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’ve had another great week at Hines, even though it was a short one with only four days! Our students continue to work hard and make us proud each day.

Believe it or not, it’s already time for Fall Picture Day next week — even if it doesn’t quite feel like fall outside yet! Students will have their individual pictures taken in the morning. Ordering information can be found below, and remember, all students will take a picture for the yearbook, even if you choose not to order prints. If your child happens to miss this day, make-up pictures will be offered in November.

Picture Day is FRIDAY 09/12/2025, mark your calendar! Order before Picture Day to receive free shipping to the school. Ordering online is easy, visit https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/0074BMF.

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/bzcoXeNj6pEG3j9eaqZOjA

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

This week, we are proud to highlight Sunny Rajkumar! Sunny dedicates his time to volunteering with a nonprofit organization, serving underserved students in the Houston area. He has a strong sense of responsibility, organization, and independence make them a wonderful role model for his peers.

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 10: Volunteer meeting @9:00 am

September 10: Room parent meeting @9:30 am

September 11: PTO Meeting 1:00 pm

September 12: Fall Picture Day

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

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 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/

Join us for our 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡! We would love to have you volunteer with us this year! If you are interested in volunteering at Hines, please fill out our volunteer interest form to get started at hinespto.ptboard.com

*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/. You will receive an email once the background ch… See more

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.

The Texas Education Agency has recently updated state laws related to school discipline for the 2025–2026 school year. These changes affect areas such as suspensions, removals from class, and parent notification requirements. Our school will continue to follow all updated guidelines to ensure student safety and learning.

👉 Click here to read the full overview of the updates

The State of Texas passed Senate Bill 10 that requires the posting of the 10 Commandments in all classrooms. Even though lawsuits have been filed regarding the posting and an injunction has been issued for specific school districts we are required by law to post them. As of September 2, our classrooms will comply with law and have the 10 Commandments posted in all classrooms. We understand that this is a controversial topic for many. Please know that the teacher, school and district have no opinion on this topic. It is a law passed by the Texas 89th Legislature and signed by the Governor and we are required to comply. Thank you for your understanding.

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

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