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.

I can't believe we are about to kick off year 3 at Hines! I hope you all had a restful and enjoyable summer, filled with memorable moments and quality time with loved ones. As we embark on this new academic year, I am filled with excitement and anticipation for all the great things we will accomplish together this year!

Whether your child is just starting their journey with us or returning for another year, we are committed to providing a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment where they can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Below are a few important reminders as we begin the school year. Be sure to mark your calendars!

• First Day of School: August 13th; doors open at 7:15 am on the first day only for you to walk your child to class
• School Start Time: 7:55 AM (Doors open at 7:25 AM starting 2nd day of school)
• Meet the Teacher Night: Monday, August 11th
  
  

We are also excited to welcome some new faces to our school community, including new staff members who bring fresh perspectives and a wealth of experience. We will be announcing our teams on Facebook and in our newsletter in the coming weeks.

Communication is key to a successful school year, and I encourage you to stay informed and engaged. Be sure to follow us on Facebook, check our school website regularly, and stay tuned into our weekly newsletters to stay up-to-date with important announcements and events. Also, download the Conroe ISD app which will help you receive push notifications from our campus and the district.

Together, we can make this a fantastic year of learning, growth, and achievement. Thank you for your continued support and partnership. At Hines, we truly believe that every student, every family, and every staff member brings something unique to our school community—because Hines is one of a kind. I can’t wait to see all the ways we’ll shine together this year!

Last school year we did it! We had the highest percentage for attendance out of all schools in CISD!!! Thank you for your support in getting your child to school daily! This year we are pushing our goal to reach a 97% attendance rate!!!

See below for this year's calendar. Please note the dates of long weekends. When planning travel for your family, we encourage you to plan around days school are in session. Regular attendance is crucial for your child's success in school. Each day of learning builds on the previous one, and missing school means missing out on valuable lessons and activities. Being present daily helps students stay engaged, keeps them on track with their peers, and fosters a sense of responsibility and commitment. Let's work together to ensure your child makes the most of their educational experience by attending school every day. Thank you for your support!

August 8: Teacher Announcement Day (if you don't receive an email by 5pm, please send us an email at contacthines@conroeisd.net to let us know)

August 11: Husky Huddle for incoming Kindergarten Students

• 2:00-2:30 Open House for incoming kindergarten families
• 2:30 Drop your Husky off in their classroom and families attend informational session in cafe
• Around 3:10- 3:30 families will join their Husky in their kindergarten classroom

August 11: Hines 101 for new to Hines families in grades 1-4

• 3:30-4:00 Presentation in the cafeteria to learn the ins and outs of our campus

August 11: Meet the Teacher 4-6 pm (come and go)

• Bring your child's school supplies (if you you ordered prepackaged supplies, they will be in their classroom)
• We will have various stations set up including cafeteria staff, bus station, PTO, Scouts, YMCA, etc.

• Enjoy a Sharky's SnoCone to cool off!

August 13: First Day of School!

• Doors open on the first day of school only at 7:15 am

August 18-22: Campus safety week to practice drills

August 19: Chick fil A Spirit Day

August 25: Lunch visitors begin

August 27: Parent Information Night information sent

This year we are excited to be offering a variety of opportunities for students to get involved after school again. As our campus grows, the variety and number of clubs offered will continue to increase.

These clubs, and their registration information, will be advertised in our weekly newsletter. More information to come about clubs!

We are thrilled to announce that we are looking for enthusiastic third and fourth-grade students to join our school's cheerleading club for the 25-26 school year!

Here are some important details about the cheerleading program:

• The program is open to third and fourth graders only.

• The cost to participate will be $50.

• We will meet each Wednesday starting in September from 3:15-4:30.

• There will be two evening performances for parents to showcase our routines.

• We may have other events throughout the year.

• Our team will consist of a small group of 40 dedicated cheerleaders.

• NO experience necessary

• We will meet all year, ending in April.

• THERE WILL BE A MANDATORY PARENT MEETING ON AUGUST 18TH AT 5 PM.

Welcome to Hines Elementary! Please review the Room Parent expectations below and complete this form if you are interested. Room Parent Expectations: A Room Parent plays a vital role within the classroom and school community. Your responsibility is to work closely with the teacher to provide any support or assistance needed for the duration of the school year. Duties may include but are not limited to:

-Organizing and executing Class Parties including planning, communicating with parents, set up, clean up, and creating sign ups.

-Assisting class/teacher with school wide events such as Boosterthon Fun Run and Husky Howl-o-ween.

-Classroom assistance such as cutting things out, changing out bulletin boards and door decorating if needed. -

Chaperoning Field Trips (TBA)

-Assisting with grade level specific events such as music performances and others. This may also include helping with creating props and decorating the stage for events.

-Time Commitment - varies by month. Busiest months for room parents are: Oct, Nov, Dec, and May.

Up to two Room Parents may be selected for each teacher. If you have multiple students enrolled, we ask that you sign up to be a Room Parent for only one class.

**POLICY REMINDERS** - In accordance with Conroe ISD policy and to ensure a safe environment for students, all volunteers will need to pass a background check. Please visit https://apps.conroeisd.net/volunteer/ to complete the form. -Hines Elementary does not permit volunteers to bring non-school aged children to campus for safety reasons when they are volunteering. This includes any time during the day when volunteering with Hines students. Room parent forms must be turned in by Thursday, 8/21/25. If you are selected as a Room Parent, you will be notified via email by Tuesday, 8/26/25.* Questions? Please contact Hines PTO Membership Services Coordinator, April Moncrieff at hinesptomembership@gmail.com

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!

We are incredibly grateful for all of our amazing 2024–2025 Hines Elementary PTO sponsors!

Your generous support helps us pour into our students, staff, and school community all year long — from staff meals and grants to outdoor space improvements and beyond.

THANK YOU for making a difference!

#HinesElementary #ThankYouSponsors #PTO #CommunitySupport #GratefulHearts

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.

On July 22nd, you should have received an email from PowerSchool Enrollment with instructions for completing your returning students registration online using a secure SnapCode identification number. Parents MUST complete and submit the information required before school starts in August.

Completing the registration forms online will take the place of the paper forms parents received the first day of school in the past. You will have the opportunity to update your parent contact information, home address (you will need to submit a new proof of residency), child's health information, custody changes, student pick-up list and emergency contacts at that time.

We want to make you aware of a new state law, House Bill 1481, recently signed by Governor Abbott. This law applies to all K–12 students in Texas and changes how personal electronic devices—including cell phones and smart watches—can not be used during the school day.

In line with this new law and Conroe ISD policy, students may not use personal electronic devices at any time during the school day. This includes all areas of the campus: classrooms, hallways, the cafeteria, and restrooms. Once students arrive on campus, devices must be turned off and put away until dismissal.

While students at Hines have never been permitted to use cell phones during the day, the biggest change for many families will be that smart watches that can send or receive calls or messages are also not allowed to be used during the day.

If a student does not follow these expectations, school staff may collect the device, and a parent will need to pick it up from the front office.

We know this will be an adjustment for some families, and we’re here to support you through the transition. Please take a moment to talk with your child before the first day of school so they are prepared. Students may still bring a phone to school, but it must remain off and stored in their backpack throughout the day.

Thank you for partnering with us to support a focused and distraction-free learning environment for all students.

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

Parents can register their students for transportation at the following link: Transportation Registration

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