Honor Classes for Grades 9-12: This is the last week to make changes to honors classes, either getting INTO an honors class or OUT of an honors class! If you were in honors 1st semester you will automatically be enrolled in honors for the 2nd semester, if a student wishes to drop an honors class, a note from a parent is needed. Also, if a student wishes to join an honors class for the 2nd semester, honor forms can be picked up from the high school office. All forms and letters need to be returned to Ms. McDonough by this Friday, January 23.
Progress Reports: Progress reports are going home Monday, January 26. These reports need to be signed and returned to homerooms teachers. Please review your child’s grades, you only have 3 weeks to bring up grades!
No School: Next Friday, January 30, we will have no school for students! This is a day off, be sure that you mark it on your calendars.
SENIORS -- Houston Livestock Show Scholarship Information: Check out the Houston Livestock Show website for all their educational scholarship opportunities. https://www.rodeohouston.com/scholarships-and-grants/
This includes the Area Go-Texan Scholarship as well as scholarships under their different programs: Technical, Exhibitor, Hildebrand, Military, Opportunity, School Art, 4-H, FFA, Achievement, etc. The 2026 application deadline is February 2, 2026. All applications are submitted online. Applicants will upload supplemental documents when completing the online application. Then, a school official or counselor will complete a second portion of the application online. In order to qualify for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo scholarship, all minimum requirements must be met.
Basketball: Congratulations to our JH Boys A Team they were awarded Champions at the District BB tourney this past weekend and also to our B team who were named runner ups of the B team tournament. Check out the schedule below, on our website, or on our Facebook page and come out to support our teams! Game times and dates CAN change!
• Tuesday, January 20: HS JV BOYS /Varsity GIRLS/ Varsity BOYS vs. Hearne @ 5:00 - Away
• Thursday, January 22: JH A GIRLS vs. Hearne @ 5:00 - HERE
• Thursday, January 22: JH B/A BOYS vs. Hearne @ 5:00 - Away
• Friday, January 23: HS JV Girls/JV Boys/V Girls/V Boys vs. Iola @ 4:00 – away
• Saturday, January 24: JH B/A BOYS vs. Caldwell – away
• Saturday, January 24: JH B/A GIRLS @ Mumford Tournament
• Tuesday, January 27: HS JV BOYS /Varsity GIRLS/Varsity BOYS vs. Somerville @ 5:00 - away
Softball Scrimmage: Softball season will be here soon, we will host a scrimmage on Tuesday, January 27 vs. Rudder @ 5:00. We are looking forward to a great year!
Softball Parent Meeting: On Monday, February 2, our softball coaches will hold a PARENT meeting for all parents of students who want to play JH or HS Softball. Be sure to plan to come. It will be held in the Stage Gym connected to the High School at 5:15.
Registration for Hearne Little League: All students ages 4 – 14, it is time to register for Hearne Little League Softball and Baseball. If you are interested register online at www.hearneyouthsports.com.
Band Centex Contest: This week we will have several band students competing in the CENTEX band contest. We wish them lots of luck!
Senior Graduation Gowns/Invitation Meeting: On Thursday, January 22, at 2:20 there will be a presentation from Herff Jones for our seniors about ordering graduation invitations/caps and gowns. This meeting will be in commons space of the old cafeteria, elementary building. This is an informational meeting only – students will receive order packets to take home and review with parents. On the following Thursday, January 29, at 2:00 orders will be placed for graduation caps/gowns and any additional items students would like to purchase.
Junior Ring Meeting: On Thursday, January 22, at 2:45, the juniors will meet to have a Herff Jones presentation on class rings. This meeting will take place in the commons space of the old cafeteria of the elementary building. This is an informational meeting only – students will receive ring order packets to take home and review with parents. On the following Thursday, January 29, ring orders will be taken from 2:30 – 4:00 in the same location. Samples of ring styles and sizing will be available to help with orders. This is for juniors who would like to order a ring through the school.
Class Picture Day – Band Pictures: Order forms are going home today for pictures scheduled for Band and Class Group Pictures. These will be taken next Thursday, January 29! Be sure to get your order forms in by next Wednesday!
Sophomore Class Bake Sale: Check out the Soph Class Bake Sale that will be occurring during the Tuesday, February 3, home basketball games.
Homecoming Court: Congratulations to all those elected to the 2025-26 Homecoming Court.
• Freshman Duchess: Natasha Galvan
• Sophomore Duchess: Aubrey Matejka
• Junior Duchess: Alondra Alvarado
• Senior Duchesses: Ayde Amaro, Lily Beamon and Jordan Bucknum.
The 3 senior duchesses were voted on by the student body to see how would be crowned Homecoming Queen and Ayde Amaro received that honor. Congratulations to our Homecoming Queen Ayde and all the ladies honored as class duchesses.