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It has been an eventful week at Harwood with great student effort in Go Time/Homebase, exciting recognitions across campus, and stand-out track performances. There are important events ahead like the 9th Grade Banquet and upcoming award ceremonies. Thank you for your continued support—please take a moment to complete the parent feedback form and stay connected to all that’s happening at Harwood.

Have a great long weekend. Remember there is no school tomorrow or Monday. 

Cameron Ramirez
Principal

Go Time/ Homebase

Today was PAJAMA DAY for those who earned it. During Go-Time/Homebase students earned daily signatures by showing effort and focus. To recognize this, students who showed completed signatures received a blue wristband for a pajama pass the following day. Students who left materials at home are still able to participate by bringing them to the front office in the morning to verify and receive a wristband. 

Go-Time/Homebase STAAR intervention is off to a strong start. Students are engaged, groups are functioning as designed based on data, and materials are being used consistently to target skill gaps. The structure is allowing for focused support during the school day while maintaining clear accountability for completion and progress. 

🎓 9th Grade Banquet – Legacy Loading…

We are excited to invite you to our 9th Grade Awards & Banquet, Legacy Loading, on Friday, May 15, 2026. This special evening will celebrate the accomplishments, growth, and memories of our freshman class.

Event Schedule:
6:00–6:30 PM | Gym   Awards Ceremony (Parents and families are invited)

6:30–8:30 PM | Cafeteria  Student-Only Banquet & Celebration (Dinner, music, photo booth, and more)

Banquet Payment

The cost to attend the banquet is $15 per student. Please submit payment using the link below:

https://hebisd.schoolcashonline.com/Fee/Details/18952/191/False/True   (Cash will also be accepted on campus if needed.)

Slideshow Submissions – Legacy Loading

We are creating a special slideshow to showcase our students and their freshman year experience. Please complete the form here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfHT-ZhuDNYZ_TGnNe0u8e_vx3S0R17gsUV7f8hAyOgIsE8IQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=106980739535812558138

Save the Date - 7th and 8th grade Award Times

7th grade - Monday May 18th at 9:00 

8th grade Tuesday May 19th at 9:00 am 

Courtyard at Lunch

The courtyard is currently being earned at lunch due to trash and shenannigans. We are allowing one grade level each day to be in the courtyard during lunch. The grade level with the least amount of tardies is being given the privelege. This week 8th grade has reigned supreme but tomorrow 7th grade earns their time. 

Updates

• Yearbooks - Order now at https://tinyurl.com/HJHYearbook26

• Students who attend Trinity must go to Trinity in the afternoons. If they are in need of tutorials, they must attend in the mornings. 

Celebrating a Great Week!

It has been a great week at Harwood. 

It has been a wonderful and eventful week at Harwood, filled with celebrations, recognition, and a little fun along the way!

Last Thursday, four of our outstanding Harwood staff members were recognized at the HEB ISD Extra Mile Celebration. We are especially proud to share that Mr. Norman was named HEB ISD Custodian of the Year, an honor that is incredibly well deserved! Mr. Norman truly goes above and beyond every day, and we are so grateful to have him as part of our Harwood family.

We also celebrated Paraprofessional Day on Wednesday. Our paraprofessionals play a vital role on our campus, providing daily support, care, and encouragement to both students and staff. Their dedication does not go unnoticed, and we sincerely appreciate all that they do to make Harwood a better place.

In the spirit of April Fools’ Day, our students received a “special announcement” about a Flood Drill, where they were instructed to lift their feet and paddle to higher ground while watching for floating hall passes. It brought lots of smiles and laughter across campus! Adding to the fun, our staff also enjoyed a visit from a couple of adorable bunnies, giving everyone a moment to relax and recharge.

We are excited to recognize our April Students of the Month. These students consistently demonstrate outstanding character, leadership, and a commitment to learning. They represent the very best of Harwood, and we are so proud of their accomplishments:

• Alexander Murphy – 7th Grade

• Kourtnee Dukes – 7th Grade

• Arlin Jones – 8th Grade

• Sariyah Lewis – 8th Grade

• Jadyn Alderson – 9th Grade

• Evah Galindo – 9th Grade

Congratulations also to our Teachers of the Month, Ms. Moss (Art) and Ms. Raybuck (Math Teacher & Tennis Coach). This recognition is especially meaningful as it is voted on by students, many of whom shared how these teachers truly see and support them.

Finally, we are proud to recognize our Support Staff Member of the Month, Mrs. Sadler, Principal’s Secretary. 

Thank you to our entire Harwood community for your continued support. It is truly a great day to be a Hawk!

Superintendent Scholars

Harwood Junior High is proud to recognize our Superintendent Scholars—students who scored in the top of the district on PSAT. 

Please join us in celebrating the following students for their exceptional achievement:

Samana Adhikari
Alexis Benitez
Aria Besse
Sara Bista
Emery Bitting
Skylar Blum
Jessica Boegler
Jocelyn Brawand
Katie Brookshire
Zoe Brown
Luna Caccha
Lila Dearman
Juliana Flores
Saachi Goyal
Chloe Grogg
Avery Harris
Hope Hyytiainen
Abigail Kinnecom
Clair Kinnecom
Lucy Lee
Dipam Mainali
Gordon McNeese
Olivia Mora
Miriya Ngo
Tanem Ozok
Isabella Rachal
Jayden Read
Rylan Stover
Alexander Whitney
Jacob Wiles
Zachary Williams

Basketball

Talk about an AMAZING season! 🏀🔥

Not one, but TWO of our Blackhawks Girls Basketball teams had standout years! Huge congratulations to our 7th and 8th grade Girls B Teams for completing incredible, undefeated seasons. Both teams dominated their tournaments, earned first-place finishes, and powered through the regular season without a single loss.

