Hawk News 10/10/2025

We have some much needed R & R coming up for our students. There will be no school on Monday, giving everyone a chance to rest and recharge.

When we return on Tuesday, students in 11th grade, 10th grade, and 9th grade Geometry and AVID will take the PSAT (Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test). The PSAT is a practice version of the SAT and also serves as the qualifying test for the National Merit Scholarship Program. It’s a low-stakes opportunity that helps students get familiar with the SAT format and question types while identifying their academic strengths and areas for growth.

For juniors, the PSAT/NMSQT offers the chance to earn recognition and scholarships through the National Merit Scholarship Program and other scholarship partners.

Finally, a quick reminder, the end of the nine weeks is next Wednesday, October 16. Please make sure all assignments are submitted before then. Let’s finish the grading period strong.

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On Thursday, September 18, we shifted to full implementation of the district's student personal device guidelines. Students caught with a personal electronic device will have it confiscated and returned only to a parent/guardian.

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

Student IDs must be worn and be visible.

The details of the PfISD policy can be found here.

Volleyball vs. WHS (Pink Out)

Varsity Football vs. Anderson (Pfield) 7 pm

Band at Texas Marching Classic KRAC 10am

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No School!

Professional Development Day for Teachers

Volleyball at Georgetown

Homecoming Week - White Lies

End of the 1st Nine Weeks

Homecoming Week - Anything but a Backpack

Volleyball vs. PHS

JV vs. A & M Consolidated (Freshman Away)

No School!

Conference Day

Varsity Football at A & M Consolidated 7 pm

Willie's Grill & Icehouse has donated $20 gift cards that will be given out to the Hawk Staff of the Week! Thanks for being an awesome neighbor.

Ms. Thompson is the Godmother of the inclusion movement at Hendrickson. She continues to enlighten us that every kid belongs no matter what.

Hawk Nation had a great day at the XC District Meet. Both teams qualified for Regionals, and Morgan Nelsen was the Girls' District Champ! Way to go!

Our Class of 2028 will be running the Homecoming concession stand to raise money for our class. These funds will ultimately help pay for senior celebrations and prom. We’ll be selling snacks, drinks, pizza, and candy. Please support us by stopping by the stand, donating items from our Amazon Wish List, and—parents—signing up for a volunteer slot.

Amazon Wish List (donations): https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3ECLQE55EXC8I?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_8EAF7GDZAZTJA4R5QV60

SignUpGenius (volunteers): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BA9AC2BA0FAC43-59082726-2025#/

Thank you for helping make this a great year for the Class of 2028!

PUCKER UP! Hendrickson FFA’s Kiss the Pig Fundraiser is BACK!

The Hawk who raises the most money will have to kiss a pig at halftime of the Homecoming game!

This year, all proceeds benefit the Flatwater Foundation, an organization that provides access to mental health therapy for individuals and families facing cancer. Every dollar helps connect people with therapists to clear their mind, heal their body, and find the strength to take on a diagnosis.

Support your favorite Hawk and make a difference!

You can donate cash, check, or online here

Dear Senior Parents and Guardians,

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is officially open for the Class of 2026! Completing the FAFSA is the most important step in securing financial aid for college, trade school, or career training programs.

This application determines eligibility for:

• Federal grants (money you don’t repay)

• Work-study opportunities

• Low-interest federal student loans

• Many state and college-specific scholarships

How the FAFSA Works This Year:

1. The student begins the FAFSA with their own username and password.

2. The student will then invite one parent/guardian (called a “contributor”) to log in with their own username and password.

3. That parent completes their section, and then the FAFSA is submitted.

Important: Only one parent needs to fill out the FAFSA. Which parent is used depends on the family situation:

• Married parents (to each other): Both parents’ information is included, but only one parent logs in as the contributor.

• Divorced/separated parents: Use the parent the student lived with most in the past 12 months (or who provided more financial support).

  • If that parent is remarried, the stepparent’s info must be included too.

• Single, never married parent: Only that parent’s info is needed.

Why act quickly?

• Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Many colleges require the FAFSA on file before awarding scholarships.

• Even if you don’t think you qualify, it’s still worth completing.

• You’ll need your 2024 tax information to complete the form.

Click here to begin!

Texas College Week – ApplyTexas Opportunity
During the new Free Texas College Week (October 13–19, 2025), students can submit applications to Texas colleges using ApplyTexas www.applytexas.org at no cost. This is a great chance to explore college options and submit applications if you haven’t yet.

Recommendation: If financially possible, we highly encourage students to complete their college applications earlier through Common App www.commonapp.org. Applying early can give you more time to explore scholarships, financial aid, and ensure everything is submitted on time.

*Students who qualify for free or reduced lunch can receive a waiver for college application fees, so they don’t need to wait for Free Texas College Week to apply.

Sign Up Link: https://sfnd.io/3pxw8

https://www.successfund.com/z2wxk

Student can bring one non HHS guest, forms will be available in the front office on 10/1

GT Referral Process - Click Here

The Central Texas Chapter-Southern University Alumni is thrilled to once again introduce students to our beloved alma mater. We would love to visit your campus to share more about this opportunity.

Jaguar Preview Day is when we take high school juniors and seniors to visit Southern University (SU) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This is a great opportunity to learn about all the campus has to offer in terms of academic programs, student life and the culture of the only HBCU system in the nation.

For more information: Hendrickson HS

LaWanna.Brown@pfisd.net

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

Senior Portraits

Senior portraits must be taken by Cady Photography no later than December 15 to be included in the yearbook. You can have them taken either at the studio in Cedar Park anytime before the deadline or on campus November 11 or 12. Regardless of where they are taken, you must make an appointment on the Cady.com website. There is a free yearbook only option or you can pay a sitting fee for more scene and outfit choices.

Underclassman Re-takes

If your underclassman missed school photos or needs a re-take, they will be October 28 in the library during Talon and all lunches. Students just need to make their way to the library sometime during that time period.

Yearbooks

Yearbooks are on sale at Yearbookforever.com. The price of senior tribute ads increases on October 18. Yearbook prices increase at the end of January.

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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

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