Dear Hyer Families,

Our teachers and staff are excitedly anticipating the start of the school year! They have worked tirelessly over the last several weeks eagerly preparing for the arrival of our huskies this afternoon at 4:30 PM for Meet the Teacher, and the first day of school on August 13th.

As we prepare to provide each student with the best school experience when they enter our doors in a couple of days, I want to take a moment to share with you some ways we are prepared to navigate the needs of our students and staff regarding the flooding in Kerr County that has deeply impacted our community.

First and foremost, we love your kids and will do whatever we can to support them when needs arise whether related to the most recent heartbreak our community has suffered or any other situation. Teachers will not be initiating conversations with students regarding the tragedy. Teachers and school counselors will be in tune to, and available for students who demonstrate or express a concern. Elementary counselors have worked with all staff members on how to promote an emotionally safe classroom to support our kids. The presentation addressed signs to look for that could indicate a child is struggling, what to do if/when a student is struggling emotionally, and how to respond to questions with care and compassion in private settings.

Additionally, we encourage each of you to share information with your kids as you deem appropriate. If at any time you need guidance or assistance in talking with your child at home, please reach out to our counselor, Linde Thompson, as she can provide resources to support your specific needs.

Please see the directions below on how to access your child’s teacher AND class list through Skyward.

Remember that if you have a 4th grader, your child will have a homeroom teacher assigned and your child will be with that teacher for half the day and her partner teacher for the other half of the day. Miss Eppler will be teaching ELA/SS and her partner teacher Miss Hadley, will be teaching Math/Sci. Ms. Ingram will be teaching ELA/SS, and her partner teacher Mrs. Tartarian, will teach Math/Sci.

Class placement and class lists will be available electronically at 3:00 PM, this afternoon. We can’t wait to see you all later today!

Respectfully,

Debbie

Debbie Burt, Principal

ACCESSING YOUR CHILD'S CLASS LIST

Class lists will be available from 3-5:00 PM today by logging in to Skyward and clicking the "Homeroom" tab in the drop down menu on the left side of the screen. Please click HERE for detailed directions on how to access your child’s class list. Click below to log in to Skyward.

YOUR HUSKY CALENDAR

This Week:

• July 9 through August 22: Family Underwriting Campaign
• August 2 through 30: Late BSSU
• August 11: Class Lists Posted at 3:00 PM
• August 11: Meet the teacher for all grades at 4:30 - 5:30 PM
• August 13: First Day of School (Starting at 7:55 AM)
• August 13: Kindergarten Parent Coffee at the Radford's house 3928 Colgate at 8:00 AM

Next Week:

• August 22: New Families Parent Coffee at the Bolin's house 4061 Hanover at 9:00 AM pre-k and 1st-4th;
• August 22: Family Underwriting Ends

Coming up....

• August 26: Curriculum Night (parents only) 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
• August 26: Pizza Night with Mimi's Pizza
• August 28: Dads Club Social Kickoff at Meat Shop
• September 1: NO SCHOOL / Labor Day
• September 3: Speaker Series "All Things Hyer + HPISD" - Q & A with Principal Burt, Ms. Thompson, Officer Fortner and Dr. Rockwood, at 8:15 at Hyer
• September 3: Hyer Spirit Day - Wear Your Husky Gear!

IMPORTANT BACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION

Reminder: School hours for the 2025-26 school year

Parents, friendly reminder of the school hours for the 2025- 26 school year:

Preschool and grades K-4

• Doors open at 7:30 a.m.
• School hours are from 7:55 AM - 3:15 PM

MEET YOUR CHILD'S TEACHER TONIGHT!

Come to school this afternoon to meet your child’s teacher!

3:00 PM Class Lists Available through Skyward

4:30-5:30 PM Meet the Teacher for Preschool - Fourth.

After you’ve visited your child’s classroom, be sure to stop by the Cafetorium to visit the HUSKY SHOP! If you pre-ordered spirit wear this summer, you can pick up your order there. Shop is open with great new items and fun vintage swag.

Family Underwriting sponsors - come pick up your new yard sign!

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

Wednesday, August 13

7:55 AM-3:15 PM

Doors Open at 7:30 AM

*Teachers will distribute carpool tags during Meet the Teacher*

Thank you to our First Day of School Sponsor:

WELCOME NEW FAMILIES!

PRACTICE GETTING TO SCHOOL SAFELY!

Several Hyer crossing guards have generously volunteered their time to make sure our Huskies feel ready to bike or walk to school next week! Larry “Have a Great Day!” Williams, the guard at Caruth and Tulane, Ruben Young, at Caruth and Pickwick, and Ruben Davila, at Colgate and Pickwick, and Jewel Jones, at Colgate and Tulane, will be at their posts from 3:30-5:00 PM on Monday, August 11th. Stop by during Meet the Teacher to practice crossing safely, or just to say hi!

