Hawk News 8/14/2026

The Texas Education Agency released it's accountability overview for all of the public schools in Texas. I am proud to report that for the second year in a row that the students and staff at Hendrickson High School achieved an overall rating of 93 out of 100. Hendrickson earned an "A" (90–100) for exemplary performance. Hendrickson also received three Distinction Designations for exceptional achievement in

Academic Achievement in Reading/Language Arts

Academic Achievement in Science

Academic Achievement in Social Studies

More information and all of the details can be found at: txschool.gov

So what does all of this mean and where do we go for here? First we celebrate all of our students and their achievements. Second we are grateful to our hardworking staff that make sure everyone is prepared for all of these assessments that our students face every year. As we begin this next school year we look to see how we can get better and improve on all of this success. Over the last 4 years we have raised the overall school rating by 9 points. Can we get to 95 next year? "I say yes", but to accomplish this please make sure you:

Show Up

Challenge Yourself

Get Involved

Thanks for a great first 3 days of school! #SoaringAbovetheRest

Student must wear their ID's every day. They are required to ride the bus. Replacement Student IDs cost $5.

As part of enhanced safety at campuses, all Pflugerville ISD campuses do not accept deliveries from meal delivery services or restaurants for student lunches. Parents may still bring outside food for their children if they plan to deliver the meals directly to office. All guests are required to follow existing safety protocols and check in with ID at the front office.

Hawk Staff of the Week! Priya Pardeshi - Attendance. Ms. Pardeshi is the best attendance clerk in the world. She keeps our teachers on top of their attendance. Let's take her workload down by coming to school every day.

Volleyball at Westwood Tournament

XC at Temple Invite at Lion Park 7 am

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Class Talks (2027) PAC 10:30 am

Senior Celebration Pet Clinic 5 pm - 7 pm Cafeteria Pavillion

Class Talks (2028) PAC 10:30 am

Tennis at Bastrop

Volleyball vs. Bowie

Library Senior Celebration Meeting 5 pm

Class Talks (2029) PAC 10:30 am

Class Talks (2030) PAC 10:30 am

Volleyball at PHS Tournament

Football vs. Buda Johnson (Scrimmage) at Hawk Stadium

XC Cross Country at Vista Ridge 7 am

Tennis at Belton

Volleyball at PHS Tournament

The order site for this year's yearbook is now open. The only way to guarantee a yearbook is to pre-order and the book is currently at its lowest price of $75.00. Last year's yearbook sold out. Don't miss your chance to own Hendrickson's state and nationally award winning yearbook.

Go to yearbookforever.com to order now.

Registration deadline is August 25th.

https://hendricksonsilverdancers.com/dance-clinic

Pflugerville ISD provides free bus service for students who live more than two miles from their assigned school and for students who live within two miles but along a route defined as “hazardous” to walkers or bike riders. Use the School & Bus Route Locator to find bus routes. Simply type in your home address to see the closest stops, pick-up and delivery times, and bus numbers. For more information about transportation services, visit the District’s transportation website.

Stopfinder – Parent App

Know in real-time where your child’s bus is and have the most accurate information about your child’s bus schedule in the palm of your hand. In order to use the software, you, as a parent or guardian, will need to have submitted a valid e-mail to your child’s campus.

In order to use the Stopfinder App, you will receive an invitation from the PfISD Transportation department. Invitations are sent out periodically to parents or guardians of students, whose Stopfinder accounts have not yet been activated. Before contactinag the transportation department, check your email box for an invitation email with the follow details:

From: No-reply@stopfinder.com

Subject: PfISD – Welcome to Stopfinder

With Stopfinder, you will:

• Know the schedule of your child’s bus

• Receive push notifications related to your child’s bus schedule and any changes

• Get real-time information on the location of your child’s bus by creating your own alert zones with the upgrade to GeoAlerts

• Notice bus substitutions because they are clearly indicated – reducing misinformation and confusion

• Track multiple buses, a great feature if your children don’t ride the same bus

• Know exactly when your children arrive at school or at home

• Provide parents and caregivers with multilingual options in the app

If you have not received an invitation to Stopfinder, please email the Transportation Department at transportation@pfisd.net

Stopfinder – Parent App

Know in real-time where your child’s bus is and have the most accurate information about your child’s bus schedule in the palm of your hand. In order to use the software, you, as a parent or guardian, will need to have submitted a valid e-mail to your child’s campus.

In order to use the Stopfinder App, you will receive an invitation from the PfISD Transportation department. Invitations are sent out periodically to parents or guardians of students, whose Stopfinder accounts have not yet been activated. Before contactinag the transportation department, check your email box for an invitation email with the follow details:

From: No-reply@stopfinder.com

Subject: PfISD – Welcome to Stopfinder

With Stopfinder, you will:

• Know the schedule of your child’s bus

• Receive push notifications related to your child’s bus schedule and any changes

• Get real-time information on the location of your child’s bus by creating your own alert zones with the upgrade to GeoAlerts

• Notice bus substitutions because they are clearly indicated – reducing misinformation and confusion

• Track multiple buses, a great feature if your children don’t ride the same bus

• Know exactly when your children arrive at school or at home

• Provide parents and caregivers with multilingual options in the app

If you have not received an invitation to Stopfinder, please email the Transportation Department at transportation@pfisd.net

Tuesday September 15th 4:30pm in Dance Room

Tuesday October 20th 4:30pm in Dance Room

Monday November 16th 4:30pm Field House

Monday December 14th 4:30pm Field House

TRAVEL to Italy and Greece

Hello! Ciao! Γεια σας (Yia sas)!

Interested in learning more? We're holding an information session on August 26 where you can hear about what we'll see/do, travel logistics, safety, pricing,
how to enroll, and more!

Register to attend by visiting: rsvp.eftours.com/7j9fs3t

This is not sponsored by PfISD

Dear families,

We’re thrilled to announce our upcoming trip to South Korea and Japan in Summer 2028, and your student is invited! This life-changing experience will help students build confidence, independence, and global perspective.

We’re holding a one-time informational meeting to share everything you need to know—and spots on this trip are limited:

Find meeting info and RSVP here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/vrcsjmc

Why attend?

- Learn how to save $250 with early enrollment.

- Get first access to limited spots.

- Learn about what we’ll see and do, academic opportunities, trip cost, and more.

In the meantime, please visit EF’s website to get answers to common parent questions. EF Tours is our trusted travel partner, and they have 60 years of experience helping students explore the world safely and affordably.

I hope to see you there and look forward to sharing how this trip can be a powerful and unforgettable chapter in your child’s life! Interest meeting is on September 2nd at 6 pm in the HHS Library!

Best,

Pilar Lira

Please note this is a non-school sponsored trip.

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.

Email: Michael.Grebb@pfisd.net

Instagram: hendricksonhighschool