Henrietta Independent School District
ALL IN FOR EXCELLENCE
These three fabulous educators were nominated by their peers and honored as their campus Teachers of the Year!
At HES, 1st-grade teacher Kim Morris was selected for her dedication to nurturing young learners and building a strong foundation for lifelong success.
At HJH, science teacher Mrs. Jennifer Browning was recognized for sparking curiosity, encouraging discovery, and bringing learning to life in the classroom.
At HHS, staff proudly selected Laurie Schaffner as Teacher of the Year, honoring her commitment to excellence, her impact on students, and the positive difference she makes across campus every day.
We are so proud of these outstanding educators and the lasting impact they make in our schools and community!
At HES, 1st-grade teacher Kim Morris was selected for her dedication to nurturing young learners and building a strong foundation for lifelong success.
At HJH, science teacher Mrs. Jennifer Browning was recognized for sparking curiosity, encouraging discovery, and bringing learning to life in the classroom.
At HHS, staff proudly selected Laurie Schaffner as Teacher of the Year, honoring her commitment to excellence, her impact on students, and the positive difference she makes across campus every day.
We are so proud of these outstanding educators and the lasting impact they make in our schools and community!
The most important skills you can help your child develop are Executive Function Skills. These are skills in the brain that allow for: emotional regulation, working memory, flexible thinking, self-control, impulse control, time management, organization, task initiation, planning & prioritizing, healthy relationships, making friends, and learning new things.
There has been a significant delay in the development of executive functioning skills overall in children within the last 10 years or so. This has resulted in decreased academic performance and increased behavioral issues in the classroom as well as other areas of the child's life.
Here are just a few fun activities you can do with your child this summer to strengthen those skills. You can also do a simple search for "how to strengthen my child's executive functioning skills" to find all sorts of ideas. When in doubt, encourage them to use their imaginations, let them be "bored" and figure out what to do, let them play outside and get dirty, encourage fort building, bike riding, book reading, etc. Limit screen time drastically (or even eliminate screens this summer!).
Have a great summer! I can't wait to see you all next school year!
Ms. Shannon
There has been a significant delay in the development of executive functioning skills overall in children within the last 10 years or so. This has resulted in decreased academic performance and increased behavioral issues in the classroom as well as other areas of the child's life.
Here are just a few fun activities you can do with your child this summer to strengthen those skills. You can also do a simple search for "how to strengthen my child's executive functioning skills" to find all sorts of ideas. When in doubt, encourage them to use their imaginations, let them be "bored" and figure out what to do, let them play outside and get dirty, encourage fort building, bike riding, book reading, etc. Limit screen time drastically (or even eliminate screens this summer!).
Have a great summer! I can't wait to see you all next school year!
Ms. Shannon
Honored to celebrate the incredible educators in HISD recognized through the state Teacher Incentive Allotment program! Your dedication to student success continues to bless our schools and community. Looking forward to honoring these outstanding teachers at the upcoming banquet!
What do you do after winning a SIX-PEAT State Championship in Spelling & Vocabulary? You get a little silly and celebrate! Congratulations to Coach Schaffner and her amazing team. We are so proud of all of you!
In observance of Memorial Day, HISD will be closed on Monday, May 25. As we enjoy the long weekend, we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
Time to celebrate the end of another successful year at HISD! Classes will be dismissed at 12:00 p.m. Check with your campus for exact dismissal plans. Let the summer fun begin!
Today, we celebrate our incredible Speech Pathologists for National Speech Pathologist Day! Your work empowers voices, builds confidence, and opens doors to communication and success. We are grateful for all the ways you make a difference! #GoldStandard
Hey Seniors—this is your reminder!
Graduation Practice is MANDATORY, so make sure you’re there and ready to go!
9:15 a.m.
📍Evangel Church in Wichita Falls
Don’t be late—we want everything to run smoothly for your big moment! Questions? Contact Mrs. Schaffner.
Graduation Practice is MANDATORY, so make sure you’re there and ready to go!
9:15 a.m.
