The Buccaneer Bulletin

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4/27:Golf Tournament

4/28: 6th Grade EOY Field Trip

4/28: Tennis vs. Sycamore Springs

4/30: UIL Field Trip

4/30: Soccer vs. Sycamore Springs

5/1: Dodgeball Tournament

Our Buccaneers are making waves and we’re here to celebrate it! Stay connected to our campus with a weekly look at the great things happening across The Bend.

This week in Computer Science, students are wrapping up their mini side-scroller games, which they have been designing and coding in pairs. Inspired by games like Geometry Dash, students are applying foundational programming concepts to build their own interactive experience. As they wrap up their projects, they are focusing on more advanced skills such as complex sprite movement and sprite collision detection. These concepts help bring their games to life by allowing characters and objects to move smoothly and interact realistically.

In the coming weeks, students will take these skills even further as they begin coding their very own video game entirely from scratch. This project is an exciting step toward developing creativity, problem-solving, and real-world programming skills!

Our very own Debra Rosen (8th Grade US History teacher) won DISTRICT secondary Teacher of the Year! She will now move onto possibly win Region 13 Teacher of the Year.

If you know Ms. Rosen, please be sure to tell her congratulations! We are lucky she is a Buccaneer!

Final exams will take place May 19–22. Please plan for your child to be present for all exams so they do not need to return after the school year ends for summer break. Make-up exams will be held on Tuesday, May 26, at 9:00 a.m.

Our 8th graders will celebrate the end of their middle school journey with a breakfast and video of memories beginning at 10:25 a.m., followed by the awards ceremony at 11:00 a.m. Parents may attend the breakfast only if they are volunteering; a PTO sign-up will be sent out soon. All parents are welcome to attend the awards ceremony. Teachers will contact families directly if their student will be receiving an award.

The end of the school year is approaching quickly! Let’s finish strong!

If you currently have medication(s) in the nurse's office, please make arrangements to pick them up before the last day of school. An adult must pick up medications. Hudson Bend will not store medication over the summer. Any medications not picked up by May 22 will be disposed of.

Please note: All medical forms MUST be updated at the beginning of each school year. Please have these forms filled out over the summer.

HEALTH FORMS TO UPDATE FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR:

ALLERGY ACTION PLANS, ASTHMA ACTION PLANS, SEIZURE ACTION PLAN, REQUEST TO ADMINISTER MEDICATION, SELF-CARRY FORM

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS: School immunization records must be up to date for students to attend school in the fall and receive their fall schedules. Updated records can be emailed to everettw@ltisdschools.org, faxed to the school 512-533-6401, or delivered to the school during summer office hours. Please note that the school must have the original affidavit of exemption on file if you choose not to vaccinate your child.

Returning Student Verification forms for the 2026-2027 are now open. Parents can find the form in their student's Skyward Account.

If your student is not returning to HBMS for the 26-27 school year, please complete the Withdrawal Form or Summer Leaver Form at this link. Email the completed form to Christy Thompson, the HBMS Registrar thompsonc@ltisdschools.org.

The HBMS Athletic Booster Club Auction is happening April 20–24, and you won’t want to miss it! From exciting experiences to spa packages, sports tickets, and more, there’s something for everyone-all while supporting our Buccaneer athletes

Place your bids TONIGHT BY 9pm!!

Did an HBMS teacher or staff member do something outstanding for your child? Use the Form below to submit a CAV Kudo! Thank you for helping encourage our amazing HBMS staff!

What is the Buc Lounge?

A place where any and all students are welcome to “shop” confidentially for free items they need.

What does the Buc Lounge include?

Food, personal care items, clothing, shoes, and school supplies.

Want to donate to the Buc Lounge to provide for our students who need it? Click the link below!

Homework Help is a quiet work session facilitated by faculty members for students to get help with and complete class assignments. Please see the details below:

Homework Help AM

Days: Monday - Friday

Time: 7:20am - 8:20am

Location: Room 201 (across from the main gym)

*Before school Homework Help has a bilingual teacher available for support!*

Homework Help PM

Days: Monday - Thursday (not offered Friday afternoons)

Time: 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Location: Room 201 (across from the main gym)

*Late buses run on Wednesday afternoons at 5:15pm*

Homework Help Expectations

• Personal smart devices are not allowed to be used during this time.
• School work only - no games or socializing
• Remain in Homework Help entirety of assigned time
• Leaving early requires teacher to speak with parent

While our campus leadership team works collaboratively with all students and teachers, the following information should help you reach the appropriate administrator or counselor for your child's grade level should a question or concern arise. We are committed to serving our students and appreciate the opportunity to work together with families to support our learners.

Principal

Laura Keogh

6th Grade

Assistant Principal: Donald Roeder

Counselor: Dana Page

7th Grade

Assistant Principal: Brian Gill

Counselor: Angela Carey

8th Grade

Assistant Principal: Tatiana Chavez

Counselor: JoAnna Janecek

Stay up-to-date with campus events and activities by reading the weekly Buccaneer Bulletin. If you missed one, head over to the HBMS website under the principal page to view current and past newsletters. Feel free to share these newsletters with friends and family.

Please note that The Buccaneer Bulletin is sent to the email addresses you have listed in Skyward Family Access. If you are not receiving weekly newsletters, please verify that your information is correct in Skyward or reach out to our registrar, Christy Thompson, at thompsonc@ltisdschools.org for further assistance.

Website: ltisdschools.org/HBMS
Location: 15600 Lariat Trail, Austin, TX, USA
Phone: 512-533-6400
Facebook: Hudson Bend MS

Instagram: @hbmsbuccaneers