Henrietta Independent School District
ALL IN FOR EXCELLENCE
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
October is Bullying Prevention Month and we all play a part in teaching children how to show kindness, empathy, and respect for others. Throughout this month, we will be sharing tips and information on resolving conflict, how to stand up for others, and standing up for yourself. As always, if you or your child need to report bullying, you have two ways to do so: 1. In Person (tell the teacher, counselor, or administrator), 2. Anonymously through the "Report Bullying" link on your child's campus webpage.
Huge shout-out to our amazing Custodial Staff! From sparkling hallways to all the quiet, behind-the-scenes magic that keeps our school running smoothly every day—we couldn’t do it without you. You truly are our unsung heroes!
This October, our community is uniting to fight the devastating Fentanyl crisis. We are #ALLIN for Fentanyl Awareness Month. Join us as we share vital information throughout the month to protect our families and neighbors. Knowledge is our best defense.
Leading with vision, guiding with heart, and shaping our future every single day! Happy Principal Appreciation Month to our incredible leaders. Thank you for your tireless dedication, endless support, and lasting impact on our school family!
Free & Reduced-Price Meals Reminder!
The 30-day carryover period for Free & Reduced-Price Meal benefits from last school year has now expired.
If your family received Free & Reduced-Price Meal benefits last year and you would like to see if you qualify again for the current school year, you will need to submit a new application.
Already received an approval letter from Mrs. Brown for this school year? There is no need to reapply. Your current-year eligibility has already been approved.
For families who still need to apply, the process is quick and easy online through MySchoolApps:
https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/PickDistrict?ZipCode=76365&State=
We encourage families who may qualify to complete an application as soon as possible.
Questions about the application or eligibility? Please contact Brittanie Brown at Brittanie.Brown@henrietta-isd.net.
The 30-day carryover period for Free & Reduced-Price Meal benefits from last school year has now expired.
If your family received Free & Reduced-Price Meal benefits last year and you would like to see if you qualify again for the current school year, you will need to submit a new application.
Already received an approval letter from Mrs. Brown for this school year? There is no need to reapply. Your current-year eligibility has already been approved.
For families who still need to apply, the process is quick and easy online through MySchoolApps:
https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/PickDistrict?ZipCode=76365&State=
We encourage families who may qualify to complete an application as soon as possible.
Questions about the application or eligibility? Please contact Brittanie Brown at Brittanie.Brown@henrietta-isd.net.
Attention, Bearcat Community! Effective immediately, HISD will only be able to accept checks made payable to Henrietta ISD. Please make sure the payee line is completed correctly to avoid delays. Thank you for helping us keep things running smoothly!
And congratulations to our class princesses: Junior Princess Hadleigh Brand, Sophomore Princess Kynnlee Poore, and Freshman Princess Harper Melton!
What a special group of young ladies and a beautiful Homecoming night! We are so proud of each of you! 🐾✨
What a beautiful group of young ladies representing Henrietta High School on our 2026 Homecoming Court! 👑🖤💛
Kennedy Beckham • Keeley Burns • Jaedyn Jones • Charli McCasland • Mallarey Murphy • Peyton Seigler
We are so proud of each of these girls and the way they represent HHS. Such a special night celebrating six wonderful young ladies and making memories they will always remember! 🐾✨
Kennedy Beckham • Keeley Burns • Jaedyn Jones • Charli McCasland • Mallarey Murphy • Peyton Seigler
We are so proud of each of these girls and the way they represent HHS. Such a special night celebrating six wonderful young ladies and making memories they will always remember! 🐾✨
Congratulations to Jaedyn Jones, our Henrietta High School 2026 Homecoming Queen! 👑🖤💛 Such a special moment for a young lady who is beautiful inside and out. We are so proud to celebrate her tonight! Congratulations, Jaedyn! 🐾✨
We’re making attendance communication simpler for your family.
Starting October 1, Henrietta ISD will use a new text-based system to keep you informed about your child’s attendance — and to make it easy for you to reach us, too.
