Howe ISD
Educating the Hope of Tomorrow
Dear Howe ISD Families,
We want to make you aware of an update to student meal prices for the 2026–2027 school year.
The Howe ISD Board of Trustees recently approved updated breakfast and lunch prices based on the recommended reimbursable rates provided by the Texas Department of Agriculture. In nearly all meal categories, the district selected the lowest allowable recommended rate in an effort to keep costs as affordable as possible for our families.
We recognize that families are seeing increased costs in many areas right now, from groceries and utilities to everyday household expenses. We understand that even a small increase can make a difference in a family’s budget, and this was an important consideration as meal prices were reviewed.
Howe ISD remains committed to providing students with nutritious, quality meals while being responsible stewards of district resources and working to keep costs to families as reasonable as possible.
We appreciate your understanding and your continued support of Howe ISD.
Sincerely,
Howe Independent School District
🐾 Here’s what’s happening around Howe ISD this week! Take a look at our Week at a Glance for important dates, events, and reminders. ❤️🖤
Sign up for Grandparents Day Lunch here: https://forms.gle/f6eaATtKnDLsdX1g6
Sign up for Grandparents Day Lunch here: https://forms.gle/f6eaATtKnDLsdX1g6
✂️✨ Something exciting is taking shape at Howe High School! ✨💇♀️
There has been a LOT happening behind the scenes as we work to get our new Cosmetology building ready for students! From construction and equipment to all of the finishing touches, our crews have been hard at work turning this space into a place where Bulldogs can learn, create, and develop real-world skills.
We are so excited to watch this program and this space come to life! 🖤❤️
Stay tuned… we can’t wait to show you the finished product! 👀✨
#HoweISD #HoweBulldogs #CTE #Cosmetology #BuildingTheFuture
There has been a LOT happening behind the scenes as we work to get our new Cosmetology building ready for students! From construction and equipment to all of the finishing touches, our crews have been hard at work turning this space into a place where Bulldogs can learn, create, and develop real-world skills.
We are so excited to watch this program and this space come to life! 🖤❤️
Stay tuned… we can’t wait to show you the finished product! 👀✨
#HoweISD #HoweBulldogs #CTE #Cosmetology #BuildingTheFuture
📣 Updated Howe ISD Athletic Handbook
The updated 2026–2027 Howe ISD Athletic Guidelines Handbook is now available for families and student-athletes.
Please note that Howe ISD does not provide supplemental injury insurance for student-athletes. Families are responsible for securing any additional coverage they may wish to have.
This updated handbook replaces all previous versions and includes the most current information regarding athletic participation, expectations, procedures, and policies.
We encourage all Howe ISD student-athletes and families to review the updated handbook. 🐾🏈🏐🏀⚾
#HoweISD #HoweBulldogs #BulldogPride
The updated 2026–2027 Howe ISD Athletic Guidelines Handbook is now available for families and student-athletes.
Please note that Howe ISD does not provide supplemental injury insurance for student-athletes. Families are responsible for securing any additional coverage they may wish to have.
This updated handbook replaces all previous versions and includes the most current information regarding athletic participation, expectations, procedures, and policies.
We encourage all Howe ISD student-athletes and families to review the updated handbook. 🐾🏈🏐🏀⚾
#HoweISD #HoweBulldogs #BulldogPride
HMS & HHS Parents:
The 2026-2027 Howe ISD Athletic Guidelines Handbook is now available. If your student participates in or plans to participate in athletics, please take a few minutes to review the handbook together. It contains important information regarding expectations, eligibility, sportsmanship, communication, and participation in Howe ISD Athletics. Please check your email for the handbook and additional information. Go Bulldogs! 🐾
The 2026-2027 Howe ISD Athletic Guidelines Handbook is now available. If your student participates in or plans to participate in athletics, please take a few minutes to review the handbook together. It contains important information regarding expectations, eligibility, sportsmanship, communication, and participation in Howe ISD Athletics. Please check your email for the handbook and additional information. Go Bulldogs! 🐾
We are so happy to have you here in Howe ISD! Welcome to the Bulldog family! 🐾🖤❤️
We are so happy to have you here in Howe ISD! Welcome to the Bulldog family! 🐾🖤❤️
We are so happy to have you here in Howe ISD! Welcome to the Bulldog family! 🐾🖤❤️
We are so happy to have you here in Howe ISD! Welcome to the Bulldog family! 🐾🖤❤️
📱 GETTING STARTED WITH THRILLSHARE ROOMS! 💬
Howe ISD families in grades 3–12 will use Thrillshare Rooms to stay connected with teachers, coaches, classrooms, and important school information throughout the year!
