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๐Ÿ“š Your Back-to-School One-Stop Shop is Here! ๐Ÿพ

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:

โœ… School start and dismissal times
โœ… Registration reminders and ParentPortal access
โœ… School supply information
โœ… Howe ISD website and app resources
โœ… Communication and learning tools by grade level
โœ… Lunch menus and meal payment information
โœ… 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! โค๏ธ๐Ÿ–ค

#HoweISD #GoBulldogs #BackToSchool #BulldogBlitz
3 days ago, HoweISD
Two-page Howe ISD Back-to-School Guide in black, white, gray, and red. Page one includes school hours for Summit Hill Elementary, Howe Middle School, and Howe High School; the August 12 registration deadline; proof-of-residence requirements; and school supply information. Page two includes details about the Howe ISD website and app, ParentPortal, Thrillshare Rooms, Seesaw, Canvas, LINQ Connect, and district and campus phone numbers. QR codes are included for quick access to several resources.
Two-page Howe ISD Back-to-School Guide in black, white, gray, and red. Page one includes school hours for Summit Hill Elementary, Howe Middle School, and Howe High School; the August 12 registration deadline; proof-of-residence requirements; and school supply information. Page two includes details about the Howe ISD website and app, ParentPortal, Thrillshare Rooms, Seesaw, Canvas, LINQ Connect, and district and campus phone numbers. QR codes are included for quick access to several resources.
We are so happy to have you here in Howe ISD! Welcome to the Bulldog family! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ–คโค๏ธ
5 days ago, HoweISD
Welcome to Howe ISD!
We are so happy to have you here in Howe ISD! Welcome to the Bulldog family! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ–คโค๏ธ
5 days ago, HoweISD
D. Hughes
We are so happy to have you here in Howe ISD! Welcome to the Bulldog family! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ–คโค๏ธ
5 days ago, HoweISD
Welcome to Howe ISD!
We are so happy to have you here in Howe ISD! Welcome to the Bulldog family! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ–คโค๏ธ
7 days ago, HoweISD
Welcome Courtney Steimer to Howe High School!
๐Ÿ’‰ No Vaccines, No School

Per Texas state law, all required immunization records or valid exemptions must be on file by 8:00 AM on August 12, 2026.

Students without the required documentation will be sent home on the first day of school and may not return until their immunization records or exemption paperwork has been received.

Need vaccinations?
Passport Health will be onsite at Summit Hill on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, from 8:00 AMโ€“11:00 AM to provide immunizations.

โœ… A parent or legal guardian must be present.

If you have questions, please contact:
Holly Jones, District Nurse
๐Ÿ“ง Jones.Holly@HoweISD.net

๐Ÿ’‰ Sin vacunas, no hay clases

De acuerdo con la ley del estado de Texas, los registros de vacunaciรณn requeridos o una exenciรณn vรกlida deben entregarse antes de las 8:00 a. m. del 12 de agosto de 2026.

Los estudiantes que no tengan la documentaciรณn requerida serรกn enviados a casa el primer dรญa de clases y no podrรกn regresar hasta que se entregue su registro de vacunaciรณn o la documentaciรณn de exenciรณn correspondiente.

ยฟNecesita vacunas?
Passport Health estarรก en Summit Hill el miรฉrcoles 12 de agosto de 2026, de 8:00 a. m. a 11:00 a. m., ofreciendo una clรญnica de vacunaciรณn.

โœ… Es necesario que un padre, madre o tutor legal estรฉ presente.

Si tiene alguna pregunta, comunรญquese con:
Holly Jones, Enfermera del Distrito
๐Ÿ“ง Jones.Holly@HoweISD.net

