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  • You're invited to Hang with the Hippos!

    Good morning campus leaders! We write to you to ask for your support in getting the word out about a new event series called "Hang with the Hippos." We will kick off our "hangs" at NJES next week on October 6 and move to a different campus every month. Our goal is to invite community members who may have never had the opportunity to step inside a school. Perhaps a new parent who doesn't have a school-aged child, someone who serves on a committee with you, attends your church, or even a neighbor! We think we have found a really neat way to invite them to learn more about what we do by seeing hippos in their natural environment. 😉   Please circulate the below graphic and text. Students will start us off with a tour of the facility, visiting classrooms, and then we'll finish with a taste test fresh off the lunch menu and a fun visit with the board members, superintendent and principal. If you haven't been to NJES, we want you there too! RSVP Now . Watch how they BOOM! "Build On Our Methods" Thank you for the support! So many of our taxpayers support Hutto ISD financially, but have never seen inside of a Hutto school. So we are opening our doors for the community to come see the hippos in their natural habitat for a new event series called "Hang with the Hippos."  Throughout the school year, we will host a Hang at a school and invite 20 people from the community to tour, sample the lunch menu and speak with the superintendent, district leaders, and school board members. What better way to see the value Hutto ISD brings to the community than to see the story personally?  Thanks to Dr. Holland and NJES for hosting the first Hang. We hope to see you there!  RSVP now  as space is limited! United in Excellence! ¡Unidos!

    Thursday, Sep 29 2022

  • You're invited to Hang with the Hippos

    So many of our tax payers support Hutto ISD financially, but have never seen inside of a Hutto school. So we are opening our doors for the community to come see the hippos in their natural habitat for a new event series called "Hang with the Hippos."  Throughout the school year, we will host a Hang at a school and invite 20 people from the community to tour, sample the lunch menu and speak with the superintendent, district leaders, and school board members. What better way to see the value Hutto ISD brings to the community than to see the story personally?  Thanks to Dr. Holland and NJES for hosting the first Hang. We hope to see you there! RSVP now as space is limited! United in Excellence! ¡Unidos!

    Wednesday, Sep 28 2022

  • One Chip Challenge

    September 23, 2022 Dear Students, Parents, and Staff, Please be aware of social media challenges circulating across the country. A popular trend is called the “ One Chip Challenge ” in which a person eats one extremely spicy tortilla chip. There are other similar products that are similar and involve a variety of extremely spicy foods and candies. Several students in our district have experienced adverse symptoms after consuming these products. While we are concerned this causes disruption to the education process, we are more alarmed by the effects on our students. The hot or spicy sensation felt in the mouth and throat after eating chili peppers is due to the presence of capsaicin. People who eat capsaicin-containing products, including tortilla chips featured in the Paqui One Chip Challenge, often experience mouth irritation, pain, or burning, along with intestinal discomfort. Capsaicin consumption can also cause more serious health problems, including chest pain, heart palpitations, and even heart attacks. Consumption of larger amounts of capsaicin can also cause repeated vomiting that can lead to life-threatening esophageal damage. Because of this, people should use caution when consuming foods or products that contain capsaicin. We urge you to speak with your children and discourage purchasing and or participating in such a challenge. There are numerous reports that consuming such products have resulted in the hospitalization of students in other communities. Participating in challenges and exchanging food on school campuses is a violation of school and district policies. Our goal is to dissuade students from participating in any sort of challenge to keep them safe. Thank you for partnering with us on this matter.  Hutto ISD Safety Team United in Excellence! ¡Unidos!

    Friday, Sep 23 2022

  • ParentSquare Engagement Survey

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    Monday, Sep 19 2022

  • Skyward Demographics Distribution Update

    Dear Parents and Guardians, Due to updates in the Skyward Student Management system and public information acknowledgement, Hutto ISD has had to make changes to all student account demographic distribution information. All active students have been defaulted to  YES  for all distribution information. If you would like to opt your student out of any of the following programs: Military, Higher Education, Public (third party affiliates), District (district publications, including media), or Yearbook; Please complete the following steps to update your student’s information. Step 1: – Log into Family Access 1.  Log onto the HippoNation.org homepage 2.  Click the Skyward dropdown menu 3.  Select 'Family Access' Login ID: FIRSTNAME.LASTNAME Password:  your password Step 2:  Click the (+) sign to expand left menu options   Step 3:  Click the ‘Student Info’ menu item   Step 4:  On the right-hand side, click the ‘Request Changes for student name’   Step 5: Click on ‘Student Information’ from the drop-down list   Step 6:  Scroll down to the ‘Allow Publications of Student’s Name for:’ and make your selections:  (Yes = Allow; No = Do not allow)    Military  flag is normally used to exclude student information from being sent to Military institutions. Higher Ed  flag is normally used to exclude student information from being sent to institutions of higher education. Public  flag is normally used to exclude student information from being sent to external third parties not directly affiliated with Hutto ISD. Examples include vendors who offer products and services (such as class rings, tutors, etc), youth organizations, sports groups, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and direct marketers.  District  flag is normally used to exclude student information from student recognition activities, student newspapers, printed programs for extracurricular activities, school/district publications, media news releases (including photographs and video), and extracurricular programs or events. This includes the use of student images and voice on district/school/class websites, district/school social media and the release of Email addresses to school and District-affiliated organizations. Yearbook  flag is used to exclude student information from the yearbook. Keeping accurate and complete records for your student is of high priority for Hutto ISD, and this includes maintaining your student’s privacy. Thank you in advance for your understanding and patience. We appreciate your prompt response to this request.  United in Excellence! ¡Unidos! [Tuesday, Sep 27 at 12:20 PM] Parents and Guardians, Please remember to update your preferences in Skyward Family Access for student public information distribution. We appreciate your assistance!