Your hard work, teamwork, and determination truly paid off—what an outstanding accomplishment! We are so proud of you!

Track & Field- Boys

Last Thursday, the Harwood track teams took their talents to Central Junior High for the Hurst Quad meet. Both the 7th and 8th grade boys teams performed very well. The 7th grade team earned second place with 174 points scored on the night. 7th grade standouts were Jackson McCormick, Anthony Gray, Anthony Donaldson, Jezik Holmes, Cameron Young and Andrew Jackson who anchored the boys 4x400 team with a time of 4 minutes and 3 seconds; the fastest time in a decade for a 7th grade team. The 8th grade took first place, possibly foreshadowing more of what is to come in the next few weeks at the HEB Zone Meet and the Big 12 Night of Champions. 8th grade standouts were Seth Henry, Pharaoh Mimms, Arjae Berlingieri, Brandon Danna, Darius Vea, Coen Martin, Marlin Jones and Princeton Mimms who earned 3 1st place finished on the night. Great job gentleman. Be proud of what you accomplished and eager to prove you can repeat next week as Harwood hosts the HEB Zone Meet at Central Junior High.

This week at the HEB Zone Meet, our Blackhawks showed up and showed out! 

The 7th grade boys placed 2nd out of five schools with an impressive 133 points. Standout performances came from Luis Torrez, River Hutchison, Jezik Holmes, Braydon Howard, Carson Neely, Troy White, and Jackson McCormick. Shoutout to our 1st place 4x400 relay team—Ezekiel Norman, Tyler Savage, Anthony Gray, and Andrew Jackson—who finished with a strong time of 4:07!

Our 8th grade boys brought home the championship, earning 1st place with a dominant 192 points! Leading the way were Aiden Ferguson, Julian Castellanos, Lucas Cruz, and Jacob Parkison. A special highlight in the 200m dash: Cameron Deleon, Marlin Jones, and Darius Vea swept 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, scoring 24 points for Harwood!

More big wins came from our relay teams:
4x100 Relay Champions: Brandon Danna, Arjae Berlingieri, Princeton Mimms, Marlin Jones
4x200 Relay Champions: Brandon Danna, David Donkor, Darius Vea, Marlin Jones
Together, they added 40 more points to the total!

We are incredibly proud of these young men and excited to see them finish strong next week at the Big 12 Night of Champions at Central Junior High.

These athletes are BLACKHAWK BUILT!
GO HAWKS!! 

Track & Field- Girls

We know that you've been so eager to hear about how your Harwood girls' track team has done this season! Well, just know that good things take time, while GREAT things take longer! Both teams took home a ton of ribbons this week at the district zone meet! Both 7th and 8th grade fought strong throughout the night and we had many students qualifying to go on to the Meet of Champions next week! We are extremely proud of the work that the following students have put in to qualify for their event in such a short season:

In Pole Vault - 2nd Josphine Sullins

Long Jump - 6th Morgan Tribble

Discus - 2nd Jaylyn Worsham, 5th Harper Brown

Shotput - 3rd Winona Sika, 5th Harper Brown, 5th Jaylyn Worsham

High Jump: 2nd Annalise Jackson, 3rd Lydia Torrez

In the 2400 m - 1st Yamam Osman, 1st Adriana Roberts, and 4th Aphrodite Condra. 

Both 4*100m relay teams advanced- 7th grade got 1st - Khylie Washington, Aubrey Wyrick, Charity Winston, and London Mosby - 8th grade got 2nd - Paige Jackson, Briana Lynch Crawford, Lydia Torrez, and Annalise Jackson. 

In 800m - 1st Makiah Shields, 4th Andrea Pronk. 

In 100m Hurdles, 1st Annalise Jackson, 4th Paige Jackson

In 100 m Dash, 1st London Mosby, 4th Briana Lynch Crawford

Both 4*200m relay teams advanced: 7th grade Khylie Washington, Landry Tribble, Charity Winston, Aubrey Wyrick, 8th grade Zoe Toston, Chloe Ross, Denim Segue, Deliya Torregano. 

In 400m - 1st Makiah shields, 1st Lydia Torrez, 4th Hauwa Lawal

In 300m Hurdles - 3rd Chloe Ross, 4th Morgan Tribble

In 200m - 1st London Mosby

In 1600m - 1st Yamam Osman, 4th Andrea Pronk

Both 4*400m relays dominated at the end of the night and took 1st in both races!: 7th grade: Mariah Hayes, Hauwa Lawal, Landry Tribble, Makiah Shields, 8th grade: Briana Lynch Crawford, Yamam Osman, Lydia Torrez, Annalise Jackson

Congratulate these athletes on a great night and don't forget to come cheer them on next Tuesday, April 7th at Central Junior High. Go Blackhawks!

Soccer

We are thrilled to share that three of our Harwood Junior High boys soccer players received special honours last night in recognition of their excellence both on and off the field. Please join us in celebrating their outstanding achievements!

Michael Wensrich – Best GPA on Team

Michael was recognized for his exceptional academic performance, demonstrating that student-athletes can excel in the classroom as well as in competition.

Matthew Ramos – Blackhawk Soccer Club MVP

Matthew earned the title of Most Valuable Player for his skill, leadership, and contributions to his team throughout the season.

Jasiel Rodriguez – League’s Outstanding Character Award

Jasiel was honored for his integrity, sportsmanship, and the positive example he sets for his teammates and peers.

Both coaches are incredibly proud of these young athletes, and we know the entire Harwood community shares in that pride. Their hard work, dedication, and character reflect the very best of who we are.

Congratulations, Michael, Matthew, and Jasiel!

We can’t wait to see what you’ll accomplish next.