04.13.25
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 14, 2025.
• LEAP testing begins tomorrow. We will test April 14-16, and April 22-23. I am asking students to leave their cell phones, smart watches, regular watches, and all electronic devices at home during testing. Students in grades 3-8 do not bring backpacks during testing. They will need their student agenda and a book to read after testing each day. Middle school students will need their permanent student ID. Please make sure your student is here each day of testing, and that they get a good breakfast at home or at school each day. Students and teachers have been workingdiligently this school year, and we are expecting some great results.
• There will be an information meeting at Northwood High School for all 8thgraders interested in Pep Squad, JV Cheer, and JV Dance tomorrow at 6:00 PM in the Northwood auditorium.
• 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.
• PTSA Dress-Up day is Wednesday, April 16, for those who have paid on Local Level. Students may wear Easter/Spring/Baseball/Softball Top & Jeans.
• Kindergarten will have their Easter egg hunt on Wednesday, April 16.
• Students who have not lost the privilege of wearing Street Clothes may wear clothes that meet CPSB Dress Code Policy on Thursday, April 17. NO Leggings of any kind, No Yoga pants of any kid, No skin tight clothes of any kind, and shorts, skirts, and dresses cannot be more than 4 inches above the knees all the way around. This applies for all grade-levels.
• The Mother-Son Dance will be Thursday, April 17, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. All tickets must be purchased on Local Level.
• Schools will be closed for Easter on Good Friday, April 18, and Monday, April 21. Students return to school on Tuesday, April 22.
• Magnet Contracts for the 2025-2026 and other information for the 2025-2026 school year, including uniform requirements, were due Friday, April 11. If you have not returned the signed paperwork, please return tomorrow.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. There is also information on Local Level.
• 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 #: 903990