04.27.25
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 April 28, 2025.
• I want to thank everyone who came out last week for the 6th Grade U.S. Exploration Program, and everyone who came out and/or helped at elementary field day. Special Thanks to the HMS PTSA Board, NCMHS and NHS student volunteers, and the HMS NJHS.
• The Third Nine Weeks Academic Awards Celebration for grades 3-5 will be tomorrow, April 28, at 6:00 PM in the auditorium, and for Middle School, it will be Tuesday, April 29, at 6:00 PM in the auditorium.Students being honored received an invitation last week.
• ArtBreak runs from April 28 – May 4.
• Faculty and Staff Appreciation Week at Herndon is April 28 – May 2.
• Kindergarten will have their end of the year Zearn Party at Brownlee Park tomorrow.
• The Herndon Band will have their Solo & Ensemble Performances throughout the day on Tuesday, April 29.
• Herndon’s 5th grade Book Battle Team, under the coaching of Mrs. Amy Deschler, will compete at ArtBreak on Wednesday, April 30.
• 2nd and 3rd grade will attend ArtBreak on Wednesday, April 30.
• Seniors who completed middle school at Herndon are invited to walk through Herndon on Wednesday, April 30, at 2:00 PM.
• Select members of the Herndon Honor Band will practice May 1 and May 2, and perform on May 3.
• The HMS NJHS & STUCO will volunteer at ArtBreak on Thursday, May 1.
• The HMS MS Book Battle Team, under the coaching of Mrs. Audrey Sullivan, will compete on Thurs., May 1.
• The first grade will travel to Bengal Bounce on Friday, May 2.
• The National Champion HMS Highsteppers will have their Spring Show on Friday, May 2, at 6:00 PM.
• The ArtBreak Elementary Showcase Choir will perform Saturday, May 3, and the Middle School Film Prize Jr. will be Saturday and Sunday, May 3-4.
• I want to thank everyone again who participated in the Office Fundraiser. All items should start being delivered on Wednesday, April 30. If you had items shipped to the school, we hope to have them ready for pick-up on Thursday and/or Friday May 1 – 2.
• Magnet Contracts for the 2025-2026 school year are not valid until a final review of academics, attendance, and behavior are made at the end of this school year. Students not having their contract renewed will receive a letter in the mail in June.
• 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 #: 688192