📍Evangel Church in Wichita Falls
Don’t be late—we want everything to run smoothly for your big moment! Questions? Contact Mrs. Schaffner.
Join us as we celebrate the Class of 2026 and a job well done!
We’re proud of all they’ve accomplished and can’t wait to honor this milestone together. #ClassOf2026 #GoldStandard
We’re proud of all they’ve accomplished and can’t wait to honor this milestone together. #ClassOf2026 #GoldStandard
As we complete our recognition of the Top 10 graduates, we couldn’t be prouder! These students have shown incredible dedication, leadership, and commitment in academics and extracurriculars over the past four years. We can’t wait to see what they accomplish next! #GoldStandard
Lyndee Brown
Salutatorian
Class of 2026
100.52
Lyndee has been a dedicated student-athlete and active participant in extracurricular activities throughout her high school career. She has competed in both basketball and volleyball, earning numerous honors for her performance and leadership. In volleyball, she was named District Co-MVP in 2025 and District MVP Setter in 2024, as well as earning All-State Setter recognition. She was also selected to the prestigious Red River Diamond Dozen Team and will compete in the Oil Bowl this summer. Lyndee has been recognized for her academic excellence as well, earning Academic All-State honors in both volleyball and basketball in 2026 and being named Academic All-District all four years in both sports. In basketball, she received Honorable Mention All-District in 2026.
In addition to athletics, Lyndee has been actively involved in FFA, competing on the Poultry Team, which qualified for state all four years. She was also a member of the BBQ Team, earning a national qualification, and placed second individually at the Area Poultry Contest in 2026. Additionally, Lyndee served on the FFA officer team for 3 years.
Lyndee is the daughter of Kevin and Lisa Brown of Henrietta.
Lyndee plans to attend Texas Tech University, where she will major in Pre-Occupational Therapy with the goal of becoming an Occupational Therapist.
Henrietta ISD congratulates Lyndee on her outstanding accomplishments and wishes her continued success in all her future endeavors.
Salutatorian
Class of 2026
100.52
Lyndee has been a dedicated student-athlete and active participant in extracurricular activities throughout her high school career. She has competed in both basketball and volleyball, earning numerous honors for her performance and leadership. In volleyball, she was named District Co-MVP in 2025 and District MVP Setter in 2024, as well as earning All-State Setter recognition. She was also selected to the prestigious Red River Diamond Dozen Team and will compete in the Oil Bowl this summer. Lyndee has been recognized for her academic excellence as well, earning Academic All-State honors in both volleyball and basketball in 2026 and being named Academic All-District all four years in both sports. In basketball, she received Honorable Mention All-District in 2026.
In addition to athletics, Lyndee has been actively involved in FFA, competing on the Poultry Team, which qualified for state all four years. She was also a member of the BBQ Team, earning a national qualification, and placed second individually at the Area Poultry Contest in 2026. Additionally, Lyndee served on the FFA officer team for 3 years.
Lyndee is the daughter of Kevin and Lisa Brown of Henrietta.
Lyndee plans to attend Texas Tech University, where she will major in Pre-Occupational Therapy with the goal of becoming an Occupational Therapist.
Henrietta ISD congratulates Lyndee on her outstanding accomplishments and wishes her continued success in all her future endeavors.
Valedictorian
Class of 2026
100.98
Marie has been actively involved in a wide range of extracurricular activities, demonstrating both academic excellence and dedication to her school community. She is a member of FFA, where she competed on the Greenhand Radio Broadcasting LDE team in 2022, placing second at district and advancing to area. She has also been a key member of the Floriculture CDE team, placing third in 2023 and qualifying for state, fourth at area in 2025 and qualifying for state, and second at area in 2026, again advancing to state. Individually, Marie placed fourth overall at the area contest in 2026.
In addition to her FFA involvement, Marie has competed in UIL academics as a member of the Science team in 2024, 2025, and 2026. Her team placed second at district in 2024. In 2025, she earned first place in Biology and third overall, advancing to the regional competition. In 2026, she placed second in Biology and fourth overall, earning alternate positions for both her Biology and overall scores.
