Husky Howl

Huskies,

It was a great week at Huffines as our students continue to learn, grow, and represent the Husky Pack with pride. We are grateful for your continued support at home, it makes a difference each and every day. Here are a few highlights from this past week:

• Mrs. Benitez-Garcia and Mrs. Nutt were recognized at the school board meeting for the CREST Award, highlighting the strong support systems in place for our students!

• Our students did a great job during RLA STAAR, showing focus, effort, and perseverance!

• Congratulations to our newest NJHS members. We are proud of the way these students are beginning their journey of leadership and service!

• Our theatre students are hard at work in rehearsals as they prepare for their upcoming production, and we look forward to seeing them shine on stage!

• Our soccer teams played with great effort and teamwork in their match against Arbor Creek!

• We are proud to share that Chantell Upshaw has been named Chief of High Schools, a leader who will help continue creating strong outcomes and opportunities for students across our district!

STAAR Preparation

Only 8th Grade will take STAAR this week. Wednesday is Science and Thursday is Social Studies. Our students have worked hard all year, and we appreciate your support in helping them feel confident, prepared, and ready to do their best.

• Stay positive and encourage your child to do their best

• Charge the iPad fully the night before

• Get a good night’s sleep, 8 to 10 hours is recommended

• Arrive at school on time or a little early

• Eat a healthy breakfast

• Read each question carefully and take time to think through each answer

Lastly, to ensure a secure and focused testing environment, Huffines will be a closed campus on Wednesday and Thursday during the STAAR test.

YOU CAN’T HIDE THAT HUSKY PRIDE!

Bradley Willi, Ed.D.

Principal

Huffines Middle School

• Monday: 8th Grade Soccer vs Lamar
• Tuesday: 7th Grade Soccer vs Lamar
• Wednesday: 8th Grade Science STAAR
• Thursday: 8th Grade Social Studies STAAR

• April 22: Science
• April 23: Social Studies
• April 29: Math

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 @ 7:00 pm will be our final home game of the Spring Season. In addition, to our Alumni we would like to invite your school communities out to the ballpark to join us as we cheer on the Fighting Farmers! Would you mind sharing the attached flyer and details below with your families?

Lewisville High School Alumni Night & Maroon Out

• Tuesday, April 21, 2026
• 7:00 PM
• Mike Campbell Field

Join us for the final home game of the season as the Lewisville Fighting Farmers take on Little Elm! Reconnect with old friends, make new memories, wear your maroon, and cheer our Farmers on to victory.

Athletic Physicals will be offered for all incoming 7th—12th grade athletes and band students on Wednesday, April 22,2026 in the LHS B Gym Area. Please enter through the cafeteria doors on the south side of LHS. Parking available on east side of cafeteria.

Current 9th – 11th Graders: 3:00pm – 5:30pm

Current 6th – 8th Graders: 4:30pm – 6:00pm

Physicals: $20 cash or paid through Venmo due at the time of the physical.

Please come dressed in athletic attire.

Pick up paperwork from any coach or contact one of the staff athletic trainers for physical paperwork/additional information!

We will be offering additional Math STAAR tutoring this Saturday, April 25

Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Please help your student prepare by reviewing the reminders below:

• Make sure your student is ready to learn.
• No cell phones or personal technology will be allowed during tutoring time.
• Ensure transportation is arranged to and from school.
• Students should arrive with fully charged devices.
• Students may leave before 11:30 a.m.

To help us plan, please complete the form below if your student will attend.

Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up, and we are excited to celebrate the incredible educators who make Huffines such a special place for our students each day. We would love your help in showing our appreciation. If you are interested, families can support in the following ways:

• Donate items such as snacks, drinks, or small treats for our staff throughout the week, please contact Ms. Lunsford.
• Write thank you notes, a Recognize Someone, or encouraging messages to your child’s teachers
• Have your student create a card or drawing to share their appreciation

These simple acts go a long way in showing our teachers how much they are valued. Thank you for partnering with us to celebrate the heart of our school, our teachers!

Bus Locator

• You can type your address on this WEBSITE to see bus numbers and stops.

Transportation Call Center

• Purpose is to handle bus issues, answer questions, and provide customer service to families and the community.
• 469-713-5983

Canvas is a digital learning management system, or LMS, used by schools, educators, students and families. Users access and manage online learning materials, communicate about skill development and learning achievement.

In Lewisville ISD, the whole child is at the core of everything we do as a district, including our students' mental, emotional and physical health. With counselors on every campus, LISD knows parents want their children to receive an outstanding education, but more importantly, they want their children to be nurtured and cared for beyond just academics.

LISD provides families with resources to ensure each child receives the support they need to develop every aspect of their being. Please see the topics and linked resources below:

• Bullying/Cyberbullying

• Child Abuse

• Coping Skills

• Digital Parenting

• Goal Setting

• Grief and Loss

• Healthy Relationships/Teen Dating Violence

• Sexting

• Substance Abuse

• Suicide Prevention

Should you need more information on the above topics or are in need of support for your child in a different area, please reach out to your counselor.

Mrs. Benitez-Garcia (Last Name M - Z)

benitezs@lisd.net

Mrs. Nutt (Last Name A - L)

nuttk@lisd.net

Educational Clothing & Shoes Recycling Initiative

PLEASE DON’T THROW YOUR CLOTHES AWAY! Recycle your clothes & shoes in our new

HUFFINES MIDDLE SCHOOL Clothing Bin. Every pound of clothing & shoes recycled here

supports our school.

