Hawk Pride News
G W Harby Junior High - May 16, 2025
Last week! Big events coming up!
Last day Yearbook signing and Classroom celebrations
On the last day of school we will have grade level specific times for students to meet in the gym to sign year books and (at the discretion of the parents/guardians) sign each others t-shirts. We recommend having your student bring (not wear) a plain white t-shirt for this activity that has their name written somewhere on the inside. If your student brings a year book, please ensure they have written their name somewhere in the book in case it goes missing. Students will be expected to keep up with their yearbooks and t-shirts for this activity.
Students will be in their 3rd period classes until release at 12:50 and will be allowed to bring some sharable food items with them. Students will still be able to purchase a lunch and many have ordered lunch from the cafeteria already.
Final Exams start continue!
Students will continue to leave their backpacks this week!
Hawk Fest is coming! May 22nd!
Hawk Fest will be held on May 22nd! It is our end of year celebration for all the hard work our hawks have done. Students will be participating in a mix of inside and outside activities. We encourage students to wear sunscreen, bring a hat, and some water to stay hydrated. The Hawk PTO and campus will be providing water bottles and cold treats to help students cool down. Students can bring a small draw string bag, but shouldn't bring their regular back packs.
The Hawk PTO will be selling all of their concession snacks that day as well, so students can bring money or use cash app to purchase those items. There will be regular lunch service for Hawk Fest, but students are able to bring a lunch if they choose.
If a student receives a placement for In School Suspension, Out of School Suspension, or hasn't returned their library books they will not be able to a participate in Hawk Fest.
Yearbooks are sold out!
Thank you to everyone that ordered a yearbook in advance! Thank you to Mrs. Croxton and her yearbook class for all their hard work!
Library Books are Due!
Mrs. Trevino is collecting up all student's library books! Remind your student to return everything they have checked out. If a student has an outstanding fine they will not be able to participate in Hawk Fest.
Afternoon Dismissal Procedures
Important Campus Dates!
May 19 - 5th & 6th period exams
May 20 - 7th & 4th period exams
May 22 - Hawk Fest
May 23 - Last day of school -Early release at 12:50pm
Student ID are required to ride Alvin ISD Buses!
Beginning in January, all bus riders in Alvin ISD will be required to wear their student ID to utilize the bus service. Students have already been issued their their IDs and are given a free ID the first time they need it replaced. Replacement IDs cost $5, a clear badge holder is $1, and a replacement lanyard is $1.
Hawk PTO needs Volunteers!
Harby Hawk PTO
Looking to get involved? Please complete the following survey using the QR code:
Please find our 2023-2024 Hawk PTO Board
President- Jorge Yarbrough
Email: alvinhawkpto@gmail.com
Location: PO Box 2982 Alvin, TX 77512
Facebook: facebook.com/HarbyHawkPTO
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Harby does not allow fast food drop offs for students!
Updated Cell Phone Policy for 2024-2025
Alvin ISD Announces New Stopfinder Transportation App
Beginning with the 2024-2025 school year, Alvin ISD will be using the Stopfinder app for students who utilize Alvin ISD transportation to and from school. The app allows parents and guardians to track their child’s school bus in real-time. The app is secured and protected and also serves as a two-way communication tool, allowing parents to quickly and easily communicate with district transportation officials and receive real-time notifications. Notifications can be focused on specific users based on their child’s bus route. For example, if a road is closed, causing a bus to be late picking up or dropping off children, only parents and guardians of students on those specific routes will be notified. The Alvin ISD Transportation Department will send invites 2 weeks prior to the start of school to family members of students who ride the bus to and from school. The app can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play Store. For more information on how Stopfinder works, take a look at this brief 30-second informational video. More information on Stopfinder is also available on their website. If you are an eligible bus rider that is either new or has had a change of address, please reach out to your child's campus and ask the registrar to input a request for transportation for your student. These items should be completed no later than August 1st. Once the “verification” has been completed, the registrar will assist with ensuring your child is registered for bus transportation. If your child will be a bus rider, you will receive the route information and approximate pick up times through your skyward account and Stopfinder. Please be looking for an e-mail from Stopfinder in order to monitor your child's bus service information in late July or early August. Also, please monitor your student’s skyward account for transportation information as well. If you have any questions, please call 281-245-3101.