#HoweISD #RegresoAClases #SaludEscolar #Vacunas
12 days ago, HoweISD
Light blue informational graphic with the headline "NO VACCINES NO SCHOOL." The graphic states that, under Texas law, immunization records or exemptions are due by 8:00 AM on August 12, 2026. Students without the required documentation will be sent home on the first day of school and cannot return until records are complete. The graphic also announces that Passport Health will provide an immunization clinic at Summit Hill on August 12, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM. A parent or guardian must be present. Contact information is provided for Holly Jones, District Nurse, at Jones.Holly@HoweISD.net. An illustration shows a healthcare worker administering a vaccine to a child.
Grรกfico informativo de color azul claro con el tรญtulo "SIN VACUNAS, NO HAY CLASES." El grรกfico informa que, segรบn la ley del estado de Texas, los registros de vacunaciรณn o las exenciones deben entregarse antes de las 8:00 a. m. del 12 de agosto de 2026. Los estudiantes que no tengan la documentaciรณn requerida serรกn enviados a casa el primer dรญa de clases y no podrรกn regresar hasta que sus registros estรฉn completos. Tambiรฉn anuncia que Passport Health ofrecerรก una clรญnica de vacunaciรณn en Summit Hill el 12 de agosto de 2026, de 8:00 a. m. a 11:00 a. m. Un padre, madre o tutor legal debe estar presente. La informaciรณn de contacto es para Holly Jones, enfermera del distrito, en Jones.Holly@HoweISD.net. La ilustraciรณn muestra a un profesional de la salud administrando una vacuna a un niรฑo.
๐Ÿ’Š Medication Reminder for Families

Does your student need medication during the school day? Our campus nurses are happy to help!

Please remember that all medications, including prescription and over-the-counter medications, must be brought to the nurseโ€™s office and signed in by a parent or guardian. For everyoneโ€™s safety, medications should not be sent to school with students.

Questions or need a medication form? Please contact your studentโ€™s campus nurse. Thank you for helping us keep our Bulldogs safe and healthy! โค๏ธ๐Ÿพ
14 days ago, HoweISD
Graphic titled โ€œMedications at Schoolโ€ featuring a bulldog wearing sunglasses and illustrations of three prescription medication bottles. The graphic explains that students may keep medication in the nurseโ€™s office when it is dropped off and signed in by a parent or guardian. Prescription, non-prescription, and over-the-counter medications may not be brought to school by students. If medication is sent with a student, a parent or guardian will be contacted and required to pick it up and complete the necessary form before it can be administered. Families needing a medication form should contact their campus nurse.  Campus nurses listed are Holly Jones, RN, District Nurse, at jones.holly@howeisd.net; August Gallagher, RN, Summit Hill, at gallagher.august@howeisd.net; Whitney Schultz, RN, Howe Middle School, at schultz.whitney@howeisd.net; and Rochelle Burris, RN, Howe High School, at burris.rochelle@howeisd.net
๐ŸŽ’ A Simple Back-to-School Reminder for All Families

Unexpected moments can happen during the school day, from spills and playground messes to weather changes and other accidents. We encourage every student, regardless of age or grade level, to keep a complete change of clothing at school.

Please place the clothing in a labeled bag with your childโ€™s name. Having fresh clothes available helps students feel comfortable, confident, and ready to return to learning as quickly as possible.

We appreciate your help in making sure students are prepared and comfortable throughout the school day. โค๏ธ๐Ÿพ
16 days ago, HoweISD
Bring a change of clothes for each student regardless of age to make sure students are comfortable for the entire day.
๐Ÿ’‰ Howe ISD Vaccination Clinic | Clรญnica de Vacunaciรณn de Howe ISD

Howe ISD will host a vaccination clinic during Bulldog Blitz on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Howe High School.

Vaccinations will be provided by Passport Health. For questions, please contact Nurse Holly Jones at jones.holly@howeisd.net.

Howe ISD ofrecerรก una clรญnica de vacunaciรณn durante Bulldog Blitz el martes 28 de julio de 2026, de 10:30 a.m. a 6:00 p.m. en Howe High School.

