We had another wonderful and busy week at Hines! The week kicked off with a fantastic showcase of artwork from across the Grand Oaks Feeder Zone. We’re proud to have nearly 70 pieces of Husky art on display at the Jett Center for the community to enjoy and celebrate. A big congratulations to Sloane Agee and Ellen Joslin for receiving the Outstanding Artist Awards—what an amazing accomplishment!

Last night, our 4th grade Huskies wowed us during the Drumfit Program and Art Show! It was such a fun and meaningful way to celebrate their final year in elementary school, highlighting the special-area skills they’ve developed from Kindergarten through 4th grade.

This week, we had the pleasure of celebrating one of our very own, Savannah Bille, at the district’s Hispanic Achievement Award Ceremony. Savannah was recognized for her outstanding accomplishments and leadership, and we couldn’t be more proud of her. She represents the spirit of excellence we strive for at Hines, and we are thrilled to see her hard work honored on such a special stage. Congratulations, Savannah!

Today, we wrapped up the week with a fun-filled field trip to the Interactive Zoo and Aquarium! The weather was perfect, and our 2nd grade Huskies made some unforgettable memories.

Looking ahead, next week will be a bit calmer on campus. Please remember that Tuesday will be a closed campus due to STAAR testing for 3rd and 4th grade. Also, don’t forget that it’s a short week—we’ll have no school on Friday, April 18th.

Enjoy your weekend, Huskies!

Crossing Guard Update (Intersection of Woodbridge and Lexington)

We are excited to have two new crossing guards at this intersection, Phillip Lewis and Carmen Smith, and they will be piloting a new traffic pattern.

New Traffic Pattern:

Walkers/Bikers will be held at the intersection with crossing guards for 3-4 minutes to allow vehicles to move through the intersection.

After 3-4 minutes, vehicles will be stopped to allow for all Walkers/Bikers to cross.

After the last Walker/Biker crosses vehicles will be able to move through the intersection again and the 3–4-minute timer will begin again as soon as another Walker/Biker approaches the crossing.

Conroe ISD is updating its notification systems and websites! Over the next few weeks, you’ll see a new Hines website and may notice that our emails, texts, and social media posts come from a new platform. These improvements will help streamline communication, keep you informed about campus events, and provide more options for important call-outs.

Additionally, in the coming weeks, you will receive information about our new mass communication system called Alerts. Be on the lookout for texts from 98900 when the new system is implemented. Emails and texts may have a slightly different look, but they’ll still contain all the great information we share. These transitions are part of a bigger initiative to bring efficiency to the District’s communication platforms, and there are more exciting updates to come!

As a part of this roll out Conroe ISD has launched a new app that allows parents to receive push notifications directly from their child’s school. I encourage you to download the app to stay connected!

We also want to hear from you! Please take a moment to complete the quick two-question survey below to share your preferred method of communication. Your feedback will help us better meet the needs of our Hines community.

Messaging Survey

With the launch of the new district website, we also have a new mobile app!

Download the app on your mobile device and manage your notification preferences in the settings. You will be able to add school profiles when they are moved over to the new platform.

Key Features:

• Push Notifications - Select ‘yes’ when you download the app to receive the latest push notifications from the District.
• Calendar Events - Add events to the calendar on your personal mobile device directly from the calendar section on the app.
• News - Check out the latest District-wide and school news all in one place!

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

Look for the app below in your store:

Every Friday, our wonderful teacher, Mrs. Halbrook, puts together a Friday video for students and families to enjoy. The video features photos from the week at school, capturing special moments. I hope you look forward to this fun tradition every Friday!

April 15: 3rd & 4th grades STAAR Reading (closed campus)

April 16-17: School Store during lunches

April 16: Community Fieldhouse Spirit Night (cancelled)

April 18: No School

April 21: Staff Exchange Day- no school students

April 24: Progress reports for grades 3 & 4 sent home electronically

April 24: Clark Parent Info Night for 4th Grade *corrected date*

April 25: Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast 7:30-8:10 am

April 29: 3rd & 4th grades STAAR Math (closed campus)

May 2: HERO Award Ceremony

May 5-9: Teacher Appreciation Week

May 5: 4th grade visits Clark during school day

May 8: PTO Meeting

May 15: 1st grade field trip and park day

May 16: Grand Oaks HS Graduation 7:30 pm

May 19: 3rd Grade End of Year Party 9 am

May 20: 3rd Grade End of Year Party 9 am

May 21: 2nd Grade End of Year Party 9 am

May 22: Kindergarten End of Year program and celebration

May 23: 4th Grade Confetti Parade 11 am

May 23: Sharky's Sno Cone Spirit Event at the Pirate Ship Park following dismissal

May 23: Early Release 12:00 pm LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

Dear Parents,

Hines Elementary 3rd and 4th grade students will participate in the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) Reading test on Tuesday, April 15th, and Tuesday, April 29th, 2025. Any necessary make-up testing will be administered the following day.

To ensure an optimal testing environment, Hines Elementary will be a closed campus for visitors on these days. This means we will not allow visitors on Tuesday, April 15th, or Tuesday, April 29th. Below, you will find the modified lunch and specials schedule for those two days.

We want our 3rd and 4th grade students to feel calm and prepared for testing. If your child is a car rider, walker, or biker, please aim to have them arrive by 7:45 AM. Testing will begin shortly after 8:00 AM, and arriving on time will help them settle in without feeling rushed.

Additionally, the building may be cooler than usual on testing days, so please send your child with a jacket.

Thank you for your support in creating the best testing environment for our students. We appreciate your cooperation!

