Henrietta Independent School District

📣 Game Day! 🏐
Come cheer on the Lady Cats tonight in their first home game of the season as they take on Memorial High School!

🕔 JV matches start at 5 PM
🔥 Varsity to follow

Let’s pack the stands and show our support as the girls fight for the win! 🖤💛

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Region 9 College Fair. 🗓️ Save the Date! Region 9 College Fair Monday, September 22, 2025 | 6:00-7:30 PM | Region 9 Education Service Center Join us for the Region 9 College Fair and connect with college representatives from a wide variety of schools. Whether you’re exploring your options or you already have a dream school in mind, this is your chance to ask questions, gather information, and take a big step toward your goals. Student Registration Link: https://falltacrao.swoogo.com/registration2025/8375650 Flyer Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1O7v27PHnARRuLzuMX5KdpgK0fjRi6WJj/view?usp=drive_link

🏐 What a weekend! Our girls played 6 games in 2 days and came away with a 4th place finish out of 20 teams! 🎉

That’s a lot of volleyball, but even more heart, hustle, and teamwork. 💪 We are super proud of the effort, energy, and fight these girls showed every match.

Way to represent, Lady Cats! 🖤💛 #HenriettaPride #LadyCatsVolleyball #Top4

✨ A huge thank you to First Baptist Church of Henrietta for blessing our staff with a delicious meal on Monday before our big “Meet the Teacher” night! 🍽️💛

A special thanks to Pastor Sam Bunnell, his staff, and the entire congregation for your kindness and support. Your love, encouragement, and generosity mean so much to us—not just at the start of the school year, but all year long.

We are incredibly grateful to be part of such a wonderful and supportive community. Here’s to another great school year together! 📚✏️❤️

#CommunityStrong #ThankYou

The 2024-2025 HJH and HHS yearbooks are here! They will be handed out tomorrow. There are a few extras available. Please contact Mrs. Story at mandy.story@henrietta-isd.net to purchase. High school books are $55 and junior high $30.

🌅 Senior Sunrise – Class of 2026 🌅

Today, our seniors watched the sun rise on their last first day of high school. 🌞✨
A beautiful beginning to a year full of memories, milestones, and moments they’ll carry forever.
Here’s to making senior year unforgettable! 🎓💛

#SeniorSunrise #ClassOf2026 #LastFirstDay #SeniorYear #MakingMemories

📚✨ Welcome Back, Students! ✨📚

Today, our amazing staff opened their arms to welcome all our students back to school! ❤️📚 We’re so excited to see each and every one of you and can’t wait for a year filled with learning, laughter, and success. Here’s to a fantastic school year ahead! ✨”

The Lady Cats Volleyball teams have been playing lots of volleyball the last few days. Last Friday Aug 8, they had scrimmages against Burk, Windthorst, and Legacy. Last night, they had a dual match against Gainesville and Whitesboro.
All three teams beat Gainesville!! The JV teams both beat Whitesboro. The Varsity fought hard against Whitesboro.

We have our first home game next Tuesday Aug 19 against Memorial of WFISD. We need a huge crowd to come out and cheer them on! Go Lady Cats!

🎶 Band Showcase Success! 🎶

Our band had their showcase last night and it was so much fun! Parents were able to see firsthand what their students are learning — and wow, the energy and excitement were incredible.

They sounded like they’ve been playing together all summer, and it was such a joy to watch our kids shine! 💛

A big thank you to Mr. Barnett and Ms. Ogier for leading the marching band and guard with such passion and enthusiasm.

👏 Special thanks to our Band Boosters for topping off the night with yummy ice cream — the perfect sweet ending to a great evening!

Thank you to everyone for participating and partnering with our program. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead for our band!

#BandShowcase #MarchingBand #SchoolSpirit #BandFamily

🍕🥗 A Big Thank You!
We are so grateful to Edward Jones – Brad Yurcho and Kerri Williams for hosting a delicious pizza and salad luncheon for all our staff last week while they were hard at work in professional learning to prepare for the upcoming school year.

And we can’t forget those yummy homemade desserts 🍰 and the fun door prizes 🎁 — you truly went above and beyond!

