Hawk News 5/15/2026

If you thought this year would fly by, here we are at the finish line. It’s time to begin celebrating the Class of 2026! These students have worked incredibly hard over the past four years, and they deserve to be recognized for all they have accomplished. I hope everyone will attend their elementary school graduation walk on Monday to celebrate this special milestone.

For students in grades 9–11, next week will be focused on final exams, so continue finishing strong and putting yourself in the best possible position for success. We have a busy week ahead as we close out the school year, so make it a priority to be here every day.

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

Student IDs must be worn and be visible.

The details of the PfISD policy can be found here.

AM APES

PM Computer Science A

FFA Meeting Cafeteria 5 pm

UIL State Track (Go Morgan & Sydney!)

Baseball vs. Lake Creek at College Station 7 pm

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UIL Academic State Meet

Make Up AP Testing

Any student retaking AP HUMAN are exempt from 1A & 2A

Senior Graduation Walks and Turn In of Chromebooks

1A and 2 A Final Exams

Announcement Ceremony for Lucas Zavaleta 2 pm PAC

Academic Awards grades 9-11 6 pm PAC

Academic Awards Seniors 7 pm PAC

UIL Academic State Meet

Make Up AP Testing

7 B and 8B Final Exams

Graduation Practice 11 am Seniors PAC

Engineering Senior Presentations 5 pm LTC Building
Library - Senior Celebration Meeting 6 pm

Make Up AP Testing

3 A and 4 A Final Exams

Graduation Practice 11 am Seniors PAC

Last Day of School

Early Release

5 B and 6 B Final Exams

Seniors: Final Check Out

Planning and Prep Day

Tumble 22 has donated $20 gift cards that will be given out to the Hawk Staff of the Week! Thanks for being an awesome neighbor.

Morgan Nelsen (picture left) finished 2nd in the 3200m at UIL 5A State Track Meet!

Student Council and Class Officer elections were held in early May. Please congratulate the following students that have been elected to these school leadership positions for the 2026 - 2027 school year!

Stu. Co. President- Vivaan Talwar

Stu. Co. Vice President- Lyza Daud

Stu. Co. Secretary- Samantha Stokes

Stu. Co Treasurer- Penny Klingelberger

Stu. Co Reporter- Halie Tolentino

Class of 2027 President- Michelle Wang

Class of 2027 Vice President- Vivienne Berry

Class of 2027 Secretary- Madden Nguyen

Class of 2027 Treasurer- Jacob Franquelli

Class of 2027 Reporter- Halie Tolentino

Class of 2028 President- Ellie Perez

Class of 2028 Vice President- Alyson Watson

Class of 2028 Secretary- Danielle Corwin

Class of 2028 Treasurer- Kelly La

Class of 2028 Reporter- Shelby Lippert

Class of 2029 President- Riley Rios

Class of 2029 Vice President- Mariah Mikulee

Class of 2029 Secretary- Carissa Forcillo

Class of 2029 Treasurer- Adrija Malladi

Class of 2029 Reporter- Kimber McKee

Dear PfISD Senior Families,

Graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2026 will be held on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the H-E-B Center in Cedar Park. Please see the schedule below:

• Weiss HS: 8 a.m.
• Hendrickson HS: 12 p.m.
• Pflugerville HS: 4 p.m.
• Connally HS: 8 p.m.

Doors open one hour before each ceremony.

Please visit www.pfisd.net/graduation for important details, including:

• Parking information and fees
• Clear bag policy
• Security and venue guidelines
• Printable Graduation Information Booklet from H-E-B Center
• Accessibility and seating
• Live-streaming links

PfISD will also offer live Spanish interpretation and Zoom-based multi-language captions during the ceremonies, both in person and online. For in-person interpretation and captions, attendees will need to bring a charged cell phone and their own headphones to access the service.

We look forward to celebrating this special day with you.

Students currently enrolled in high school or students who will enter high school during the 2026-27 school year are invited to participate in High School Summer School to earn credits that will meet high school graduation requirements.

