01.12.25
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 January 13, 2025.
• Since we have just started a new nine weeks and a new semester, I wanted to remind you of how important attendance is for the success of your student. Students need to be here each day, and on time, so that they are not missing vital learning time. As we prepare for LEAP testing, and to keep our A rating, we need your assistance and support with attendance. If there is anything that we can do to help in this area, please reach out.
• The second nine weeks’ report cards will come home Tuesday, January 14. Please sign and return it to the homeroom teacher. Additionally, any student receiving a contract warning for academics, behavior, or attendance will receive the warning this week. Please sign and return it to the homeroom teacher.
• All four boys’ basketball teams will play at home on Tuesday, January 14, against Shreveport Force. The first game starts at 5:30 PM and will go back-to-back.
• The early entry fee of $40.00 for the 2024-2025 Miss Herndon Beauty Pageant will be accepted until January 17. A late entry fee of $50.00 will be accepted until January 22 only. No entries will be accepted after January 22, 2025. All payments must be paid on locallevelevents.com.
• The middle school spelling bee will be held Wednesday, January 15, at 1:30 PM in the auditorium.
• The PTSA Special Dress Day will be held Thursday, January16, instead of Friday. You must pay on Local Level for each day, or you can save money by purchasing the bundle.
• Friday, January 17, is street clothes day for students. Please see guidelines on page 6 of the student agenda or on the website under documents and with the title “DRESS CODE FOR STREET CLOTHES DAY.” Leggings cannot be worn by themselves, whether they are athletic or not. All leggings must be covered with appropriate clothing that is no more than four inches above the knees. This is for all grades.
• The HMS PTSA will be hosting Hawk Treats on Friday, January 17. Volunteers are still needed. A JText will follow this message with a link for signing up.
• Please see the attachment for the benefit Fish Fry for Herndon student Colbie Pennington on the Jtext. The Pennington Family needs our prayers, thoughts, and support.
• Members of the Herndon Student Council will be in Sulphur for the state convention January 18-20, 2025.
• Schools will be closed on Monday, January 20, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday.
• On Tuesday, January 21, we will have the first semester Awards Ceremony, at 6:00 PM.
• The eighth-grade yearbook advertisements deadline has been extended to January 31. A link will be available on the Jtext message following this phone call.
• Along with the eighth-grade ads information, an attachment about eighth grade Mardi Gras dress code requirements will be on the Jtext.
• On Local Level, there is information about yearbooks, beauty pageant, Daddy Daughter Dance, and PTSA Special Dress and membership.
• 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 #: 729327