Dear Hyer Families,

It was a magical night at the Hyer Era Auction this past Friday! It was fun to visit with so many of you who were able to attend and celebrate this wonderful school year. My sincere thanks to Katey Plummer and Jayna DuBose who chaired our auction and recruited and supported countless volunteers. This amazing team worked together to make this Hyer tradition an incredible success. We are blessed to have committed donors, volunteers and supporters of Hyer's biggest event of the year!

As we get deeper into the fall season, flu season approaches as well. Thank you for reminding your child about the importance of washing his/her hands regularly. If your child is feeling unwell, please keep him/her home to prevent the spread of germs. Children must be fever free without the use of medication for 24 hours before returning to school. Let’s work together to keep our school community healthy!

As the weather gets cooler, we know how easy it is for jackets, sweatshirts and sweaters to go missing. Our Lost & Found is already filling up with water bottles and lunch boxes! Please make sure your child’s name is written on their belongings with a permanent marker and check the Lost & Found regularly to retrieve any lost items.

I encourage you to stay informed about Bond 2024. To learn more and access a Bond handout, frequently asked questions, and additional details, visit bond2024.hpisd.org. Early voting is from Oct. 21st to Nov. 1st, and Election Day, Nov. 5th.

Respectfully,

Debbie

Debbie Burt, Principal

This Week:

• October 21 - 25: Red Ribbon Week
• October 21: Early Voting Starts

Next Week:

• October 31: BOO! It's Halloween!

Coming up...

• November 1: Early Voting Ends
• November 5: NO SCHOOL - ELECTION DAY!
• November 6: Hyer Spirit Day - Wear your Hyer gear!
• November 7: Student Picture Retakes
• November 8: Dad's Club: Dads and Sons Donuts at Hyer at 7:25 AM

RED RIBBON WEEK IS HERE!

HYER ERA AUCTION SUCCESS!

Hyer Families,

It is with sincere hearts that we say THANK YOU to all who made Hyer Era Auction a success. Oh, what a night! There are so many people who made Friday night a victory! From the food, the décor (oh man, the décor!!), the band, and the outfits, it was a night to remember! We hope you enjoyed yourself as much as we did. Friday night proved that Hyer has the BEST families and staff.

A special thank you to our Auction Committee, who has worked tirelessly for months to coordinate the event, raise money, engage our community, and so much more.

A huge thank you to our sponsors and underwriting families for your generosity, and an extra special thank you to our presenting sponsor, Gary and Sylvia Crum. Because of you, Hyer continues to be the amazing school we have all come to love!

Don’t forget that today, Monday, October 21, is the day to collect your auction items. Items will be available between 10am-3pm at Katrina Bolin’s house, 4061 Hanover St.

No Matter the Decade… We Will Always Be in Our Hyer Era!!

SIGN UP FOR THE NEXT PNO NOVEMBER 1ST!

Join hosts Ms. Wood and Ms. Hernandez for pizza, PJs and PNO fun from 6-10 PM this Friday, November 1st. 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!

BOND WEEKLY UPDATE

Early Voting lets you vote before Election Day. Dallas County registered voters can vote at any Early Voting Location. To view a list of all Early Voting locations and times, click here. 

To view the interactive map of the Dallas County voting locations, click here. 

To learn more about the bond or read the frequently asked questions, visit HERE, and watch the video HERE.

Hey Huskies! Check out this incredible pre-sale! Snag a pair of your very own Hyer PJs! These custom PJs were designed especially for our school by Cecil & Lou. We are accepting pre-orders starting today and running through next Wednesday, October 30th! So don’t delay, order today! We will go to production and get them to you before the winter break — so think about those holiday gifts!

Pro tip: PJs run small — so consider sizing up!

Don’t miss this fun fall exclusive!

To pre-order click HERE!

❤️ WE CARE ABOUT EACH OTHER AT HYER! ❤️

Living in this community, which we lovingly call Hyer, we hope you feel seen, known, and supported. Hyer Cares is a resource available to all Hyer families who need extra support. Whether the need is financial aid, a “sunshine box” for a family experiencing a hard time, a support system for new families or kids feeling disconnected, or a meal delivered to your doorstep… Hyer Cares is here for you and your family. Please email Mary Chaney Spencer or Ann Higginbottom if any of these resources might be a blessing to your family or a family you know at Hyer. Our promise to you is confidentiality, unless you prefer otherwise. We are a neighborhood school with a big heart… and we hope everyone feels our love and support. 

NEWS FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Let’s meet the HP Men’s Soccer Captains!

From Left: Hafeey Shah, Jack Madsen, Jack O'Grady, and Justin Ratner.

Our soccer season starts this winter so keep a look out for our schedule and please come and cheer on our team! 

Highland Park High School presents

Anastasia: The Musical October 24-27 in the Palmer Auditorium

For more information click HERE!

THREE CHEERS FOR HYER ERAS AUCTION! A huge thank you to the most exceptional duo, our Auction Chairs Katey Plummer and Jayna DuBose! Friday night was sensational, and we are so deeply grateful for your leadership. Your countless hours of service and contagious JOY made this year’s auction one of the best EVER!

Thank you to the incredible team of dream-makers — Emily Hill, Erin Davis and Laura Davis — for the magical ways you brought the Auction decor to life! You and your team created a spectacular event.

To the entire Auction team — WOW! Thank you for the months, hours and minutes you poured into your job. The fruit of your labor was seen on Friday night, and our Huskies could not be more grateful for all that you did to raise the bar on this exceptional event.

To Patty Georgeadis and Misty Wall — thank you for keeping our numbers straight and for your commitment to helping us be wise and good stewards of our funds. We are grateful for your very brilliant, watchful eyes!

A big thanks to Brittany Hunt for overseeing the Auction Raffle! We had such awesome family engagement, and it was such fun to see the kids get involved in the fun.

Huge high five to Lindsey Strawn for taking charge of online technology — wow, what a job! You are amazing!

Thank you, Katrina Bolin and Mary Clare Alley for serving as captains of the silent auction — we are so grateful!

STAY CONNECTED