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 a lot of fun into this short four-day week! This past weekend, our Huskies shined at the Destination Imagination competition, with two teams placing 11th and 12th—congratulations to our amazing students for their hard work and creativity!

Our Huskies also made a big impact at the Science Fair, where they taught students from across CISD how to make ice cream. They did a fantastic job leading, teaching, and representing our campus with confidence and enthusiasm.

On Tuesday night, our Husky families came together for Family Service Night, working as a team to package lunches for Kids’ Meals, Inc. and prepare emergency backpacks for our new elementary school in the GOHS feeder opening in August. Thank you to everyone who gave their time and energy to extend kindness beyond our four walls and serve others in our community.

Today, we celebrated friendship and kindness with classroom Valentine’s Day celebrations. Students shared notes and treats with one another, spreading smiles throughout the day. While these may seem like small acts of kindness, the joy students feel when giving to their friends is truly irreplaceable.

Next week, we will continue celebrating kindness with our official Kindness Week! Students are invited to join in the fun with daily dress-up days if they would like to participate. We are also excited to support our 3rd grade Philanthropy Project, Alex’s Lemonade Stand, where students will learn about giving back while making a meaningful impact. We look forward to another week filled with kindness, compassion, and school spirit!

Please help us by ensuring your child parks their bike or scooter in the bike racks. This helps keep the sidewalk clear for students and families who need to walk through or access the area.

To support a smooth end-of-day transition, signs will be added at the back biker/walker location to remind students where K–2 and 3–4 should park their bikes.

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

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

February 13: No school for students

On Friday, 2/20, students are welcome to wear animal print, a Hines Husky shirt, or YELLOW in support of Alex's Lemonade Stand.

Third grade is proud to continue our annual philanthropy tradition by supporting 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝘅’𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, which raises funds for pediatric cancer research.

📅 𝗟𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲𝘀

• During lunch on February 19th & 20th

• At the K–2 Decades Dance

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽?

🍋 Donate supplies (needed by Feb. 17th): https://a.co/0f6YjBpE

🍋 Buy a glass of lemonade (minimum $1 donation) Students can purchase at lunch, or families can donate virtually here: https://www.alexslemonade.org/2026/hines-third-grade

✨ Donors can add their name to a lemon that will be displayed on our cafeteria lemon tree! Thank you for supporting this meaningful cause and helping our students make a difference! 💛

Hines Elementary is excited to host our annual Diversity Celebration Night, and we would love for our families to be part of it!

We are inviting families to host a table representing a country, culture, or family tradition that is meaningful to you. This is a wonderful opportunity to share what makes your family unique through displays, artifacts, traditional clothing, music, photos, or small food samples (optional).

Our goal is to celebrate the many cultures and backgrounds that make Hines such a special community. Whether your family has deep roots in another country or simply wants to share a special tradition, we welcome your participation!

If you are interested in hosting a table, please sign up using the QR attached to the flyer or contact Mrs. Taylor-Ross for more information. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

MAP Growth Assessment Family Reports have been uploaded to the Conroe ISD Home Access Center (HAC). The MAP Growth Family Report summarizes how your student is performing academically, as measured by the most recent MAP Growth test taken. To access the MAP Growth Family Report in HAC, navigate to the District Applications tab and click on "MAP Testing Reports". To learn more about the MAP Growth test, you can view the What is MAP Growth Video for Families (English) or Qué es MAP Growth-Video for families (Spanish). Additional information about MAP Growth can be found by visiting NWEA.org/familytoolkit

Come join us as we Dance thru the Decades on February 20th! Our Kindergarten thru 2nd grade Huskies are invited to bring 1 VIP along to dress in their favorite decade and dance the night away. Pre-purchase wristbands will only be available until February 15th.

Click here for more information.

Don't miss out on ordering this year's yearbook! There will only be a limited supply to raffle off at the end of the year.

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!**

Click here to register for the Culinary Camp.

The following accountability reports are now available:

• 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Final School Report Card

• The 2024 School Report Card was delayed due to legal proceedings, involving the TEA, that previously prevented their release.

• 2024-2025 Federal Report Card

• 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)

You can access all of the above documents by following the steps below.

How to Access:

1. Visit the link below.

2. Under the School Report Card section, expand 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.

3. Select your campus.

Campus Accountability Reports

January Board Meeting Recap | The Boardroom Brief

https://youtu.be/surUqhS_AuM?si=Wf74V9s3QRpX-wSe

December Board Meeting Recap | The Boardroom Brief

https://youtu.be/lVjRDbho2aM?si=c2l1k1bXCuMXaiAt

Blog Posts
The Texas Standard

View all of Dr. Vinson's Blog Posts

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
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Twitter: @HinesCISD