Hawk News 2/13/2026

We hope everyone is loving their current grades and attendance record. It is so important this time of year that everyone stays on top of their classes and comes to school every period, every day. This might be the most difficult stretch of the year, but if you show up lovely things will happen. We are exactly one month out from Spring Break. The next Friday the 13th will be March 13 and that is our ticket to Spring Break. Keep the love for school going after this weekend and together we can easily get through this month. To the class of 2026 hang in their we are about 100 days out to graduation on May 27th. I hoping you tell someone you love them this weekend. I'll start. I love Hendrickson and this school community. Have a great weekend!

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Check out KXAN tonight Maddie Cummings and Jade Jenkins were interviewed by the news today and their story will air tonight at 5 pm. These two are ambassadors from Hendrickson representing our nationally Unified Champion School program. Great job!

Dear Juniors and Parents of Juniors,

In just three weeks, on March 4, 2026, all Hendrickson juniors will take the school-day SAT. This is an important assessment, as it helps determine whether students will need to enroll in College Prep Math and/or College Prep Reading next year.

To meet the college-ready benchmark through the SAT, students must earn:

480 or higher in Reading

530 or higher in Math

Students who meet or exceed these scores will not be scheduled into College Prep Math or Reading. Students who do not meet the benchmarks will have another opportunity to demonstrate college readiness by taking the TSIA in late April or early May.

Our English and Math teachers have been intentionally preparing students through their coursework, and we encourage students to take advantage of the excellent free resources available to further strengthen their readiness before March 4.

Free Practice for the SAT

College Board, the creator of the SAT, offers official SAT practice that’s 100% free.

Students can prepare with:

Full-length practice tests in Bluebook™: This is the same digital platform used on test day.

Personalized prep in My Practice: Students can review practice test results and get targeted questions.

Skill building on Khan Academy®: Offers video lessons and practice for Math, Reading, and Writing.

SAT Question of the Day: This is an easy way to make practice a habit.

Download the free SAT study plan.

More information for practice and preparing for the SAT (Click Here).

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Student IDs must be worn and be visible.

The details of the PfISD policy can be found here.

Boys Basketball at Elgin

Boys Soccer at Eastview

Girls Soccer vs Eastview

Baseball vs. Dripping Springs

UIL State Wrestling

Softball at Wimberley Tournament

Guard TCGC Hays Comp Cadet

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No School for Students!

Professional Development Day

JV Baseball at Lake Travis

Girls Soccer vs. Elgin

Boys Soccer at Elgin

Unified Basketball vs. Hutto at CHS 6 pm

Softball vs. Charparral

Powerlifting at PHS

PfISD Baseball Tournament

Softball at Westwood Tournament

Winter Pep Rally Big Gym (9-9:30 am)

Softball at Westwood Tournament

PfISD Baseball Tournament

Willie's Grill & Icehouse has donated $20 gift cards that will be given out to the Hawk Staff of the Week! Thanks for being an awesome neighbor.

Hawk Staff of the Week! Niki Sarantos! Ms. Sarantos does amazing things every single day to make Hendrickson a more inclusive school!

Boys Basketball wins their first district title since 2021

Our Girls Medley Relay, finished 4th in a very strong region — an incredible accomplishment!

We want to give a huge thank you to our seniors for their dedication, leadership, and support of our program. We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see all the amazing things you accomplish after high school.

Hendrickson Swim & Dive is also looking for both female and male divers. If you are a gymnast (or have a gymnastics background) and are interested in learning how to dive, we would love to have you join our team!

8 members of the Hawk Band and 1 Choir Member were selected to All-State Band and Choir. They will perform tomorrow in San Antonio. Congratulation!

Attention Seniors and Parents/Guardians,

Graduation ordering time is here!

Please take the time to go online & order your graduation items as soon as possible.

Items can be ordered individually or as a graduation package as seen online.

We ask that orders be placed online ASAP.

Follow the link to order your items today and Congratulations to the Class of 2026!!

Herff Jones will be on campus distributing cap and gown orders on Wednesday, April 8th during lunches from 10:30am - 1:05pm. After which time seniors can pick up orders in the CCC.

https://hendrickson-senior-celebration.square.site/

HHS FFA is hosting our biannual shot clinic is taking place on March 9th at the HHS Ag Building (located at the back of the school next to the water tower)

You can pre register if you have 3 or more pets by 3/5. See the flyers for details!

Help us spread the word by sharing on neighborhood pages!

Dear Senior Parents and Guardians,

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is officially open for the Class of 2026! Completing the FAFSA is the most important step in securing financial aid for college, trade school, or career training programs.

This application determines eligibility for:

• Federal grants (money you don’t repay)

• Work-study opportunities

• Low-interest federal student loans

• Many state and college-specific scholarships

How the FAFSA Works This Year:

1. The student begins the FAFSA with their own username and password.

2. The student will then invite one parent/guardian (called a “contributor”) to log in with their own username and password.

3. That parent completes their section, and then the FAFSA is submitted.

Important: Only one parent needs to fill out the FAFSA. Which parent is used depends on the family situation:

• Married parents (to each other): Both parents’ information is included, but only one parent logs in as the contributor.

• Divorced/separated parents: Use the parent the student lived with most in the past 12 months (or who provided more financial support).

  • If that parent is remarried, the stepparent’s info must be included too.

• Single, never married parent: Only that parent’s info is needed.

Why act quickly?

• Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Many colleges require the FAFSA on file before awarding scholarships.

• Even if you don’t think you qualify, it’s still worth completing.

• You’ll need your 2024 tax information to complete the form.

Click here to begin!

Students must provide completed permit agreement, valid drivers’ license, proof of insurance, and $25 annual fee (paid by cash or check). Permit should be affixed on the front windshield, inside lower right-hand corner and must be in original, purchased condition. Students may park only in the general student parking lots (A, B & C) located on the southwest part of the property as well as the lots located near the athletic Fieldhouse and tennis courts. Students are strictly prohibited from parking in Faculty Parking areas and will be ticketed and/or immobilized (booted). Citations for not having a permit are $25 and parking in non-student areas are $15. Also seniors who have bought parking spots have exclusive rights to the space during school hours.

Email: Michael.Grebb@pfisd.net

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