    Friday, Sep 16 2022

  • Safety Message on Fentanyl

    Dear Students, Parents and Staff, Tragedy has struck a school district to our south. Several Hays CISD students have recently died due to fentanyl overdoses. While this may be an hour away from us, it could very well happen here in Hutto. We ask that you will join us in educating your students about the dangerous drug trend that is costing young lives. Fentanyl is being circulated in counterfeit pills which are fake medications that have different ingredients than the actual medication. They may contain no active ingredient, the wrong active ingredient, or have the right ingredient but in an incorrect quantity. Counterfeit pills may contain lethal amounts of fentanyl or methamphetamine and are extremely dangerous because they often appear identical to legitimate prescription pills, and the user is likely unaware of how lethal they can be. The drug fentanyl is 100 times stronger than morphine and is being found mixed with other drugs and illegally sold medications. People often have no idea that the pill they’re taking contains fentanyl until it’s too late and they simply stop breathing. This drug is so powerful that it only takes a tiny amount for a person to overdose, which can be fatal if it’s not treated immediately. How to stay safe Only take medication that was prescribed by a doctor, purchased at a pharmacy, and approved by parents or guardians. Review this informational  flyer . Watch this video released by Hays CISD featuring parents and first responders. What we are doing All Hutto ISD Campus Safety Officers, nurses, and school-based law enforcement officers have received NARCAN training and supply distribution.  NARCAN is a potentially life-saving medication designed to help reverse the effects of an opioid overdose in minutes.  Next Monday (9/12), Hutto ISD will receive 100 additional packages (200 doses) of NARCAN which is enough for multiple doses at each campus and district facilities. The NARCAN will be supplied by Williamson County EMS in collaboration with Bluebonnet Trails at no cost to the district.  Hutto ISD will host a drug impairment identification course, Drug Impairment Training for Educational Professionals, on November 1. The purpose is to provide school administrators, teachers, and nurses with a systematic approach to recognizing and evaluating individuals in the academic environment who are using or are impaired by drugs, in order to provide early intervention. This is free and open to all. Here is a   link  to  the training details.  We appreciate your assistance in this matter. Student safety is a team effort.  The Hutto ISD Safety Team United in Excellence! ¡Unidos!

    Friday, Sep 09 2022

  • Hutto ISD Charge Policy

    CHARGE POLICY Dear Parents, Hutto ISD is responsible for implementing an alternative meal policy according to National School Lunch Program guidelines. If your student has a negative balance on their meal account, they may be subject to receiving an alternative meal. The implemented monetary cut-offs are as follows: Grades Pre-Kindergarten through 12th will be able to charge up to 5 meals on their account. The alternative meal is not allowed as an option between it and a regular lunch meal. The alternate meal will include: Lunch Ham and Cheese Sandwich Fresh Vegetable and/or Fruit and/or White Milk NOTE: The student will NOT be allowed to charge any a la carte items For additional questions related to this policy please contact the child nutrition office. Grindelia Rueda Child Nutrition Administrative Assistant grindelia.rueda@huttoisd.net 512-759-2164 This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

    Thursday, Sep 08 2022

  • September Hippo Monthly

    Good afternoon students, parents, teachers, and Hippo Nation community members,  Please enjoy the September  Hippo Monthly Newsletter.  Feel free to share the newsletter and encourage others to  subscribe  and receive Hippo Monthly in their inbox each month.  United in Excellence! ¡Unidos!

    Wednesday, Sep 07 2022

  • Aug. 31 Mid-Week Newsletter

    Good afternoon Hippo Nation, Please enjoy the August 31, Mid-Week Newsletter . Hope to see you at the Freedom Game before we all enjoy Monday off for Labor Day! Reminder: If someone doesn't get the Mid-Week newsletter this afternoon, they may need to adjust their notification settings in ParentSquare to receive Email notifications instantly rather than digest.  United in Excellence! ¡Unidos!

    Wednesday, Aug 31 2022

  • Invitation to Join Dr. Estrada Thomas for Superinten...

    Dear Parent Campus Leaders,  Dr. Celina Estrada Thomas invites you to "join" her at the table for her Superintendent Table Talks. The first Table Talk is scheduled for this Thursday, Sept. 1 and will be virtual.  Superintendent Table Talk Thursday, Sept. 1 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.   https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89608109677  Meetings are held once monthly. Some are virtual. Other months are face-to-face at local Hutto establishments. Please see the full schedule of events to your left. As a representative of the parents at your campus, your participation is greatly encouraged. Get your questions answered and learn the latest Hutto ISD news to take back to your campus community.  Thank you for your consideration! We hope to see you on Thursday morning! United in Excellence! ¡Unidos!

    Tuesday, Aug 30 2022