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January 22, 2026

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Happy Thursday, Families!

It’s been a busy week here at HJH!

Please take a look at this week’s Blackhawk Beat.

This is a reminder that our ELA DBA is scheduled for Wednesday, January 28. Students should bring their computer and charger, eat a healthy breakfast, and plan to be present for the full school day.

Due to potential weather, we will move our Donuts and Discussion session with the administrative team to February 2nd at 9:15 a.m. Our counselors will be discussing the new graduation requirements that affect our 8th graders and beyond. Please let us know what other topics you would like to hear about by completing the feedback form.

Thank you to a parent for the Martin Luther King Jr. display in our front office, placed alongside our Tree of Dreams. This week also included peaceful student protests outside the main office, which resulted in a schoolwide pajama day. Together, these moments reflected our focus on dreaming big, civic expression, and advocating for what students believe is right (pajamas was a stretch... but the effort was there)!

Cameron Ramirez
Principal

Updates

HEB ISD Honor Band- The concert time has changed to 4pm tomorrow at Trinity.

Donuts and Discussion- Moved to February 2nd

STAAR Field Test- Our campus was chosen as a field site. On February 3rd, all 7th and 8th graders will take the field test.

No Meta Glasses- These fall under the same category of personal communication devices and will be confiscated.

New Safety Equipment Storage on Campuses

In accordance with a new Texas school safety law, HEB ISD will be installing secure equipment safes in or near the lobby of each campus to store required emergency response tools. These safes are part of statewide safety standards and are intended to support rapid response by trained law enforcement in the event of an emergency. The safes do not contain firearms, will remain locked at all times and are accessible only to authorized law enforcement personnel. This measure is one of several steps HEB ISD continues to take to prioritize the safety and security of our students and staff.

Celebrating a Great Week!

It has been a great week at Harwood.

Troupe

Last night, our theatre troupe, led by Stephanie Campbell, performed A Still Life With Iris as part of their preparation for the One Act competition. The performance was amazing and the amount of talent was incredible!

District Spelling Bee

Aadishree Shakya (winner) will compete in the district spelling bee tomorrrow at the Pat May Center. Moksha Bhatt (runnerup) will also attend. We are so proud of these ladies!

7th Grade Girls Basketball

Last night your Lady Blackhawks took on Euless Junior High and walked away with two more victories! The B Team crushed the Stallions 34-8, while the A Team defeated them by a cool 11 points, 34-23. Leading scorers on the B Team were Mariah Hayes, Olivia Villegas and Madyson Pruitt. Other contributing players were Sophia Lampa, London Mosby and Alina Rodriguez. Leading scorers for A Team were Makiah Shields, Aria Wallace, and Josephine Sullins. Other outstanding players of the game were Zoe Fuentes, Winona Sika and Julia Sweeney. Still undefeated! Way to go ladies!

8th Grade Girls Basketball

Your 8th grade girls basketball teams kept their undefeated records going last night winning both games at North Oaks. The B team won in dominating fashion 41-17. Leading scorers were Arielle Gutierrez with 9 points, Mia Hernandez and Yaman Osman with 8 points. Outstanding players were Deliya Torrengano, Brooklyn Sharp and Meggan Todorov. The A team completely dominated 39-1. Leading scorers were Harleigh Grahn with 8 points and Aryana Taylor and Lauren Skjeret with 7 points.. Outstanding players were Aaliyah Donaldson, Eva Mancilla and Annalise Jackson. The 8th grade girls play home next Thursday against Euless. Please come out and be loud.

The 8th grade girls play tonight against Euless in the Harwood gym at 5pm.

8th Grade Boys Basketball

It was a great night for Harwood Basketball as both the A Team and B Team earned dominant wins over North Oaks. From the opening tip, the Blackhawks controlled the game with energy, discipline, and strong team play on both ends of the floor. The Blackhawks are back in action next Thursday at Euless Junior High as we take on the Euless Stallions. Let’s keep the momentum rolling.

The 8th grade boys play tonight against Euless at Euless JH at 5pm.

Soccer

Last Night, one of our boys’ soccer teams was back in action. Albion had a bye week, while the Blackhawks took on Hurst and fell 2–0. The score tells part of the story, but the real takeaway is about discipline, responsibility, and team standards.

Coach Megan made a firm decision to bench three starting players this week for classroom conduct issues, violations that also broke their signed player agreements. At Harwood, representing your team means representing your character. When classroom behaviour slips, so does your chance to play.

A clear game plan was given, and every player was told exactly what their role was. Out of the entire squad, only one player followed through, our goalkeeper, Jassiel Rodriguez, who not only carried out his instructions but stopped a penalty kick. His focus, effort, and respect for his role earned him Coach’s Man of the Match.

For the rest of the team, this was a wake-up call. Soccer, like life, demands effort, listening, and accountability. Ignoring instruction on the field mirrors what happens in class when directions go unheard. That connection matters.

Moving forward, Coach Megan expects stronger commitment from every player: to Harwood, their teammates, and themselves. Talent doesn’t win games, discipline does. The challenge is clear: learn from this, trust the process, and come back ready to earn your spot and your team’s respect.

Clubs in Action

Yearbook Club – Mondays, 8:00 AM (H103)
Creative Writing Club - Mondays, 3:45-4:45 pm (H118)
Art Club – Mondays after school until 5:00 pm (Art Room)
Book Club – 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 3:40–4:15 pm (H119)
Dance Club – Wednesdays, 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Student Council – 2nd Wednesday of the Month, 8:00 am (H103)
Thespian Club – Thursdays, 7:30–8:10 am (G102)
NJHS – 1st Thursdays, 8:00 am (H103)
Chess Club- Thursdays, 3:40 - 4:45 (C100)
HJH Dance Club- Wednesdays, 3:45-4:30
Dungeons and Dragons Club-

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Ongoing Reminders

Beginning January 2026, all HEB ISD bus riders should have and use a SMART Tag each time they ride.

While all students are expected to use their SMART Tag, this requirement will be actively enforced for secondary students (grades 7–12). Students who do not present a valid SMART Tag may be denied bus service, including for athletics, band, and CTE shuttles.

HEB ISD provides a free SMART Tag to every student. Replacement SMART Tags can be purchased at your student’s campus front office.

Thank you for helping us keep transportation safe, efficient, and accountable for all riders.

For questions, please contact HEB ISD Transportation at 817-399-2441.

Replacement IDs $3, Lanyards $1.00
The 2024-2025 School Report Card has been added to the Helpful Resources Page and is linked here.
Students may not leave campus in the mornings.
Drop-off/pick-up: Please pull all the way to the gym; front entrance reserved for buses.
Wednesdays = College Day / Thursdays = Spirit Day.
Concession Stand Volunteers: Our PTA runs the concession stand at all Harwood home games, and they are in need of volunteers to help keep it running. Concessions play an important role in supporting our school and student activities. Please consider signing up to help when you are available. Your support is greatly appreciated! Sign up here!
Volunteer Fridays: Volunteers must be cleared through the district VIPS.