Happy National School Nurse day to Nurse Myra!

🏆 HMS Award Ceremony
Join us as we celebrate the hard work, achievements, and success of our students on Monday, May 11, 2026!
⭐ 8th Grade – 8:00 AM
⭐ 7th Grade – 9:00 AM
⭐ 6th Grade – 10:00 AM
We are proud of all of our students and look forward to recognizing their accomplishments! ❤️💙
Join us as we celebrate the hard work, achievements, and success of our students on Monday, May 11, 2026!
⭐ 8th Grade – 8:00 AM
⭐ 7th Grade – 9:00 AM
⭐ 6th Grade – 10:00 AM
We are proud of all of our students and look forward to recognizing their accomplishments! ❤️💙

📢 Attention 8th Grade Parents:
Chromebook collection is happening this week. All 8th grade students are required to return their Chromebook, charger, and case.
If any item is missing or not returned, a replacement fee will be added to the student’s account and will remain until the item is returned or the fee is paid.
Return Schedule:
Hornsby classes: Wednesday, May 6
Wassom classes: Thursday, May 7
Please be sure to send money for any replacement fees on your student’s assigned return day if a charger or case is missing or damaged.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Gearheart at agearheart@hendersonisd.org
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Chromebook collection is happening this week. All 8th grade students are required to return their Chromebook, charger, and case.
If any item is missing or not returned, a replacement fee will be added to the student’s account and will remain until the item is returned or the fee is paid.
Return Schedule:
Hornsby classes: Wednesday, May 6
Wassom classes: Thursday, May 7
Please be sure to send money for any replacement fees on your student’s assigned return day if a charger or case is missing or damaged.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Gearheart at agearheart@hendersonisd.org
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Shoutout to our HMS Lunch Heroes!
Early mornings to busy lunch shifts, these amazing ladies keep everything running smoothly and always take care of our students. We are so lucky to have such a hardworking and caring team!
Be sure to thank a Lunch Hero today! 🍎
Early mornings to busy lunch shifts, these amazing ladies keep everything running smoothly and always take care of our students. We are so lucky to have such a hardworking and caring team!
Be sure to thank a Lunch Hero today! 🍎

Happy Principal Appreciation Day to Dr. Nikki Driver!
We are so grateful to celebrate her in her new role as Principal today! While her title has changed, the heart behind what she does has stayed the same. She is steadfast, student centered, and always showing up for our staff and students.
From the little things she does to make people feel seen to the big decisions she handles with strength and grace, Dr. Driver leads with consistency and care. She has a way of making things personal whether it is a quick check in, a word of encouragement, or simply being present when it matters most.
We are incredibly grateful for her leadership and the steady example she sets every single day. HMS is better because of you.
Thank you for all you do, Dr. Driver!
We are so grateful to celebrate her in her new role as Principal today! While her title has changed, the heart behind what she does has stayed the same. She is steadfast, student centered, and always showing up for our staff and students.
From the little things she does to make people feel seen to the big decisions she handles with strength and grace, Dr. Driver leads with consistency and care. She has a way of making things personal whether it is a quick check in, a word of encouragement, or simply being present when it matters most.
We are incredibly grateful for her leadership and the steady example she sets every single day. HMS is better because of you.
Thank you for all you do, Dr. Driver!

HMS Teacher of the Year goes to Ms. La’Toya Blanton!! 🎉
If you know her, you know she keeps it real, keeps us laughing, and most importantly, truly loves her students and her job! Her humor, honesty, and genuine care make her one of a kind.
We are so lucky to have you at HMS. Congratulations, Ms. Blanton! 💙🍎
If you know her, you know she keeps it real, keeps us laughing, and most importantly, truly loves her students and her job! Her humor, honesty, and genuine care make her one of a kind.
We are so lucky to have you at HMS. Congratulations, Ms. Blanton! 💙🍎

Today we celebrate our amazing bus drivers for Bus Driver Appreciation Day! 🚌💛
Thank you for showing up early, staying late, and safely getting our kids where they need to be every single day. You handle early mornings, long routes, and all kinds of situations with patience and care.
You are often the first and last face our students see each day, and the impact you make does not go unnoticed. We truly appreciate everything you do to keep our students safe and supported.
If you see a bus driver today, take a moment to say THANK YOU! 👏
Thank you for showing up early, staying late, and safely getting our kids where they need to be every single day. You handle early mornings, long routes, and all kinds of situations with patience and care.
You are often the first and last face our students see each day, and the impact you make does not go unnoticed. We truly appreciate everything you do to keep our students safe and supported.
If you see a bus driver today, take a moment to say THANK YOU! 👏

The MATH STAAR Test is tomorrow for ALL 6th and 7th graders.
Please make sure students:
✔️ Arrive on time
✔️ Get a good night’s rest
✔️ Eat a healthy breakfast
Let’s set them up for success! Good luck, 6th and 7th graders!
Please make sure students:
✔️ Arrive on time
✔️ Get a good night’s rest
✔️ Eat a healthy breakfast
Let’s set them up for success! Good luck, 6th and 7th graders!

