Husky Howl

Husky Families,

We are looking forward to another great week at Huffines! We have a busy week ahead with athletics, our Band Fall Concert, Harvest Festival, and the end of the 19T grading period.

Husky Pride
• Mr. Jaime took students to TCU’s Symphony Orchestra Concert, giving them the opportunity to experience live collegiate music.
• Ms. Walker’s Theatre 1 students designed and built creative theatre stages in shoeboxes while learning the different parts and styles of a stage.
• Ms. Zalamar’s Intro to Culinary students put their knife skills to work during their first display lab, creating impressive and creative presentations.

This Week
• Monday – 7th Grade Football and Volleyball vs. Shadow Ridge
• Tuesday – 8th Grade Football vs. Shadow Ridge
• Wednesday – Band Fall Concert.
• Thursday – Harvest Festival; 8th Grade Volleyball vs. Shadow Ridge; 19T Grading Period Ends
• Friday – No School for Students

Check Student Grades
The 19T grading period ends Thursday, October 8. Families are encouraged to check Skyward and review grades, missing assignments, and student progress.

Looking Ahead – LHS Homecoming Week
• Monday – No School

• Tuesday – Tacky Tourist Day
• Wednesday – Wear Maroon; LHS Homecoming Parade
• Thursday – Jersey Day
• Friday – Mum & Garter Day

YOU CAN’T HIDE THAT HUSKY PRIDE!

Bradley Willi

Principal

Huffines Middle School

Email Ms. Lunsford if you are interested, lunsfordj@lisd.net.

Show your support for the Lewisville Farmer Golf Teams! New spirit wear options are available, with prices kept as reasonable as possible.

View Options & Order Here

Campus accountability ratings and distinction designations can be accessed using the link on your student’s report card or by visiting https://txschools.gov.

In partnership with the Lewisville Public Library, there will be several upcoming, family-friendly events available to students and their families. There will be special programming for Hispanic Heritage Month on:

• October 6 at 6p

• November 3 at 6p

🌟 Featured Highlight: Leche y Galletas

Leche y Galletas is a special bilingual family storytime celebrating culture, community, and literacy! Families can enjoy stories, songs, and tasty treats together.

Whether a parent, family member, educator, or community member, your PTA membership will impact the lives of our Huskies. Thank you for helping ensure every child has a representative voice. Join PTA! Search "J.L. Huffines Middle School PTA"

Families attending LISD high school games, athletic competitions, and special events should be aware of the following:

• All middle school students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Students who arrive without a parent/guardian will not be permitted to enter.
• Backpacks and school bags are not allowed and cannot be stored at the event.
• LISD's Clear Bag Policy applies to all spectators.
• All spectators are subject to the Weapons Detection System upon entry.

Please review the Weapons Detection System informational video before attending an event.

Help us celebrate the amazing staff members who make a difference at Huffines! LISD’s Recognize SomeONE program gives students, families, staff, and community members the opportunity to recognize an employee for exceptional service and support.

Your recognition helps our staff know their work is seen, valued, and appreciated.

For campus and student safety, students may not receive food deliveries from Grubhub, Uber Eats, DoorDash, or other third-party delivery services. If food needs to be brought to campus for a student, it must be delivered by a family member or guardian. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and secure campus.

Mrs. Smith (8th Grade), Mr. Smolinski (6th Grade), Dr. Willi (Principal), Mr. McGinnis (Director of Student Operations), Mr. Castillo (7th Grade)

Board Meeting Recap

The Board of Trustees met for the regularly scheduled Board Meeting on Monday, September 14. CLICK HERE to watch the meeting.