09.08.24
Hello Parents and Guardians of Herndon Magnet School Students, this is Tom Thomas, Principal of Herndon Magnet School with Herndon Highlights for the week of September 9, 2024.
• The Lady Hawks Softball Team will play Walnut Hill at Cargill Park tomorrow, September 9, at 6:30 PM, and they will play Donnie Bickham at Northwood on Thursday, September 12, at 5:30 PM. All tickets must be purchased on Local Level. The ticket price is $7.00.
• Herndon Football will play at home on Tuesday, September 10, against Vivian. The game will start at 5:30 PM. Please bring a lawn chair. We are taking donations to pay for the referees and other expenses.
• The HMS PTSA Fall Fundraiser Butter Braids forms and money are due to school by Wednesday, September 11.
• Speaking of fundraisers, we have a variety of fundraisers throughout the year to pay for things in which we do not receive funding. Please do not feel obligated to participatein all fundraisers. We do ask that you participate in the ones you feel passionate about and the ones that will provide your child with educational and extracurricular experiences beyond the classroom.
• Tryouts for Herndon’s Got Talent will be Thursday, September 12, from 3:30 – 5:00 PM in the auditorium.
• Homecoming Mums must be ordered by Friday, September 13.
• The PTSA’s first Hawk Treats will be Friday, September 13. Hawk Treats are healthy snacks and other items that range in costs from .25 cents to $2.00. We still need volunteers for Hawk Treats. A link to volunteer will be sent in a JWebb message following this call. In addition, links for the second round of spirit wear and for joining the PTSA will be in the JWebb message.
• The Lady Hawks 8th Grade Volleyball Team will play Saturday, September 14. All volleyball games will be played at NORTHPORT SPORTS COMPLEX, 4800 OLD MOORINGSPORT RD., SHREVEPORT 71107.
• The Herndon Cross Country Team will run in the Border Dash on Saturday, September 14, at South Bossier Park.
• LEAP testing dates are April 14-April 16 and April 22-23. Dance clinic and tryout dates are March 31-April 4, and cheer clinic and tryout dates are April 7-April 11. These tryouts will be for current 5th-7th grade girls for the 2025-2026 teams.
• Please visit Herndon’s website at herndonmagnet.caddoschools.org or the Herndon Facebook page for additional information about upcoming activities and events.
A transcript of this call can be found at herndonmagnet.caddoschools.org. Thank you and have a wonderful evening! ID #: 248566