You are the BEST! Thank you for loving on our teachers and giving them such a warm and encouraging start to a great school year. 💛

#ThankYou #CommunitySupport #BackToSchool #TeacherAppreciation

⚡ The atmosphere was electric last night at the H-Town Takeover and Meet the Teacher!

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support our students and to those who took the time to visit their campus. Your presence and enthusiasm mean so much! 💛

Special thanks to all of our sports clubs for organizing and decorating for the H-Town Takeover — you made the event look and feel incredible! 🙌

We’re also grateful to our dedicated staff who stayed late to meet all the students and parents — your hard work and warm welcomes help set the tone for a fantastic year ahead.

And of course, a shoutout to our amazing food trucks 🚚 — the food was delicious and added to the fun!

We’re excited for the new school year and grateful to have one united team working together to make this the best year yet for our students.

📅 Reminder: School starts Thursday, August 14th — we can’t wait to see you there!

#HTownTakeover #MeetTheTeacher #SchoolSpirit #OneTeamOneDream #FoodTruckFun #Teamwork

There have been some changes to the HJH pep rally schedule.

Reserved seating opens to the public tomorrow at 8:00 a.m. on the Hometown Ticketing website. Availability is limited due to reduced stadium seating this year. All Sports Passes will also be available starting tomorrow. Questions? Contact jordan.stubblefield@henrietta-isd.net

A Huge THANK YOU!
We are so grateful to all the amazing businesses that donated door prizes for the Henrietta ISD Kickoff Event last week. Our staff absolutely LOVED your generous gifts! Thank you for showing so much love and appreciation to the incredible educators and staff members who change lives every single day. 💛

Special thanks to:

Chambers Cattle Company

Williams Auction & Realty

Lillie’s Coffee & Anchored Realty

Bahama Bucks

Downtown Flowers & Gifts

Gee Auction

Simply Delish

Sass and Tats

Edward Jones – Brad Yurcho & Kerri Williams

State Farm – Tim Winn

The Shiver Shack

Your kindness and community spirit make a difference!

Tonight during Meet the Teacher! You are also able to request to view curriculum throughout the school year by contacting the campus counselor: HES/Mrs. Allen; HJH/Mrs. Johnson; HHS/Mrs. Wiley

📢 Quick Reminder!
Join us tonight for Meet the Teacher 🏫 — a great chance to connect, ask questions, and get ready for a fantastic year!

🚚 Plus — Food Trucks will be in front of the High School starting around 5:30 PM, so come hungry and enjoy a delicious dinner before the fun!

🎉 Afterwards, stick around for the H-Town Takeover at 7:30 PM — you won’t want to miss the excitement!

📅 Tonight
🕒 Meet the Teacher → Followed by H-Town Takeover at 7:30 PM

💛 Let’s make it a night to remember! See you there!
#MeetTheTeacher #HTownTakeover #SchoolSpirit #FoodTruckFun

Dear Parents and Community Members -
As you may be aware, the Texas Legislature passed HB 1481 this summer. This law requires that the school board of every district in the state “adopt, implement, and ensure the district or school complies with the written policy prohibiting a student from using a personal communication device while on school property during the school day.” Further, this law requires that the board’s policy “establish disciplinary measures to be imposed for violation of the prohibition and may provide for confiscation of the personal communication device.”
Personal communication devices are defined by this law as “a telephone, cell phone such as a smartphone or flip phone, tablet, smartwatch, radio device, paging device, or any other electronic device capable of telecommunication or digital communication. The term does not include an electronic device provided to a student by a school district.”
Under this law, districts may completely prohibit students from bringing personal communication devices on school property or they may designate a method for the storage of the student’s personal communication device while the student is on school property during the school day.

While it is best for students to leave their personal communication devices at home given the new law, should your student elect to bring them on school property, our school board approved a policy last night to:

Require student personal electronic devices be stored in backpacks for the entirety of the school day. “School day” under this statute means first bell to last bell and includes lunch, passing period, pep-rallies, and other times that fall during the regular school day.

