Date: Tuesday, October 27th
Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Library
1st Period Freshmen
2nd Period Sophomores
3rd Period Juniors
4th Period Seniors
Important Details
Staff Members: Faculty and staff may drop in to have their picture taken anytime between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
Packet Exchanges: If you previously purchased a photo packet and want a new picture taken, you must bring back the original packet and turn it in to the photographer.
Need help completing your FAFSA? Join us for FAFSA Parent Night!
📅 Tuesday, November 3rd
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Hereford High School Library
What to bring:
💻 Your computer
✅ Social Security numbers (student and parent/guardian)
✅ 2025 tax information
✅ Driver's license or ID
✅ ITIN (if applicable)
Don't miss this opportunity to get help with your FAFSA and take the next step toward college!
Hereford High School is celebrating **Red Ribbon Week!** Join us as we promote healthy choices, positive lifestyles, and a drug-free future!
🎉 Show your school spirit by participating in our daily dress-up themes!
🤍 **Monday, October 26 – White Lies Day**
🤠 **Tuesday, October 27 – Country Club vs. Country Day**
🪩 **Wednesday, October 28 – Decade Day**
👷 **Thursday, October 29 – Dress for the Wrong Day**
🎃 **Friday, October 30 – Costume Day**
**Costume Guidelines:**
- No inflatables, masks, or weapons allowed.
- Light face paint is permitted as long as students remain easily identifiable. Full-face paint or makeup that conceals a student's identity is not allowed.
Not sure about your costume choice? If you have any questions or are unsure whether your costume is appropriate, please ask an administrator ahead of time!
🎉 Be creative, have fun with it, and enjoy the week!
❤️ Let's fill HHS with school spirit while reminding everyone that making smart choices matters!
**Be Happy. Be Brave. Be Drug Free!**
Congratulations to Hereford High School's very own Bennett Bell on being nominated for the Happy State Bank High School Athlete of the Week! 🎉
Let's show our Whiteface pride and help Bennett earn this recognition!
🗳️ Click the link below and cast your vote for Bennett Bell!
https://www.amarillo.com/story/sports/high-school/2026/10/19/who-should-be-the-happy-state-bank-high-school-athlete-of-the-week-slade-russell-carlos-estrada/92176736007/
🤍❤️ Let's go, Herd! 🏈
During their visit, students gained valuable hands-on experience, explored career opportunities, and connected with advisors in Law Enforcement, EMS, and Fire Services.
What a great opportunity for our students to see firsthand what a future in public service could look like!
A big thank you to Amarillo College and the First Responders Academy for welcoming our students and providing this experience! 👏
Our students volunteered their time to help serve and support this special event, bringing our community together for a great evening!
A special thank you to the Hereford Police Department for recognizing our students' hard work and generosity with gift cards! We appreciate your continued support of our students!
We are proud of these future leaders for stepping up, giving back, and making a difference in our community!
🎓 ATTENTION HHS SENIORS – CLASS OF 2027!🎓
🚨 FREE College Application Week is HERE!🚨
This is a great opportunity to take the next step toward your future! During **October 12–18, 2026**, eligible college application fees are waived through ApplyTexas!
📅 Monday, October 12 – Sunday, October 18
✅ Explore your college options!
✅ Apply to colleges you're interested in!
✅ Take advantage of eligible application fee waivers!
💻 Apply today: [https://www.applytexas.org]
Have questions or need assistance? Reach out to your HHS counseling team. We're here to help!
🎓 Class of 2027, your future starts NOW!
We are excited to provide assistance with FAFSA and college applications for our seniors on **Wednesday, October 7th, from 8:00 AM–3:00 PM in the HHS Library!**
Seniors will visit the library during their Government class to receive assistance from Amarillo College and West Texas A&M University.
❤️ Parents are welcome to attend, but attendance is not mandatory. If there is another time during the day that works better for you, please let us know, and we will work with you.
📱 Parents, please be available by phone if possible. Your senior may need to contact you for information needed to complete the FAFSA.
We are excited to provide our seniors with this opportunity and help them take the next steps toward life after graduation!
🎓 Class of 2027 — Your Future Starts Here!
Please join us for a Freshman Parent Meeting as we finalize plans for our upcoming Class Supper.
