News and Announcements

We want to remind you that 6th grade students will be taking their STAAR tests on Monday and Tuesday. Monday the 13th will be Mathematics and Tuesday the 14th will be Reading.

Our 5th grade students will take STAAR Science on Wednesday the 15th.

Please assist us with the following:

- Make sure your student gets a good night sleep and eats a sound breakfast in the morning.

- Please arrive on time to school, so we can begin our testing procedures on time for your student.

- Students in 6th grade will eat lunch at regular time from 12:37 to 1:37 pm on Monday and Tuesday. Sixth grade lunch will be at 11:34/12:04pm and 5th grade lunch will be at 12:37/1:07pm pm on Wednesday.

- Please make sure that your students bring their lunch to school. Due to testing procedures, our school has to remain closed during these days, and we cannot allow any visitors during testing hours.

- Please do not schedule any doctor appointments for these dates.

Thank you for your understanding and for your assistance.

Please join us for our Track Meet at Lem Brock Field: 5th grade- Thursday, April 25th; 6th grade-Friday, April 26th. Events begin at 9am.

Henderson Junior High will have a meeting for parents of incoming 7th graders. The meeting will begin at 6pm in the school cafeteria. Mr. Brad Burleson, principal at HJH will give a short presentation. All prospective athletes and parents will meet with coaches afterwards.

Here are some reminders for the next two STAAR test dates.

We will be releasing students tomorrow, Thursday at 1:25 pm. Please remember that there will be no school on Friday December 21st. Schools will be closed for Christmas break, and we will return on Tuesday, January 8th.

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Dear Families, due to rain, our 6th grade Gilbert Family Picnic will be moved indoors. 6th grade lunch begins at 12:37 and ends at 1:37pm. Students will then have to proceed to their next class (7th period). We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

Camp Grady Spruce Fundraiser kick off is tomorrow! The Big Kahuna fundraiser will help your student raise money to go toward their Camp Grady Spruce Tuition. A percentage of all sales and donations will go directly into your child's personal camp account. Your students will be bringing information home to you.