2025-2026 ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL PROCEDURES

First Day of School Arrival Procedures

Parents may walk their Huskies to their classroom beginning at 7:30 AM on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week. Please plan on saying your goodbyes at the door on Monday, August 18th. Students who arrive early starting on the 18th will wait in the gym until classroom doors open at 7:45 AM.

As always, please make sure you stop by the front office and pick up your visitor badge if you plan to remain at school after 7:55 AM for a meeting or to volunteer. Visitor badges must be worn at all times while in the building.

General Arrival & Dismissal Procedures

Click HERE to view a printable PDF summarizing the 2025-2026 Hyer Arrival/Dismissal Procedures. Please be sure to review these procedures prior to the first day of school. Carpool tags will be distributed by your child's teacher at Meet the Teacher.

HPISD PROOF OF RESIDENCY DUE AUGUST 14th

Don't forget to submit your proof of residency to the district by August 14! 

You can find detailed instructions regarding submission HERE!

The direct link to the form may be found HERE! 

LATE BACK TO SCHOOL SIGN UP ENDS AUGUST 30th

Back-to-school sign up is now closed. If you did not complete BSSU for your student(s), you may register during Late Back-to-School Sign Up, which is available through August 30th, by completing Hyer's Late BSSU Form and submitting payment online. Click HERE to access the Hyer late BSSU Form and payment method under the Parents tab on the Hyer PTA website.

VOLUNTEERING

Are you interested in volunteering? 

Please email requests by August 16th!

IF you signed up during BSSU, you do not need to send an email. We have your information!

Room Parent Volunteer inquiries:

Please contact Kelli Park

Library Volunteer inquiries:

Please contact Lyndsay Parker

Art Volunteer Inquiries:

Please contact Catherine Lowe

HYER CAFETERIA NEWS

Visitor and Birthday Policy

Hyer will have tables inside as well as outside, in Balto's Courtyard, if you would like to have lunch with your student during their lunch period.To help all students adjust to lunchtime routines and build confidence and independence, we kindly ask that parents and guardians wait to come to school for lunch visits until after September 8th.

If your child’s birthday falls before September 8th, you're welcome to join them for a special birthday lunch!

New NO Friend Policy

Please be aware of the school's new no friend policy at lunch. You and your child can no longer ask for a friend to join you when you visit them for lunch. This helps prevent any feelings of exclusion and allows you to enjoy meaningful one-on-one time with your child. Thank you for helping us create a welcoming, supportive environment for all our students!

While dining with your child, please remember to follow school cafeteria rules, even in the courtyard. It can be dangerous to have children running around, jumping off of benches, etc.

We celebrate every child’s birthday with special recognition on the morning announcements and in the classroom. Because of food allergies and nutritional guidelines, parents are asked not to bring birthday treats to distribute to other students in the class, either in the classroom or in the cafeteria.

Lunch Selection and Menu Options

Students in grades Kindergarten and 1st will have the option to buy either a hot or cold lunch each day. Students in grades 2nd - 4th will have the option to purchase items à la carte. Meat, vegetables, salads, sandwiches, fruits, milk, and juices are available each day.

A La Carte Limit

If you choose to set an a la carte limit, we ask that it is not below $10 to ensure your child gets a full lunch. Also, if you set a limit, please discuss it and the a la carte prices with your student so that they have an idea ahead of time and a cashier doesn’t have to make them put a packaged food back or throw a prepared food away.

Dessert

After the first few weeks of school, students will be allowed to purchase dessert.

• Ice cream will be available for purchase on FRIDAYS ONLY.
• Cookies will be available for purchase TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS for 2nd through 4th grades.

Menus are available HERE, or download the Nutraslice app!

Volunteers

Thank you to all the amazing volunteers who have stepped up to help in our Cafeteria this year! We are so excited to see all of you in the Hyer Café this fall! If you have not signed up, we still have spots for you! Please email Lindsey Strawn ASAP to find a shift this school year.  

If you submitted interest in BSSU but have not heard anything back yet, please go ahead and email Lindsey Strawn to follow up!

The Hyer Cafe would not run without our parent volunteers (grandparents welcome too!). Cafeteria volunteer participation is essential in feeding our nearly 500 students (and saves our district over $400,000 a year), and we are SO grateful for those who take the time to do this important, once-a-month job! 

THANK YOU to those who have already signed up, and please email here if you are still looking for a shift! We need you, and we appreciate you more than we can say! Thank you!

SUPPORT HYER'S 2025-2026

FAMILY UNDERWRITING CAMPAIGN!

