Husky Howl

Huskies,

It has been a great time at Huffines as our students continue to learn, grow, and represent the Husky Pack with pride. We are grateful for your continued support at home. Here are a few highlights:

• Congratulations to our track athletes and coaches for a fantastic season! Several of our students placed at the District Track Meet, and we are proud of their hard work and dedication
• During Career Day, our students had the opportunity to hear real stories and learn about the many paths available to them, thanks to the incredible support of our Huffines families and community members
• Students in Ms. Pitchford and Ms. Presley’s classes enjoyed a trip to the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, bringing learning to life through hands-on experiences

Our priority is to maintain a safe, welcoming environment where every student can learn and thrive. We need your support to make this happen.

• Ensure your student is at school and on time each day
• Encourage your student to come prepared and ready to learn
• Reinforce the importance of kindness, respect, and positive behavior

With your partnership, we can make these final weeks a successful and positive experience for all students.

• With Easter this weekend, confetti eggs can be a fun way to celebrate. However, they are not allowed at school, as they create disruptions and make it difficult to keep our campus clean
• Students who bring or use confetti eggs at school may receive disciplinary consequences, including ISS

YOU CAN’T HIDE THAT HUSKY PRIDE!

Bradley Willi, Ed.D.

Principal

Huffines Middle School

• Monday: Band UIL Clinic

• Tuesday: STAAR Training (morning and afternoon sessions)

• Tuesday: Choir Trip to Epic Waters

• Friday: No School

Bad Weather Make Up Day

LISD will attend school on the designated bad weather day scheduled for April 6 to make up missed instructional minutes from the recent winter weather.

• April 15: Reading Language Arts
• April 22: Science
• April 23: Social Studies
• April 29: Math

• Essential News Literacy Skills for Today’s Kids Article: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/articles/essential-news-literacy-skills-for-todays-kids

• Grade 6-12 Family Tips - News & Media Literacy: https://www.commonsense.org/education/family-tips/6-12-news-and-media-literacy

Bus Locator

• You can type your address on this WEBSITE to see bus numbers and stops.

Transportation Call Center

• Purpose is to handle bus issues, answer questions, and provide customer service to families and the community.
• 469-713-5983

Canvas is a digital learning management system, or LMS, used by schools, educators, students and families. Users access and manage online learning materials, communicate about skill development and learning achievement.

In Lewisville ISD, the whole child is at the core of everything we do as a district, including our students' mental, emotional and physical health. With counselors on every campus, LISD knows parents want their children to receive an outstanding education, but more importantly, they want their children to be nurtured and cared for beyond just academics.

LISD provides families with resources to ensure each child receives the support they need to develop every aspect of their being. Please see the topics and linked resources below:

• Bullying/Cyberbullying

• Child Abuse

• Coping Skills

• Digital Parenting

• Goal Setting

• Grief and Loss

• Healthy Relationships/Teen Dating Violence

• Sexting

• Substance Abuse

• Suicide Prevention

Should you need more information on the above topics or are in need of support for your child in a different area, please reach out to your counselor.

Mrs. Nutt (Last Name A - L)

nuttk@lisd.net

Mrs. Benitez-Garcia (Last Name M - Z)

benitezs@lisd.net

Educational Clothing & Shoes Recycling Initiative

PLEASE DON’T THROW YOUR CLOTHES AWAY! Recycle your clothes & shoes in our new

HUFFINES MIDDLE SCHOOL Clothing Bin. Every pound of clothing & shoes recycled here

supports our school.

DID YOU KNOW? All clothing, shoes & textiles are mandated by the state to be recycled

along with items we are used to recycling such as bottles, cans, plastics, cardboard and

newspapers.

85% OF CLOTHING & TEXTILES ARE DISCARDED INTO LANDFILLS! (source: 2012 U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency - Facts & Figures).

WHAT ARE TEXTILES?

Textiles include items made from cloth or artificial fabric, like vinyl. Nearly all textiles can be

recycled, such as:

• CLOTHING: Pants, jeans, skirts, dresses, suits, shorts, shirts, tees, tanks
• OUTERWEAR: Coats, jackets, gloves, hats, scarves
• FOOTWEAR: Shoes, boots, heels, sneakers, sandals, socks, tights
• UNDERGARMENTS: Bras, underwear, slips, camisoles
• ACCESSORIES: Hats, belts, ties, scarves, headbands
• HANDBAGS: Wallets, totes, luggage, backpacks, briefcases
• LINENS: Towels, sheets, comforters, blankets, tablecloths

GREEN BENEFITS:

• Electronic Sensors Monitor Bin Fill Levels to Avoid Overflow
• Carbon Footprint Reduction
• Clear Air Preservation
• Reduced Energy Consumption
• Water Conservation
• Woodland Conservation
• Reuse Clothing & Accessories

Lewisville ISD participates in the National School Lunch Program, which provides nutritious breakfasts and lunches to students each school day. Please click the link below to view the current breakfast and lunch menus for Huffines Middle School.

