Hawk Pride News - Eng 10/2/2026
Dear HJH Parents and Families,
We hope you and your family have a wonderful and restful break! Thank you for your continued support of our students and school community.
As we enjoy this time away, we encourage students to relax, recharge, and be ready to return to learning. Classes will resume on Monday, October 19. We look forward to welcoming everyone back!
Please remember that attendance is important. Being present every day helps students stay engaged in their learning, build positive habits, and achieve academic success.
Have a safe and enjoyable day, and we'll see everyone on Monday, October 19!
Go Hawks!
Sincerely,
Araceli Altamirano
Assistant Principal of Harby Jr High
Weekly Events - After Break
October 19
No After School Events
October 20
Academic Night at HJH | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Title I Parent Meeting in the Cafeteria| Starts at 5:30 PM
Dance Sister Reveal in Gym 2 | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
October 21
7th Grade Football at at Harby | 5:00 PM
Algebra I CBA
October 22
8th Grade Volleyball at Harby | 5:00 PM
PSAT Testing
October 23
PTO Concessions after school
Red Ribbon Week Begins
ANNUAL TITLE I, PART A PARENT MEETING
Attendance Message
We know that regular school attendance plays an important role in student success, and we appreciate your partnership in helping your child build strong attendance habits.
Please be aware that when a student accumulates seven (7) unexcused absences, whether for a full day or part of a day, the school is required to begin the paperwork process that may lead to court involvement. Our goal is to work together with families to prevent this from happening and to keep students engaged in their learning.
If your child is sick and must miss school, please provide a doctor's note so the absence can be properly documented and considered for excusal.
For high school classes, attendance is especially important because students must attend at least 90% of their classes to earn course credit. Missing too many days can affect academic progress and may impact a student's ability to receive credit for a class.
Thank you for supporting your child's education by making school attendance a priority. If you have questions or need assistance with attendance concerns, please contact the school. We are here to help and support your family's success.
Hispanic Club
Book Fair Starts Soon!
HJH Library News
Upcoming campus safety deployment at Harby Jr High
As part of our ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our students and staff, Harby Jr. High will conduct a single day weapon detection screening in the upcoming weeks. The campus was randomly selected to pilot this initiative at a junior high campus.
These screenings are an additional layer of safety designed to help maintain a secure learning environment for everyone on campus. Upon entering the building, students will be randomly selected to participate and will walk through the weapon detection screener. This process will be conducted by trained staff and with campus administrator supervision. The process is designed to have minimal disruption to the school day.
The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain a top priority, and we appreciate the continued support of our Harby Jr. High families as we work together to keep our schools safe.
Dominos Fundraiser through Hawk PTO!
On Monday , we will launch the Hawk PTO Domino's Fundraiser! For every large pizza the card holder orders they get another large pizza for free! Each card is $20 and benefits the HAWK PTO!
Dismissal Reminders
Harby Jr High does not allow students to walk to vehicles in the parking lot. Car riders must load their vehicle in the car rider line. If a parent chooses to park their vehicle and walk across to meet their child at the front doors, they can escort their child back to the vehicle.
Dual Enrollment Information Session
Yearbooks on sale now! 1/8 page deadications available!
Yearbook prices increase to $45 after september 18th, 2026 so order now! We are offering custom 1/8 page dedications in the back of the yearbook for the first time this year. Use the links below to order a yearbook for your student now to secure the lowest price possible.
Birthday Shout outs are HERE!
We are excited to bring back campus Birthday Shout Outs for the 2026-2027 School year! For $15 we will post a personalized message to the outside scrolling marquee for a week, our morning announcements for the week, and a shout out during their lunch time! Simply use the link in MySchoolBucks linked below!
Alvin ISD Dress Code!
2026-2027 Harby Jr High Student Calendar
2026-2027 Academic Calendar
Access to Library Resources
Communities in School
Communities In Schools (CIS) at GW Harby Junior High is proud to support not only our students, but their families as well. Our mission is to surround students with a strong community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.
CIS provides a wide range of services designed to meet real needs and create meaningful opportunities, including:
- Supportive Guidance
- Academic Support
- Enrichment Activities
- Health and Human Services
- Parent and Family Engagement
- College and Career Readiness
In addition, CIS hosts lunch groups that focus on social skills, encouragement, self‑esteem building, and providing a safe space for students to connect with peers while participating in engaging activities.
If you would like to enroll your student, please visit the link below and complete the parental consent form.
Johnnie La Quay
Site Coordinator
jlaquay@alvinisd.net or jblaquay@cistxjv.org.