Las vacunas serรกn proporcionadas por Passport Health. Para cualquier pregunta, comunรญquese con la enfermera Holly Jones en jones.holly@howeisd.net.
16 days ago, HoweISD
Back-to-school immunization flyer announcing a student vaccination clinic provided by Passport Health/Staying Healthy Medical Services. The clinic will be held Tuesday, July 28, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Howe ISD Summit Hill Elementary, located at 701 Summit Hill Parkway.  A parent or guardian must be present. Families must bring a printed current vaccination record or a printed note from the school listing missing vaccines. Electronic records cannot be accepted. The clinic is available only to students ages 3 through 18 who attend Howe ISD.  A paper copy of the insurance card and driverโ€™s license is required for eligible Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, and UnitedHealthcare PPO plans. Certain gold, silver, bronze, and HMO plans are not accepted. Medicaid and CHIP vaccines are provided at no charge with a paper copy of the card. Vaccines for uninsured students cost $12 each, with a maximum of $48 per child. Payment must be made by cash or Zelle, and bills larger than $20 cannot be accepted.  Available vaccines include chickenpox, DTaP, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, Hib, meningitis, meningitis B, MMR, polio, pneumonia, and Tdap. Staff and supplies are limited, and service is not guaranteed for everyone.
Grรกfico que anuncia una nueva ubicaciรณn para la Clรญnica de Vacunaciรณn del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Howe. La clรญnica se realizarรก el martes 28 de julio de 2026, de 10:30 a.m. a 6:00 p.m. en Howe High School. Las vacunas serรกn proporcionadas por Passport Health. Para cualquier pregunta, comunรญquese con la enfermera Holly Jones en jones.holly@howeisd.net. El volante de color crema incluye ilustraciones de jeringas, bolsas mรฉdicas y una persona recibiendo una vacuna.
Graphic announcing a new location for the Howe ISD Vaccination Clinic. The clinic will be held Tuesday, July 28, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Howe High School during Bulldog Blitz. Vaccinations will be provided by Passport Health. For questions, contact Nurse Holly Jones at jones.holly@howeisd.net. The cream-colored flyer includes illustrations of syringes, medical bags, and a person receiving an injection.
๐Ÿ“š๐ŸŽ’ Bulldog Blitz is almost here!

Join us next Tuesday, July 28, for our Back-to-School Registration Event at the High School from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

This one-stop event is designed to help families get a head start on the new school year! Parents and students can:
โœ… Complete registration verification
๐Ÿ“… Pick up class schedules and meet teachers
โœ๏ธ Get school supply lists
๐Ÿ’‰ Verify immunization records (shot clinic available during the event)
๐ŸŽ Apply for free/reduced lunch
๐ŸšŒ Submit transportation forms
๐Ÿ’ป Pick up student iPads for eligible grade levels
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Purchase device insurance

Please remember: Updated proof of residency is required for registration.

We can't wait to welcome our Bulldog families and help you get ready for an amazing school year! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’™

#BulldogBlitz #BackToSchool #BulldogPride #ReadyForSuccess
16 days ago, HoweISD
Bulldog Blitz Tuesday July 28
๐Ÿ’‰ Howe ISD Vaccination Clinic | Clรญnica de Vacunaciรณn de Howe ISD

Howe ISD will host a vaccination clinic during Bulldog Blitz on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Howe High School.

Vaccinations will be provided by Passport Health. For questions, please contact Nurse Holly Jones at jones.holly@howeisd.net.

Howe ISD ofrecerรก una clรญnica de vacunaciรณn durante Bulldog Blitz el martes 28 de julio de 2026, de 10:30 a.m. a 6:00 p.m. en Howe High School.

Las vacunas serรกn proporcionadas por Passport Health. Para cualquier pregunta, comunรญquese con la enfermera Holly Jones en jones.holly@howeisd.net.
19 days ago, HoweISD
Back-to-school immunization flyer announcing a student vaccination clinic provided by Passport Health/Staying Healthy Medical Services. The clinic will be held Tuesday, July 28, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Howe ISD Summit Hill Elementary, located at 701 Summit Hill Parkway.  A parent or guardian must be present. Families must bring a printed current vaccination record or a printed note from the school listing missing vaccines. Electronic records cannot be accepted. The clinic is available only to students ages 3 through 18 who attend Howe ISD.  A paper copy of the insurance card and driverโ€™s license is required for eligible Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, and UnitedHealthcare PPO plans. Certain gold, silver, bronze, and HMO plans are not accepted. Medicaid and CHIP vaccines are provided at no charge with a paper copy of the card. Vaccines for uninsured students cost $12 each, with a maximum of $48 per child. Payment must be made by cash or Zelle, and bills larger than $20 cannot be accepted.  Available vaccines include chickenpox, DTaP, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, Hib, meningitis, meningitis B, MMR, polio, pneumonia, and Tdap. Staff and supplies are limited, and service is not guaranteed for everyone.
Grรกfico que anuncia una nueva ubicaciรณn para la Clรญnica de Vacunaciรณn del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Howe. La clรญnica se realizarรก el martes 28 de julio de 2026, de 10:30 a.m. a 6:00 p.m. en Howe High School. Las vacunas serรกn proporcionadas por Passport Health. Para cualquier pregunta, comunรญquese con la enfermera Holly Jones en jones.holly@howeisd.net. El volante de color crema incluye ilustraciones de jeringas, bolsas mรฉdicas y una persona recibiendo una vacuna.
Graphic announcing a new location for the Howe ISD Vaccination Clinic. The clinic will be held Tuesday, July 28, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Howe High School during Bulldog Blitz. Vaccinations will be provided by Passport Health. For questions, contact Nurse Holly Jones at jones.holly@howeisd.net. The cream-colored flyer includes illustrations of syringes, medical bags, and a person receiving an injection.
Join us in congratulating Casey Mandi on her new role as Dean of Students at Howe High School! ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿพ

