Henrietta Hometown Bulletin

Henrietta ISD Families -

Spring break is here, and we hope your family enjoys a few days to rest and recharge. We look forward to welcoming students back refreshed and ready for the final stretch of the semester after this week with no classes.

When we return, STAAR testing will be just around the corner for our students in grades 3 through high school. The specific testing dates are listed below. Please remember you can help by making sure your child gets a good night’s sleep, arrives on time, and knows you’re proud of the effort they’re putting in. A little encouragement goes a long way.

We are incredibly proud of our Henrietta boys basketball team for finishing 4th in the entire state last night. What an amazing ride this season has been! Our players and coaches have represented our community with heart, determination, and pride every step of the way. You have made history for Henrietta and created memories that our community will cherish for years to come. Congratulations on an outstanding season! I also want to highlight what a tremendous year our teams have had overall!

The pride of our community felt in the picture below says it all. We can never say thank you enough to our students, staff, and community for supporting our students in everything they do. We are so incredibly thankful for the culture of excellence we are creating - TOGETHER!

Have a safe and relaxing spring break, Bearcats. We’re excited for a strong finish to the school year.

Jaime Clark

Superintendent

Henrietta ISD

Why A Good Password Matters

Passwords are the first line of defense for your online accounts, both personal and

professional. Regularly updating them reduces the risk of hackers gaining access if your

information is ever compromised. Even strong passwords can be exposed through data

breaches or phishing attempts, so changing them often keeps your accounts safer.

Tips for Creating Complex but Memorable Passwords

1. Use a passphrase: Combine random words into a phrase, e.g.,

BlueTiger$Coffee8Sun.

2. Mix character types: Include uppercase, lowercase, numbers, and symbols.

3. Substitute letters with symbols: Replace “a” with @, “i” with !, or “o” with 0.

4. Make it personal—but not obvious: Use something meaningful only to you, like

a hobby, favorite food, or song lyric.

5. Use a pattern or acronym: Take the first letters of a sentence you can

remember:

o “I love teaching 5th graders math at 9AM!” → ILT5Gm@9

Pro Tip #1: Consider a password manager to store strong passwords so you don’t have

to remember them all. Bitwarden https://bitwarden.com/ is a great free option that you

can access and use across multiple devices.

Pro Tip #2: Setup Multi- Factor Authentication (MFA), when possible, in conjunction

with a complex password for even better security.

For a safe spring break, always use the buddy system, stay aware of your surroundings, and keep family informed of your itinerary. Protect your belongings in crowded areas, secure travel documents in a hotel safe. Avoid sharing real-time location on social media and trust your instincts regarding new acquaintances.

Did someone make your day during the first week of school? Let us know about how the represented the HISD Gold Standard! Send in your submission now!

Families, it is that time of year when our campuses will be testing several days in the month of April. Please don't schedule any appointments for your students on these days, and remember, visitors aren't allowed on campus on testing days. Help your students get a good night's rest and eat a good breakfast to help them have the best start possible to their day. We know our students are ready for these assessments because of their hard work and the hard work of our staff!

Check out the latest updates!

Check out what is happening at the HISD board meetings.

March 16, 2026 - 6 PM

April 13, 2026 - 6 PM

May 11, 2026 - 6 PM

June 8, 2026 - 6 PM

3/6/2026 Early Release/End of 3rd Nine Weeks

3/07/2026 Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day

3/9/2026 SBALL vs. City View- 11:00

3/9-13/2026 Spring Break

3/10/2026 SBALL @ City View- 11:00

3/11/2026 JV/ Varsity Baseball @ City View ( PENDING)

3/16/2026 SBALL vs. Holliday- 11:00

3/16/2026 School Board Meeting - 6:00 p.m.