Please know that you may still reach your child during the school day. Parents who need to contact their child during the school day should call the campus front office for urgent needs or email the student on their school email for non-urgent communications.

While this will be an adjustment state-wide, many studies show that educational outcomes have improved in districts that have adopted similar policies in past years. We hope to see that happen here and look forward to a great year ahead!

Dear Parents and Community Members,
As you may be aware, the Texas Legislature passed HB 1481 this summer. This law requires that the school board of every district in the state “adopt, implement, and ensure the district or school complies with the written policy prohibiting a student from using a personal communication device while on school property during the school day.” Further, this law requires that the board’s policy “establish disciplinary measures to be imposed for violation of the prohibition and may provide for confiscation of the personal communication device.” One of the consequences available to districts is disposal after notification to parents.
Personal communication devices are defined by this law as “a telephone, cell phone such as a smartphone or flip phone, tablet, smartwatch, radio device, paging device, or any other electronic device capable of telecommunication or digital communication. The term does not include an electronic device provided to a student by a school district.”
Under this law, districts may completely prohibit students from bringing personal communication devices on school property or they may designate a method for the storage of the student’s personal communication device while the student is on school property during the school day.
While it is best for students to leave their personal communication devices at home given the new law, should your student elect to bring them on school property, our district has elected to:
Require student personal electronic devices be stored in backpacks for the entirety of the school day. “School day” under this statute means first bell to last bell and includes lunch, passing period, pep-rallies, and other times that fall during the regular school day.
HISD Personal Devices List of Consequences:

1st Offense
Phone taken up until the end of the school day
Parent informed

2nd Offense
Phone taken up until the parent picks it up
Consequence: 1 Day D-Hall

3rd Offense
Phone taken up until the parent picks it up
Consequence: 3 Days D-Hall

4th Offense
Phone taken up until the parent picks it up
Consequence: 1 Day ISS (In-School Suspension)

5th Offense
Phone taken up and locked
Parent meeting required
Consequence: 3 Days ISS

⚠️ Reminder: Continued violations beyond the 5th offense may result in additional administrative actions.

If a student is seen using or accessing a personal communication device during the school day, the law allows district staff to confiscate the device. In addition, students accessing their personal communication devices during the school day will face disciplinary consequences with each offense progressing in severity. Devices will only be returned to a parent/guardian at the end of the school day or as otherwise determined appropriate by administration. Lastly, districts can no longer charge parents or students a monetary fee as a consequence.
Some exceptions apply, namely if the student’s IEP or 504 plan requires use of a personal communication device or there is a medical need. Any exceptions to this law must be documented in accordance with all other laws governing IEPs, 504 plans, and medical accommodations. If your student has a documented need for such a device, please schedule a call with us to discuss prior to the beginning of the year.

Please know that you may still reach your child during the school day. Parents who need to contact their child during the school day should call the campus front office for urgent needs or email the student on their school email for non-urgent communications.
While this will be an adjustment state-wide, many studies show that educational outcomes have improved in districts that have adopted similar policies in past years. We hope to see that happen here and look forward to a great year ahead!


Sincerely,

Jaime Clark
HISD Superintendent

Parents and Guardians, please check your email for an important message inviting you to set up your Skyward Family Access account and register your child for school.

We’re transitioning away from the old Parent Portal system and moving to Skyward Family Access; it is important that you register your student in the new system before you can receive a schedule on Monday.

Your email should include your assigned username and instructions for setting up your account. With Skyward Family Access, you’ll be able to do everything you previously did in Parent Portal—and even more!

If you didn’t receive the invitation or it has expired, be sure to call the office on Monday. They can send you the link again.

Please contact your campus secretary to make sure your correct email address is on file.
HES - Dawn Carpenter - dawn.carpenter@henrietta-isd.net 940.720.7910 ext 3003
HJH - Dana Garrison - dana.garrison@henrietta-isd.net 940.720.7920 ext. 4003
HHS - Elizabeth Nicely - elizabeth.nicely@henrietta-isd.net 940.720.7930 ext. 5003

We’re excited about this new system and confident it will improve your experience.

Thank you!

Jaime Clark
Henrietta ISD Superintendent