Mrs. Mandi has been a valued member of the Howe ISD family for many years, and we are excited to see her step into this important leadership role. Her passion for students, commitment to educational excellence, and dedication to preparing every Bulldog for success make her an outstanding addition to the Howe High School leadership team.

As Dean of Students, Mrs. Mandi will help strengthen our Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways, expand College, Career, and Military Readiness opportunities, and continue fostering a culture where every student is supported, challenged, and inspired to reach their full potential.

Please join us in welcoming Mrs. Casey Mandi to her new role. We canโ€™t wait to see the positive impact she will continue to make on our students and school community.

Congratulations, Mrs. Mandi, and Go Bulldogs! โค๏ธ๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿพ
19 days ago, HoweISD
A flyer welcoming Casey Mandi as the new Dean of Students for Howe High School for Howe ISD.


High School EOC testing is finishing up next week. Please see the schedule below:

Tuesday, April 21: Algebra I EOC
Friday, April 24: EOC Make-Up Testing (for any missed exams)

To help your student be successful, please make sure they:

Bring their fully charged iPad to school
Get a good nightโ€™s rest before testing days
Eat a healthy breakfast the morning of the test

We appreciate your support in helping students feel prepared and confident. If you have any questions, please reach out Courtney Smith.
4 months ago, COURTNEY SMITH
EOC
Just a reminder for high school 504 and special education parents!! Tonight we are hosting an informative meeting on how Texas Workforce can support your child's future with career exploration, college planning and employment opportunities after high school.

There are a TON of resources for your student that you will want to come learn about!
4 months ago, COURTNEY SMITH
504
Weโ€™re excited to invite parents of 504 and Special Education students to an informative meeting with a representative from the Texas Workforce Commission Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program.

Learn how VR services can support your childโ€™s future through career exploration, job training, college or trade school planning, and employment opportunities after high school.

This is a great opportunity to ask questions and discover resources available to help your student successfully transition to life after graduation.

๐Ÿ“… Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
โฐ Time: 6-7 pm
๐Ÿ“ Location: Howe High School Lecture Hall

We hope you can join us!
4 months ago, COURTNEY SMITH
Workforce
EOC Testing starts this week for high school students! Please make sure your student is well rested, has a good breakfast and is ready for on their testing days!
4 months ago, COURTNEY SMITH
EOC
Attention all dual credit students: There will be a Grayson College representative on campus on Wednesday, April 1 at 1 pm in the lecture hall to help your student apply to Grayson College for dual credit courses and available to answer questions!
5 months ago, COURTNEY SMITH
Application
Attention dual credit students for 26-27

We will have a Grayson College representative here on campus to help our students apply to Grayson College for dual credit courses for the 26-27 school year!

When: Wednesday, April 1 at 10:00
Where: Howe High School lecture Hall
What to bring: Ipad, Student social security number and physical address
5 months ago, COURTNEY SMITH
College application
ACT Testing will be available for any sophomores through seniors on March 24, 2026.

The district will pay for all juniors and seniors who have not taken the test.

For sophomores interesting in taking the test, it will be $50 and you can bring it to Mrs. Smith or Mrs. Means.
6 months ago, COURTNEY SMITH
ACT
ACT Testing will be available for any sophomores through seniors on March 24 at the high school. Please see Mrs. Smith for more information and to get registered!
6 months ago, COURTNEY SMITH
ACT Testing