Dear Parents and Community Members -
As you may be aware, the Texas Legislature passed HB 1481 this summer. This law requires that the school board of every district in the state “adopt, implement, and ensure the district or school complies with the written policy prohibiting a student from using a personal communication device while on school property during the school day.” Further, this law requires that the board’s policy “establish disciplinary measures to be imposed for violation of the prohibition and may provide for confiscation of the personal communication device.”
Personal communication devices are defined by this law as “a telephone, cell phone such as a smartphone or flip phone, tablet, smartwatch, radio device, paging device, or any other electronic device capable of telecommunication or digital communication. The term does not include an electronic device provided to a student by a school district.”
Under this law, districts may completely prohibit students from bringing personal communication devices on school property or they may designate a method for the storage of the student’s personal communication device while the student is on school property during the school day.
While it is best for students to leave their personal communication devices at home given the new law, should your student elect to bring them on school property, our school board approved a policy last night to:
Require student personal electronic devices be stored in backpacks for the entirety of the school day. “School day” under this statute means first bell to last bell and includes lunch, passing period, pep-rallies, and other times that fall during the regular school day.
Please know that you may still reach your child during the school day. Parents who need to contact their child during the school day should call the campus front office for urgent needs or email the student on their school email for non-urgent communications.
While this will be an adjustment state-wide, many studies show that educational outcomes have improved in districts that have adopted similar policies in past years. We hope to see that happen here and look forward to a great year ahead!
As you may be aware, the Texas Legislature passed HB 1481 this summer. This law requires that the school board of every district in the state “adopt, implement, and ensure the district or school complies with the written policy prohibiting a student from using a personal communication device while on school property during the school day.” Further, this law requires that the board’s policy “establish disciplinary measures to be imposed for violation of the prohibition and may provide for confiscation of the personal communication device.”
Personal communication devices are defined by this law as “a telephone, cell phone such as a smartphone or flip phone, tablet, smartwatch, radio device, paging device, or any other electronic device capable of telecommunication or digital communication. The term does not include an electronic device provided to a student by a school district.”
Under this law, districts may completely prohibit students from bringing personal communication devices on school property or they may designate a method for the storage of the student’s personal communication device while the student is on school property during the school day.
While it is best for students to leave their personal communication devices at home given the new law, should your student elect to bring them on school property, our school board approved a policy last night to:
Require student personal electronic devices be stored in backpacks for the entirety of the school day. “School day” under this statute means first bell to last bell and includes lunch, passing period, pep-rallies, and other times that fall during the regular school day.
Please know that you may still reach your child during the school day. Parents who need to contact their child during the school day should call the campus front office for urgent needs or email the student on their school email for non-urgent communications.
While this will be an adjustment state-wide, many studies show that educational outcomes have improved in districts that have adopted similar policies in past years. We hope to see that happen here and look forward to a great year ahead!
Dear Parents and Community Members,
As you may be aware, the Texas Legislature passed HB 1481 this summer. This law requires that the school board of every district in the state “adopt, implement, and ensure the district or school complies with the written policy prohibiting a student from using a personal communication device while on school property during the school day.” Further, this law requires that the board’s policy “establish disciplinary measures to be imposed for violation of the prohibition and may provide for confiscation of the personal communication device.” One of the consequences available to districts is disposal after notification to parents.
Personal communication devices are defined by this law as “a telephone, cell phone such as a smartphone or flip phone, tablet, smartwatch, radio device, paging device, or any other electronic device capable of telecommunication or digital communication. The term does not include an electronic device provided to a student by a school district.”
Under this law, districts may completely prohibit students from bringing personal communication devices on school property or they may designate a method for the storage of the student’s personal communication device while the student is on school property during the school day.
While it is best for students to leave their personal communication devices at home given the new law, should your student elect to bring them on school property, our district has elected to:
Require student personal electronic devices be stored in backpacks for the entirety of the school day. “School day” under this statute means first bell to last bell and includes lunch, passing period, pep-rallies, and other times that fall during the regular school day.
