Hawk News 1/9/2026

Today, Hendrickson celebrated 320 AP Scholars. These students took more than three Advanced Placement exams and scored well above the passing rate. They took on what I ask students to do every year, challenge themselves. As you sit down with your child to make course selections for the 2026–2027 school year, please consider challenging yourselves by enrolling in an Advanced Placement class. We increased our number of AP Scholars by 41 students, and I am glad to see more students rising to the challenge.

We have had a great start to 2026. This week, Teacher/Coach Seth Cross was named Pflugerville ISD Employee of the Month for December. Coach Cross is as enthusiastic as they come, and we are proud of his dedication and work for Hawk Nation. Senior Natalie Mathews made the finals of the UIL State Congress this week and finished in 4th place. This marks her second time making the finals at the state level, a truly remarkable accomplishment.

This is just the beginning of what we will achieve this spring. So buckle up as we head into the season, there will be many opportunities to showcase the fantastic work happening at Hendrickson.

Happy New Year!

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The HHS Counselors will be meeting with all students from December through mid-February to review their Personal Graduation Plans (PGPs). These meetings will take place during their history or English classes.

Following each meeting, parents/guardians will receive an email summary outlining what was discussed with their student.

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

Student IDs must be worn and be visible.

The details of the PfISD policy can be found here.

AP Scholar Breakfast 8am Library

Swim at Georgetown

Girls Soccer at Glenn Tournament

Boys Soccer at AISD Tournament

Boys Basketball vs. PHS

Girls Basketball at PHS

Girls Soccer at Glenn Tournament

Boys Soccer at AISD Tournament

Powerlifting at Georgetown

Wrestling at Eastview

Band at Area Duncanville

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Class Talk Class of 2026 10:30 am PAC (Voter Registration Drive)

Boys Basketball at CHS

Boys Soccer vs Cedar Park

Girls Soccer at Cedar Park

Class Talk Class of 2027 10:30 am PAC

Wrestling Quad Meet at HHS

Boys Powerlifting Meet 6 pm Field House

Girls Soccer at Governors Cup

JV Boys Soccer at AISD Tournament

UIL STATE CHEER (Fort Worth)

Class Talks Class of 2029 10:30 am PAC

Wrestling at Lake Belton

Girls Soccer at Governors Cup

JV Boys Soccer at AISD Tournament

Girls Basketball at Eastview

Boys Basketball vs. Eastview (Unified Night)

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. Williams cares so much about the kids at Hendrickson. She is willing to help any student at any time. Her kindness is unmatched.

Senior Tribute Ads

Next Thursday, January 15 is the last day to purchase senior tribute ads for the yearbook.

Go to yearbookforever.com to purchase.

Thursday, January 15, 2026.

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Hendrickson High School has received a grant from the Pflugerville Education Foundation to develop a program to provide vocational opportunities for at-risk students in the 9th and 10th grades. As part of the project, it will launch the JAMII mentor program matching students with mentors from facility, staff, Pflugerville family and community. The program will include more than 20 students.

Part of the project development is to recruit faculty and staff at HHS to become part of this effort.

Project JAMII, a Swahili word pronounced “Jah-MEE-a” that means “community” and “family.”

Research has shown mentoring to be particularly effective for students of color who face environmental risk factors such as poverty. In this context, JAMII will be explored as one component of the overall remedy to issues and shortfalls of students at HHS.

School-based mentors can be critical for students’ success. Yet not every student who needs a mentor has one, and not every educator knows how to be a mentor.

That’s why it’s important for schools to be intentional in facilitating opportunities for school staff to develop mentorship relationships with students, experts say—especially now, amid the academic and social-emotional fallout of the pandemic and the youth mental health crisis.

JAMII Mentoring Program orientation is on January 21, 2026 from 5:30 to 6:30pm in the HHS main conference room.

Complete the Mentor Application 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!

GT Referral Process - Click Here

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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

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