms.com/newsletters/henrietta-isd-communications/newsletters/board-notes-october-2026
Today we honor the heroes who answer the call—our first responders! Thank you for your courage, selflessness, and service. Your care and support make a difference in our community every day. We appreciate all you do to keep us safe!
Happy World OT Day to our amazing OT, Barbara Maxwell! Your dedication helps turn challenges into possibilities and everyday moments into milestones. Thank you for helping our students grow, learn, and shine each day!
Choose kindness, celebrate differences, and stand up to bullying! Together, every Bearcat can help make Henrietta ISD a welcoming community where everyone feels valued and included. #BullyingPrevention #GoldStandard
Red Ribbon Week will be observed Oct. 23–31! Join the fun by participating in the special events planned at your campus! Be a Hero. Make a Difference. Stay Drug-Free! Let’s show our Bearcat pride and make healthy choices!
National Bullying Prevention Month is a reminder that everyone deserves to feel safe, valued, and included. Together, we can build communities where respect, empathy, and acceptance are stronger than hate. Be part of the change. #BullyingPreventionMonth
Recognizing an opioid overdose can save a life. Signs include pinpoint pupils, cold/clammy skin, and slow, weak, or no breathing. Carry naloxone (Narcan) and know how to use it. If an overdose is suspected, give naloxone and call 911. Be #ALLIN to save lives.
LET’S LIGHT UP THE ROAD FOR OUR HENRIETTA BAND!
Our Henrietta Bearcat Band is headed to Denton this Saturday for the AREA Band Competition, and we want to send them off in a BIG way!
🚍 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 7:00 AM
📍 Meet at the school!
Bring your vehicles decorated with lights, make some signs, and show up with lots of BEARCAT PRIDE! Let's line the road and give these talented students a sendoff they won't forget!
These students and directors have put in countless hours of hard work. Let's show them how much our community is behind them as they head to AREA!
Let's go, Bearcat Band! We are cheering you on all the way! 🖤💛🎶
Our Henrietta Bearcat Band is headed to Denton this Saturday for the AREA Band Competition, and we want to send them off in a BIG way!
🚍 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 7:00 AM
📍 Meet at the school!
Bring your vehicles decorated with lights, make some signs, and show up with lots of BEARCAT PRIDE! Let's line the road and give these talented students a sendoff they won't forget!
These students and directors have put in countless hours of hard work. Let's show them how much our community is behind them as they head to AREA!
Let's go, Bearcat Band! We are cheering you on all the way! 🖤💛🎶
Early Voting Hours
October 19–23: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
October 24: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
October 25: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
October 26–30: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
Location:
Bridge St. Annex
210 N. Bridge St.
Make your voice heard!
October 19–23: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
October 24: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
October 25: 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
October 26–30: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
Location:
Bridge St. Annex
210 N. Bridge St.
Make your voice heard!
Bullying doesn’t end when the moment passes. The words we choose and the actions we take today can impact someone for years to come. Let’s be intentional with our kindness, speak up for others, and help create safer spaces for everyone. #BullyingPrevention
It’s National School Bus Safety Week, Oct. 19–23! We’re so thankful for the dedicated drivers who get our Bearcats to and from school safely each day. Thank you for your patience, care & commitment—you help keep our students moving toward success!
Did you know? Illicit fentanyl can be pressed into counterfeit pills or mixed into other illicit drugs. DEA warns that 2 mg of fentanyl can be a potentially deadly dose—about the amount on the tip of a pencil. Only trust medications from a licensed pharmacy. #ALLIN
NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION
💙 October is National Bullying Prevention Month! 💙
At Henrietta ISD, we believe EVERY student deserves to feel safe, valued, respected, and supported! This month is an important reminder that our words and actions matter, whether we are in the classroom, on the playground, at an extracurricular event, or behind a screen.
Did you know that Texas has a law specifically addressing bullying and cyberbullying called David's Law?
David's Law (Senate Bill 179) was passed in 2017 in memory of David Molak, a Texas teenager who tragically lost his life after experiencing cyberbullying. His story is a powerful reminder of the lasting impact our words and actions can have on others.
What does David's Law mean for our students and families?