HISD Personal Devices List of Consequences:
1st Offense
Phone taken up until the end of the school day
Parent informed
2nd Offense
Phone taken up until the parent picks it up
Consequence: 1 Day D-Hall
3rd Offense
Phone taken up until the parent picks it up
Consequence: 3 Days D-Hall
4th Offense
Phone taken up until the parent picks it up
Consequence: 1 Day ISS (In-School Suspension)
5th Offense
Phone taken up and locked
Parent meeting required
Consequence: 3 Days ISS
⚠️ Reminder: Continued violations beyond the 5th offense may result in additional administrative actions.
If a student is seen using or accessing a personal communication device during the school day, the law allows district staff to confiscate the device. In addition, students accessing their personal communication devices during the school day will face disciplinary consequences with each offense progressing in severity. Devices will only be returned to a parent/guardian at the end of the school day or as otherwise determined appropriate by administration. Lastly, districts can no longer charge parents or students a monetary fee as a consequence.
Some exceptions apply, namely if the student’s IEP or 504 plan requires use of a personal communication device or there is a medical need. Any exceptions to this law must be documented in accordance with all other laws governing IEPs, 504 plans, and medical accommodations. If your student has a documented need for such a device, please schedule a call with us to discuss prior to the beginning of the year.
Please know that you may still reach your child during the school day. Parents who need to contact their child during the school day should call the campus front office for urgent needs or email the student on their school email for non-urgent communications.
While this will be an adjustment state-wide, many studies show that educational outcomes have improved in districts that have adopted similar policies in past years. We hope to see that happen here and look forward to a great year ahead!
Sincerely,
Jaime Clark
HISD Superintendent
As you may be aware, the Texas Legislature passed HB 1481 this summer. This law requires that the school board of every district in the state “adopt, implement, and ensure the district or school complies with the written policy prohibiting a student from using a personal communication device while on school property during the school day.” Further, this law requires that the board’s policy “establish disciplinary measures to be imposed for violation of the prohibition and may provide for confiscation of the personal communication device.” One of the consequences available to districts is disposal after notification to parents.
Personal communication devices are defined by this law as “a telephone, cell phone such as a smartphone or flip phone, tablet, smartwatch, radio device, paging device, or any other electronic device capable of telecommunication or digital communication. The term does not include an electronic device provided to a student by a school district.”
Under this law, districts may completely prohibit students from bringing personal communication devices on school property or they may designate a method for the storage of the student’s personal communication device while the student is on school property during the school day.
While it is best for students to leave their personal communication devices at home given the new law, should your student elect to bring them on school property, our district has elected to:
Require student personal electronic devices be stored in backpacks for the entirety of the school day. “School day” under this statute means first bell to last bell and includes lunch, passing period, pep-rallies, and other times that fall during the regular school day.
HISD Personal Devices List of Consequences:
1st Offense
Phone taken up until the end of the school day
Parent informed
2nd Offense
Phone taken up until the parent picks it up
Consequence: 1 Day D-Hall
3rd Offense
Phone taken up until the parent picks it up
Consequence: 3 Days D-Hall
4th Offense
Phone taken up until the parent picks it up
Consequence: 1 Day ISS (In-School Suspension)
5th Offense
Phone taken up and locked
Parent meeting required
Consequence: 3 Days ISS
⚠️ Reminder: Continued violations beyond the 5th offense may result in additional administrative actions.
If a student is seen using or accessing a personal communication device during the school day, the law allows district staff to confiscate the device. In addition, students accessing their personal communication devices during the school day will face disciplinary consequences with each offense progressing in severity. Devices will only be returned to a parent/guardian at the end of the school day or as otherwise determined appropriate by administration. Lastly, districts can no longer charge parents or students a monetary fee as a consequence.
