Excellence is the Standard

Greetings Warrior Families! The first week of November is in the books! As we move further into the second nine weeks, our focus remains on making EVERY day count! With the holiday season quickly approaching, it is important that we maintain our momentum and finish the semester strong.

Attendance Matters – EVERY DAY Counts!

As we continue through the second nine weeks, I want to emphasize the importance of consistent school attendance. Every instructional minute matters, and each day a student misses school represents valuable learning opportunities that cannot always be replicated. With Thanksgiving and Winter Break quickly approaching, we must maximize every opportunity for academic growth.

Our campus attendance goal is 95% or higher, and achieving this goal requires a collective commitment from our students, families, and staff. Please ensure that your student arrives at school on time, attends regularly, and remains engaged throughout the instructional day. Remember, showing up is the first step toward achieving excellence!

Giving Back – The ARC of Fort Bend Raffle Basket

HBMS is proud to support the ARC of Fort Bend through the donation of a raffle basket for its upcoming silent auction. We are requesting gift card donations valued at $10 or more to help create a wonderful basket in support of this meaningful cause. Gift cards may be dropped off in the front office care of Mrs. Simpson in Room 2318 by Wednesday, 11.1126. Whether you donate one gift card or several, every contribution makes a difference. Thank you in advance for helping HBMS demonstrate the power of generosity and community service!

Families, thank you for being our partners in this important work. Your encouragement, involvement, and support make a tremendous difference in the success of our students. Together, we are creating a school community where high expectations, meaningful relationships, and academic excellence are the standard.

Enjoy a wonderful, safe, and restful weekend. We look forward to welcoming our students back on Monday, ready to learn and prepared to RISE!

Excellence is THE Standard; RISE to THE Expectation!

With Warrior Pride & Appreciation,

Mrs. Brooks

Proud HBMS Principal

***As a reminder, our campus newsletter will be sent out weekly via Talking Points, Blackboard Connect and tweeted on X. Please make sure to take advantage of the communication to stay abreast of campus happenings.***

November:

7-Saturday Tutorials (9 AM)

11-Veteran's Day

11-Bronco Madness Festival & Showcase (5:30 PM @ BHS-flyer below)

12-HBMS v. QVMS (G-BB 5:15 PM @ HBMS)

16-Generation Texas Week

17-Holly Jolly Holiday Party (5 PM; flyer below)

18-HBMS v. FCMS (B-BB; 5:15 PM @GBHS)

18-Career Day

18-Family Career Night 6:00 PM (flyer below)

19-Parent Involvement Day

23-Fall Break

30-Expectations of Excellence Assembly (Advisory)

**Monday of each week-MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY/COLLEGE DAY (wear a college shirt with jeans)**

💻 Check Skyward Regularly

Families are encouraged to review Skyward regularly to monitor grades and missing assignments. Please talk with your student about their academic progress and encourage them to complete and submit assignments with EXCELLENCE. Staying informed allows us to address concerns early and celebrate progress together!

🏫 Every Day Matters!
Consistent attendance is essential to student success. Please ensure your student attends school every day and arrives on time, ready to learn. Every class period provides valuable instruction and learning opportunities that cannot be fully replaced when a student is absent.

🪪 IDs & Tardies
Students are expected to wear their school-issued ID around their neck each day and arrive at every class on time. Families, please continue reinforcing these expectations at home. Consistency between home and school helps our Warriors develop responsibility and strong habits.

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Giving Back – Supporting The Arc of Fort Bend ❤️

At HBMS, we believe that excellence extends beyond the classroom and includes serving others. We are excited to support The Arc of Fort Bend by collecting gift cards to create a raffle basket for the organization's silent auction.

We invite our Warrior families to participate by donating gift cards valued at $10 or more. Gift cards from retailers such as Amazon, Target, Walmart, H-E-B, Starbucks, and Visa are appreciated.

Donations may be delivered to the front office c/o: Mrs. Simpson in Room 2318.

Congratulations to the following HBMS thespians for a stellar performance at the UIL One-Act Play:

• Mia L. received the School Technician Award.
• Mia R., Trinity W., and Maylei F. received All-Star Honorable Mention recognition.
• Jimmie B. was named to the All-Star Cast.
• Meagan B. received the OVERALL Best Technician Award-FIRST EVER RECIPIENT.

EXCELLENCE in ACTION!

Attendance is taken every class period. Students who miss 20 minutes or more of a class are counted absent for that period, which can impact their overall attendance percentage and course credit. Arriving on time and staying for the full class helps protect attendance.

• All students were issued on 08.14.26.

• Students will need to have their ID badges to board the bus to and from school.

• I.D.s must be worn DAILY (all class periods).

Students must have I.D.s to:

• Attend extra-curricular activities (parents will attend with students).