CISD is offering Gifted and Talented testing this summer for anyone that missed GT testing this year. Referrals will be accepted April 1-April 30. If you are interested in having your child tested for the Gifted and Talented program, you may request a referral form from your child’s teacher.

Testing Information:

When: Thursday, May 29- Friday, May 30

Where: Mitchell Intermediate from 8:00am - 12:00am.

Attention Parents,

Summer school registration opens on Monday April 7th. Please know spaces are limited and registration is on a "first come, first serve" basis. If you have any questions, or would like more information, please contact Mrs. Heinle at sheinle@conroeisd.net or 281-939-0400.

Kids Quest/Summer School: All students Kindergarten through 2nd Grade are invited to enroll

Program Dates: June 2-June 18

Held at Lamar Elementary

Parents can register at: https://www.conroeisd.net/o/cisd/page/summer-school

No Transportation Provided

Tuition based-$255

Program Dates June 2-June 18

Held at Vogel Intermediate

Parents can register at: https://www.conroeisd.net/o/cisd/page/summer-school

No Transportation Provided

Tuition based- $255

Did you forget to purchase a Hines yearbook?!? Register here to put your student on the list for a chance to buy a yearbook for $50. Last day to register will be May 2nd. Raffle will take place on May 8th. Winners announced at the May PTO meeting and via email.

Parents, it's time to buy your 1st Day School Supplies for next school year. I know it seems early, but before you know it, summer will be here. It's important you order your supplies before it's too late or supplies run out. Start the school year with the exact supplies your teacher requested, and give your child the confidence they need to conquer next year! Get them today before it's too late!

A special THANK YOU to our volunteers that help organize and return our lost items weekly. We truly appreciate your help!

Send your Husky something special on their birthday!

Option #1 includes:
-Birthday message on the marquee on the day of their birthday (or day you choose)
-Birthday sticker
-Lollipop
-Special message from sender

Option #2 includes:
-Birthday sticker
-Lollipop
-Special message from sender

**Please note: ALL Birthday grams must be purchased a minimum of two weeks prior to your student's birthday!**

Dear Parents of Rising Clark 5th Grade Cubs,

I am Kenneth Shields, the proud Principal of Clark Intermediate. Soon you and your student will be making the transition to intermediate school, not just any intermediate school, but Clark Intermediate and we are so excited to welcome you to our special school. Clark is more than just a place of learning; we pride ourselves on being a learning environment built on creativity, innovation, and collaboration. We strive to ensure our school is a place where students can grow and reach their highest potential.

The transition from elementary to intermediate is an exciting time for fourth grade students and their families, but I also know many of you may be nervous. The Clark Intermediate family is looking forward to welcoming you and your child with open arms and helping to ensure a smooth transition. We want to invite you for your first opportunity to "get to know Clark" with our Family Orientation & Fine Arts/PE Expo. Please see the attached flyer for more information -

Again, I look forward to getting to know each one of you and hope to see you on April 24th!

Kind Regards,

Home Access Center (HAC) will go live on January 21 and will operate alongside the Parent Access Center (PAC) until at least Spring Break. During this transition, parents will have access to both applications. PAC will be decommissioned after Spring Break. As HAC launches, PAC will display a notification informing users that HAC is now online and that student information in HAC updates in real time.

For more information click here: https://kb.conroeisd.net/kb/powerschool-home-access-center-hac

In an effort to make things easier for our families, CISD is launching an app to help you report your students absences to our school when they are out. Documentation such as doctor's notes will still need to be submitted to our campus attendance office (vblock@conroeisd.net). We are excited about the convenience of this app.

You can access the app through the Parent Portal. The directions are below.

If you’d like to recognize a staff member, you can do so through your parent SSO by submitting a TAE. Any staff member is eligible for this recognition. When a TAE is submitted, both the administration and the staff member are notified, and the joy it brings to their faces is priceless. To submit a TAE:

1. Log in to your Parent Access SSO portal.
2. Click on Parent Access Center
3. Click communication.
4. Choose Staff/Teacher excellence from the drop down menu.
5. Select the employee to receive recognition from the drop down menu.
6. Click create TAE.
7. Click any of the pre-populated choices that apply.
8. Type any additional comments in the Additional Comment box.
9. Click the box labeled Create Teachers Achieving Excellence button.
10. Done!

Please view our Hines Student Handbook Addendum. The purpose of this handbook addendum is to inform you of important information regarding day to day life at Hines; however, at times it may be necessary to make a few changes during the school year. In this event, the addendum will be updated, as well as you will be notified via letter, email, or website. I want to encourage you to visit our school website at http://hines.conroeisd.net as important information and events will be posted there frequently. In fact, you may want to bookmark this address for easy access. The 2023-2024 Conroe Independent School District Student/Parent Handbook is available to you online here.

Hines Handbook Addendum

Mission: At Hines Elementary, it is our unwavering commitment to establish a safe and inclusive learning environment. Our students will feel loved, supported, and find joy in learning. ❤️

Vision: At Hines Elementary, we are committed to cultivating a vibrant and dynamic learning environment that ignites curiosity, fosters creativity, and celebrates student achievements. We are dedicated to providing opportunities for critical thinking that are essential for academic success and positive character growth. Through collaboration with families and the wider community, we strive to empower our students to reach their full potential and become responsible, compassionate, and engaged citizens.

Email: contacthines@conroeisd.net
Website: hines.conroeisd.net
Location: Woodbridge Cove Drive, The Woodlands, TX, USA
Phone: 281-939-0400
Facebook: facebook.com/HinesCISD
Twitter: @HinesCISD