Some exceptions apply, namely if the student’s IEP or 504 plan requires use of a personal communication device or there is a medical need. Any exceptions to this law must be documented in accordance with all other laws governing IEPs, 504 plans, and medical accommodations. If your student has a documented need for such a device, please schedule a call with us to discuss prior to the beginning of the year.
Please know that you may still reach your child during the school day. Parents who need to contact their child during the school day should call the campus front office for urgent needs or email the student on their school email for non-urgent communications.
While this will be an adjustment state-wide, many studies show that educational outcomes have improved in districts that have adopted similar policies in past years. We hope to see that happen here and look forward to a great year ahead!
Sincerely,
Jaime Clark
HISD Superintendent
Parents and Guardians, please check your email for an important message inviting you to set up your Skyward Family Access account and register your child for school.
We’re transitioning away from the old Parent Portal system and moving to Skyward Family Access; it is important that you register your student in the new system before you can receive a schedule on Monday.
Your email should include your assigned username and instructions for setting up your account. With Skyward Family Access, you’ll be able to do everything you previously did in Parent Portal—and even more!
If you didn’t receive the invitation or it has expired, be sure to call the office on Monday. They can send you the link again.
Please contact your campus secretary to make sure your correct email address is on file.
HES - Dawn Carpenter - dawn.carpenter@henrietta-isd.net 940.720.7910 ext 3003
HJH - Dana Garrison - dana.garrison@henrietta-isd.net 940.720.7920 ext. 4003
HHS - Elizabeth Nicely - elizabeth.nicely@henrietta-isd.net 940.720.7930 ext. 5003
We’re excited about this new system and confident it will improve your experience.
Thank you!
Jaime Clark
Henrietta ISD Superintendent
We’re transitioning away from the old Parent Portal system and moving to Skyward Family Access; it is important that you register your student in the new system before you can receive a schedule on Monday.
Your email should include your assigned username and instructions for setting up your account. With Skyward Family Access, you’ll be able to do everything you previously did in Parent Portal—and even more!
If you didn’t receive the invitation or it has expired, be sure to call the office on Monday. They can send you the link again.
Please contact your campus secretary to make sure your correct email address is on file.
HES - Dawn Carpenter - dawn.carpenter@henrietta-isd.net 940.720.7910 ext 3003
HJH - Dana Garrison - dana.garrison@henrietta-isd.net 940.720.7920 ext. 4003
HHS - Elizabeth Nicely - elizabeth.nicely@henrietta-isd.net 940.720.7930 ext. 5003
We’re excited about this new system and confident it will improve your experience.
Thank you!
Jaime Clark
Henrietta ISD Superintendent
All returning students must be registered for the 25–26 school year in Skyward Family Access—even if you used the old system! Log in today to verify info & complete the process—your student isn’t enrolled until it’s done!
Need help or didn’t get your Family Access invite? Reach out to your campus—we’re back and happy to help!
Need help or didn’t get your Family Access invite? Reach out to your campus—we’re back and happy to help!
📍 Parking Map Now Available for Meet the Teacher – August 11th! 🗓️
To help make your visit smooth and safe, we’ve shared a parking map showing available areas around the ongoing construction project.
🚫 Please remember to stay out of the RED ZONES – these are restricted for safety and construction access only. Blue boxes are parking areas available.
https://aptg.co/dTVQbs
✅ Thank you for your patience and understanding as we continue to improve our campus. We can’t wait to see you at Meet the Teacher on August 11th!
#MeetTheTeacher #ParkingUpdate #ConstructionAlert #HenriettaISD
🎉 Welcome to Our Newest Staff Members! 🎉
We had a wonderful first day with our newest team members, and we’re so excited to have them join our Henrietta ISD family! 💛🖤
A huge thank you to the Henrietta Education Foundation for their generous gift of a $100 gift card to each new teacher. Your support makes such a difference!
We’re also grateful to Texas Roadhouse for donating all the delicious meat for lunch 🍖, and to Pecan Shed for the fabulous breakfast burritos 🌯 that fueled us in the morning.
