The Buccaneer Bulletin

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3/10: 7th Grade Track Meet @ Dripping Springs

3/11: 8th Grade Track Meet @ Dripping Springs

3/11: Symphonic Band UIL Evaluation

3/13: Student Holiday

3/16-3/20: Spring Break

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.

ELA 8 students have been studying poems written by children during the Holocaust. After selecting a poem that resonated with them, students analyzed it using the TPDASTT method and created butterflies that symbolically represent their chosen poem. This project is inspired by the Butterfly Project, which honors the 1.5 million children who perished during the Holocaust. Students will showcase their work, celebrate standout pieces, and compile the experience into a video documenting the project.

As an extension of this work, we are planning to create a small butterfly sanctuary outside the skybridge by planting Texas native wildflower seeds. If families would like to support this effort, donations of Texas native wildflower seeds are greatly appreciated.

ELA 8 students have also been learning about rhetorical appeals—ethos, pathos, and logos—and how authors use them to persuade their audience. Students analyzed how credibility, emotional connection, and logical reasoning strengthen an argument and influence a reader’s response.

Enrollment interest forms for LTISD Out-of-District transfers are now open! Hudson Bend Middle School is proud to welcome students from outside the LTISD attendance zone through this program. Do you know a family who would love to attend one of the best middle schools in the Austin area but doesn’t live in our zone? Tell them to apply to HBMS and become part of the Husky community! Go Bucs!

Sacha Brown, HBMS Special Education teacher, received the Lake Travis SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Council) February Superstar of the Month award! LT SEPAC is a parent-led group that partners with LTISD to support and celebrate our special education community. Sacha was nominated by parents who see and value the work she does every day! Congratulations, Sacha!

If you are a parent of a Special Education student, please visit the LT SEPAC website below to learn more information!

In honor of TAEA’s Big Art Day on March 5, Art 2 and Art 3 students collaborated to create this mural. Students created 110 individual pieces of art, which were then assembled like a puzzle. Students from multiple classes, along with the Advanced Art class, worked together to blend the lines, colors, and movement so the mural felt cohesive.

Great work by our talented art students and their teacher, Ms. Amanda Chambers!

Both the JV and Varsity Orchestras, directed by Ms. Nicole Pajarillo, received an "Excellent" rating on stage and a "Superior" rating in sightreading at their UIL competition. A huge congratulations to these students and Ms. Pajarillo!

The 2025–2026 Parent Survey is now open. This is an important opportunity to share your experiences and feedback to help us strengthen our school and better support every student.

Purpose:
Your feedback helps us understand what is working well and where we can make thoughtful improvements at both the campus and district levels.

Survey Link:
2025-2026 Hudson Bend Middle School Parent Survey

Survey Window:
Opens: Tuesday, February 17
Closes: Friday, March 6

Confidentiality:
Survey responses will be handled in a confidential manner, to the extent permitted by law, and used only for campus and district planning and decision-making. The survey does not ask for names, email addresses, or other direct identifiers. Results will generally be reported in aggregate form.

To the extent required by law, the District may need to disclose responsive information. In that case, the District will withhold or redact information as required by applicable law.

We truly value your voice and partnership. Thank you for taking the time to support this important process.

From Stress to Success: Helping Students Overcome Test Anxiety

Date: March 24, 2026

Time: Noon

Presenter: Dawn Borellis, LPC, Central Texas Anxiety and OCD Center

Location: Virtual, Zoom link will be provided after registration is submitted

Registration Link: Virtual Parent Workshop Series: Session #8

Cybersecurity and Social Media - How to Keep Your Student Safe

Date: April 21, 2026

Time: Noon

Presenter: Cally Conklin, Statewide Education Specialist, Crimestoppers

Location: Virtual, Zoom link will be provided after registration is submitted

Registration Link: Virtual Parent Workshop Series: Session #9

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