Hawk News 2/27/2026

February’s roller coaster ride is finally coming to an end, I hope it treated you well. If not, there are still 10 days left in the third nine weeks to take care of business. Use these final two weeks before Spring Break to be here every day, turn in any missing work, and give your best effort on exams and projects. Let’s head into the fourth nine weeks on a positive note.

It’s also a big week for our juniors. The School Day SAT is Wednesday, and it’s a great opportunity to demonstrate college readiness. Stay focused, finish strong, and your hard work will be rewarded with a well-deserved week off beginning March 14.

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On March 4, 2026, all juniors at Hendrickson High School will take the school-day SAT. This assessment is an important milestone for our students and can have a direct impact on their plans after high school.

The SAT helps colleges measure a student’s readiness for college-level coursework in reading, writing, and math, and the results can open important doors for our students:

College Readiness:
Students who meet the college-ready benchmarks (480 in Reading and 530 in Math) will be able to avoid College Prep/TSI intervention courses during their senior year and move directly into advanced or elective coursework.

Scholarship Opportunities:
Many colleges and universities use SAT scores when awarding merit-based scholarships, which can significantly reduce the cost of college.

College Admissions:
While many schools are test-optional, strong SAT scores can still strengthen a student’s application and provide more options after graduation.

Future Planning:
Scores help students, families, and counselors make informed decisions about college, career pathways, and senior-year course selections.

Please remember that the SAT is only one measure of a student’s success. Daily effort in class, grades, attendance, and involvement in activities all continue to play a major role in preparing students for life after high school.

We encourage all juniors to:

Get a good night’s sleep before test day

Arrive on time

Bring their fully charged Chromebook

Do their best

This is a great opportunity for students to keep doors open for their future, and we are proud of the hard work they have put in to reach this point.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Thank you for your continued support of Hendrickson students.

More information for practice and preparing for the SAT (Click Here).

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

Student IDs must be worn and be visible.

The details of the PfISD policy can be found here.

Softball at PfISD Tournament

Tennis HHS Tournament

Baseball at Killeen Tournament

Girls Soccer vs. Georgetown

Boys Soccer at Georgetown

JV Navy Baseball at Lake Travis Tournament

Boys Basketball vs. Kempner Area Round Playoff Game at Cuero 8 pm

Softball at PfISD Tournament

Baseball at Killeen Tournament

JV Navy Baseball at Lake Travis Tournament

Guard WGI Austin Regional JV/V

Saturday School 9 am - 12 pm

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Election Day 7am - 7 pm HHS PAC Lobby

Full Moon

Softball vs. Elgin

Boys Soccer vs. PHS

Girls Soccer at PHS

School Day SAT (All Juniors)

Girls Powerlifting @ Dell Valle

Track Panther Relays @ PHS
Softball Gateway JV Tournament

V Baseball at Bastrop

Choir Pre UIL Concert 6 pm PAC

JV Tennis at CHS

Girls Soccer vs. CHS

Boys Soccer at CHS

Track Blue Bonnet Relays @ Texas A&M

Softball v Waco Robinson

V Baseball at Lehman

JV Navy Baseball v Temple @ Salado

Tennis at CHS Tournament

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.

Founding Faculty Member Frances Rendon always comes in clutch during testing season. Thanks for being invaluable team player.

Attention Seniors and Parents/Guardians,

Graduation ordering time is here!

Please take the time to go online & order your graduation items as soon as possible.

Items can be ordered individually or as a graduation package as seen online.

We ask that orders be placed online ASAP.

Follow the link to order your items today and Congratulations to the Class of 2026!!

Herff Jones will be on campus distributing cap and gown orders on Wednesday, April 8th during lunches from 10:30am - 1:05pm. After which time seniors can pick up orders in the CCC.

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

"Garden Gala" hosted by the Silver Dancers on Saturday, March 28th! Dress up and come enjoy a great night with music, door prizes and great photo ops! Tickets are on sale via Hometown Ticketing. Get your ticket today!

https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/hhscheer/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzQ=

HHS FFA is hosting our biannual shot clinic is taking place on March 9th at the HHS Ag Building (located at the back of the school next to the water tower)

You can pre register if you have 3 or more pets by 3/5. See the flyers for details!

Help us spread the word by sharing on neighborhood pages!

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!

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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