Marie is also involved in UIL One-Act Play, where her team placed second at district and advanced to bi-district in 2024, 2025, and 2026. In 2025, the team was named bi-district alternate. In 2026, Marie received an Honorable Mention All-Star Cast Ensemble Award alongside six fellow cast members.
Marie is the daughter of Shawn and Julie Bader of Henrietta.
Marie plans to attend Oklahoma Panhandle State University, where she will major in Crop and Soil Science. Following graduation, she hopes to pursue a career in an agronomy-related field.
Henrietta ISD congratulates Marie on this outstanding achievement and looks forward to all she will accomplish in the future.
Class of 2026
100.98
Marie has been actively involved in a wide range of extracurricular activities, demonstrating both academic excellence and dedication to her school community. She is a member of FFA, where she competed on the Greenhand Radio Broadcasting LDE team in 2022, placing second at district and advancing to area. She has also been a key member of the Floriculture CDE team, placing third in 2023 and qualifying for state, fourth at area in 2025 and qualifying for state, and second at area in 2026, again advancing to state. Individually, Marie placed fourth overall at the area contest in 2026.
In addition to her FFA involvement, Marie has competed in UIL academics as a member of the Science team in 2024, 2025, and 2026. Her team placed second at district in 2024. In 2025, she earned first place in Biology and third overall, advancing to the regional competition. In 2026, she placed second in Biology and fourth overall, earning alternate positions for both her Biology and overall scores.
Marie is also involved in UIL One-Act Play, where her team placed second at district and advanced to bi-district in 2024, 2025, and 2026. In 2025, the team was named bi-district alternate. In 2026, Marie received an Honorable Mention All-Star Cast Ensemble Award alongside six fellow cast members.
Marie is the daughter of Shawn and Julie Bader of Henrietta.
Marie plans to attend Oklahoma Panhandle State University, where she will major in Crop and Soil Science. Following graduation, she hopes to pursue a career in an agronomy-related field.
Henrietta ISD congratulates Marie on this outstanding achievement and looks forward to all she will accomplish in the future.
Marie Bader -Valedictorian-100.98
Marie plans to attend Oklahoma Panhandle State University to major in Crop and Soil Science and pursue a career in agronomy. Henrietta ISD congratulates her and looks forward to her future success.
Marie plans to attend Oklahoma Panhandle State University to major in Crop and Soil Science and pursue a career in agronomy. Henrietta ISD congratulates her and looks forward to her future success.
Parents: STAAR & STAAR EOC results will be available soon. Access them in Skyward Family Access on the dates below. Results are under the Texas Assessments tile.
Questions? Email your campus principal.
Forgot to order your student an HES Yearbook? No problem! We have extras available for $20 in the HES office. Send money with your student to Mrs. Stubblefield, and she’ll get you taken care of!
Looking for summer camp opportunities for your student? HISD has gathered our summer camps in one convenient place, including contact information for each camp host.
https://www.henrietta-isd.net/o/athletics/page/summer-camps
https://www.henrietta-isd.net/o/athletics/page/summer-camps
There will be an HISD School Board Meeting tonight at the HISD Administration Building.
For additional information, please visit the HISD website under School Board to access agendas, board notes, policies, and other related materials.
The Class of 2026 will wrap up Declaration Day with a picnic on the front lawn!
We’ll be serving a hot dog lunch as we celebrate together and enjoy one of our last special moments as a class. #ClassOf2026 #GoldStandard
We’ll be serving a hot dog lunch as we celebrate together and enjoy one of our last special moments as a class. #ClassOf2026 #GoldStandard
HHS Senior Stroll is coming!
Join us in the hallways of HES on May 12 at 10:30 a.m. as we celebrate our seniors!
If you plan to attend, please bring your ID—it will be required at the office.
*Please register through HHS (not HES).
Declaration Day activities will follow the stroll!
Make plans to attend this special celebration as our seniors share their exciting plans for life after graduation!
Come cheer them on and celebrate the bright futures ahead! #GoldStandard #ClassOf2026
Come cheer them on and celebrate the bright futures ahead! #GoldStandard #ClassOf2026