Hines Herald

Mission: At Hines Elementary, it is our unwavering commitment to establish a safe and inclusive learning environment. Our students will feel loved, supported, and find joy in learning. ❤️

Vision: At Hines Elementary, we are committed to cultivating a vibrant and dynamic learning environment that ignites curiosity, fosters creativity, and celebrates student achievements. We are dedicated to providing opportunities for critical thinking that are essential for academic success and positive character growth. Through collaboration with families and the wider community, we strive to empower our students to reach their full potential and become responsible, compassionate, and engaged citizens.

We had an amazing week of celebrations at Hines! Wednesday’s Read for a Better Life event was a huge success, with staff members, Mrs. Odenweller (school board member) Dr. Hines, Grand Oaks student teachers, baseball players, and cheerleaders reading hundreds of books to our students. This program, introduced by former superintendent Dr. Don Stockton, emphasizes the importance of reading to children. Through reading, students gain vocabulary, improve fluency, and learn valuable life lessons. We encourage all parents to read to your children for at least 30 minutes each day.

In addition, we kicked off Watch DOGS, hosted a fun Family Paint Night, and celebrated our talented students at the District Art Show. It was truly a week full of learning, creativity, and family engagement!

Do you want to recognize one of our amazing Hines staff members for a job well done? Did you know you can submit a TAE — Teacher Achieving Excellence — to celebrate their hard work and dedication?

Follow these quick steps to submit a TAE:

Step 1: Go to your SSO
Step 2: Click on Home Access Center (HAC)
Step 3: Select the District Applications tab
Step 4: Click on the Teachers Achieving Excellence tab
Step 5: Choose the staff member’s name and write your recognition
Step 6: Submit!

Once submitted, the staff member’s supervisors are notified of their job well done, and these recognitions are used to celebrate our team during Hines Shines each week.

Help us spread joy and show appreciation by sending some love to our well-deserving staff members today!

Precinct 3 has begun a traffic study around our campus and, as a result, new signage will soon be installed along Lexington and Woodbridge Cove (including the dead end). These signs will prohibit cars from parking, stopping, or standing along the side of the road in these areas.

We have asked families not to drop off or pick up students along the curbs in the past, as it creates both traffic and safety concerns. Once the new signs are in place, it will officially be illegal to do so, and drivers may be subject to tickets. If you have been using these areas for arrival or dismissal, please begin making alternate arrangements now.

For the safety of all students and families, please remember:

• There is no student drop-off or pick-up allowed in the bus ramp.

• Students should only be dropped off and picked up in the designated car rider areas.

• If your child is a biker or walker, they should bike or walk directly home. If they are meeting a car, they are considered a car rider and must be picked up in the car rider line.
  
  

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and orderly environment for everyone. Our shared goal is to ensure that every child arrives at and leaves school safely each day.

We are excited to launch a new incentive for great attendance! Last year, we were proud to celebrate that our campus had the highest attendance rate in the district. This year, we want to keep building on that success by encouraging students to be present for initial instruction every day.

Our campus leadership teams, along with the PTO, have created a special celebration each nine weeks to recognize students who maintain strong attendance.

• First Nine Weeks: On October 17th, we will host ALL of our Huskies during specials to kick off the program, promote good attendance, and show students what they can earn in the next grading period.

• Starting Second Nine Weeks: Students who miss 1 or fewer days and have 2 or fewer tardies will earn the opportunity to attend the celebration.
  
  

This is our way of recognizing and celebrating students who make the effort to be on time and at school each day when they are well. We can’t wait to continue building a culture of strong attendance at Hines!

Click below to view this week's video.

https://animoto.com/play/6L0NhLUXCFV8PiBZ3FVcgA

We are excited to introduce a new section in The Hines Herald called Student Spotlight! This feature will celebrate the amazing achievements, acts of kindness, and positive contributions of our Huskies both inside and outside of school. In this section, we will highlight students who have gone above and beyond—whether it’s reaching a personal goal, helping others, or making a difference in the community. We can’t wait to share these inspiring stories and honor the incredible ways our students shine!

Click here to submit your student for the Student Spotlight

This week we are proud to shine the spotlight on Lincoln Schelbitzki! Lincoln is an active Cub Scout who enjoys giving back to his community. He also has a big heart for helping others—he is interested in tutoring younger students to support their learning. We are so proud of Lincoln’s leadership and generosity!

We are excited to launch a new section in our newsletter, Hines Shines, where we celebrate students who go above and beyond in showing kindness, leadership, hard work, and exceptional behavior and exemplifying our Husky HOWL. These shining stars make Hines a better place every day, and we can’t wait to recognize their amazing contributions!

September 24: Spring Creek Spirit Night 5-9 pm

September 26: HERO Award Ceremony (by invitation only)

September 27: Stalk the Garden Event

September 29: GOHS Feeder BLUE OUT Day

September 29: GOHS Feeder Homecoming Parade

October 1-2: School Store during lunches

October 8: PTO Meeting 6:00 pm

October 10 & 13: No school for students

October 16: Crust Pizza Spirit Day

October 17: AttenDANCE preview during specials for all students

October 18: CISD Trunk or Treat

October 21: Counseling Event @ Hines

October 21-24: Book Fair on campus

October 23: 4th Grade Fine Arts Day at the Pavillion

October 24: HERO Award Ceremony (by invitation)

October 24: Husky HOWL-o-Ween Event

October 27-31: Red Ribbon Week

October 31: Storybook Character Parade 9am

Is your child missing a jacket, cup, lunchbox, etc.? Email hineslostandfound@gmail.com to see if your missing items are in the lost and found.

