09/03/2026

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The year is officially started and busy! Make sure to check out our game highlights below. We try to give recaps of all of our events at Harwood, so that even if you cannot attend, you will know what is happening! 

• Attendance is one of the most important factors in your student’s success. Every day in class matters, and we want to recognize students who make being at school a priority.

This month, we’re launching our “Don’t Miss Class to Miss Class!” attendance incentive. Students who have perfect attendance for the month will earn the opportunity to attend a special Faculty vs. Student Volleyball Game during the school day.

• Our first pep rally was one for the books! The band, the cheerleaders, the volleyball teams, the football teams, the gymnasts.... we were all feeling that Blackhawk pride! 

• Teacher of the Month- Mr. Martell- sponsored by the Guild group and Moss Family Craft House. 

• This month our lounge was adopted by Cynthia Sanchez from Kona Ice and Travelin' Toms. Thank you for stocking us with coffee, snacks and treats! 

• Congratulations to our students of the month! See pictures below. 

• The Black and Blue Food Drive will begin September 8th. Help a great cause by bringing canned goods or cash (that goes to the food pantry)!

• Fun Friday is tomorrow! Students can buy snacks from PTA after school.

• Please read the expectations for students at Pennington Field.

• September 14th- Official College Colors Day- We encourage your student to go ALL out! 

• Harwood Open House – September 16 | 5:30–7:00 PM

Join us for Open House and experience what Harwood has to offer! This evening is not a parent-teacher conference, but an opportunity for families to learn more about what students are learning, meet their teachers, visit classrooms, and get a firsthand look at the programs and opportunities available at Harwood.

We look forward to welcoming our Harwood families to campus!

• College Day is every Wednesday (Go Kansas!) and Harwood/ Trinity Spirit Day every Thursday!

• Please see the calendar below for all of next week's events.
  
  

We are thrilled to have your student(s) at Harwood and look forward to another great year! 

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-Dr. Cameron Ramirez

7th Grade Volleyball - August 27th

Lady Blackhawks took on Smithfield, with both the A and B teams battling through exciting three-game series. The B Team came out on top! Players of the Game were Victoria Smith-Preecs, I’liana Williams, and Chloe Woods. The A Team battled back and forth all night, forcing Smithfield to score 30 points. In the end, the A Team fell just short, but they put on an outstanding performance for the crowd! Outstanding Players of the Game were Catherine Acosta, Hailey Johnson, and Everly Morgan. Great job, Lady Blackhawks! Keep up the hard work! 

7th Grade Volleyball - August 31st

Your 7th grade Lady Blackhawks took on Hurst Junior High and walked away with 2 victories. The B Team managed the games with ease. Outstanding players of the game were Scarlett Staples, Tayleeyah Belepe and Cristina David, The A Team on the other hand, had to make a large comeback in the first game and was able to do so with a serving rally by Hailey Johnson. Other outstanding players of the game for A Team were Addison Linton, Paityn Green and Olivia Johnson. 

8th Grade Volleyball - August 31st

Congratulations to our 8th Grade A and B Volleyball teams, who defeated Hurst Junior High in two straight sets!

For B Team, Mya Posey went on an impressive serving streak, Shadia Elhussein dominated at the net, and Ashtian Hartnett added multiple assists. Adreana Roberts recorded multiple digs and a back-row attack, while Zoey Fuentes added multiple digs and great serve receive.

For A Team, Paula Betancourt and Aria Wallace led with assists; Aubrey Wyrick, Julia Sweeney, Khylie Washington, and Morgan Tribble delivered multiple kills, with Morgan adding a seven-point serving streak. Landry Tribble, Josephine Sullins, and Maddy Pruitt held down the defense with multiple digs.

Great job, ladies, and congratulations on a fantastic win over Hurst Junior High!  

8th Grade Football - September 1st

The 8th Grade A Football Team opened their season against the Hurst Red Raiders at Pennington Field, and the Blackhawks came out with a point to prove!

Harwood wasted no time finding the end zone in the first half. Jackson McCormick scored twice, Anthony Donaldson added a touchdown run, and Andrew Jackson made an impact on both sides of the ball with a pick-six and two touchdown passes—one to Troy White and another to Christian Banks.

When the teams headed into halftime, the Blackhawks held a commanding 41–0 lead! The offense slowed things down in the second half, but the Blackhawk defense never let up. Harwood completed the shutout behind exceptional defensive plays from Matthew Perez, River Hobbs, Sosaia Haukinima, Jack Pruitt, Cameron Young, and Edgar Alvarado. When the final whistle blew, the Blackhawks had officially earned their first victory of the season with a 47–0 WIN!

Great job, Blackhawks, and what a way to start the season!

Next week, Harwood takes on Bedford Junior High at Trinity High School. The A Team kicks off at 6:00 PM, followed by the B Team at 7:15 PM.

Come out, pack the stands, and support your Blackhawks!

BLACKHAWK BUILT!

GO HAWKS!!!

9th Grade Football - August 27th

B team lost a tough fought game 20-14 against Colleyville Heritage.  David Donkor, kick return for a TD, Brayden Luckey scored a TD, Pierre Bondelee created havoc in the backfield and Kastyn Thompson made consistent tackles. 

A team won an outstanding 35-13 win over Berkner. Brandon Danna scored a touchdown Ivory Sykes with an interception. Proud of these guys, all the hard work is paying off. T’s UP!!

9th Grade Football - September 3rd

B Team came up short with a 14-0 loss. Kashtyn Thompson had several tackles for loss. Brayden Luckey had some big runs at the running back position. Tyrone Swaby also had made a tough catch between two defenders. 

A Team won with a game sealing interception by Ivory Sykes resulting in a 22-21 win. Back to back weeks of interceptions for Ivory.