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 have many events coming up this next week including:

- District Art Show (7 Hines Students art work will be on display in CISD central admin building!)

- Watch DOGS kick off

- Read for a Better Life

- Family Paint Night

We hope to see you around for one of these fun events! Today I want to highlight a couple of the murals added to our building this year. Before school started, our staff painted portraits of one another, celebrating our unique qualities. These portraits represent how all of our “one of a kind” characteristics and talents come together to make our campus a special place.

Our amazing art teachers brought this idea to life with our students as well. The students created self-portraits that showcase the unique qualities that make each of them truly “one of a kind.”

I love how both of these murals reflect the words of Dr. Hines, our school’s namesake, who shared as we were preparing to open the school: “Every child that walks through the door is precious, worthy, and deserving of our best efforts each and every day.”

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!

Precinct 3 has begun a traffic study around our campus and, as a result, new signage will soon be installed along Lexington and Woodbridge Cove (including the dead end). These signs will prohibit cars from parking, stopping, or standing along the side of the road in these areas.

We have asked families not to drop off or pick up students along the curbs in the past, as it creates both traffic and safety concerns. Once the new signs are in place, it will officially be illegal to do so, and drivers may be subject to tickets. If you have been using these areas for arrival or dismissal, please begin making alternate arrangements now.

For the safety of all students and families, please remember:

• There is no student drop-off or pick-up allowed in the bus ramp.

• Students should only be dropped off and picked up in the designated car rider areas.

• If your child is a biker or walker, they should bike or walk directly home. If they are meeting a car, they are considered a car rider and must be picked up in the car rider line.
  
  

We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and orderly environment for everyone. Our shared goal is to ensure that every child arrives at and leaves school safely each day.

There have been updates to the Transportation Change application in your Parent Portal. Click the video below to learn how to submit transportation changes that go beyond same-day requests.

We are excited to launch a new incentive for great attendance! Last year, we were proud to celebrate that our campus had the highest attendance rate in the district. This year, we want to keep building on that success by encouraging students to be present for initial instruction every day.

Our campus leadership teams, along with the PTO, have created a special celebration each nine weeks to recognize students who maintain strong attendance.

• First Nine Weeks: On October 17th, we will host ALL of our Huskies during specials to kick off the program, promote good attendance, and show students what they can earn in the next grading period.

• Starting Second Nine Weeks: Students who miss 1 or fewer days and have 2 or fewer tardies will earn the opportunity to attend the celebration.
  
  

This is our way of recognizing and celebrating students who make the effort to be on time and at school each day when they are well. We can’t wait to continue building a culture of strong attendance at Hines!

Every week, Mrs. Halbrook, one of our 4th grade teachers, compiles the pictures taken on campus in a highlight video. The students look forward to watching it each week and seeing themself on the big screen! Click below to view this week's video. https://animoto.com/play/1RArmPbI1s9HiyAGFXEVdw

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

Congratulations to Lawson L. in 3rd Grade! Lawson recently tried out for the first time for Fortress Martial Arts’ Demo Team and made it! He earned a spot performing 50% of the weapons demonstrations and a solo martial arts sequence — an incredible achievement, especially since he’s 2-3 years younger than the other team members. Way to go, Lawson! We are so proud of you!

We are excited to launch a new section in our newsletter, Hines Shines, where we celebrate students who go above and beyond in showing kindness, leadership, hard work, and exceptional behavior and exemplifying our Husky HOWL. These shining stars make Hines a better place every day, and we can’t wait to recognize their amazing contributions!

September 13: District Student Art Show

September 15: International Dot Day

September 16: Watch DOGS kick off 5:30 pm

September 18: Family Paint Night

September 24: Spring Creek Spirit Night

September 26: HERO Award Ceremony (by invitation only)

September 27: Stalk the Garden Event

September 29: GOHS Feeder BLUE OUT Day

September 29: GOHS Feeder Homecoming Parade

October 1-2: School Store during lunches

October 8: PTO Meeting 6:00 pm

October 10 & 13: No school for students

October 16: Crust Pizza Spirit Day

September 18, 2025 at 6pm (doors open at 5:45pm)
$20 per painter (adults can paint too!)
Space is limited to 72 families!
Registration closes on 9/15/25

https://hinespto.ptboard.com/annlist?group=&ann=d749daba-e1b7-49a7-a300-558df0d0b759~n.9223370281113735673

We are well on our way to starting our very own Garden Club at Hines. We are asking for donations to help continue to grow this already amazing project. Please click below if you are interested in donating.

https://www.donorschoose.org/project/from-beds-to-blooms-bringing-our-school/9601065/

𝙊𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙎𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙩 𝙒𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙏𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮!

