Hawk News 2/6/2026

Welcome to February, buckle up, because it can be a bumpy ride. February is always filled with emotions, and not just the kind associated with love. For many, it can be the most challenging month to navigate.

So here’s a little advice to help us get through the shortest (and somehow longest) month of the year. The days are getting longer, and it looks like warmer weather is on the way, so get outside and soak up some Vitamin D when you can. Instead of focusing on long-term goals, break things into smaller, more manageable chunks. One step at a time really does make a difference.

Be kind, emotions tend to run high this time of year. Give people some grace, and when possible, look for ways to help one another out. Start planning something fun for spring break or summer as a reward for the hard work ahead over the next few weeks.

We are here to support you, and we truly enjoy supporting our students. Please don’t hesitate to let us know how we can help you navigate this month.

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CWO Matthew Carter has been named PfISD Employee of the Month. He invests an incredible amount of time and energy into his program at Hendrickson, but it’s the growth and success of his students that truly make him special.

We are thrilled to partner with you as our students prepare for an exciting 2026-2027 academic

year and beyond! This year, we are enhancing the graduation planning and course selection

process to be smoother, more collaborative, and centered on your student's long-term success.

A Refreshed Course Selection Experience in SchooLinks

The process for selecting courses will be streamlined and focused on family partnership

this year. All rising 9th–12th grade students and their guardians will utilize the SchooLinks

platform to formalize the required graduation plan and make program and course selections for

their high school experience. This detailed planning helps students maximize their academic

and enrichment participation in alignment with their postsecondary and career goals. You will

receive dedicated resources and guidance to support you every step of the way!

This year's process offers unprecedented access and a clear timeframe for planning:

Two-Week Selection Window: The exciting graduation planning and course selection

period in SchooLinks will be open for two full weeks! Students and families must finalize

their selections between January 23rd and February 6th.

Personalized Graduation Plan (PGP) Approval: Parents and guardians of rising

9th–12th graders will also complete a crucial step by February 27: electronically

reviewing and approving their student’s Personalized Graduation Plan (PGP) in

SchooLinks. This partnership is vital to officially approve their high school path.

What can you do to prepare?

Make sure your email address is on file and updated with the campus registrar, as this is

the email to which your guardian SchooLinks account is synced.

Review your student's Would You Rather and Postsecondary Goals in SchooLinks, talk

about their aspirations and goals alongside emerging and in-demand careers and

postsecondary options to help them prepare for these exciting and important decisions.

We sincerely appreciate your partnership in supporting our students as they prepare to take the

next steps in their academic journey. More details will be shared as we enter the spring

semester. If you have any questions, please contact your student’s school counselor—they are

ready to assist you!

https://www.anonymousalerts.com/pfisd/

Student IDs must be worn and be visible.

The details of the PfISD policy can be found here.

Swim at Regionals

Boys Basketball vs. CHS (Parent's Night)

Girls Basketball at CHS

Girls Soccer vs. PHS

Boys Soccer at PHS

HOSA Blood Drive Library

Softball at Westwood (Scrimmage)

Baseball vs. Burnett (Scrimmage) Varsity at Home

LIBRARY - SATURDAY SCHOOL 9 am -12 pm

Choir Solo and Ensemble- PHS

Swim at Regionals

Super Bowl Sunday

Library - Senior Celebration Meeting 6 pm - 8 pm

Boys Basketball at Eastview

Girls Soccer at CHS

Boys Soccer vs. CHS

Softball vs. Smithville

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Softball at Wimberly Tournament

Silver Dancer Slumber Party 5 pm - 7:30 pm

Boys Powerlifting @ WHS

Boys Basketball at Elgin

Boys Soccer at Eastview

Girls Soccer vs Eastview

Baseball vs. Dripping Springs

UIL State Wrestling

Willie's Grill & Icehouse has donated $20 gift cards that will be given out to the Hawk Staff of the Week! Thanks for being an awesome neighbor.

Ms. Hall does not disappoint, she teaches bell to bell, even when it looks like summertime out of her window.

Congratulations to our Hendrickson FCCLA club for their success at Regionals in Corpus Christi this past weekend. Sophomores Kelly La, Danielle Corwin, and Cindy Portnoi took 3rd Place in Public Policy for their project on homelessness awareness, and are now qualified for state!

Attention Seniors and Parents/Guardians,

Graduation ordering time is here!

Please take the time to go online & order your graduation items as soon as possible.

Items can be ordered individually or as a graduation package as seen online.

We ask that orders be placed online ASAP.

Follow the link to order your items today and Congratulations to the Class of 2026!!

Sweet treats for your Sweets! Senior Celebration is still raising money to put on a memorable after graduation lock-in party! Help us Help the graduates celebrate all their hard work and success. Get your Perfectly Imperfect goods ordered by February 8!

https://hendrickson-senior-celebration.square.site/

HHS FFA is hosting our biannual shot clinic is taking place on March 9th at the HHS Ag Building (located at the back of the school next to the water tower)

You can pre register if you have 3 or more pets by 3/5. See the flyers for details!

Help us spread the word by sharing on neighborhood pages!

Dear Senior Parents and Guardians,

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is officially open for the Class of 2026! Completing the FAFSA is the most important step in securing financial aid for college, trade school, or career training programs.

This application determines eligibility for:

• Federal grants (money you don’t repay)

• Work-study opportunities

• Low-interest federal student loans

• Many state and college-specific scholarships

How the FAFSA Works This Year:

1. The student begins the FAFSA with their own username and password.

2. The student will then invite one parent/guardian (called a “contributor”) to log in with their own username and password.

3. That parent completes their section, and then the FAFSA is submitted.

Important: Only one parent needs to fill out the FAFSA. Which parent is used depends on the family situation:

• Married parents (to each other): Both parents’ information is included, but only one parent logs in as the contributor.

• Divorced/separated parents: Use the parent the student lived with most in the past 12 months (or who provided more financial support).

  • If that parent is remarried, the stepparent’s info must be included too.

• Single, never married parent: Only that parent’s info is needed.

Why act quickly?

• Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Many colleges require the FAFSA on file before awarding scholarships.

• Even if you don’t think you qualify, it’s still worth completing.

• You’ll need your 2024 tax information to complete the form.

Click here to begin!

Students must provide completed permit agreement, valid drivers’ license, proof of insurance, and $25 annual fee (paid by cash or check). Permit should be affixed on the front windshield, inside lower right-hand corner and must be in original, purchased condition. Students may park only in the general student parking lots (A, B & C) located on the southwest part of the property as well as the lots located near the athletic Fieldhouse and tennis courts. Students are strictly prohibited from parking in Faculty Parking areas and will be ticketed and/or immobilized (booted). Citations for not having a permit are $25 and parking in non-student areas are $15. Also seniors who have bought parking spots have exclusive rights to the space during school hours.

Email: Michael.Grebb@pfisd.net

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