💙 Bullying and cyberbullying are taken seriously under Texas law.
💙 Cyberbullying through social media, text messages, and other electronic communication can have serious consequences.
💙 Bullying that happens OFF campus or outside school hours may still fall under school authority when it interferes with a student's education or substantially disrupts school.
💙 Schools are required to have procedures for reporting, investigating, and addressing bullying, including anonymous reporting options.
💙 Students and parents are encouraged to SPEAK UP and report bullying rather than remain silent.
As educators and parents, we must continue teaching our children that what they say online matters just as much as what they say face-to-face! Behind every screen is a real person with real feelings.
Bullying is NEVER something we should ignore. If you SEE something, SAY something!
Together, we can make a difference! 💙🐾
Nearly 30 million students count on school meals each school day! During National School Lunch Week, we’re celebrating the healthy meals that fuel learning, support growing kids & help our Bearcats thrive! A BIG thank you to Mrs. Brown & her staff for all they do!
What an incredible honor for the Henrietta ISD Board of Trustees!
This past weekend, our School Board attended the TASA/TASB txEDCON Conference, where they were recognized as one of the top 12 school boards in the great state of Texas! Our dedicated Board President, Brad Yurcho, proudly accepted this honor on stage Friday evening. What an incredible experience to be recognized alongside outstanding school districts from across a state that serves more than 5 million public school students!
We were also proud to have Betty Ellsworth represent Region 9 at the TASB Delegate Assembly, with Penny Riordan serving as the alternate representative! Betty had the responsibility of casting a vote and helping give our region a voice in the statewide direction of TASB. What an important leadership opportunity!
Throughout the weekend, we were reminded that leadership is not always easy! Our Board of Trustees gives countless hours of their time and talents to serve our students, staff, and community. They take their responsibilities as elected officials seriously, work to find solutions, and are willing to make difficult decisions when challenges arise. Much of what they do happens behind the scenes, and they carry responsibilities and information that cannot always be shared publicly. Yet they continue to lead with integrity, professionalism, and a heart for doing what is best for kids!
Our trustees also dedicate time to training and professional learning to ensure they are fulfilling their responsibilities as school board members.
At Henrietta ISD, our mission is "Cultivating a culture of excellence through engaging experiences that empower learners for life." Our board helps bring that mission to life every single day!
This special recognition honors school boards "whose dedication and ethical service have made a positive impact on the school children of Texas." What a meaningful honor!
I am incredibly proud to work alongside these dedicated leaders and so thankful for all they do to keep Henrietta ISD moving forward!
Congratulations to our Board of Trustees! We are so proud of you!
This past weekend, our School Board attended the TASA/TASB txEDCON Conference, where they were recognized as one of the top 12 school boards in the great state of Texas! Our dedicated Board President, Brad Yurcho, proudly accepted this honor on stage Friday evening. What an incredible experience to be recognized alongside outstanding school districts from across a state that serves more than 5 million public school students!
We were also proud to have Betty Ellsworth represent Region 9 at the TASB Delegate Assembly, with Penny Riordan serving as the alternate representative! Betty had the responsibility of casting a vote and helping give our region a voice in the statewide direction of TASB. What an important leadership opportunity!
Throughout the weekend, we were reminded that leadership is not always easy! Our Board of Trustees gives countless hours of their time and talents to serve our students, staff, and community. They take their responsibilities as elected officials seriously, work to find solutions, and are willing to make difficult decisions when challenges arise. Much of what they do happens behind the scenes, and they carry responsibilities and information that cannot always be shared publicly. Yet they continue to lead with integrity, professionalism, and a heart for doing what is best for kids!
Our trustees also dedicate time to training and professional learning to ensure they are fulfilling their responsibilities as school board members.
At Henrietta ISD, our mission is "Cultivating a culture of excellence through engaging experiences that empower learners for life." Our board helps bring that mission to life every single day!
This special recognition honors school boards "whose dedication and ethical service have made a positive impact on the school children of Texas." What a meaningful honor!
I am incredibly proud to work alongside these dedicated leaders and so thankful for all they do to keep Henrietta ISD moving forward!
Congratulations to our Board of Trustees! We are so proud of you!