Join the Team! July 09-August 22

A new season is upon us! We are so excited about the year ahead and look forward to collaborating with your family in a meaningful way. As a Hyer community, we have the opportunity to give back to our school through the generosity of our families. Together, we can bridge the funding gap of $650,000 created by the Texas “recapture” laws. The private dollars that we raise as a PTA help cover truly essential items such as teacher salaries, classroom support and student programming. 

There are so many perks for joining our family underwriting! Not only are you helping support the amazing school your kids attend, but there are also some incredible benefits!! Some of the perks to note:

• gift baskets of exclusive swag
• reserved seats at your child’s performances 
• PNO passes (parents night out)
• most packages include auction tickets with VIP wristbands, moms-night out & carnival tickets. 



Join our campaign TODAY!

The deadline for family recognition is Friday, August 22nd.

BIKE RODEO ART CONTEST

(SUBMISSIONS DUE SEPTEMBER 5TH)

It’s almost that time of year again when our little huskies compete to be the artist featured on the annual Bike Rodeo T-shirt! This year, students are encouraged to create their entries for the bike rodeo art contest at home. This year's theme is “Deep in the Heart of Hyer,” and the T-shirt will be yellow.

Mrs. Munsie, our fabulous art teacher, has written up instructions for our the students to use as a guide. Submissions are due on September 5th, so it's not too early to sharpen your crayons & colored pencils & get drawing! 

IMPORTANT SECURITY REMINDERS

Hyer takes pride in the security procedures we have in place to keep all our Huskies, staff, students, and families safe. While these processes may at times be inconvenient, please know that the intent is to ensure the safest school experience possible for Everyone.

• At 7:55 AM, staff members will sweep the building and ask all visitors to either exit or sign-in at the front office.
• Volunteers who have been through a background check with the district and have permanent badges will scan their badges in the office both upon arrival and when they leave. Printed badges will have a barcode on them for easy scanning for all volunteers and visitors.
• When in the building for a parent meeting or to volunteer, guests must go through the office to check out and exit through the front doors. Parents/guests are asked to enter and exit only through the office during the school day. This helps us monitor who is in the building while students and staff are present.
• We have a video door system so that the front office can communicate with visitors prior to letting them in the office. You may be asked to provide your name and the purpose of your visit before being allowed entry into the office. 
• Doors CANNOT be propped open for any reason. Doors must be attended by an adult when open for an extended period of time while items are being brought into or out of the building. 

We will continue to require anyone entering the building from 7:55 AM until dismissal to check-in with the front office and wear a Visitors Badge, and will continue to have a police officer on campus throughout the day. 

Although some of these procedures may slightly delay entry and departure to/from the building, they are necessary to provide a safe and secure environment for ALL of our Hyer Huskies. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we work together to ensure the safest environment possible during the school day.

WE NEED SPONSORS - AND WE NEED YOU!

The countdown is on for the Hyer Honky Tonk Auction, and we are still in need of sponsors to help make this event a success. This is not just a party — it’s one of Hyer’s biggest fundraising opportunities of the year, and we can’t do it without support from families and businesses like yours.

Sponsorship is an incredible way to show your Hyer pride and a great way to get involved with our beloved school. You will also get premium perks and high visibility across all event signage, materials, and digital platforms. Whether you’re promoting your business or showing support as a family, your contribution will make a direct impact on our school and students!



Don’t miss your chance to be part of something meaningful (and fun!) — please step up and join us today!

Please contact Stephanie Johns, Julie Meyer, and Whitney Ward for sponsorship opportunities!

PRE-ORDERED SPIRIT WEAR AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP TODAY!

NEWS FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Shoutout to Jennifer Melson and Ann Higginbottom (no family bias here!) for spoiling our teachers this past week!! They stocked the teacher lounge, provided a delicious catered lunch, and an iced tea bar to welcome them back and fuel their work week!

To the machine that is Megan Conlon, thank you for being by my side this week and helping craft your heart out! 

You can see Brooke Noffsinger’s hard work when you enter the school, see the fresh landscaping, and building decor! 

Olivia Howe, you have patience for days! Thank you for doing so much for BSSU so we can start the year off on a roll! Rachel Timmins, thank you for handling all late BSSU reports! 

To our cafeteria gals, Brittany Hunt and Lindsey Strawn, our kiddos are sure to be well-fed thanks your coordination of finances and parent volunteers. It’s SUCH a feat to fill cafeteria volunteer slots, and Lindsey you do this SO well! 

Who better to welcome all our new families to Hyer than Katrina Bolin?! She hosted play dates and orientations this past week, giving a warm welcome to the families new to our school. 

Catherine McGuire and Lindsey Bauer - y’all are crushing fundraising from businesses and families. Our school couldn’t function without these funds you have raised, and you are both sincere, thoughtful representatives of our school. 

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