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.

It’s been a wonderful start to December! Today we celebrated our HERO Award recipients—students who exemplify the character trait of being Warm-Hearted—along with our monthly HERO winners. Congratulations to all of our deserving honorees!

Next week is a busy and exciting one on campus:

Tuesday:
We will host our Kindergarten Open House from 5:30–6:00 PM. Kindergarten families, this is a fantastic opportunity to see the amazing work your children have been doing in class!

Wednesday:
Join us at Tropical Smoothie Café from 3:00–7:00 PM for our December Spirit Night. We hope to see many of you there supporting our school!

Thursday:
Our 3rd grade students are ready to dazzle you with their program, “The Holly Jolly Pirates of Pinataville.” 3rd Grade Open House begins at 5:15 PM in classrooms so families can get a glimpse of students’ hard work. At 5:45 PM, students will head to the gym while parents make their way to the café for the show.

Saturday:
We are excited to host our 3rd Annual Husky Hustle 1-mile fun run/walk! H-E-B and Starbucks will be joining us, and our amazing art teachers will have a craft station for families to enjoy. Families are invited to run or walk a mile around campus and enjoy a beautiful morning together. We hope to see you there!

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!

Click below to view this week's video. https://animoto.com/play/QV19izNCG9RnVcu9XDQIuw

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

Huge congratulations to Alex—a 2nd grade Husky named a finalist in the USA Songwriting Competition with his original Rock/Alternative song “Shattered Eshoes.” 🎸🎶

Alex independently researched the competition and worked incredibly hard to create a competitive entry. His dedication and self-driven learning at such a young age have truly inspired us!

We’re cheering you on as you await the final results—no matter the outcome, we are so proud of you, Alex! Check out his song below.

December 9: Kindergarten Open House 5:30- 6:00 pm

December 10: Tropical Smoothie Cafe Spirit Night 3:00-7:00 pm

December 11: 3rd grade Open House 5:15- 5:45 pm

December 11: 3rd Grade Music Program 6:00 pm

December 13: Husky Hustle 9:00 am

December 15-19: Husky HOWL-i-days

December 17: Holiday Parties

• 3rd grade 8:30-9:30
• 1st grade 9:30-10:30
• Kindergarten 10:45- 11:45
• 2nd grade 12:10-12:55

December 18: Jingle Jam

December 19: Holiday Sing-a-long 8:30 am

December 19: 4th grade Holiday Party 10:30-11:30

December 19: Early Release 11:55 am

December 22-January 5, 2026: Winter Break

Our specials team is excited to host a food drive at Hines this school year in support of the Montgomery County Food Bank, one of Dr. Hines’ favorite local charities. From December 1–13, students may bring non-perishable food items and place them in their grade-level buckets in the cafeteria. The grade level that collects the most items will earn an extra active start on the morning of December 19! Thank you for supporting our community and helping teach our Huskies the spirit of generosity!

Is your child missing a jacket, cup, lunchbox, etc.? Email hineslostandfound@gmail.com to see if your missing items are in the lost and found.

Please include first and last name when requesting an item to be looked for!

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!**

November 18th Board Meeting Recap | The Boardroom Brief

https://youtu.be/otJEU8wbBg4

Voices with Vinson | Dyslexia Program: Unlocking Potential

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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

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