Hines Herald

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.

We packed as much as we could into this short week! We are just one day into our main fundraiser of the year, and—just as you always do—you have shown up with incredible support! Your kindness, generosity, and enthusiasm never cease to amaze me. 💙

Next week, we hope you’ll join us for our Boosterthon Fun Run on Friday!

Details about spectator check-in, student check-out, and details about the run will be shared in an email next week. Thank you for continuing to make Hines such a special place to learn and grow!

Who’s ready for a weekend challenge?! 🙋‍♀️ Get a $90 flat donation or $3 per lap donation before Monday and you’ll score a GLOW IN THE DARK EDITION keychain. Good luck!

Referral requests for the Gifted and Talented (GT) program are now being accepted from October 1–December 19, 2024. Although GT testing will not take place until late January, families interested in referring their child should contact their child’s teacher to request a nomination packet.

Please note: 2nd grade students do not need a parent referral. All 2nd graders will take the CogAT test this October. These scores are used as the first step in the GT evaluation process. Families will be notified after CogAT results are received if their child qualifies for the second phase of GT testing in January.

If you have a Veteran in your life (or you are a Veteran!) that you would like us to include in our slideshow during our campus Veterans Day Celebration on November 11, please complete the form below by November 7th. Thank you!

Click here to make your submission

Click below to view this week's video. https://animoto.com/play/9jZfT04OHz0wbl0NzY2M0A

We are excited to introduce a new section in The Hines Herald called Student Spotlight! This feature will celebrate the amazing achievements, acts of kindness, and positive contributions of our Huskies both inside and outside of school. In this section, we will highlight students who have gone above and beyond—whether it’s reaching a personal goal, helping others, or making a difference in the community. We can’t wait to share these inspiring stories and honor the incredible ways our students shine!

Click here to submit your student for the Student Spotlight

This was Audrey’s very first softball season, and she absolutely knocked it out of the park! She worked hard to learn the game, showed great teamwork, and had an amazing time with her teammates. Audrey’s positive attitude and dedication made her first season one to remember — we’re so proud of her for stepping up, trying something new, and giving it her all!

November 10-13: PR sent home electronically (grades 3-4)

November 11: Veterans Day Celebration (6 PM)

November 13: PTO Meeting @1pm

November 17-21: Generation Texas Week

November14: Boosterthon Fun Run

• 8:15- 3rd
• 9:35- kindergarten
• 11:55- 1st
• 1:00- 2nd
• 2:05- 4th grade color run

November 21: First Grade Friendsgiving

November 24-28: Thanksgiving Break- No School

December 3-4: School Store during lunches

December 5: HERO Award Ceremony (by invitation)

December 9: Kindergaten Open House 5:30 pm

December 10: Tropical Smoothie Cafe Spirit Night

December 11: 3rd grade Open House 5:15- 5:45 pm

December 11: 3rd Grade Music Program 6:00 pm

December 13: Husky Hustle 9:00 am

December 15-19: Husky HOWL-i-days

December 18: Jingle Jam

December 19: Holiday Sing-a-long 8:30 am

December 19: Early Release 12:05

December 22-January 5, 2026: Winter Break

Throughout the school year, our school receives donations and access to various community resources intended to help our families thrive. This support can often include essential items, school supplies, cold-weather gear, or other assistance.

We want to make sure these resources reach the families who could use them most. If you feel your family would benefit from being included in this confidential outreach, please send an email to jtaylor4@conroeisd.net or rjtaylor@conroeisd.net. We will connect with you privately as opportunities arise.

Make your 4th grader’s yearbook extra special!

Parents can purchase a 𝟏/𝟏𝟐 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 $𝟏𝟓, which includes a photo and a personalized message.

Sale Dates: October 1 – November 22

Is your child missing a jacket, cup, lunchbox, etc.? Email hineslostandfound@gmail.com to see if your missing items are in the lost and found.

Please include first and last name when requesting an item to be looked for!

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!**

Are you a parent, guardian, or caregiver at Hines Elementary School?
We need YOU to help build a stronger, more connected school community!

🎓 Why Join the PTO?
✅ Support your child’s education
✅ Help plan fun events and fundraisers
✅ Stay informed and have a voice
✅ Meet awesome parents and teachers
✅ No pressure—volunteer as much or as little as you’d like!

We have the latest stats and here’s your update – each grade and class is working hard to climb the leaderboard! Check out the incentives and current standings below .

By joining, you’re directly supporting our students, teachers, and school programs that make Hines such a special place.

Don’t wait—join today and help your class take the lead!

https://hinespto.ptboard.com/

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FIRST CLASS TO 100%- Mrs. Hall's Class!!!

We’re looking for community sponsors to help us support our students and staff this school year.

A huge THANK YOU to our returning sponsors — we couldn't do this without you! There are still opportunities available.

Contact us at hinesptosponsorships@gmail.com or click the link for more info.

This is a new addition to our school district brought to you by our new Superintendent, Dr. Vinson. This first episode is about the Dyslexia Program.

Conroe ISD will be hosting Future Teacher Night on Monday, November 10, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Walter P. Jett Teacher Training Center. Conroe ISD employees and community members who are interested in teaching can learn more about the pathways to becoming a teacher through an undergraduate degree and/or alternative certification program. Please see the flyer below to learn more and register at http://tiny.conroeisd.net/YEv8r.

ABC presents the rezoning process to create new attendance boundaries and solicits input from the community via the website:

• The same presentation is offered at two different times available in both virtual/recorded format and later the same week in person.

• Each webinar will be recorded for viewing convenience and posted on our Attendance Boundary Website.

  
  

Presentations

• Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. – Live Virtual/Recorded
• Join Webinar
• Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. – In-Person at the Walter P. Jett Teacher Training Center
• For additional information about this process, click here: https://www.conroeisd.net/o/cisd/page/2026-2027-grand-oaks-zoning-process

Conroe ISD has recently implemented the Bluebonnet Learning ELAR K–5 curriculum, and we value your input as partners in your child’s education. Your feedback will help us understand how the curriculum is supporting students and how we can continue to improve implementation. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts in this brief survey.

Parent 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:

Do you want to recognize one of our amazing Hines staff members for a job well done? Did you know you can submit a TAE — Teacher Achieving Excellence — to celebrate their hard work and dedication?

Follow these quick steps to submit a TAE:

Step 1: Go to your SSO
Step 2: Click on Home Access Center (HAC)
Step 3: Select the District Applications tab
Step 4: Click on the Teachers Achieving Excellence tab
Step 5: Choose the staff member’s name and write your recognition
Step 6: Submit!

Once submitted, the staff member’s supervisors are notified of their job well done, and these recognitions are used to celebrate our team during Hines Shines each week.

Help us spread joy and show appreciation by sending some love to our well-deserving staff members today!

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 20252026 Conroe Independent School District Student/Parent Handbook is available to you online here.

Hines Handbook Addendum

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