Hawk News 10/24/2025

HOCO week was a hit!

We’ll wrap up Homecoming Week with the HOCO Dance on Saturday night at Hendrickson from 7:00–10:00 PM.

Next week is a great time to refocus on academics, as there will be fewer extracurricular events than usual. The hard work you put in over the next four weeks will make Thanksgiving Break that much more rewarding.

A lot of material will be covered during this stretch, so take care of yourselves, get plenty of rest, stay hydrated, and don’t be afraid to skip some of that Halloween candy next Friday to keep both your body and mind ready to learn.

Also, be mindful of the rain this weekend. It’s been a while since we’ve had any, so please take extra caution during drop-off and pick-up, slow down and give yourself a little extra time.

Have a great weekend, Hawks!

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On Thursday, September 18, we shifted to full implementation of the district's student personal device guidelines. Students caught with a personal electronic device will have it confiscated and returned only to a parent/guardian.

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

Student IDs must be worn and be visible.

The details of the PfISD policy can be found here.

HOCO Dance 2025 7 pm -10 pm (Cafeteria/ Small Gym)

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9-11 Picture Retakes (During TALON and all Lunches) in the Library

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Volleyball Bi-District Playoff Round TBA

JV Tennis Tournament

Musical Theater Showcase PAC 7 pm

Early Release Day

UIL State XC Meet Old Settlers Park GO MORGAN GO!

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.

Ms. Cruz makes our library a fun place and invites everyone in to enjoy!

Our Class of 2028 will be running the Homecoming concession stand to raise money for our class. These funds will ultimately help pay for senior celebrations and prom. We’ll be selling snacks, drinks, pizza, and candy. Please support us by stopping by the stand, donating items from our Amazon Wish List, and—parents—signing up for a volunteer slot.

Amazon Wish List (donations): https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3ECLQE55EXC8I?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_8EAF7GDZAZTJA4R5QV60

SignUpGenius (volunteers): https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BA9AC2BA0FAC43-59082726-2025#/

Thank you for helping make this a great year for the Class of 2028!

Hendrickson High School Engineering Hour

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 5:30 – 6:30 PM

Rooms B109, B110 and the B100 Hallways

This event is open to all students, families, and community members interested in innovation, creativity, and

STEM learning.

Explore. Create. Innovate.

Join us for an evening celebrating the creativity and problem-solving skills of Hendrickson’s Engineering students!

Families and community members are invited to experience our Engineering Pathway in action.

Come see what our students have been designing, building, and testing so far this year — and even try out some

of the tools, materials, and software they use every day!

What You’ll See

Principles of Applied Engineering (PoAE):

• Hand-drawn dimensioned sketches

• First 3D printed models

• Types of Holes poster series

• Wood Block Project (from real object to digital model)

• Carnival Game Design – featuring launcher and data

Engineering Science:

• Compound Machines project demonstrations

• Tour the engineering lab

Engineering Design & Presentation (ED&P):

• Bottle Rocket Design showcase

• CO2 truck Design Showcase and race!

Engineering Design & Problem Solving (EDPS):

• Pinhole Camera creations

• Capstone Project problem posters

Robotics Club:

• Live robot demonstrations and displays!

Hands-On Fun

• Watch students use professional 3D

modeling software in real time — and give

it a try yourself!

• Participate in a quick design challenge!

• Drive a Robot!

Come Support Our Future

Engineers!

For more information contact:

Mr. Molde: Theodore.Moldenhauer@pfisd.net

or

Mr. Fitzgerald: Eric.Fitzgerald@pfidf.net

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!

Sign Up Link: https://sfnd.io/3pxw8

https://www.successfund.com/z2wxk

Student can bring one non HHS guest, forms will be available in the front office on 10/1

GT Referral Process - Click Here

Last day to order is 11/22.

Here's the link for the form: https://forms.gle/DR3cEvugXundj9GFA

"Senior year only happens once—make it count by supporting the our class with buying some Hendrickson and Senior Merch! Sales end Oct 24th.

Link in case you can't access the QR code:https://www.successfund.com/8r2wm"

The Central Texas Chapter-Southern University Alumni is thrilled to once again introduce students to our beloved alma mater. We would love to visit your campus to share more about this opportunity.

Jaguar Preview Day is when we take high school juniors and seniors to visit Southern University (SU) in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This is a great opportunity to learn about all the campus has to offer in terms of academic programs, student life and the culture of the only HBCU system in the nation.

For more information: Hendrickson HS

LaWanna.Brown@pfisd.net

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

Senior Portraits

Senior portraits must be taken by Cady Photography no later than December 15 to be included in the yearbook. You can have them taken either at the studio in Cedar Park anytime before the deadline or on campus November 11 or 12. Regardless of where they are taken, you must make an appointment on the Cady.com website. There is a free yearbook only option or you can pay a sitting fee for more scene and outfit choices.

Underclassman Re-takes

If your underclassman missed school photos or needs a re-take, they will be October 28 in the library during Talon and all lunches. Students just need to make their way to the library sometime during that time period.

Yearbooks

Yearbooks are on sale at Yearbookforever.com. The price of senior tribute ads increases on October 18. Yearbook prices increase at the end of January.

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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

Instagram: hendricksonhighschool