Finally, a big shoutout to all of our wonderful presenters who took time to welcome and prepare our new staff. Your contributions made the day both meaningful and memorable.
Here’s to a fantastic year ahead! 🚀🍎 #HenriettaISD #NewStaffWelcome #TeamHISD
We had a wonderful first day with our newest team members, and we’re so excited to have them join our Henrietta ISD family! 💛🖤
A huge thank you to the Henrietta Education Foundation for their generous gift of a $100 gift card to each new teacher. Your support makes such a difference!
We’re also grateful to Texas Roadhouse for donating all the delicious meat for lunch 🍖, and to Pecan Shed for the fabulous breakfast burritos 🌯 that fueled us in the morning.
Finally, a big shoutout to all of our wonderful presenters who took time to welcome and prepare our new staff. Your contributions made the day both meaningful and memorable.
Here’s to a fantastic year ahead! 🚀🍎 #HenriettaISD #NewStaffWelcome #TeamHISD
Returning Student Registration is open in your new Skyward Family Access Account! Please register by August 11.
Need help? Contact your campus—we’re back from summer break and ready to assist!
🚨 Don't Forget! 🚨
Our Back to School Bash is just around the corner! 📅
🗓️ August 5th | ⏰ 5 - 7 PM | 📍 HJH Gym
We’ve got you covered with FREE school supplies, backpacks, haircuts, and more—everything you need to kick off the new school year! ✂️🎒✏️
Bring the whole family and get ready for an exciting night! 🎉
#BackToSchoolBash #FreeStuff #HJHCommunity #BackToSchoolReady #SaveTheDate
Our Back to School Bash is just around the corner! 📅
🗓️ August 5th | ⏰ 5 - 7 PM | 📍 HJH Gym
We’ve got you covered with FREE school supplies, backpacks, haircuts, and more—everything you need to kick off the new school year! ✂️🎒✏️
Bring the whole family and get ready for an exciting night! 🎉
#BackToSchoolBash #FreeStuff #HJHCommunity #BackToSchoolReady #SaveTheDate
🎉🐾 HISD Kickoff is Almost Here! 🐾🎉
Join us on August 5th at 11:30 AM for a fantastic community event celebrating the start of a new school year!
We’re excited to welcome these amazing businesses and community groups along with all our student groups to this fun event for our staff to have a showcase of all the great support in Henrietta:
💬 Want to be a part of the fun? Let us know if you’d like to be added to the list of participants and we will have a table for you!
📍 Mark your calendars — it’s going to be a GREAT event!
#HISDKickoff #BearcatPride #CommunityStrong
Join us on August 5th at 11:30 AM for a fantastic community event celebrating the start of a new school year!
We’re excited to welcome these amazing businesses and community groups along with all our student groups to this fun event for our staff to have a showcase of all the great support in Henrietta:
💬 Want to be a part of the fun? Let us know if you’d like to be added to the list of participants and we will have a table for you!
📍 Mark your calendars — it’s going to be a GREAT event!
#HISDKickoff #BearcatPride #CommunityStrong
Elementary:
New students, Head Start, Pre-K, and K need to bring or email updated shot records.
High School:
New Students need to bring or email updated shot records.
kristen.elliott@henrietta-isd.net
🎉🐾 Future Bearcat Cheerleaders Shine Bright! 🐾🎉
This week we hosted Cheer Camp for our future Henrietta Bearcat Cheerleaders, and it was a great success with tons of enthusiastic girls joining us! 💛🖤
A big thank you to everyone who attended, our incredible Henrietta Bearcat Cheerleaders for leading with spirit and energy, and to our dedicated sponsors for making it all possible. 💪📣
We’re so proud of the talent and teamwork we saw and can’t wait to see these future Bearcats cheering on the sidelines in the years to come! 🏆
#BearcatPride #HenriettaCheer #FutureBearcats #CheerCamp2025
This week we hosted Cheer Camp for our future Henrietta Bearcat Cheerleaders, and it was a great success with tons of enthusiastic girls joining us! 💛🖤
A big thank you to everyone who attended, our incredible Henrietta Bearcat Cheerleaders for leading with spirit and energy, and to our dedicated sponsors for making it all possible. 💪📣
We’re so proud of the talent and teamwork we saw and can’t wait to see these future Bearcats cheering on the sidelines in the years to come! 🏆
#BearcatPride #HenriettaCheer #FutureBearcats #CheerCamp2025
📢 New Student Registration Update
We are excited to welcome 30 new students who enrolled at our registration event last night! 🎉
If you still need to register a new student, you may do so in the campus office from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM each day before school starts.
