HISD will be closed November 24–28 for Thanksgiving Break. Classes will resume on Monday, December 1. We wish everyone a safe, restful, and happy Thanksgiving!

Get ready for a shortened school day before the Thanksgiving break! Students will be released early on Friday, November 21st, at 12:00 p.m.
Staff will remain for an afternoon workday.
Staff will remain for an afternoon workday.

Support the Henrietta Unified Team!
We're selling new Special Olympics Texas shirts, and our team will receive a massive 50% of the sales! Many colors available. Sales close Nov 21 at noon. Coach Talley will deliver your shirt(s). Get yours now!! https://gogandy.com/SOT-25
We're selling new Special Olympics Texas shirts, and our team will receive a massive 50% of the sales! Many colors available. Sales close Nov 21 at noon. Coach Talley will deliver your shirt(s). Get yours now!! https://gogandy.com/SOT-25

Tomorrow is the big day!
Join us for the HHS Give Thanks Give Blood Drive and do something many families will be eternally thankful for.
A single donation can change a life — or even save one.
Sign up: https://shorturl.at/VLatM
Let’s show the power of a grateful community.

HES Parents – Picture retakes are November 19 with Focused Photography! If your child missed the first portrait day, please send them ready for photos. These will be used in the yearbook.

Attention Seniors! Focused Photography will be on campus for retakes on November 19.
If you missed pictures on October 16, this is your chance! These photos will be used for the senior composite displayed in the lobby—don’t miss out!
If you missed pictures on October 16, this is your chance! These photos will be used for the senior composite displayed in the lobby—don’t miss out!

This season, we’re counting our blessings — and sharing them.
HHS invites you to take part in the Give Thanks Give Blood Drive on November 19. Your donation could be the blessing someone is waiting for.
Sign up here: https://shorturl.at/VLatM
Let’s give with grateful hearts.

Reminder - Tonight is the night! Join us at 6:00 p.m. for Baskets, Bows & Bingo, hosted by the Henrietta Education Foundation. Tickets are $25 for 10 bingo cards, with extras available. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served. Come enjoy fun, prizes, and support HISD students!

The TSDHS Flu Shot Clinic has been rescheduled for November 14. Vaccines will be administered in the new gym lobby at HHS to those who qualify. Please note, a parent must accompany any student under 18 to receive a vaccine.

Bearcats Give Back: A Week of Giving!
This week, our Bearcats are showing what community is all about!
Students and campus groups will be giving back through service projects, volunteering, and donation drives to support local organizations that do so much for us. ❤️
Each day highlights a special theme — Service, Community Spirit, Volunteering, Kindness, and Gratitude — reminding us that even small acts can make a big difference.
Let’s spread kindness and show our community how much we appreciate them!
#BearcatsGiveBack
This week, our Bearcats are showing what community is all about!
Students and campus groups will be giving back through service projects, volunteering, and donation drives to support local organizations that do so much for us. ❤️
Each day highlights a special theme — Service, Community Spirit, Volunteering, Kindness, and Gratitude — reminding us that even small acts can make a big difference.
Let’s spread kindness and show our community how much we appreciate them!
#BearcatsGiveBack

There will be an HISD School Board Meeting tonight at the HISD Administration Building.
For additional information, please visit the HISD website under School Board to access agendas, board notes, policies, and other related materials.

Schedule Change-
The All-Band Christmas Concert has been rescheduled for December 14 at 3:00 PM in the Tyra Roper Auditorium. Thank you for your understanding.
The All-Band Christmas Concert has been rescheduled for December 14 at 3:00 PM in the Tyra Roper Auditorium. Thank you for your understanding.

The HHS PAL Class will present its annual Veterans Day Program on November 11 at 11:00 AM. This special event honors our heroes, and the whole community is invited to attend. Let’s come together to show our gratitude and respect to the men and women who have served our country!

Mark your calendars – On November 19, join us for the “Give Thanks Give Blood” drive with HHS!
This is a chance to give thanks for good health and help save lives at the same time. Every donation counts.
Reserve your spot now: https://shorturl.at/VLatM

REMINDER - The FCCLA Decades Trivia Night is Nov. 8 in the HHS Cafeteria. Dress in your favorite decade & test your knowledge of music, fashion, fads & pop culture! Gift basket silent auction too! Sign up here: https://buff.ly/8np4YLE

Get ready to support the Class of 2026! Their Project Graduation Fun Run is happening November 15—a great way to give back and have fun! Sign up to run or stop by for the Bake Sale and a $5 breakfast burrito while you cheer on the runners.

It’s Bingo time! Henrietta Education Foundation presents Baskets, Bows & Bingo on Nov. 15 at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 for 10 bingo cards; extras available. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served. Don’t miss a night of fun, prizes, and support for HISD students!

It’s National School Psychology Week!
HISD proudly recognizes Crystal Short for her dedication, compassion, and support for the students of Henrietta ISD. Thank you for all you do to help our children grow and succeed!
HISD proudly recognizes Crystal Short for her dedication, compassion, and support for the students of Henrietta ISD. Thank you for all you do to help our children grow and succeed!

Good luck to our Bearcat Band as they compete today at the Area Marching Contest at C.H. Collins Athletic Complex in Denton! They’ll take the field at 3:10 p.m.—let’s fill the stands and show our Bearcat pride. We know you’ll make us proud! #GoldStandard


Reminder: There will be no school for students on Monday, November 3. HISD staff will have a professional development day. We’ll see you back in class on Tuesday!

