Hawk News 10/17/2025

The new grading period begins on Tuesday, October 21st, and it’s a great time for reflection and renewal. If you’re pleased with your progress so far, keep up the excellent work. If you’re looking to improve, this marks the perfect opportunity for a fresh start after a well-deserved four-day weekend.

As we enter the second nine weeks, please keep in mind that it’s the shortest grading period of the year, with the Thanksgiving break and the semester ending before the winter holidays. Stay consistent, stay focused, and make every day count, when you show up and put in the effort, amazing things happen.

We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all of our students, staff, parents, and community members for contributing to a successful first quarter. It truly takes all of us working together, moving in the same direction, to create outstanding experiences and outcomes for our students.

As we move forward, let’s bring the same focus, determination, and spirit of learning that set Hawk Nation apart.

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Consent for Mental Health Services

On Thursday, September 18, we shifted to full implementation of the district's student personal device guidelines. Students caught with a personal electronic device will have it confiscated and returned only to a parent/guardian.

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

Student IDs must be worn and be visible.

The details of the PfISD policy can be found here.

No School!

Conference Day

Varsity Football at A & M Consolidated 7 pm

Band at BOA Waco

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No School!

Volleyball at CHS

Band UIL Regionals (Pfield) HHS at 7:45 pm

Homecoming Week - Twin Day

Freshman Football vs. Lehman (JV Away)

Pep Rally - Big Gym 9 am

Homecoming Week - Hawk Spirt Day

HOCO Football Game vs. Lehman (Pfield) 7 pm

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. Whitmire took on a lot of preps this year, without breaking a sweat. She is a master teacher who knows how to get kids to the next level.

Tournament Results:

• Tom Glenn TFA 9/6:
• Natalie Mathews, Peyton Lin, Ike Ugboajah, and Dallin Billings, Champion Team World Schools Debate
• Natalie Mathews, 1st Top Speaker World Schools Debate
• Frances Morales-Davila, 4th place Domestic Extemp & 8th place Congressional Debate
• Grapevine TFA 9/12-13:
• Natalie Mathews, 3rd Top Speaker World Schools Debate
• Frances Morales-Davila, Semifinals Informative Speaking
• Greenhill Classic TFA: 9/19-20:
• Natalie Mathews (with Team Texas Debate), Quarterfinalist World Schools Debate & 6th Top Speaker
• Anderson TFA 9/26-27:
• Natalie Mathews, Peyton Lin, Ike Ugboajah, and Dallin Billings, Champion Team World Schools Debate
• Natalie Mathews, 1st Top Speaker World Schools Debate
• Dallin Billings, 2nd Top Speaker World Schools Debate
• Guneet Kaur, 3rd Place International Extemp
• Frances Morales-Davila, 7th place Congressional Debate

Our Class of 2028 will be running the Homecoming concession stand to raise money for our class. These funds will ultimately help pay for senior celebrations and prom. We’ll be selling snacks, drinks, pizza, and candy. Please support us by stopping by the stand, donating items from our Amazon Wish List, and—parents—signing up for a volunteer slot.

Amazon Wish List (donations): https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3ECLQE55EXC8I?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_8EAF7GDZAZTJA4R5QV60

SignUpGenius (volunteers): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BA9AC2BA0FAC43-59082726-2025#/

Thank you for helping make this a great year for the Class of 2028!

PUCKER UP! Hendrickson FFA’s Kiss the Pig Fundraiser is BACK!

The Hawk who raises the most money will have to kiss a pig at halftime of the Homecoming game!

This year, all proceeds benefit the Flatwater Foundation, an organization that provides access to mental health therapy for individuals and families facing cancer. Every dollar helps connect people with therapists to clear their mind, heal their body, and find the strength to take on a diagnosis.

Support your favorite Hawk and make a difference!

You can donate cash, check, or online here

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!

Texas College Week – ApplyTexas Opportunity
During the new Free Texas College Week (October 13–19, 2025), students can submit applications to Texas colleges using ApplyTexas www.applytexas.org at no cost. This is a great chance to explore college options and submit applications if you haven’t yet.

Recommendation: If financially possible, we highly encourage students to complete their college applications earlier through Common App www.commonapp.org. Applying early can give you more time to explore scholarships, financial aid, and ensure everything is submitted on time.

*Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch can receive a waiver for college application fees, so they don’t need to wait for Free Texas College Week to apply.

Sign Up Link: https://sfnd.io/3pxw8

https://www.successfund.com/z2wxk

Student can bring one non HHS guest, forms will be available in the front office on 10/1

GT Referral Process - Click Here

Last day to order is 11/22.

Here's the link for the form: https://forms.gle/DR3cEvugXundj9GFA

"Senior year only happens once—make it count by supporting the our class with buying some Hendrickson and Senior Merch! Sales end Oct 24th.

Link in case you can't access the QR code:https://www.successfund.com/8r2wm"

The Central Texas Chapter-Southern University Alumni is thrilled to once again introduce students to our beloved alma mater. We would love to visit your campus to share more about this opportunity.

Jaguar Preview Day is when we take high school juniors and seniors to visit Southern University (SU) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This is a great opportunity to learn about all the campus has to offer in terms of academic programs, student life and the culture of the only HBCU system in the nation.

For more information: Hendrickson HS

LaWanna.Brown@pfisd.net

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

Senior Portraits

Senior portraits must be taken by Cady Photography no later than December 15 to be included in the yearbook. You can have them taken either at the studio in Cedar Park anytime before the deadline or on campus November 11 or 12. Regardless of where they are taken, you must make an appointment on the Cady.com website. There is a free yearbook only option or you can pay a sitting fee for more scene and outfit choices.

Underclassman Re-takes

If your underclassman missed school photos or needs a re-take, they will be October 28 in the library during Talon and all lunches. Students just need to make their way to the library sometime during that time period.

Yearbooks

Yearbooks are on sale at Yearbookforever.com. The price of senior tribute ads increases on October 18. Yearbook prices increase at the end of January.

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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

Instagram: hendricksonhighschool