3/16/2026 Student Holiday/Staff Work Day

3/17/2026 JH Girls & Boys Track @ Jacksboro

3/17/2026 JV/ Varsity Basebal vs. Holliday 4:00 & 7:00

3/18/2026 ASC meeting 7:30

3/18/2026 HJH TELPAS testing begins

3/18/2026 Serenity House Lessons Grade 6-8

3/17/2026-03/20/2026 TEA Mobile STEM Lab visits

3/17/2026 - 03/19/2026 Houston Stock Show - Barrow

3/19/2026 Bearcat Ambassador March Meeting @ 12:10 PM

3/19/2026 HS Girls & Boys Track @ Jacksboro

3/20/2026 SBALL @ Holliday 5:00

3/20/2026 JV/ Varsity Baseball @ Holliday 4:00 & 7:00

3/21/2026 JV/ Varsity baseball vs. Valley View 10:00

3/21/2026 Winter Guard Championships - Marcus HS

3/23/2026 JH Girls & Boys Track @ City View

3/23/2026 HJH Color War

3/24/2026 JV/ Varsity vs. Vernon 4:00 & 7:00

3/24/2026 STAAR ALT 2 testing begins

3/24/2026 SBALL vs. Vernon 5:00

3/25/2026 HS Girls & Boys Track @ City View

3/25/2026 District Golf V @ River Creek

3/25/2026 JV District Tennis @ Bowie

3/25/2026 Serenity House Lessons Grade 6-8

3/26-03/27/2026 HS District UIL Academic Meet - Vernon College in WF

3/27/2026 JV/ Varsity Baseball @ Vernon 4:00 & 7:00

3/27/2026 SBALL @ Vernon: 5:00

3/27/2026-3/28/2026 A&M Clinics CDE

3/28/2026 JV/ Varsity Baseball @ North Crowley 1:00

3/30/2026 JH District Track @ IP

3/31/2026 SBALL @ Bowie- 5:00

3/31/2026 JV/ Varsity Baseball @ Bowie 4:30 & 7:00

Visit the Student Nutrition Page for this month's menu!

Keep up with the latest events around HISD by visiting the district website calendar.
View the Calendar

Looking for the school calendar for the school year with holidays, early releases and more?
Download it HERE!

Visit the HISD Website for the most up-to-date athletic schedules, including newly added wrestling and powerlifting events, and support our student athletes!

All-Sports Calendar

Congratulations to our Girls Powerlifting State Qualifiers — Carlie Mayfield, Mya Garcia, and Maddy Logan - and to the team for finishing second at regionals! We are so proud!

March 31
Memorial Auditorium, Graham
Time To Be Anounced

Calling All Local Businesses!
Henrietta High School is excited to host our CTE Showcase & Job Fair on April 27, and we would love for our community partners to be part of it! This is a great opportunity to connect with our talented students, share career opportunities, and highlight the amazing industries that help our community thrive.
If your business would like to participate, please contact John Mitchell at 940-720-7930 for more information.

Students will take their Reading STAAR on the following dates:

6th grade: Wednesday April 8
7th grade: Thursday April 9
8th grade: Friday April 10

Join us for Breakfast with a Bud on March 27 from 7:00–7:40 AM! Henrietta Elementary students can bring a special family member or friend to enjoy breakfast together before the school day begins. This fun event is hosted by our amazing Henrietta Elementary PTO.

🚗 Please park in the cafeteria parking lot and enter through the cafeteria doors.
📝 Visitors will sign in and receive a visitor’s pass upon arrival.
🏫 To help the morning run smoothly, guests are asked to remain in the cafeteria and not walk students to class.

We can’t wait to see our Bearcats and their buds for a fun morning together!

We are excited to announce that the @LearningUNDFTD Texas Mobile STEM Lab will be on our campus March 17–March 20! This hands-on STEM experience is for our Kindergarten through 5th grade Bearcats and will give students the opportunity to explore science, technology, engineering, and math in a fun and engaging way.

Permission slips are going home today and must be returned by Friday, March 6. Students will need a signed permission slip in order to participate.

We can’t wait to see our Bearcats learning, exploring, and discovering!

#BearcatPride #STEMinAction #HenriettaElementary