Now through 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟰𝘁𝗵, you can grab your Hines gear and show off your Husky pride! All orders will be delivered to your students’ classrooms by mid-October.

While you’re shopping this year’s spirit wear, don’t miss our 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! We have a limited selection of last year’s items available at discounted prices—once they’re gone, they’re gone!

https://hinespto.ptboard.com/formvw?store=6154&form=3

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!**

Join the PTO and check off a bunch of to-dos in one easy step:

• School Directory Access
• Birthday Gram
• Yearbook
• Event Tickets
• And More!

Skip the hassle of multiple forms and payments — take care of it all 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 by signing up for your Hines PTO Membership today!

https://hinespto.ptboard.com/

Are you a parent, guardian, or caregiver at Hines Elementary School?
We need YOU to help build a stronger, more connected school community!

🎓 Why Join the PTO?
✅ Support your child’s education
✅ Help plan fun events and fundraisers
✅ Stay informed and have a voice
✅ Meet awesome parents and teachers
✅ No pressure—volunteer as much or as little as you’d like!

Order a 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 by September 12th and get 𝟒 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬 to personalize your yearbook!

On sale now for $30 until 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟑𝟏𝐬𝐭! Don't miss out on this savings!

We’re looking for community sponsors to help us support our students and staff this school year.

A huge THANK YOU to our returning sponsors — we couldn't do this without you! There are still opportunities available.

Contact us at hinesptosponsorships@gmail.com or click the link for more info.

We encourage all parents to sign up for the SMART tag™ Parent App. This app offers real-time updates on your child’s school bus, including arrival alerts, and notifications for delays or route changes.

It's a reliable and convenient way to stay informed about your child's transportation. Download the app, register, and link their child’s student ID to start receiving updates.

SMART tag Parent App Instructions

September 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

The Pavilion’s Hats Off to Reading annual celebration will take place Wednesday, September 24 at the Pavilion Event Center. This year's theme is See You at the Movies!

In partnership with Conroe Independent School District, the FREE and festive literacy event begins at 5:30 p.m. and encourages early reading by offering various literacy-based activities such as games, making reading pointers, storytelling time and so much more. Children also have the opportunity to choose and take home a FREE book!

The Houston Symphony will perform after the event. Tickets are not required for this completely free event and gates open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m. show.

We’re excited to introduce the Conroe ISD Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC), a new parent-led group created in collaboration with the CISD Special Education Department. SEPAC is here to connect, support, and empower families of students with IEPs or 504s. SEPAC is focused on building stronger partnerships between families and our district's special education services.

Learn more and get involved: https://conroeisdsepac.com

Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates and events:

https://facebook.com/conroeisdsepac

https://instagram.com/conroeisdsepac

The Rooms App is what our teachers will use for communcation with parents (this will replace apps like Dojo, Remind and SeeSaw- the parent messaging feature). If you are having trouble accessing Rooms, please see the directions below:

If you are having trouble accessing Rooms, these are the steps to follow:

1. Download the Conroe ISD TX app.

2. Use the Google login with their email on file with the school (the email you registered your children with).

3. Turn on notifications and customize your preferences.

Information for Parents and Guardians: https://info.apptegy.com/for-parents-and-guardians

With the launch of the new district website, we also have a new mobile app!

Download the app on your mobile device and manage your notification preferences in the settings. You will be able to add school profiles when they are moved over to the new platform.

Key Features:

• Push Notifications - Select ‘yes’ when you download the app to receive the latest push notifications from the District.
• Calendar Events - Add events to the calendar on your personal mobile device directly from the calendar section on the app.
• News - Check out the latest District-wide and school news all in one place!

Download on the App Store

Get it on Google Play

Look for the app below in your store:

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

School Meal Pricing

2025 – 2026 Meal Prices Breakfast Meal Prices

• Student Breakfast $2.00
• Student Reduced Breakfast $0

Lunch Meal Prices

• Student Lunch $3.20
• Student Reduced Lunch $0
  
  

Menus are located on the Child Nutrition website, the Hines website and posted in the cafeteria.

Parents can pre-pay online for meal accounts beginning August 1, 2025, at www.myschoolbucks.com.

Free and Reduced Meal Applications are available now on line www.myschoolapps.com

Email: contacthines@conroeisd.net
Website: hines.conroeisd.net
Location: Woodbridge Cove Drive, The Woodlands, TX, USA
Phone: 281-939-0400
Facebook: facebook.com/HinesCISD
Twitter: @HinesCISD