The MATH/ALGEBRA STAAR Test is tomorrow for ALL 8th graders.
Please make sure students:
✔️ Arrive on time
✔️ Get a good night’s rest
✔️ Eat a healthy breakfast
✔️Bring a charged Chromebook
Let’s set them up for success! Good luck, 8th graders
Please make sure students:
✔️ Arrive on time
✔️ Get a good night’s rest
✔️ Eat a healthy breakfast
✔️Bring a charged Chromebook
Let’s set them up for success! Good luck, 8th graders

The Science STAAR Test is tomorrow for ALL 8th graders.
Please make sure students:
✔️ Arrive on time
✔️ Get a good night’s rest
✔️ Eat a healthy breakfast
✔️Bring a charged Chromebook
Let’s set them up for success! Good luck, 8th graders.
Please make sure students:
✔️ Arrive on time
✔️ Get a good night’s rest
✔️ Eat a healthy breakfast
✔️Bring a charged Chromebook
Let’s set them up for success! Good luck, 8th graders.

HHS / HMS Attendance
Incentive reminder:
All notes for absences
must be received by the Attendance Office
by Friday, May 1st, @ 8am
Any note turned in later will not count toward the Spring Incentive.

The Social Studies STAAR Test is tomorrow for ALL 8th graders.
Please make sure students:
✔️ Arrive on time
✔️ Get a good night’s rest
✔️ Eat a healthy breakfast
✔️Bring a charged Chromebook
Let’s set them up for success! Good luck, 8th graders.

The Reading STAAR Test is Tomorrow!
Please make sure students:
✔️ Arrive on time
✔️ Get a good night’s rest
✔️ Eat a healthy breakfast
✔️Bring a charged Chromebook (8th graders)
Let’s set them up for success!
Good luck, students . You’ve got this!
Please make sure students:
✔️ Arrive on time
✔️ Get a good night’s rest
✔️ Eat a healthy breakfast
✔️Bring a charged Chromebook (8th graders)
Let’s set them up for success!
Good luck, students . You’ve got this!

STAAR testing starts this week! 6th, 7th and 8th graders will be taking the Reading STAAR on Thursday, April 9th.

Come Join our Team!

We hope you enjoy your long weekend.

UPDATE: The water leak at Henderson Middle School has been stopped, and crews are currently working on cleanup. Water service remains available on campus, and students will continue with the regular school day.
Lunch will be served as normal, and buses will run at their regular times this afternoon.
Families who would prefer to pick up their student early may do so. Student checkout will take place through the front office. A photo ID will be required, and anyone picking up a student must be listed as a guardian or emergency contact in the student’s record.
We appreciate the assistance of the Henderson Fire Department and the work of our maintenance team in responding quickly to the situation.
Lunch will be served as normal, and buses will run at their regular times this afternoon.
Families who would prefer to pick up their student early may do so. Student checkout will take place through the front office. A photo ID will be required, and anyone picking up a student must be listed as a guardian or emergency contact in the student’s record.
We appreciate the assistance of the Henderson Fire Department and the work of our maintenance team in responding quickly to the situation.

Henderson ISD is currently responding to a water leak at Henderson Middle School. All students and staff are safe, and the Henderson Fire Department is on campus assisting our maintenance team as they work to resolve the issue.
To allow emergency crews and staff to address the situation as quickly and safely as possible, families are asked to avoid coming to the campus at this time.
The district will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.
To allow emergency crews and staff to address the situation as quickly and safely as possible, families are asked to avoid coming to the campus at this time.
The district will provide additional updates as more information becomes available.

💙 Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day!
Our paraprofessionals show up helping students succeed in ways that go far beyond the classroom. Today, we celebrate you and the difference you make every single day.
Our paraprofessionals show up helping students succeed in ways that go far beyond the classroom. Today, we celebrate you and the difference you make every single day.

8th grade Parents:
The 8th grade Science STAAR test date has been changed. It will now be on Tuesday, April 21st.
The 8th grade Science STAAR test date has been changed. It will now be on Tuesday, April 21st.

