Henrietta Independent School District
ALL IN FOR EXCELLENCE
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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!
Seniors, it’s coming! Texas Free College Application Week is Oct 12–18, 2026. Apply to any public university or community college for FREE. Submit your apps by Oct 18 at applytexas.org
Don’t forget! Our Unified Team takes the field BEFORE the Bearcats tonight in Holliday! Kickoff is at 6:30 PM. Can’t make it? Tune in as the game will be broadcast by Texoma Broadcasting! #GoldStandard
October is National Bullying Prevention Month! It’s a time to raise awareness, educate our communities, and promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Together, we can create a school community where everyone feels safe, valued, and supported. #AllIn #GoldStandard
Did you know? Nearly 70% of U.S. drug overdose deaths in 2022 involved synthetic opioids, primarily illegally manufactured fentanyl. Awareness and education can save lives. Be #ALLIN for information as we spotlight the dangers of fentanyl. #FentanylAwarenessMonth
Celebrating brilliant minds on World Dyslexia Day! At HISD, we honor the unique strengths, creativity, and determination of our students with dyslexia. Today and every day, we stand together in understanding, support, and respect.
Happy Human Resources Day to Heather Burns! Supporting our staff so they can support our students, Heather works tirelessly behind the scenes to take care of the HISD family. Thank you for your dedication and everything you do for our team!
Bearcats, mark your calendars! Thursday, Oct. 8 is Early Release at 12 PM, with Staff PLC in the afternoon. Friday, Oct. 9 is a Student Holiday for Staff Development. Monday, Oct. 12 is a District Holiday. Students return Tuesday, Oct. 13!
FREE Flu Shots! Wednesday, Oct. 13, 10 AM–1 PM at Clay County Memorial Hospital. Vaccines are available for eligible children & adults, including those uninsured, underinsured, and on Medicaid. We cannot provide vaccines for those insured with CHIP or private insurance.
Big thanks to all the amazing academic and athletic coaches at HISD! Your dedication, leadership, and unwavering support empower our students to achieve their best on the field and in the classroom. We appreciate everything you do for our students and community!
GET READY, HENRIETTA!
Our HISD Unified Team is hitting the field! Join us on October 9 at 6:30 PM at Don Lucy Field in Holliday for an evening of teamwork, inclusion, and BIG BEARCAT SPIRIT!
Questions? cherise.talley@henrietta-isd.net
Our HISD Unified Team is hitting the field! Join us on October 9 at 6:30 PM at Don Lucy Field in Holliday for an evening of teamwork, inclusion, and BIG BEARCAT SPIRIT!
Questions? cherise.talley@henrietta-isd.net