Husky Howl

Huskies,

It was a great week at Huffines as students and staff continued to show what it means to be part of the Husky Pack. Here are a few highlights from last week:

• Our Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Jaime, earned Sweepstakes at UIL. Congratulations to our talented musicians for their outstanding performance!
• Our Non-Varsity Band, led by Ms. Binoya, also earned Sweepstakes at UIL. We are proud of the dedication and hard work of these students.
• Huffines received support from the VSharp Music Foundation through a grant that will help strengthen opportunities for our Orchestra program.
  
• Spanish classes participated in gallery walks, where students shared and explored their learning with one another.
• Our staff enjoyed a painting activity during lunches on Friday, taking time to connect and recharge as we continue supporting our students.

The third nine weeks grading period (39T) ends Friday. Please check Skyward and review grades with your student as we close out the grading period. Students may gain or lose UIL eligibility based on their performance.

YOU CAN’T HIDE THAT HUSKY PRIDE!

Bradley Willi, Ed.D.

Principal

Huffines Middle School

• Monday: Track Meet at Flower Mound
• Tuesday: Choir UIL – Tenor Bass
• Wednesday: Spring STAAR Training
• Wednesday: Container of Sharks Theatre Performance
• Wednesday: Choir UIL – Treble
• Thursday: World Tour
• Thursday: Container of Sharks Theatre Performance
• Friday: Early Release

Next Week: SPRING BREAK

*Track tickets are not on Hometown Ticketing. The gate is run by the hosting high school’s booster club. HOMETOWN passes are not accepted at middle school track since it is a booster club fundraiser (This includes the all sports season pass).

Bus Locator

• You can type your address on this WEBSITE to see bus numbers and stops.

Transportation Call Center

• Purpose is to handle bus issues, answer questions, and provide customer service to families and the community.
• 469-713-5983

Canvas is a digital learning management system, or LMS, used by schools, educators, students and families. Users access and manage online learning materials, communicate about skill development and learning achievement.

In Lewisville ISD, the whole child is at the core of everything we do as a district, including our students' mental, emotional and physical health. With counselors on every campus, LISD knows parents want their children to receive an outstanding education, but more importantly, they want their children to be nurtured and cared for beyond just academics.

LISD provides families with resources to ensure each child receives the support they need to develop every aspect of their being. Please see the topics and linked resources below:

• Bullying/Cyberbullying

• Child Abuse

• Coping Skills

• Digital Parenting

• Goal Setting

• Grief and Loss

• Healthy Relationships/Teen Dating Violence

• Sexting

• Substance Abuse

• Suicide Prevention

Should you need more information on the above topics or are in need of support for your child in a different area, please reach out to your counselor.

Mrs. Nutt (Last Name A - L)

nuttk@lisd.net

Mrs. Benitez-Garcia (Last Name M - Z)

benitezs@lisd.net

Lewisville ISD participates in the National School Lunch Program, which provides nutritious breakfasts and lunches to students each school day. Please click the link below to view the current breakfast and lunch menus for Huffines Middle School.

Please view Breakfast and Lunch Menus.

• Breakfast is $1.65
• Lunch is $3.40
• Add money to your student’s account on Revtrak

We are launching the Nutrislice app to all student devices with a complete, interactive dining experience. This platform offers easy access to:

• Easily view daily menu information
• Check out the nutrition and ingredients of each food
• Filter for allergens and intolerances
• Stay up to date on food specials and wellness content

We require family applications for the Free and Reduced Program, which is available to all eligible families, providing discounts and waivers to ensure our students receive the support they need.

Benefits include:

• Free and reduced-price meals for the current school year and for the first 30 days of the next school year
• District waivers and discounts including iPad fees, reduced Fine Arts district instrument usage fees, Extended School Day (ESD) fees and more
• College readiness waivers and discounts including SAT, ACT and AP exam fees and college application fees
• Discounts on home internet costs, and more!!!

Apply now to ensure your student receives these benefits. Please note, online applications are processed faster than paper applications.

In order to attend a game, athletic competition, or special event of any kind ALL middle school students must be accompanied by a parent. Also, backpacks and school bags are not allowed and will not be stored. LISD has adopted a Clear Bag Policy this year, captured below, and all spectators, students and adults, must comply. Lastly, all spectators are subject to the Weapons Detection System and to help make event arrival smoother, please review the informational video HERE.

Whether a parent, family member, educator, or community member, your PTA membership will impact the lives of our Huskies. Thank you for joining us in ensuring every child has a representative voice, join PTA.

Our Recognize SomeONE program gives our staff and community members the opportunity to highlight the exceptional work of our staff here at Huffines. We believe that supporting our staff is critical to creating an encouraging culture where teachers and administrators feel valued and respected.

Click HERE to recognize someONE.

Lewisville ISD's volunteer site, VOLY, is up and ready for the new school year. If you plan to volunteer on campus at any point in the 2025-2026 school year, please either create a VOLY account or renew your account from last year. LISD's VOLY site is Lewisvilleisd.voly.org. There is also a VOLY app you can use, found in the app store for your phone provider.

Remember that our VOLY site allows for the site to be translated to your family's home language. Look for the language drop down button at the top of the page.

Questions? Reach out to Partnerships@Lisd.net and we will be happy to assist.

"My family did not consciously choose LISD when we first moved to the area.. but we did choose to stay here because of it." READ MORE

Mr. Smolinski (6th Grade), Dr. Willi (Principal) Mrs. Smith (8th Grade), Mr. Castillo (7th Grade)