HJH Weekly Parent Update

Dear Parents and Families,

We will begin our final exam schedule this Thursday! Please encourage your student to study the day before each exam. We will be having students leave their back packs at home beginning on Thursday. They can bring a small drawstring style bag (8.5 inches by 11 inches) or purse if needed. Lunch kits are still allowed.

We will have grade level awards next week also! Students who are receiving an award were notified last week with a letter to take to their parents. If you are not sure whether your student is receiving an award, please email Mr. White at wwhite@alvinisd.net to find out. We will open the doors 20 minutes before each ceremony. ALL VISITORS MUST HAVE A VALID PHOTO, GOVERNMENT ISSUED ID TO ENTER THE BULDING. Visitors will leave their ID at the table and receive a visitor badge. After the ceremony there will be two lines, one for receiving their ID back and one for checking students out for the day.

Student Awards are as follows:

Tuesday, May 12 - 7th Grade 9:30 am

Tuesday, May 12 - 6th Grade 2:30 pm

Wednesday, May 13 - 8th Grade 2:30 pm

Sincerely,

William "Randy" Teal

Principal of Harby Jr High

We are excited to celebrate our Hawks' success from this year! The students who earned an award have been given an invite through their homeroom classes so they know to inform their parents so they can attend. Students are able to dress up, but their clothes still need to follow dress code expectations.

If you have a question about whether or not your child will be receiving an award, you can email wwhite@alvinisd.net.

Hawk PTO volunteers will have reserved seating to honor their service to the campus! If you are interested in supporting the campus with the Hawk PTO email hawkpto@gmail.com to learn more!

We have had an uptick of students attempting to wear slides, flip flops, sandals, and slippers to school this week. Students who are not in wearing the proper footwear will be sent to the office to call home. If a change of footwear can't be brought, they will have to be in the In School Suspension room for the day. If the student has appropriate footwear in their bag, admin will assign a lunch detention and hold the slides in the front office for a parent to pick up at the end of the day.

Just a reminder that students enter the building at 8:05am. Any student that is dropped off before that time is not being supervised as staff are not on duty yet. Students should dropped off in the car rider line, not in the parking lot. If a parent needs to enter the front office, they should park in the parking lot and not leave their vehicle parked in the car rider line.

Thank you for your support.

📅Campus Events & Reminders

No Homeroom for the rest of the School Year

Monday: Regular Day, Choir Pop Show Rehersal 4:30pm
Tuesday: 7th grade awards 9:30am, 6th grade awards 2:30 pm, Choir Pop Show 6pm
Wednesday: 8th grade awards 2:30 pm
Thursday: 1st period exam
Friday: 2nd & 3rd period exam

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2026-2027 Alvin ISD Academic Calendar link to PDF

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First Pathways is a great free resource for parents looking for simple, engaging ways to support their child’s development through play!

First Pathways provides fun, interactive activities designed to help children build strong brain connections from birth to age 8. The activities use common household items, so they’re easy to do at home, in the car, or anywhere you have a few minutes to play together.

How It Works:

Choose your child’s age group
Spin the activity wheel to get a new game idea
Watch short videos that show other families playing the same activities
Learn how each activity strengthens important brain pathways

Provides quick, easy ideas for playful learning, including options for children with diverse learning needs, such as those who were born prematurely or have neurological differences.

Check it out at www.firstpathwaysgame.com and have fun exploring new ways to play and learn together! 🎉

Navigating special education can feel overwhelming, especially if it’s new to your family. This quick guide explains the basics, your child’s rights, and important protections in the process. Remember, the school must get your permission before evaluating your child, and choosing special education services is always your decision. Click here to learn more.

Alvin ISD is exploring the possibility of offering new language courses, including American Sign Language (ASL), at the high school level. Your input will help us understand the interests and needs of our families. This survey takes less than 2 minutes to complete. Thank you in advance for your help!

Click the link or use the QR Code to share your feedback → Future World Language Options – Community Interest Survey

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.

Consent Form

Parents, check out the workshops Alvin ISD is offering to support you and your students’ success!

Available in English & Spanish – don’t miss out!

Alvin ISD Parent Academy Workshops!

We are excited to share that Harby Jr High has grown on the TEA Accountability scale from a C in 2024 to a B in 2025! Additionally, we received a Distinction for being in the Top 25% of school for Comparative Academic Growth! We are proud of our students, we are proud of our teachers, and we are appreciative of all the supportive parents & guardians! We are looking forward to continuing this success through effective first instruction, formative assessments, and proactive plans to address deficits. Let's Go, Hawks!

TEA Release 2025-A-F Accountability Rating Article

Lock in your student's yearbook now by pre-ordering. Yearbooks are $40 and there are options for personalization and signing packages. Click the link to select your choice.

Harby Jr High Yearbook Ordering Link

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ALVIN ISD Dress Code- Click Here

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