Rooms is built right into the Howe ISD app and gives parents one convenient place to:
📣 Receive classroom announcements and reminders
💬 Send and receive messages with teachers, staff, and coaches
📚 View classes and classroom information
🔔 Choose how you receive notifications
🌎 Use automatic translation to communicate in your preferred language
🚨 IMPORTANT: YOUR LOGIN INFORMATION
To access your student in Rooms, you MUST use the phone number OR email address that is on file in Ascender. This should be the same contact information you used when enrolling or registering your child in Ascender. After entering your phone number or email address, you will receive a 6-digit verification code to complete your sign-in. If Rooms does not recognize your information, double-check that you are using the same phone number or email address listed in your student's Ascender account.
📲 GET STARTED:
1️⃣ Download or open the Howe ISD app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
2️⃣ Tap Rooms at the bottom of the app.
3️⃣ Sign in using the phone number or email address on file in Ascender and enter your verification code.
4️⃣ Select your student and tap a class to view announcements, reminders, and class information.
5️⃣ Go to More → Settings → Notification Preferences and turn on Messages and Announcements so you don't miss important updates!
💡 Have more than one Howe ISD student? You can use the student drop-down menu inside Rooms to switch between your children.
🌎 Need another language? Rooms includes automatic translation, and you can change your language preference from the More menu.
⚠️ Please note: Thrillshare Rooms is used for students in grades 3–12. Families of students in Pre-K through 2nd grade will continue to use Seesaw for classroom communication.
We want staying connected with your child's school to be simple, convenient, and all in one place. Follow the guide below to get started! ❤️🐾
#HoweISD #ThrillshareRooms #HoweBulldogs #ParentCommunication #EducatingTheHopeOfTomorrow
Howe ISD families in grades 3–12 will use Thrillshare Rooms to stay connected with teachers, coaches, classrooms, and important school information throughout the year!
Rooms is built right into the Howe ISD app and gives parents one convenient place to:
📣 Receive classroom announcements and reminders
💬 Send and receive messages with teachers, staff, and coaches
📚 View classes and classroom information
🔔 Choose how you receive notifications
🌎 Use automatic translation to communicate in your preferred language
🚨 IMPORTANT: YOUR LOGIN INFORMATION
To access your student in Rooms, you MUST use the phone number OR email address that is on file in Ascender. This should be the same contact information you used when enrolling or registering your child in Ascender. After entering your phone number or email address, you will receive a 6-digit verification code to complete your sign-in. If Rooms does not recognize your information, double-check that you are using the same phone number or email address listed in your student's Ascender account.
📲 GET STARTED:
1️⃣ Download or open the Howe ISD app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
2️⃣ Tap Rooms at the bottom of the app.
3️⃣ Sign in using the phone number or email address on file in Ascender and enter your verification code.
4️⃣ Select your student and tap a class to view announcements, reminders, and class information.
5️⃣ Go to More → Settings → Notification Preferences and turn on Messages and Announcements so you don't miss important updates!
💡 Have more than one Howe ISD student? You can use the student drop-down menu inside Rooms to switch between your children.
🌎 Need another language? Rooms includes automatic translation, and you can change your language preference from the More menu.
⚠️ Please note: Thrillshare Rooms is used for students in grades 3–12. Families of students in Pre-K through 2nd grade will continue to use Seesaw for classroom communication.
We want staying connected with your child's school to be simple, convenient, and all in one place. Follow the guide below to get started! ❤️🐾
#HoweISD #ThrillshareRooms #HoweBulldogs #ParentCommunication #EducatingTheHopeOfTomorrow
We are so happy to have you here in Howe ISD! Welcome to the Bulldog family! 🐾🖤❤️
🚨 HOWE MIDDLE SCHOOL EARLY CLOSURE – TODAY, AUGUST 13 🚨
Due to a water main break, Howe Middle School will close early today at 2:00 p.m.