Please include first and last name when requesting an item to be looked for!

Send your Husky something special on their birthday!

Option #1 includes:
-Birthday message on the marquee on the day of their birthday (or day you choose)
-Birthday sticker
-Lollipop
-Special message from sender

Option #2 includes:
-Birthday sticker
-Lollipop
-Special message from sender

**Please note: ALL Birthday grams must be purchased a minimum of two weeks prior to your student's birthday!**

Are you a parent, guardian, or caregiver at Hines Elementary School?
We need YOU to help build a stronger, more connected school community!

🎓 Why Join the PTO?
✅ Support your child’s education
✅ Help plan fun events and fundraisers
✅ Stay informed and have a voice
✅ Meet awesome parents and teachers
✅ No pressure—volunteer as much or as little as you’d like!

We’re looking for community sponsors to help us support our students and staff this school year.

A huge THANK YOU to our returning sponsors — we couldn't do this without you! There are still opportunities available.

Contact us at hinesptosponsorships@gmail.com or click the link for more info.

Join Grand Oaks High School as we stand strong in support of Breast Cancer Awareness at our annual Pink Out football game on October 16! Let’s flood the stands with pink and show our community spirit from elementary to high school.

👕 Grab your official Pink Out shirt today! Whether you're a student, parent, teacher, or proud supporter, this is your chance to wear your heart on your sleeve—and your pink on your chest.

📦 Delivery Details:

• Feeder schools: Shirts will be delivered to your campus and distributed around October 14.

• Grand Oaks students: Shirts will be handed out after school—watch your email for pickup info!

📅 Order Deadline: September 30

Don’t miss out—once the deadline passes, the pink party begins without you!

Let’s turn Grand Oaks pink! 💪💗

GOHS Pink Out Shirt Sale - Cheddar Up

We encourage all parents to sign up for the SMART tag™ Parent App. This app offers real-time updates on your child’s school bus, including arrival alerts, and notifications for delays or route changes.

It's a reliable and convenient way to stay informed about your child's transportation. Download the app, register, and link their child’s student ID to start receiving updates.

SMART tag Parent App Instructions

September 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

The Pavilion’s Hats Off to Reading annual celebration will take place Wednesday, September 24 at the Pavilion Event Center. This year's theme is See You at the Movies!

In partnership with Conroe Independent School District, the FREE and festive literacy event begins at 5:30 p.m. and encourages early reading by offering various literacy-based activities such as games, making reading pointers, storytelling time and so much more. Children also have the opportunity to choose and take home a FREE book!

The Houston Symphony will perform after the event. Tickets are not required for this completely free event and gates open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. show.

The Rooms App is what our teachers will use for communcation with parents (this will replace apps like Dojo, Remind and SeeSaw- the parent messaging feature). If you are having trouble accessing Rooms, please see the directions below:

If you are having trouble accessing Rooms, these are the steps to follow:

1. Download the Conroe ISD TX app.

2. Use the Google login with their email on file with the school (the email you registered your children with).

3. Turn on notifications and customize your preferences.

Information for Parents and Guardians: https://info.apptegy.com/for-parents-and-guardians

With the launch of the new district website, we also have a new mobile app!

Download the app on your mobile device and manage your notification preferences in the settings. You will be able to add school profiles when they are moved over to the new platform.

Key Features:

• Push Notifications - Select ‘yes’ when you download the app to receive the latest push notifications from the District.
• Calendar Events - Add events to the calendar on your personal mobile device directly from the calendar section on the app.
• News - Check out the latest District-wide and school news all in one place!

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

Look for the app below in your store:

Please view our Hines Student Handbook Addendum. The purpose of this handbook addendum is to inform you of important information regarding day to day life at Hines; however, at times it may be necessary to make a few changes during the school year. In this event, the addendum will be updated, as well as you will be notified via letter, email, or website. I want to encourage you to visit our school website at http://hines.conroeisd.net as important information and events will be posted there frequently. In fact, you may want to bookmark this address for easy access. The 20252026 Conroe Independent School District Student/Parent Handbook is available to you online here.

Hines Handbook Addendum

School Meal Pricing

2025 – 2026 Meal Prices Breakfast Meal Prices

• Student Breakfast $2.00
• Student Reduced Breakfast $0

Lunch Meal Prices

• Student Lunch $3.20
• Student Reduced Lunch $0
  
  

Menus are located on the Child Nutrition website, the Hines website and posted in the cafeteria.

Parents can pre-pay online for meal accounts beginning August 1, 2025, at www.myschoolbucks.com.

Free and Reduced Meal Applications are available now on line www.myschoolapps.com

There have been updates to the Transportation Change application in your Parent Portal. Click the video below to learn how to submit transportation changes that go beyond same-day requests.

Email: contacthines@conroeisd.net
Website: hines.conroeisd.net
Location: Woodbridge Cove Drive, The Woodlands, TX, USA
Phone: 281-939-0400
Facebook: facebook.com/HinesCISD
Twitter: @HinesCISD