04.06.25
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 7, 2025.
• April 7 – April 11 has been declared “Random Acts of Kindness Week” at Herndon. Every day students will be given ways that they can show kindness to other students, to faculty/staff, to family members, and to people in their community.
• The last day to order Field Day T-Shirts is tomorrow, April 7.
• Cheer Clinic and Try-Outs will be April 7 – 10.
• The Track & Field City Championship will be held tomorrow, April 7, at Lee Hedges. The field events will begin at 5:00 PM and the running events at 5:30 PM. Congratulations to Herndon’s three qualifiers: Marci Jordan won 1st place in the 100 meters and 2nd place in the 200 meters at the League Championship; Emma Lawson won 1st place in the 1600 meters; and Landen Jones won 3rd place in the discuss. Along with the three city qualifiers, we are very proud of all Herndon’s Team: Za’riah Shepard, Farren Festavan, Evangeline O’Neal, Kennady Rougley, Kason Thomas, and Barron Scheri. All track tickets must be purchased on Local Level.
• The following golfers will be representing Herndon in the Parish Middle School Golf Championship on Tuesday, April 8: Jackson Branch, Austin Young, Harper Gott, Casen Lewis, and Mason Schenck. We want to wish them and Coach Corbell the best.
• Congratulations to Mrs. Kelly Rice and the 2025 National Champion Herndon Highsteppers. They are champions in Military, 2nd place Novelty, and 3rd place in Hip Hop and Pom.
• Kindergarten Cap & Gown pictures will be taken Friday, April 11.
• Northwood will be having a “Strength & Conditioning Camp” on April 15-17 from 5-6 PM. This is open to all 8th grade boys and girls from any school. Meet at Northwood Field House.
• Magnet Contracts for the 2025-2026 and other information for the 2025-2026 school year, including uniform requirements, will come home this week. 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.
• If you, your business/company, or your church, would like to sponsor breakfast, lunch, or prizes for Herndon’s Faculty/Staff Appreciation Week, April 28 – May 2, please email the HMS PTSA at herndonptsa1@gmail.com.
• 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 #: 543021