• Participate in school events such as dances, pep rallies, field trips, field days, incentive parties.

• Failure to wear your I.D. daily may result in consequences.

Wearing Student Badges

• All students must display their Student ID badge during normal school hours on campus.

• The badge must be worn above the waist with the student’s picture clearly visible.

• ID badges should not be attached to student backpacks.

• Students are not allowed to place stickers or other objects that will obstruct their picture.

• Exceptions are afforded for students participating in vigorous activity related to recess or a PE credit class.

Student Badge Use

• Student badges provide access to services within the building, including the following access/check-ins:

• Cafeteria meal payments

• Library services

• Entrance to campus events (dances, pep rallies, etc.)

• Entrance to games (parents must attend with student)

• Board the bus to and from school

Student Badge Replacement

There are several reasons a student might need a replacement badge, and no badge replacement fee will be required for the following circumstances:

• Student enrolls at a new campus.

• Student appearance changes significantly

• Legal name change

The printing of a replacement for a student badge that is lost or damaged will result in a $5.00 fee that the parents will be expected to pay. Payment will be accepted online only.

• If a temporary ID is issued to the student there is no charge assessed.

• No payments by cash, check or money order will be accepted at campus. Parents will be instructed of the proper way to find the fee in Skyward and pay it online.

• New ID requests can be submitted by completing this form: Student Replacement ID Badge Request – Fill out form

Temporary ID Badges

• If a student arrives at school without a badge, they will be given a temporary wristband to wear during the school day.

• If a student reports to class without an ID, teachers will send them to their grade level AP suite at the beginning of their first period.

• The student must wear the temporary wristband all day.

• The temporary is for one day use only.

• Students will be required to purchase a new badge after two consecutive days with a temporary badge.

Warrior Parents! As we get closer to Course Selection season, the counselors wanted to inform you of the Endorsement options available for students entering high school. Endorsements are the path that students will follow related to their future career interests. Please see the flyer below for additional information. If you have any questions please contact your student’s counselor.

Parents, please make sure your email address is current in Skyward. Reminders about upcoming or overdue vaccines are sent via email. Texas law requires all students to be up to date on vaccinations to attend school.

All students who will be entering 7th grade for the 2026–2027 school year are required to receive the Tdap and Meningococcal (MCV4) vaccines per Texas law. Students WILL NOT be able to attend school until immunization requirements are met.

Medications

Parents, if you wish to have medication available in the school clinic for your student, please ensure that all appropriate forms are completed and signed by a physician. The clinic cannot accept any medication without a doctor’s orders. Medications must be dropped off by a parent or guardian. Do not send your student to school carrying their own medication.

FBISD medical forms: https://www.fortbendisd.com/medicalforms

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our the campus.

Student and staff safety is a priority at HBMS. Please note a few items as we launch the new year.

• FBISD also has other new procedures in place, such as exterior door audits, to make sure they are all functioning properly.
  
• Classroom doors will remain locked during the day. Students are taught to seek teacher permission before opening the door for any adult.
• Rhino locks are installed on all classroom doors. These locks are activated in the case of a Lockdown.
  
• All visitors will be required to show proper ID and be screened through our Raptor system before visiting any part of the campus.
  
• All DRILLS will be announced; students and staff have been taught that if an announcement is not made indicating a DRILL, that the situation is real.

Information regarding specific safety drills and emergency operation protocols may also be located via the following website: https://iloveuguys.org

All HBMS staff members and students have received training regarding the various protocols.

6th Grade

Assistant Principal-LaShonda Phillips (lashonda.phillips@fortbendisd.gov)

Counselor-Jasmin Stewart (Jasmin.Stewart@fortbendisd.gov)

7th Grade

Assistant Principal-Darius Bryant (Darius.Bryant@fortbendisd.gov)

Counselor-Taheera Shelton (Taheera.Shelton@fortbendisd.gov)

8th Grade

Associate Principal-Dr. LaToya Austin (LaToya.Austin@fortbendisd.gov)

Counselor-Janelle Moses (Janelle.Moses@fortbendisd.gov)

Principal-Brandi Brooks (Brandi.Brooks@fortbendisd.gov)

Parent Educator-Krystal Byrd (Krystal.Byrd@fortbendisd.gov)

Attendance-Cynthia Nieto Lee (Cynthia.Nietolee@fortbendisd.gov)

Registrar-Cristal Gutierrez (Cristal.Gutierrez@fortbendisd.gov)

Nurse-Nguvan Walden (Nguvan.Walden@fortbendisd.gov)

Email: brandi.brooks@fortbendisd.gov
Website: www.fortbendisd.gov/hbms
Location: 16510 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 281-634-3000
Twitter: @HBMS_Warriors