📋 Items Required for Registration
✅ Birth Certificate
✅ Social Security Card
✅ Registering Parent’s Driver’s License
✅ Shot Records (up-to-date immunizations)
✅ Proof of Residency
Please make sure to bring all required documents with you to complete the registration process.
We look forward to welcoming even more students to our Bearcat family!
We are excited to welcome 30 new students who enrolled at our registration event last night! 🎉
If you still need to register a new student, you may do so in the campus office from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM each day before school starts.
📋 Items Required for Registration
✅ Birth Certificate
✅ Social Security Card
✅ Registering Parent’s Driver’s License
✅ Shot Records (up-to-date immunizations)
✅ Proof of Residency
Please make sure to bring all required documents with you to complete the registration process.
We look forward to welcoming even more students to our Bearcat family!
🚧 Construction Update for Tomorrow 🚧
Just a quick update about the construction process happening tomorrow! Starting at 2 AM, the construction team will be pouring concrete around the fieldhouse, gym, and existing high school. This means there will be around 70 trucks passing through the parking areas throughout the day.
🔴 Please avoid using the areas around the fieldhouse, gym, or back parking lots by the gym tomorrow. If you need to be in the area, please park in the front of the high school or at the admin lot.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we get these areas ready for staff return on Monday! 🙏
#ConstructionUpdate #ParkingNotice #ThankYou
Just a quick update about the construction process happening tomorrow! Starting at 2 AM, the construction team will be pouring concrete around the fieldhouse, gym, and existing high school. This means there will be around 70 trucks passing through the parking areas throughout the day.
🔴 Please avoid using the areas around the fieldhouse, gym, or back parking lots by the gym tomorrow. If you need to be in the area, please park in the front of the high school or at the admin lot.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we get these areas ready for staff return on Monday! 🙏
#ConstructionUpdate #ParkingNotice #ThankYou
Just a reminder—we’re still accepting donations for door prizes for our Market Street event to welcome back our staff! Drop donations at the administration office between 8 AM – 4 PM.
Individual items are welcome too! Thank you for supporting our staff!
Individual items are welcome too! Thank you for supporting our staff!
🚀 Henrietta ISD expands the P-TECH Program to reach more students!
Henrietta ISD is proud to offer Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) — an innovative program designed to open doors for students.
What makes P-TECH special?
✅ Combines high school and college coursework (Grades 9–12)
✅ Opportunity to earn a high school diploma AND an associate degree, certificate, or industry credential
✅ Career-focused curriculum with work-based learning at every grade level
✅ Internships, apprenticeships, and job training opportunities
✅ Programs aligned with regional high-demand, high-wage careers
✅ Partnerships with Texas colleges, universities, and local industries for real-world experience
🌟 This year, Henrietta ISD is proud to support our junior and senior students more than ever by covering the cost of their dual credit core classes through TEA funding. This incredible support is making higher education more accessible than ever for ALL students! 🎓✨
Henrietta ISD is proud to offer Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) — an innovative program designed to open doors for students.
What makes P-TECH special?