Students interested in High School Summer Program must meet with their school counselor to ensure proper registration for identified & necessary courses.

Credit Recovery:

Credit Recovery courses are for students who have previously taken a course on campus but failed to earn credit. These courses use an online, self-paced curriculum that does not allow for modification of content or instructional delivery during Summer School. These factors should be carefully considered before enrollment if a student requires content modifications and/or instructional accommodations. Summer school only provides the capacity for students to complete 2 half credits in 3 weeks.

• In-person Half Day Program

• Monday-Thursday, June 1-18, 2026

• Classes begin at 8:30 AM each day

• Classes dismiss at 12:30 PM each day

• Credit recovery coursework may be completed throughout the June 1 -18 time period; course exams will only be administered in person during regularly scheduled summer school.

• Breakfast and lunch are provided.

• Bus routes are available.

• Students attend at one centralized location:

Pflugerville High School

1301 W Pecan St.

Pflugerville, TX 78660

Principal: Jeremy Watson

jeremy.raymondwatson@pfisd.net

• Cost is $100 flat fee

• Registration fees are reduced for students who participate in the free/reduced meal program.

First Time Credit:.

First time credit is for students who have never taken the course and wish to accelerate. Students may enroll in these courses ONLY with counselor approval and not be currently behind in credits. These accelerated courses are delivered online with a teacher-directed curriculum.

• On-line with optional Half Day In-person

• Monday-Thursday, June 1 - 18, 2026

• Classes begin at 8:30 AM each day

• Classes dismiss at 12:30 PM each day

• First Time coursework may be completed throughout the June 1-18 time period.

• Optional in-person site:

Pflugerville High School

1301 W Pecan St.

Pflugerville, TX 78660

Principal: Jeremy Watson

jeremy.raymondwatson@pfisd.net

• Cost is $100 per half credit.

• Registration fees are reduced for students who participate in the free/reduced meal program.

Please contact your school counselor to register for the High School Summer Program.

Dear families,

Did you miss our last in person meeting? Don't worry we are hosting an online meeting for those who are still interested!

We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming trip to Seoul, Busan, Osaka, Kyoto, Tokyo in Summer 2028, and your student is invited! This life-changing experience will help students build confidence, independence, and global perspective.

We’re holding a one-time informational meeting to share everything you need to know—and spots on this trip are limited:

Find meeting info and RSVP here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/vk3tge7

Why attend?

- Learn how to save $200 with early enrollment.

- Get first access to limited spots.

- Learn about what we’ll see and do, academic opportunities, trip cost, and more.

In the meantime, please visit EF’s website to get answers to common parent questions. EF Tours is our trusted travel partner, and they have 60 years of experience helping students explore the world safely and affordably.

I hope to see you there and look forward to sharing how this trip can be a powerful and unforgettable chapter in your child’s life!

Best,

Pilar Lira

Please note this is a non-school sponsored trip.

Become a permanent part of Hendrickson’s history by purchasing a personalized, engraved brick for your forever Hawk or your Hawk Family! Your purchase supports the 2026 Senior Celebration/Project Graduation fundraising efforts. The LAST day of school (May 21) is your LAST chance to order your brick for this year’s installation. Don’t delay!!! For questions or concerns, system or ordering issues, go straight to the source; Call Catherine: 956-802-2253

Doing your spring cleaning? Need a place to take all that stuff? Never fear! You can get rid of stuff and help our Class of '27 Senior Celebration by bringing it up to the school from 6-8 today. There will be someone with a truck to accept your donations. All donations will be used in a yard sale fundraiser at the beginning of summer!

Seniors, this one’s for YOU!

Celebrate graduation with an all-night lock-in full of food, games, and friends at Spare Time! Parents can feel great knowing it’s a free, safe, supervised celebration. Scan the QR code to RSVP and guarantee a prize today!

https://hendrickson-senior-celebration.square.site/

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

Instagram: hendricksonhighschool