Here’s what to expect:
📩 You’ll receive a text message if your child is marked absent. These are the Attendance Pro numbers you can expect to receive messages from:
HES: 940-301-6839 HJH: 940-310-1306 HHS: 940-784-8244
↩️ You can reply directly to explain the absence, ask a question, or let us know what’s going on.
📱 You can also proactively notify the school of an upcoming absence by texting your campus’s Attendance Pro number listed above.
📊 If absences are adding up, we’ll reach out early — because we’d rather help now than wait.
If you have questions, contact your school’s front office:
HES: 940-720.7910 HJH: 940-720.7920 HHS: 940-720.7930
We’re grateful for your partnership,
Jaime Clark
Superintendent of Schools
Starting October 1, Henrietta ISD will use a new text-based system to keep you informed about your child’s attendance — and to make it easy for you to reach us, too.
Here’s what to expect:
📩 You’ll receive a text message if your child is marked absent. These are the Attendance Pro numbers you can expect to receive messages from:
HES: 940-301-6839 HJH: 940-310-1306 HHS: 940-784-8244
↩️ You can reply directly to explain the absence, ask a question, or let us know what’s going on.
📱 You can also proactively notify the school of an upcoming absence by texting your campus’s Attendance Pro number listed above.
📊 If absences are adding up, we’ll reach out early — because we’d rather help now than wait.
If you have questions, contact your school’s front office:
HES: 940-720.7910 HJH: 940-720.7920 HHS: 940-720.7930
We’re grateful for your partnership,
Jaime Clark
Superintendent of Schools
🐾💛 Golden Bearcats are meeting THIS FRIDAY!
Come eat with us and hear from some of our amazing students! We will have members of our HHS Volleyball Team, Cheer, Homecoming Court, and Elementary students joining us and sharing what’s happening around HISD!
PLUS-we’ll give you the scoop on a fun school event coming to Henrietta in November! 👀🎉
We love bringing our Golden Bearcats together with our students! Come enjoy lunch, hear from our student groups, and spend some time with us! 🖤💛
Come eat with us and hear from some of our amazing students! We will have members of our HHS Volleyball Team, Cheer, Homecoming Court, and Elementary students joining us and sharing what’s happening around HISD!
PLUS-we’ll give you the scoop on a fun school event coming to Henrietta in November! 👀🎉
We love bringing our Golden Bearcats together with our students! Come enjoy lunch, hear from our student groups, and spend some time with us! 🖤💛
Mobile STEM Lab visits Junior High
Homecoming Week is here! 🖤💛 And we are ALL IN together! Every campus is invited to join in the dress-up days this week. Let’s have some fun, show our Bearcat pride, and fill every campus with school spirit! 🐾🏈✨ GO BEARCATS!
HHS Homecoming Week kicks off TOMORROW! Get ready for a fun-filled week of activities, school spirit, and memories! We’re excited to introduce the 2026 Homecoming Court and celebrate these amazing students! Let’s make it a week to remember!
Today, HISD proudly observes Constitution Day! Our students are taking time to learn about the U.S. Constitution and the freedoms, rights, and principles that help shape our nation. We’re proud to celebrate the foundation of our democracy!
Happy IT Professionals Day! 💻
Today we’re giving a BIG shoutout to Derek and Kellie for keeping Henrietta ISD connected and running smoothly every day!
Whether they’re fixing tech problems, keeping our systems up and running, or answering the famous “Have you tried turning it off and back on?” 😄 — they’re always there when we need them!
Thank you, Derek and Kellie, for all you do for HISD! We appreciate you! 💛🖤
Today we’re giving a BIG shoutout to Derek and Kellie for keeping Henrietta ISD connected and running smoothly every day!
Whether they’re fixing tech problems, keeping our systems up and running, or answering the famous “Have you tried turning it off and back on?” 😄 — they’re always there when we need them!
Thank you, Derek and Kellie, for all you do for HISD! We appreciate you! 💛🖤