🚌 Howe Middle School buses will run at 2:00 p.m. Students who normally ride the bus home will be transported at that time.
Please note:
Summit Hill Elementary and Howe High School will remain on their normal dismissal and bus schedules.
We appreciate our families’ flexibility and understanding as we respond to this unexpected situation. Please help us share this information with other Howe Middle School families.
Due to a water main break, Howe Middle School will close early today at 2:00 p.m.
🚌 Howe Middle School buses will run at 2:00 p.m. Students who normally ride the bus home will be transported at that time.
Please note:
Summit Hill Elementary and Howe High School will remain on their normal dismissal and bus schedules.
We appreciate our families’ flexibility and understanding as we respond to this unexpected situation. Please help us share this information with other Howe Middle School families.
Dear Howe ISD Parents and Guardians,
Device insurance for the 2026–2027 school year is now available for purchase! Families can purchase the Howe ISD iPad Protection Plan through the same LINQ Connect portal used for school meal accounts.
How to Purchase:
Visit www.howeisd.net
Select Departments
Choose Food Service
Click LINQ Connect
Log in to your LINQ Connect account
Under Quick Links, select School Store
Choose iPad Protection Plan 26-27 and complete your purchase
Want Device Insurance for FREE?
Families who complete a Free and Reduced Lunch Application for the 2026–2027 school year will receive device insurance at no cost, even if they do not qualify for free or reduced-price meals.
The important part is simply completing the application for this school year. You can find the application in LINQ Connect under Meal Applications.
Purchasing or receiving device insurance helps protect your family from unexpected costs if a district-issued iPad is accidentally damaged during the school year. If you have more than one student with a district-issued device, please make sure coverage is completed for each applicable student.
Thank you for helping us keep our student devices protected and ready for learning!
Howe ISD Technology Department
🐾 TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY, BULLDOGS! 🐾
The backpacks are packed, the classrooms are ready, and we can’t wait to welcome our Bulldogs back for another amazing year at Howe ISD! 🖤🤍
Parents and families, we want to see those FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL smiles! 📚✏️🍎 Snap a picture Wednesday morning and come back to this post to share it in the comments below. 👇📸
From our littlest Bulldogs to our seniors, we hope everyone has a wonderful first day and an incredible start to the 2026–2027 school year!
🖤🤍 Welcome back, Bulldogs! 🐾
📚 Your Back-to-School One-Stop Shop is Here! 🐾
We know the beginning of the school year comes with a lot of information, so we have gathered the most important details into one easy guide for Howe ISD families!
Inside, you will find:
✅ School start and dismissal times
✅ Registration reminders and ParentPortal access
✅ School supply information
✅ Howe ISD website and app resources
✅ Communication and learning tools by grade level
✅ Lunch menus and meal payment information
✅ Important district and campus phone numbers
Be sure to save these graphics so you can easily reference them throughout the school year. We are excited to welcome our Bulldogs back on August 12, 2026! ❤️🖤
#HoweISD #GoBulldogs #BackToSchool #BulldogBlitz
We know the beginning of the school year comes with a lot of information, so we have gathered the most important details into one easy guide for Howe ISD families!
Inside, you will find:
✅ School start and dismissal times
✅ Registration reminders and ParentPortal access
✅ School supply information
✅ Howe ISD website and app resources
✅ Communication and learning tools by grade level
✅ Lunch menus and meal payment information
✅ Important district and campus phone numbers
Be sure to save these graphics so you can easily reference them throughout the school year. We are excited to welcome our Bulldogs back on August 12, 2026! ❤️🖤
#HoweISD #GoBulldogs #BackToSchool #BulldogBlitz
We are so happy to have you here in Howe ISD! Welcome to the Bulldog family! 🐾🖤❤️
We are so happy to have you here in Howe ISD! Welcome to the Bulldog family! 🐾🖤❤️
We are so happy to have you here in Howe ISD! Welcome to the Bulldog family! 🐾🖤❤️
We are so happy to have you here in Howe ISD! Welcome to the Bulldog family! 🐾🖤❤️
We are so happy to have you here in Howe ISD! Welcome to the Bulldog family! 🐾🖤❤️
