Husky Howl

Husky Families,

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! We are looking forward to a great week at Huffines as we celebrate Kindness Week!

Husky Pride
• Mr. Mount’s classroom was highlighted during a visit from the ELA Curriculum Team and StudySync, with students engaged in the text, identifying key ideas, and discussing their thinking.

This Week
• Monday – 7th Grade Volleyball at Durham; 7th Grade Football vs. Durham
• Tuesday – 8th Grade Football vs. Durham
• Wednesday – Wing Day
• Thursday – Awesome Times Fundraiser; 8th Grade Volleyball vs. Durham
• Friday – Back-to-School Social

Kindness Week
This week is LISD Kindness Week! We encourage our Huskies to look for opportunities throughout the week to show kindness, include others, and make a positive difference at Huffines.

UIL Eligibility
The UIL grading period ends Friday, September 18. Students participating in UIL activities must be passing all classes to remain eligible. Families are encouraged to check Skyward and work with teachers this week if there are concerns about grades or missing assignments.

Looking Ahead
• Tuesday, September 22 – Picture Retake Day
• Battle of the Axe – Lewisville vs. Marcus

• Monday, September 21 – 80s Day

• Tuesday, September 22 – Country vs. Country Club

• Wednesday, September 23 – Quadruplet Day

• Thursday, September 24 – Overall Day

• Friday, September 25 – Blackout

YOU CAN’T HIDE THAT HUSKY PRIDE!

Bradley Willi

Principal

Huffines Middle School

Academic support is available in the library after school from 3:45–5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

With 1P2 ending this Friday, September 18, students have three weeks remaining in the first grading period. Husky Help is a great opportunity to receive extra assistance, complete assignments, and stay on track academically.

Families are encouraged to explore the September edition of Future Pathways for information and resources to help students begin thinking about future academic, career, and postsecondary opportunities.

Schools 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 partnership with the Lewisville Public Library, there will be several upcoming, family-friendly events available to students and their families. There will be special programming for Hispanic Heritage Month on:

• October 6 at 6p

• November 3 at 6p

🌟 Featured Highlight: Leche y Galletas

Leche y Galletas is a special bilingual family storytime celebrating culture, community, and literacy! Families can enjoy stories, songs, and tasty treats together.

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. Search "J.L. Huffines Middle School PTA"

Families attending LISD high school games, athletic competitions, and special events should be aware of the following:

• All middle school students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Students who arrive without a parent/guardian will not be permitted to enter.
• Backpacks and school bags are not allowed and cannot be stored at the event.
• LISD's Clear Bag Policy applies to all spectators.
• All spectators are subject to the Weapons Detection System upon entry.

Please review the Weapons Detection System informational video before attending an event.

Help us celebrate the amazing staff members who make a difference at Huffines! LISD’s Recognize SomeONE program gives students, families, staff, and community members the opportunity to recognize an employee for exceptional service and support.

Your recognition helps our staff know their work is seen, valued, and appreciated.

For campus and student safety, students may not receive food deliveries from Grubhub, Uber Eats, DoorDash, or other third-party delivery services. If food needs to be brought to campus for a student, it must be delivered by a family member or guardian. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and secure campus.

Mrs. Smith (8th Grade), Mr. Smolinski (6th Grade), Dr. Willi (Principal), Mr. McGinnis (Director of Student Operations), Mr. Castillo (7th Grade)

Board Meeting Recap

The Board of Trustees met for the regularly scheduled Board Meeting on Monday, August 10. CLICK HERE for the full recap.

Honoring Pfc. Isabella Gonzales

At the Aug. 10 meeting, the LISD Board of Trustees honored the life and service of Pfc. Isabella Gonzales. A 2025 Hebron High School graduate, Isabella enlisted in the U.S. Army shortly after graduation. She was killed July 17 while serving on active duty in Jordan. Trustees adopted a resolution recognizing her courage and commitment to service before a commemorative plaque was presented to Pfc. Gonzales' family. A permanent tribute has also been added to LISD's memorial wall in the lobby of the district's administration center.

Athletics and Fine Arts Recognitions

New high school coaches and fine arts directors were recognized and welcomed to LISD. The 2025-26 Marcus Baseball program was also recognized for advancing to the UIL 6A Division II state semifinals.

State Ratings

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) released the 2026 accountability ratings on August 14. These ratings measure factors like student achievement on STAAR, academic growth, and preparation for college, careers, or the military. While they provide one snapshot of progress, in LISD we believe students are far more than a test score. That’s why LISD creates Campus Profiles, a local accountability measure to share a fuller picture of the rich educational experiences we provide. Find your school's profile HERE.