✅ Combines high school and college coursework (Grades 9–12)
✅ Opportunity to earn a high school diploma AND an associate degree, certificate, or industry credential
✅ Career-focused curriculum with work-based learning at every grade level
✅ Internships, apprenticeships, and job training opportunities
✅ Programs aligned with regional high-demand, high-wage careers
✅ Partnerships with Texas colleges, universities, and local industries for real-world experience
🌟 This year, Henrietta ISD is proud to support our junior and senior students more than ever by covering the cost of their dual credit core classes through TEA funding. This incredible support is making higher education more accessible than ever for ALL students! 🎓✨
🎒📚 Back to School Bash! 📚🎒
Mark your calendars for August 5th, from 5 - 7 PM at the HJH Gym! 🙌
Join us for a fun-filled evening with FREE school supplies, backpacks, haircuts, and so much more! ✂️✏️🎒
It's the perfect way to get ready for the school year—bring your friends and family! 🥳
Don’t miss out on all the freebies! See you there! 🎉
#BackToSchool #HJHBash #FreeSchoolSupplies #Haircuts #Backpacks #CommunityEvent
Mark your calendars for August 5th, from 5 - 7 PM at the HJH Gym! 🙌
Join us for a fun-filled evening with FREE school supplies, backpacks, haircuts, and so much more! ✂️✏️🎒
It's the perfect way to get ready for the school year—bring your friends and family! 🥳
Don’t miss out on all the freebies! See you there! 🎉
#BackToSchool #HJHBash #FreeSchoolSupplies #Haircuts #Backpacks #CommunityEvent
📣 New Student Registration begins tomorrow at all campuses from 4–6 PM!
If you can’t make it then, no worries — you can register any new student at their campus Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM.
We look forward to welcoming our new students! 🎉
If you can’t make it then, no worries — you can register any new student at their campus Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM.
We look forward to welcoming our new students! 🎉
Parents and Guardians, please check your email later today for an important message inviting you to set up your Skyward Family Access account!
We’re transitioning away from the old Parent Portal system and moving to Skyward Family Access, with student registration for the fall semester being the very first step. That means it’s essential that your account is fully set up and working properly.
Your email should include your assigned username and instructions for setting up your account. With Skyward Family Access, you’ll be able to do everything you previously did in Parent Portal—and even more!
We’re excited about this new system and confident it will improve your experience.
If you didn’t receive the invitation, be sure to check your junk or spam folder.
Still nothing? Please contact your campus secretary to make sure your correct email address is on file.
HES - Dawn Carpenter - dawn.carpenter@henrietta-isd.net 940.720.7910 ext 3003
HJH - Dana Garrison - dana.garrison@henrietta-isd.net 940.720.7920 ext. 4003
HHS - Elizabeth Nicely - elizabeth.nicely@henrietta-isd.net 940.720.7930 ext. 5003
Let’s get ready for a great school year!
We’re transitioning away from the old Parent Portal system and moving to Skyward Family Access, with student registration for the fall semester being the very first step. That means it’s essential that your account is fully set up and working properly.
Your email should include your assigned username and instructions for setting up your account. With Skyward Family Access, you’ll be able to do everything you previously did in Parent Portal—and even more!
We’re excited about this new system and confident it will improve your experience.
If you didn’t receive the invitation, be sure to check your junk or spam folder.
Still nothing? Please contact your campus secretary to make sure your correct email address is on file.
HES - Dawn Carpenter - dawn.carpenter@henrietta-isd.net 940.720.7910 ext 3003
HJH - Dana Garrison - dana.garrison@henrietta-isd.net 940.720.7920 ext. 4003
HHS - Elizabeth Nicely - elizabeth.nicely@henrietta-isd.net 940.720.7930 ext. 5003
Let’s get ready for a great school year!
Bearcat families, we’ve hit a tiny hiccup with returning student registration. We’re working on it and expect things to be back on track soon — so keep checking your email this week for updates!
Hey Bearcat fans! We’ve made a few changes to the HHS Pep Rally schedule — here’s the updated list of themes!
Get ready to cheer loud, proud, and show your Bearcat spirit all season long!
Get ready to cheer loud, proud, and show your Bearcat spirit all season long!
