A New 9 Weeks Begins

This past week marked the end of the most unique grading period we've ever experienced.  In typical fashion, it ended on a Wednesday of all days.  Teachers were working hard for students to help them attain the best finishing grade as possible.  You can check TxConnect for an accurate snapshot of those final grades, but the paper report cards will be coming home on Wednesday the 26th.

In all respects, it was a great week to be a Hawk.  Check out some of the pictures below to see some examples...


It was parent/senior night at the HHS volleyball game on Tuesday.  The seniors were honored for the contributions to an outstanding volleyball program.  Thank you to those girls for their contributions to HHS over these four years.


The Hawk Band performed in South Austin's Burger Center on Tuesday night at 9:45 PM.  Earning a score of "1," they earned a trip to the Area contest.  They perform at Vista Ridge on Saturday at 5:00 PM, with the top performing bands going on to the state competition.  This is an exceptional group of performers and we're very proud of their efforts.  They are in a tough region this year with some incredible bands, but we know their performance will reflect the hard work they've contributed this year.  In related fine arts news, the HHS choir is sending 6 students to the pre-area competition, just one step away from state.



The HHS "Hawk Pride" Committee puts on a breakfast once a grading period to honor a few select students for their effort and dedication.  Each teacher gets to nominate one student for this honor.  It was a well organized event and a cool opportunity to honor a few of our best.


HHS teacher Mr. Mallon working with some robotics students after school.  In addition to teaching engineering design and computer maintenance, Mr. Mallon helps guide the school's robotics team.  Those students build and program robots to do manage some complex obstacles.  The team took 4th place out of 24 schools this past weekend.


The HHS Junior Class sponsored the talent show on Thursday night.  There was truly some exceptional talent displayed that night and it was a great fundraiser for the Juniors.  It was great to see students from Freshmen-Seniors perform for their peers.


Saturday, HHS hosted the HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) conference.  Schools from all over the state were in breakout sessions learning communication and leadership skills that will propel them to success.  The talent in that room was impressive.  HOSA is one of our fastest growing organizations on campus.


The Hawk Silver Dancers (pictured above) were among the many students that volunteered at Elementary Fall Festivals around Pflugerville on Saturday.  Athletes, AVID students, National Honor Society, ROTC, and student council members were also among those helping the little ones this weekend.  It was great to see our students representing Hendrickson so well.

YEARBOOK/PICTURE NEWS!

Don't wait to purchase your 2011-2012 yearbook at http://www.smart-pay.com./  There are only a limited number of books available and we did sell out last year.  Order early to ensure your copy.

Parents of seniors:  There is not much time left to secure ad space for a senior ad.  Be sure to commemorate your child's accomplishment with an ad in the back of the yearbook.  The next ordering deadline is November 10th.  Contact Kari.Riemer@pflugervilleisd.net for more details.

Lastly, due to damages that occurred to school portraits, some pictures had to be re-printed.  Lifetouch re-printed all of the photos, not just damaged ones, so if you received a second set of school photos, please enjoy them as a gift from Lifetouch.

End of the 9 Week Grading Period

This grading period comes to a close Wednesday. 1/4 of the school year is officially down in history. You should expect report cards to make their way home on the 26th. Please check TxConnect for up to date records on your child's progress.

This week, the 7-1 Hawk Football Team travels to College Station to play Rudder High School. The Volleyball team takes on the Manor on Tuesday night and battles at Cedar Ridge on Friday night.  The marching band has an off week after two weekends in a row competing at Westlake and Vista Ridge.

The past week was a good glimpse of our true purpose:  preparing students for what's beyond high school.  These four years go pretty fast and it was cool to be part of meaningful conversations at every level of student.  A big thank you to the HHS counselors for all their efforts in organizing these student events.



Valorie Carson speaks to parents on Saturday about preparing students for College.




HHS Seniors visit with over 40 colleges during PSAT day.

PSAT, 3 Day Week, and Last Week (October 3-7) Updates!

It was a great week at HHS and there were many reasons we're proud to call ourselves Hawks.  Remember:  There's no school on Monday or Tuesday due to Teacher Staff Development days. 

On the morning of Wednesday the 12th, all Seniors will be taking part in our own mini-college fair in the Fine Arts wing of the building.  Freshmen will be completing career inventories and do goal setting in room rotations all morning.  All Sophomores and Juniors will be taking part in the PSAT, a good practice for and strong predictor of SAT performance.  Click here for more info on the PSAT format.

HHS Choir Performance

Here's a shot of the HHS choir performing last Tuesday night.  It was an amazing performance from a talented group of Hawks.  Congrats to Director Kay Payton for leading this stellar group.


At the end of the day, HOSA (Health Occupations Student Association) sold cookies as a fundraiser.  These students were proud to represent their program and even brought a baby strolling by to be part of the excitement.

HHS Silver Dancers Getting Ready for Friday's Pep Rally

Presentation of Colors by the HHS Marine ROTC at the Friday Pep Rally

Spanish Club Performs with Sponsor Mr. Felipe Castro at the Friday Pep Rally!

Hendrickson ended the week by taking on Hutto High School as part of a strong rivalry.  Although the #18 team in 4A Volleyball fell to the Hippos, the Football team improved to 6-1 by beating Hutto 24-21 in an exciting overtime game before a packed house.  Congrats to all!

Scenes from Last Week

Business Professionals of America induction ceremony

National Honor Society "Tapping" Ceremony



HHS Football beats Elgin


HHS Theater Presents "The Balkan Women."

Events for the Senior Class

Yearbook:  October is National Yearbook month--be sure to go to http://www.smart-pay.com/ to order. Last year the HHS yearbook sold out, so pleas order early to ensure getting a copy of our award-winning yearbook.
Interested in placing an ad for your senior in the yearbook?  Click here and here for the order forms.  The next deadline for Senior Ads is October 13th.  Parents of seniors, please contact kari.riemer@pflugervilleisd.net for more information or upload the order forms here.

Another Pet Clinic with 1/3 of Proceeds to Senior Celebration:

 

Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011

1pm - 3pm. 

Falcon Pointe Subdivision

Murchison Trail Ridge & Tranquility Lane