April 06, 2026 / Robert S. Hyer Elementary School

Dear Parents,

Beginning next week, our 3rd and 4th grade students will be taking The State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, commonly referred to as STAAR. These are a series of standardized tests used in Texas public schools to assess a student's achievements and knowledge learned in their current grade level. The STAAR test is based on state curriculum standards in core subjects. Our 3rd and 4th graders will be tested in reading/language arts on Thursday, April 9th, and in math on Wednesday, April 29th. It is important that students are at school and on time, especailly on testing days. Please let you child's teacher know if your 3^rd or 4^th grader will be absent on either day so that plans for make-up testing can be scheduled.

STAAR tests are designed to measure what students are learning in each grade and whether or not they are ready for the next grade. The goal is to ensure that all students receive what they need to be academically successful. The higher the mastery level on the test, the better prepared students are for the next grade level.

When test results are available to parents during the summer, HPISD will communicate how to access the results through Skyward. More information about testing has been sent to families from our 3rd and 4th grade teachers. Click HERE to read more information for parents about the STAAR tests.

Please remember that volunteers and visitors are not able to be on campus on testing days, unless a volunteer is working their cafeteria shift. Thank you kindly for your support and understanding.

Respectfully,

Debbie

Debbie Burt

Hyer Elementary Principal

HYER CALENDAR

This Week:

April 6: NO SCHOOL - Bad Weather Make-Up Day
April 10: Dads Club- Masters Social

Coming up....

April 22: Administrative Professional Appreciation Day (Kim and Michelle)
May 6: School Nurse Appreciation Day & Hyer Spirit Day!
May 15: Field Day
May 15-16: Dads Club - Softball Tournament
May 20: Fourth Grade Caravan and Swim Party
May 22: Last Day of School; Early Release at 1:00 p.m.; Fourth Grade Performance and Picnic; End of 4th Grading Period.
SUMMER BREAK!

DADS CLUB MASTERS SOCIAL THIS FRIDAY!

PNO APRIL 10TH!

Join hosts Mrs. Alderman and Ms. Anita for pizza, pjs and PNO fun from 6-10 PM this Friday, September 20th. Tickets are $50 for the first child, and $40 each for siblings. Click HERE for the registration form. Hurry – the PNO is limited to 50 lucky Huskies and spots will go fast!

FOURTH GRADE PARENTS!

It's official! MIS and HPMS are changing from Raiders to Scot's, the board voted in favor of the change at the meeting on Monday. New order deadline is TODAY, Monday April 6th.

Congratulations, Class of 2034, on your exciting move to MIS this fall! And you are now the first class ever to join as a SCOT!

To celebrate this big transition to middle school, be sure to order your MIS Transition Tee and show off your new school spirit! Design has been updated to reflect our mascot change, and you are the first class to ever get an MIS SCOTS transition t-shirt!

The MIS Transition Tee is a long-standing tradition for 4th graders heading into 5th grade. Students often wear their shirts during the final weeks of elementary school as a fun and meaningful way to celebrate this milestone and proudly represent their future at MIS, and now, as a Scot as well!!

Don’t miss out! Order your Class of 2034 Transition Tee and join in the celebration of this exciting next chapter!

New order deadline: Today, Monday, April 6th.

Shirt distribution: At the 5th Grade Transition Meeting on April 30th at MIS, 9:30 a.m. or 6 p.m.

Click below to place your order today!

Runs true to size. If you are in between sizes, we recommend you size up.

Buy Shirts HERE!

There are still spots available to volunteer for Cafeteria at MIS!

Cafeteria Sign-Up email Katherine Issel!

NEWS FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD

PARK CITIES LEARNING DIFFERENCE ASSOCIATION

Park Cities Learning Difference Association is a nonprofit booster organization that supports the special education departments and students/staff throughout the district. We have been doing so for almost 50 years, and we have an upcoming fundraising event which is open to all. All money raised goes back into each school.

Buy tickets HERE!

BE OUR GUEST! HPMS DRAMA PRESENTS

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR.

Get ready for a tale as old as time! Highland Park Middle School Raider Drama is bringing Beauty & the Beast Jr. to life on stage.

Purchase tickets today! Online pre-sale tickets can be purchased HERE. Tickets will also be sold at the door and in the cafeteria the week of the show. You won’t want to miss this magical performance!

HP TENNIS ACADEMY - SUMMER PROGRAM

HP Tennis Academy

Summer 2026

May 26 - August 7th

Click HERE for more information and to register!

HPISD ENROLLMENT

Click Here to enroll!

If you have an incoming Kindergartner, PLEASE enroll them now! This helps us figure out class sizes and teachers for next school year!

- To our Yearbook Chief Editor - Abbi Slagel - who is submitting her masterpiece to the printer soon!! The thought and intention behind each page is out-of-this-world!! Prepare to be amazed!

- To all the moms turning over their PTA positions this week…. Thank you in advance for the work you are doing to make a seamless transition and pass the baton.

IMPORTANT CONTACTS & QUICK LINKS

Linde Thompson

Counselor

214-780-3340

ThompsL@hpisd.org

Kim Shelton

Admin. Asst.

214-780-3305

SheltoK@hpisd.org

Debbie Burt

Principal

214-780-3300