

September Newsletter
The end of the 1st Six Weeks is today, Friday Sept. 22nd.
GENERAL INFORMATION
A Message from Mrs. Clark
Nominate a staff member today for showing GOLD Standard!
Check out our Mission Statement and Core Commitments for 2023-2024
We have over 400 downloads on our new app!
If you have not downloaded it, please do so today! We have a new feature coming in the next few weeks that will allow you to communicate with our teachers. In addition, you can keep up with your student's grades on the parent portal!
Watch this quick video over information on the new app.
Use the QR code to download the new app.
NEWS FROM THE STATE LEVEL
State Accountability is delayed
The Texas Education Agency has recently decided to delay district accountability ratings. I am including a press release from TEA about the delay and possible changes.
TEA Announces Temporary Delay of Release of 2023 A-F Accountability Ratings | Texas Education Agency
Special Session #3 - School Funding
We are waiting to hear when special session #3 will be held with our state legislators. Districts across the state remain hopeful that the state officials will address the issue of teacher raises and school funding. You can keep up with the latest news from the 88th session on the site linked below.
Legislative Reference Library | Sessions | Special Sessions of the Texas Legislature
Henrietta ISD Education Foundation News
Henrietta ISD Education Foundation
Check out the NEW Henrietta ISD Education Foundation that aims to engage the community to empower educators by providing grants and other ways to support them. We are excited that the Education Foundation has awarded 10 teacher grants that will be announced during the halftime performance of the September 22nd football game.
Follow us on Social Media
Mrs. Clark has several new pages for keeping up with what is happening with the superintendent. I would love for you to follow to have an inside look into Henrietta ISD!
Instagram - @hisdsuptjclark
Twitter - @jaimeclarkstory
NEW campuses social media pages
Want information specific to your child's campus? Follow them on social media!
Elementary- Facebook page named 940 Henrietta Elementary School
Junior High - Facebook page named 940 Henrietta Junior High School
High School - Facebook page named 940 Henrietta High School and Instagram page @hhs940bearcats
We continue to update our HISD Website with new features! Check it out below!
Calendar News
No classes on October 9th & 30th
Two Days off in October
Parents - Please check out the calendar for 2023-2024. We have two days off in October that we want to make sure you know are coming up. October 9th & 30th are Professional Development Days for our teachers.
Below is a link to the PDF version of the new calendar, if you would like to print it.
HISD Upcoming Events
September 22nd - End of the 1st Six Weeks
September 27th - See You At the Pole Event
September 29th - Coffee with the Counselor
September 30th - Ponder Marching Contest
October - National School Principal Month
October 2nd - WF Marching Festival
October 2nd - School Custodian Day
October 11th - SAT at Henrietta High School
October 11th - Greenhand Day
October 14th - UIL Regional Marching Contest - WF Memorial Stadium
October 18th - PSAT at Henrietta High School
October 24th - Junior High Science Fair and Dance
October 28th - Area Marching Contest in Denton
********All Sporting Calendars are listed below