📅 Monday, October 5
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 HHS Library
We will be discussing Class Supper details and donations. We need your help and support to make this a successful event for the Class of 2030! ❤️
We appreciate our freshman families and hope to see you there!
Go Herd! 🐂
The Hereford High School Class of 2028 would like to extend a HUGE THANK YOU to the local businesses and organizations that generously supported our Junior Class Supper!
Your donations helped make this event possible, and we are incredibly grateful for the continued support you show our students and Hereford High School. It truly takes a community, and we are fortunate to have businesses that continue to invest in our kids!
Please help us thank these amazing community partners for supporting the Class of 2028!
🤍 Thank you for supporting HHS!🤍
Come hungry and support the **Hereford High School Freshman Class!** ❤️🤍🖤
Join us for a delicious Baked Potato Supper featuring a loaded baked potato with chili & cheese, cobbler, and a drink .
**$10 a ticket!**
📅 Friday, October 9, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 HJH Cafeteria
🎟️ $10 per ticket
Grab dinner, support the Class of 2030, and enjoy a great meal while you're at it! 🐮❤️
We hope to see you there! Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with family and friends!
📢 FRESHMAN PARENTS – IMPORTANT TSI TESTING UPDATE
We are currently experiencing an issue with Thrillshare, and some of our messages are being cut off before the full information is delivered. We apologize for the confusion!
📚 If your freshman student took the Algebra I STAAR while in 8th grade, your student has been selected to take the Math TSI.
📅 Tuesday, October 6th
⏰ Report at 8:00 AM
📍 HHS Library
💻 Get Ready for the TSI!
Students can use MasteryPrep, available through ClassLink, to study and prepare for the test.
Please encourage your student to take advantage of this resource before testing day!
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through the messaging issue. 🤍
We’ve received several questions about Herff Jones orders. Herff Jones has put together these flyers with additional information for our juniors, seniors, and families. We hope this helps answer some of your questions!
📅 Herff Jones will be at HHS today, Thursday, October 1st, during Open House from 4:30–6:00 PM in the main hallway.
They’ll be available to help with:
🎓 Senior graduation essentials
💍 Class rings
🔗 Necklaces & buckles
👕 Class of ’28 items
❓ Ordering questions and more!
Please take a look at the flyer for your student’s grade level for ordering information, QR codes, and additional dates.
Seniors — don’t wait to get those cap & gown orders taken care of! 🎓
We hope to see you at Open House this evening! 🤍🖤
Join us on Thursday, October 1st for an evening to connect, ask questions, and visit with our HHS staff! 🤍🖤❤️
📚 4:10–4:30 PM | Annual Title I Meeting – HHS Library
Parents and families are invited to learn more about our Targeted Improvement Plan and provide feedback. Your voice matters, and we would love to hear from you!
🏫 4:30–6:00 PM | Open House- Come & Go
Stop by and check in with your student’s teachers, see what’s happening in their classrooms, and connect with our HHS team.
🍽️ STUDENT INCENTIVE!
Students whose parent/guardian attends and completes their sign-in sheet will earn a LONG LUNCH on Friday, October 2nd! 🎉 Students will receive their sign-in sheet from their 2nd-period teacher.
SENIORS — HERFF JONES WILL BE at Open House!
Herff Jones will also be available during Open House to help our seniors and their families with graduation items. This is a great opportunity to order your cap and gown! Seniors, make sure you and your family stop by and visit with them.--
Freshman Parent Meeting
🚚 Food Trucks Needed for the HHS Homecoming Pep Rally! 🎉
We are looking for food trucks to join us for our Homecoming Pep Rally on September 24, 2026, beginning at 7:00 PM!
Interested vendors must have current insurance and health inspection documentation. Food truck parking will begin on the north side.
If you’re interested in participating, please complete the form below:
Food Truck Form:
[https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqs7iSdptPEzaqVIggfyOz_6pQu_cwHpckhCbXoNJJGdx7Pg/viewform?usp=header]
Please help us spread the word to local food truck vendors! ❤️🤍🐂
Questions? Contact:
Monica Valdez- monicavaldez@herefordisd.net
Josh Garcia- joshuagarcia@herefordisd.net
Tesa Tijerina- tesatijerina@herefordisd.net
Please remember to clean up your area after the event.
HHS junior Alex is putting his welding skills to work! ⚡ We love seeing our students learning through hands-on experiences and building skills for their future.
