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.

This week, our 3rd grade students dazzled us with their performance of The Holly Jolly Pirates of Pinataville! WOW! Their hard work truly shined, and it certainly paid off.

Next week we’re so excited for a week full of holiday fun here at Hines! A huge thank you to our PTO for all of their hard work putting on Jingle Jam for our students during specials on Thursday—it’s sure to be a festive favorite!

Parents, we can’t wait to welcome you to your child’s holiday party this week. It’s always such a joy to celebrate this special season together.

We’ll wrap up the week with a holiday sing-along on Friday morning for our students and staff—a perfect way to share some cheer and kick off the winter break!

Let’s make this week full of laughter, joy, and Husky spirit!

As the weather drops and students come to school with more winter accessories, we ask that you label all of your child's hats, gloves, jackets and scarves. Our PTO volunteers for the lost and found check the lost items regularly, and if they are labeled, we are able to return them to their owner.

As the weather gets colder, we have seen an increase in the number of cars in the morning drop-off line. Many vehicles are arriving right before the 7:55 a.m. tardy bell, which creates congestion and delays. Please remember that our doors open at 7:25 a.m., and traffic is very light between 7:25–7:45 a.m. Arriving earlier will help ensure a smoother and quicker drop-off for everyone.

We have also noticed an increase in parents “cutting” the line or pulling into parking spots to let students cross through traffic. We have asked families several times not to do this for safety reasons; however, since it is still occurring, we will begin blocking the inside lane to prevent this. When cars park and walk students across, it creates safety concerns and slows down the entire line as vehicles must stop and wait. We have also noticed parents pulling in the bus lot to send their children across the staff parking lot, again this is a huge safety concern and not an approved drop off area. Please plan to leave a few minutes earlier to avoid the rush and help keep everyone safe.

To help the line move efficiently, please make sure your child is ready to exit the vehicle when you reach the drop-off zone. Students should have their backpack, lunchbox, water bottle, shoes and jacket on or in hand, so they can exit quickly and safely from the passenger side when the door opens.

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep arrival safe, smooth, and on time for all Huskies. We appreciate your partnership!

UPDATE: After sending this plea earlier this week for your help, check out today's amazing car rider line!!!! We finished really close to on time!!!! THANK YOU!!!!!!

Click below to view this week's video. https://animoto.com/play/k0FEWHX7a50nlIZlrGuz6w

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

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

January 6, 2026: School Resumes

January 10: CISD Western Art Show 9:00 am

January 13: Scooter's Coffee Spirit Night

January 15: PTO Meeting 1:00 pm

January 16: Kindergarten- 2nd grade report cards sent home

January 16: Day of Drumming during specials

January 19: No School

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!**

Voices with Vinson | Caring and Giving: Community in Action

https://youtu.be/vwCezTPMhOs

November 18th Board Meeting Recap | The Boardroom Brief

https://youtu.be/otJEU8wbBg4

Blog Posts
The Texas Standard

View all of Dr. Vinson's Blog Posts

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!

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