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November 6, 2025

What's the latest at Harwood!?

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Harwood Junior High is soaring! Our campus earned 2nd place in the district-wide Black and Blue Canned Food Drive, showing the power of teamwork and community spirit. The launch of “We Belong Here” highlights our focus on belonging and inclusion, as students and staff come together to celebrate what it means to be part of the Blackhawk family. We would love for families to also share why they belong at Harwood here. You should have received an email to fill out the district survey, but if not, you can find it here.

Inside this issue: meet our Students, Teacher, and Staff of the Month, catch highlights from the Beginner Band Recitals, and get details on the Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation Scholarship, Veterans Day tribute, Powderpuff, and PTA Reflections entries.

We also want to make all families aware that IDs are mandatory. Replacements are $3 for the ID and $1 for the lanyard. Students are expected to wear a white (7th), orange (8th), or black lanyard (9th). Cash can be paid to the front office!

Updates and information

Students must have their ids to geto the Trinity/ Bell game tonight.
We also want to make all families aware that IDs are mandatory. Replacements are $3 for the ID and $1 for the lanyard. Students are expected to wear a white (7th), orange (8th), or black lanyard (9th). Cash can be paid to the front office!
Outside fast food must be eaten in the office unless the parent would like to eat in the cafeteria with their student.

Celebrating a Great Week!

It has been a great week at Harwood.

PTA Support at Arrival- Shout out to our wonderful PTA, and specifically Mr. Christopher Smith, who volunteered this week to help us with the traffic flow. We appreciate you!
Cheerleaders went to a Trinity pep rally- Our HaJH went to see an excellent BEAT Bell pep rally!
9th grade Football- B Team won 20–7

Tyler Day with a touchdown
Landon Potter with a big touchdown stop
LeBron Walker with a couple of stops on defense
The team showed a lot of grit the entire season with an impressive 6–3 record.

A Team won a nail biter of a game 22–21!

Daniel Perot had 3 tackles for loss and one pass deflection.
The team showed a lot of heart and overcame adversity throughout the season with a 5–3–1 record.

We couldn’t be more proud of these guys for their tremendous growth from the summer until now. The future looks bright with this group — keep being great. T’s UP!!!

Black and Blue Showdown - Harwood Junior High is proud to celebrate earning 2nd place in this year’s district-wide Black and Blue Canned Food Drive. Our students, staff, and families came together to make a meaningful impact, collecting an impressive number of canned goods to support local families in need. This achievement reflects Harwood’s strong spirit of generosity and community involvement. Thank you to everyone who contributed to making a difference.
We are Harwood -We’re excited to launch our Harwood: We Belong Here celebration—a campuswide event focused on belonging, inclusion, and student voice. Throughout the coming days, students and staff will work together to design creative door displays that show what it means to belong at Harwood.

Displays will be ready for judging on November 10, with judging taking place on November 11 and winners announced on November 12.

Families, we’d love for you to join the celebration by sharing why your student belongs at Harwood. Your words of encouragement help us highlight the pride, purpose, and community that make our Blackhawks college bound and future ready.

Please take a moment to send a short message, quote, or story about your student’s connection to Harwood—what makes them feel seen, supported, and part of the Blackhawk family. Together, we’ll remind every student that they belong here.

Students of the Month - Students of the Month are chosen based on a combination of academic effort, character, and contribution to school culture. Teachers and staff nominate students who consistently demonstrate responsibility, respect, leadership, and a commitment to learning.
- 7th Grade Girl- Paula Betancourt
- 7th Grade Boy- Jase Wilk
- 8th Grade Girl- Mia Hernandez
- 8th Grade Boy- Tobey Kim
- 9th Grade Girl- Sara Jo Hill
- 9th Grade Boy- Marcus Wood
9th Grade Trinity/ Bell Game- WE win! We win!
Teacher and Staff Member of the Month- The students and staff have voted and the winners are... Mrs. Stephanie Campbell, our theatre teacher and Mr. Norman Edwards, our lead custodian.
Beginner Band Recitals- The beginning band is having recitals for the different sections of instrucments. It was a fun and informative night with several more coming up next week.
Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation Scholarship- Today, Thursday, November 6th, counselors visited 8th grade English classes to present the Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation Scholarship, an opportunity encouraging students to see higher education as part of their future. Applications were provided to those interested in applying.

Application Deadline: December 1st
Submission: Return completed applications to your child’s counselor.

Each campus will select two finalists to represent the school in the BBYF scholarship competition. These finalists will join a pool from which 34 scholarship recipients will be chosen.

For questions, contact:

Sescelli Cox (A–K): sescellicox@hebisd.edu

Kari Lovas (L–Z): karilovas@hebisd.edu

Looking Ahead

Veterans Day is Tuesday, November 11. We would like to honor the veterans who are special to you. Their photos and names will be included in a video shown during lunches and social media on Veterans Day. Please complete the form below if you would like to recognize a veteran in your life. Form
"Hey Hawks! Powderpuff is back!
Sign up using the QR codes on the posters around school! It’s only $11, and you get a jersey and your flags!

Girls play flag football, and boys cheer and perform at halftime!
Sign-ups and money were due November 5th! Please bring cash to Coach Henderson!
Practice is November 12th, and games are November 19th at 3:45!

Open to ALL 7th, 8th, and 9th graders — don’t miss out on the fun!"

🎨 PTA Reflections Program – Entries Due Friday, November 7th

Hawks, it’s time to get creative! The National PTA Reflections Program gives students a chance to express themselves through the arts. This year’s theme is “I Belong” — inspiring students to share what belonging means to them through original works of art.

Students may submit entries in dance, film, literature, music, photography, or visual arts.

🗓️ Deadline: Friday, November 7th
📍 Turn in entries to: Mrs. Sadler in the front office
🔗 More information and application form: https://tinyurl.com/HJHReflections

We can’t wait to see the creativity and talent of our Harwood Hawks!

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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

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Ongoing Reminders

Replacement IDs $3, Lanyards $1.00
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.
Volunteer Fridays: Volunteers must be cleared through the district VIPS.