YOUR WEEKLY UPDATE FROM HURST JUNIOR HIGH

7/14/2026

a mESSAGE FROM PROUD PRINCIPAL JOHNSON

There is something special about the start of a new school year. It's a season filled with anticipation, new opportunities, meaningful connections, and endless possibilities for growth. While our hallways may be quiet today, the excitement for another school year is already building. Our administrative team has returned to campus and is busy preparing for an incredible year, and in just a few short weeks our teachers will join us as we get everything ready to welcome our students home.

Whether you are a returning Red Raider family or joining Hurst Junior High for the very first time, welcome! We are thrilled you're here, and we can't wait to partner with you for what promises to be an amazing school year.

My name is Bianca Johnson, and I am honored to serve as the principal of Hurst Junior High. As I begin my third year at Hurst Junior High and eighth year as a campus principal, I continue to be inspired by this incredible school community. Hurst is a special place because of the people who make it what it is ... our amazing students, staff, families, and community members who believe that every child deserves the very best educational experience.

At Hurst, our mission is simple:

We do great things for kids and each other every day

in a safe and positive environment.

That mission is at the heart of every decision we make. We believe every student deserves to feel known, valued, challenged, and supported. Our goal is to create learning experiences that help students grow academically while also developing the confidence, character, and resilience they'll need long after they leave our classrooms.

Thank you for trusting us with your child and allowing us to be part of their educational journey. Together, I know we'll make this an incredible year for every Red Raider. I can't wait to welcome our students back and see all they accomplish this year.

Hurst is First!

Bianca Johnson

Principal

⭐ Hurst is First...Class

Our 2026–2027 Campus Theme

Every year at Hurst, we rally around a theme that reminds us who we are and who we aspire to be.

This year, that theme is Hurst is First...Class.

While Hurst is First has long been our campus motto, this year's theme challenges us to take that commitment even further. Being First...Class isn't about being perfect but instead it's about choosing excellence every day in the way we learn, lead, serve, and treat one another.

For our students, it means taking pride in their work, demonstrating responsibility, showing kindness, and representing Hurst with integrity.

For our staff, it means providing engaging, meaningful learning experiences while building relationships that help every student succeed.

For our families, it means partnering with us to create a community where every child feels supported, challenged, and inspired.

Together, we're committed to making this a First...Class year for every Red Raider.

🎒 every raider starts here!

If your student is new to Hurst or entering 7th grade, Raider Camp is the perfect opportunity to become familiar with our campus before the first day of school.

Students will have the opportunity to:

Meet teachers and staff
Tour the campus
Learn campus routines and expectations
Meet classmates and make new friends
Begin the school year with confidence

Please see the review Raider Camp flyer for dates, times, and registration information. We hope to see all of our newest Red Raiders there!

Parents we will host a short informational meeting for you all after our

Red Raider Rally at 8:45am!

registration time

Registration Time, Red Raiders!

It's time to get ready for an amazing 2026–2027 school year at Hurst Junior High!

Returning HEB ISD Students

Beginning July 13, Guardian 1 will receive a Skyward Snap Code by email to complete the required Online Enrollment Verification. All returning HEB ISD students must complete this process between July 13–23.

New to HEB ISD?

Online pre-enrollment opens July 14. Once pre-enrollment is complete, our counseling office will contact you to schedule your registration appointment.

🚗 Know Before You Go

🪪 Student IDs

Once distributed, every secondary student must wear their district-issued ID visibly throughout the school day.

Badges must be worn on clip at collar or on lanyard around the neck.

Clips at the waist are not permitted.

📵 Cell Phone Law

Phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and other personal communication devices must be powered off and stored in backpacks throughout the instructional day.

Devices that are used or visible during the school day will be confiscated, and consequences will follow according to the Student Code of Conduct.

💻 chromebooks

Chromebooks and chargers are expected to be brought daily and fully charged.

If lost, report immediately.

Temporary chromebooks are for those reported lost or in repair only.

⏰ Morning Arrival

School begins at 8:15 AM
Doors open at 7:45 AM
Car riders enter through the front (Harmon Road)
Bus riders enter on the east side
Boys report to the cafeteria.
Girls report to the girls gym.
Parents do not walk students to class on the first day—we've got them!

🍎 Lunch Info

Lunch assignments are announced during 3rd period on the first day.
No Uber Eats, DoorDash, or food deliveries.
Parents may bring lunch for their own child only.
Students pick up lunches from the office before heading to the cafeteria.

🏁 Dismissal

School ends at 3:35 PM
Tutorials, athletics, and clubs begin immediately afterward.
Car riders wait at the front.
Please pick students up promptly.

🏫 Summer Office Hours

Our campus office is currently open:

Monday–Thursday
7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

817-399-3060

Please note that some staff members have designated work-from-home days during the summer. We recommend calling the front office before stopping by to ensure someone is available to assist you.

📅 Looking Ahead

July 27th - 31st:

- Band Camp @ Hurst JH

Monday August 10th:

Raider Camp 2026 8:00 - 11:30am in Hurst JH Girls Gym

Wednesday August 12th

First Day of School

Thursday August 13th

Gymnastics Parent Meeting 4:15 - 5:15pm

Monday September 7th

Labor Day

📱 Stay Connected

General Information

Questions regarding your student need to be directed to:
- Students last name A – K:
  - Assistant Principal – Kelsey Slocum (kelseyslocum@hebisd.edu)
  - Counselor – Mary Lu Jokisch (marylujokisch@hebisd.edu)
- Students last name L – Z:
  - Assistant Principal – Benjamin Kirton (benjaminkirton@hebisd.edu)
  - Counselor – Monica Hernandez (monicahernandez2@hebisd.edu)
If you haven’t joined the HJH PTA, please consider doing so. Our PTA is an outstanding organization that supports our faculty, staff, students and former students (scholarships for former HJH students who are graduating from Bell HS). You can join online at www.joinpta.org and help make an impact here at Hurst!

Stay Updated!

Check for Information on our website: https://hurstjh.hebisd.edu/

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