Please view Breakfast and Lunch Menus.

• Breakfast is $1.65
• Lunch is $3.40
• Add money to your student’s account on Revtrak

We are launching the Nutrislice app to all student devices with a complete, interactive dining experience. This platform offers easy access to:

• Easily view daily menu information
• Check out the nutrition and ingredients of each food
• Filter for allergens and intolerances
• Stay up to date on food specials and wellness content

We require family applications for the Free and Reduced Program, which is available to all eligible families, providing discounts and waivers to ensure our students receive the support they need.

Benefits include:

• Free and reduced-price meals for the current school year and for the first 30 days of the next school year
• District waivers and discounts including iPad fees, reduced Fine Arts district instrument usage fees, Extended School Day (ESD) fees and more
• College readiness waivers and discounts including SAT, ACT and AP exam fees and college application fees
• Discounts on home internet costs, and more!!!

Apply now to ensure your student receives these benefits. Please note, online applications are processed faster than paper applications.

In order to attend a game, athletic competition, or special event of any kind ALL middle school students must be accompanied by a parent. Also, backpacks and school bags are not allowed and will not be stored. LISD has adopted a Clear Bag Policy this year, captured below, and all spectators, students and adults, must comply. Lastly, all spectators are subject to the Weapons Detection System and to help make event arrival smoother, please review the informational video HERE.

Whether a parent, family member, educator, or community member, your PTA membership will impact the lives of our Huskies. Thank you for joining us in ensuring every child has a representative voice, join PTA.

Our Recognize SomeONE program gives our staff and community members the opportunity to highlight the exceptional work of our staff here at Huffines. We believe that supporting our staff is critical to creating an encouraging culture where teachers and administrators feel valued and respected.

Click HERE to recognize someONE.

Lewisville ISD's volunteer site, VOLY, is up and ready for the new school year. If you plan to volunteer on campus at any point in the 2025-2026 school year, please either create a VOLY account or renew your account from last year. LISD's VOLY site is Lewisvilleisd.voly.org. There is also a VOLY app you can use, found in the app store for your phone provider.

Remember that our VOLY site allows for the site to be translated to your family's home language. Look for the language drop down button at the top of the page.

Questions? Reach out to Partnerships@Lisd.net and we will be happy to assist.

When you pay your local school taxes, you may wonder: where does that money actually go? Watch THIS VIDEO to break down how one dollar is spent in Lewisville ISD. Every dollar matters, and every dollar supports students, staff, and the daily operations that make learning possible. Learn more about LISD’s fiscal responsibility and school finance on our financial dashboard.

Lewisville ISD announced March 9 the appointment of Will Skelton as the district’s new Chief of Student Services. Skelton most recently served as the Chief of High Schools for LISD, a role he has held since 2024. READ MORE

Lewisville ISD announced March 9 the appointment of Cleve Ryan as the new Executive Director of Transportation Services. Ryan brings more than three decades of experience in public education. READ MORE

Families new to the district can now begin the enrollment process for students new to the district for next school year (2026-27). The transfer window for the 2026-27 school year is now closed, but an additional transfer window will open May 1 for limited circumstances.

Enroll by May 31, 2026

Lewisville ISD will be migrating to an upgraded Student Information System, and all enrollment applications must be submitted by May 31 in order for student information to transfer over. LISD enrollment will be unavailable from June 1 through July 13. Enrollment will resume after July 13.

In-Person Enrollment Events

Join us at one of our in-person enrollment events where LISD staff will be on hand to walk families step-by-step through the enrollment process and answer any questions along the way.

WHEN: April 23 & 24; May 5, 27 & 28
WHERE: LISD Bolin Professional Learning Center (1565 W. Main St. Entry E, Lewisville)

Kinder Enrollment

Early childhood programs will host a virtual parent information sessions on March 26 for families wanting more information about what to expect when their little learner starts kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year. Help us spread the word by sharing LISD.net/kindergarten. Families can now enroll at any time.

PreK Enrollment | Eligibility for Free PreK Begins April 1

LISD serves eligible four-year-old students in full-day, state-funded pre kindergarten classes. Students must be 4 years old on/before Sept. 1 of the school year for PreK enrollment and qualify by one or more of the criteria. Eligibility for free PreK for the 2026-27 school year begins April 1. Visit LISD.net/prek for more information.

LISD baseball and softball teams are swinging into the season on newly renovated fields, made possible by voter support in the 2024 Bond election. All five high school baseball and softball fields now feature turf, giving our teams the perfect surface to play rain or shine. Find an upcoming game to attend HERE.

Mr. Smolinski (6th Grade), Dr. Willi (Principal) Mrs. Smith (8th Grade), Mr. Castillo (7th Grade)