DID YOU KNOW? All clothing, shoes & textiles are mandated by the state to be recycled

along with items we are used to recycling such as bottles, cans, plastics, cardboard and

newspapers.

85% OF CLOTHING & TEXTILES ARE DISCARDED INTO LANDFILLS! (source: 2012 U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency - Facts & Figures).

WHAT ARE TEXTILES?

Textiles include items made from cloth or artificial fabric, like vinyl. Nearly all textiles can be

recycled, such as:

• CLOTHING: Pants, jeans, skirts, dresses, suits, shorts, shirts, tees, tanks
• OUTERWEAR: Coats, jackets, gloves, hats, scarves
• FOOTWEAR: Shoes, boots, heels, sneakers, sandals, socks, tights
• UNDERGARMENTS: Bras, underwear, slips, camisoles
• ACCESSORIES: Hats, belts, ties, scarves, headbands
• HANDBAGS: Wallets, totes, luggage, backpacks, briefcases
• LINENS: Towels, sheets, comforters, blankets, tablecloths

GREEN BENEFITS:

• Electronic Sensors Monitor Bin Fill Levels to Avoid Overflow
• Carbon Footprint Reduction
• Clear Air Preservation
• Reduced Energy Consumption
• Water Conservation
• Woodland Conservation
• Reuse Clothing & Accessories

Lewisville ISD participates in the National School Lunch Program, which provides nutritious breakfasts and lunches to students each school day. Please click the link below to view the current breakfast and lunch menus for Huffines Middle School.

Please view Breakfast and Lunch Menus.

• Breakfast is $1.65
• Lunch is $3.40
• Add money to your student’s account on Revtrak

We are launching the Nutrislice app to all student devices with a complete, interactive dining experience. This platform offers easy access to:

• Easily view daily menu information
• Check out the nutrition and ingredients of each food
• Filter for allergens and intolerances
• Stay up to date on food specials and wellness content

We require family applications for the Free and Reduced Program, which is available to all eligible families, providing discounts and waivers to ensure our students receive the support they need.

Benefits include:

• Free and reduced-price meals for the current school year and for the first 30 days of the next school year
• District waivers and discounts including iPad fees, reduced Fine Arts district instrument usage fees, Extended School Day (ESD) fees and more
• College readiness waivers and discounts including SAT, ACT and AP exam fees and college application fees
• Discounts on home internet costs, and more!!!

Apply now to ensure your student receives these benefits. Please note, online applications are processed faster than paper applications.

In order to attend a game, athletic competition, or special event of any kind ALL middle school students must be accompanied by a parent. Also, backpacks and school bags are not allowed and will not be stored. LISD has adopted a Clear Bag Policy this year, captured below, and all spectators, students and adults, must comply. Lastly, all spectators are subject to the Weapons Detection System and to help make event arrival smoother, please review the informational video HERE.

Whether a parent, family member, educator, or community member, your PTA membership will impact the lives of our Huskies. Thank you for joining us in ensuring every child has a representative voice, join PTA.

Our Recognize SomeONE program gives our staff and community members the opportunity to highlight the exceptional work of our staff here at Huffines. We believe that supporting our staff is critical to creating an encouraging culture where teachers and administrators feel valued and respected.

Click HERE to recognize someONE.

Lewisville ISD's volunteer site, VOLY, is up and ready for the new school year. If you plan to volunteer on campus at any point in the 2025-2026 school year, please either create a VOLY account or renew your account from last year. LISD's VOLY site is Lewisvilleisd.voly.org. There is also a VOLY app you can use, found in the app store for your phone provider.

Remember that our VOLY site allows for the site to be translated to your family's home language. Look for the language drop down button at the top of the page.

Questions? Reach out to Partnerships@Lisd.net and we will be happy to assist.

When you pay your local school taxes, you may wonder: where does that money actually go? Watch THIS VIDEO to break down how one dollar is spent in Lewisville ISD. Every dollar matters, and every dollar supports students, staff, and the daily operations that make learning possible. Learn more about LISD’s fiscal responsibility and school finance on our financial dashboard.

LISD is hosting several upcoming in-person enrollment events to encourage families to finish their enrollment paperwork before the May 31st deadline. As a reminder, any applications in progress and not complete as of May 31 will be lost as the Skyward migration process begins in June. Families would be required to restart their paperwork once the system is back up and running. Share the following blurb in your newsletters in the coming weeks:

Join us at one of our in-person enrollment events where LISD staff will be on hand to walk families step-by-step through the enrollment process and answer any questions along the way.

WHEN: April 23 & 24

WHERE: LISD Bolin Professional Learning Center (1565 W. Main St. Entry E, Lewisville)

LISD baseball and softball teams are swinging into the season on newly renovated fields, made possible by voter support in the 2024 Bond election. All five high school baseball and softball fields now feature turf, giving our teams the perfect surface to play rain or shine. Find an upcoming game to attend HERE.

Mr. Smolinski (6th Grade), Dr. Willi (Principal) Mrs. Smith (8th Grade), Mr. Castillo (7th Grade)