Paw Print: August 14th

Posted Date: 08/14/26 (04:00 PM)

August 14, 2026

A message from the principal...

Huggins Community,

This week was an exciting start to the year filled with energy, enthusiasm, and memorable moments! We welcomed students back, established routines, and helped our Hounds learn the procedures that will set us up for a winning year. It has been inspiring to see the positive attitudes, teamwork, and eagerness each student brings to the Huggins team. Our Hounds are ready to bring their A-Game every day, in every way!

Next week, we will kick off our Innovative School Day rotations. Every student will participate in an Innovative School Day once every two weeks.

Our Innovation Team includes our counselor, Ms. Terry; computer lab paraprofessional, Ms. Velasquez; Innovative School Day paraprofessional, Ms. Dupuis; and librarian, Ms. Campbell. On their designated day, students will rotate through engaging learning experiences such as:

Computer lessons
Makerspace activities
Guidance lessons
Science activities
Library lessons

These rotations are designed to strengthen critical thinking and problem-solving while developing essential skills such as teamwork, time management, and adaptability—all vital for success in and beyond the classroom.

While students participate in these enriching activities, classroom teachers will engage in important professional work, including analyzing data, planning for high-quality instruction, creating individualized learning pathways and tools for progress monitoring. This dedicated time helps ensure instruction is targeted, responsive, and effective for every learner.

Please note that students will follow an adjusted schedule for lunch, recess, and specials on their assigned Innovative School Day. To help minimize disruptions, we kindly ask families to refrain from scheduling lunch visits on those days.

The grade-level Innovative School Day schedule will be posted weekly in the “Upcoming Events” section below and shared in teachers’ weekly newsletters.

Have a fantastic weekend—our Hounds will surely sleep well tonight after a winning first week! We can’t wait to welcome them back on Monday, ready for another great week at Huggins!

Jennifer Brewer

Principal

jbrewer@lcisd.org

Upcoming Events

Monday, August 17th- Happy Monday!

Tuesday, August 18th- 5th Grade ISD, No Lunch Visitors for 5th Grade

Wednesday, August 19th- 4th Grade ISD, No Lunch Visitors for 4th Grade

Thursday, August 20th- 3rd Grade ISD, No Lunch Visitors for 3rd Grade

Friday, August 21st- Scoops Spirit Night

Looking Ahead…

Thursday, August 27th- Parent Information Night 5:00-7:00 (more info to come)

Friday, August 28th- House Pep Rally, Early Release 11:45

Monday, September 7th- Labor Day- No School

Wednesday, September 9th- Spring Creek Spirit Night

Friday, September 11th- Grandparent’s Day Lunch

Huggins Elementary Car Rider Procedures- Repeat

The safety of your children is our top priority, and adhering to our established car rider procedures helps us maintain a smooth and organized process during drop-off and pick-up times. Here are a few key points to remember:

Turn Right into the Huggins Car Rider Driveway: The entrance to our car rider line is off of Katy-Fulshear Road. To get in line, you must be heading south on Katy-Fulshear. Cars are not permitted to make a left-hand turn into the driveway.
Stay in Line: When entering the Huggins driveway for drop-off or pick-up, please stay in a single file line. This helps avoid any congestion and ensures a steady flow of traffic. Do not pull off and attempt to pass cars in line, as this creates a safety hazard.
Follow Staff Instructions: Our staff members are trained to guide and assist during drop-off and pick-up times. Please follow their instructions promptly and patiently. Their guidance is aimed in creating a safe environment for everyone.
No Cell Phones: While in the car rider line, please refrain from using your cell phone. This allows you to remain focused on the line and surrounding area, helping to ensure a safe environment for our students and staff.
Arrival and Dismissal Times: It's important to arrive at the designated times for drop-off and pick-up. Remember, our doors open at 7:15am. Staff will begin opening doors at that time. Please do not drop off your student before 7:15am. Students that arrive after 7:45 will be counted tardy. If you arrive to school after the start time and there is no longer line or staff outside, you will need to park and walk your child into the building to check-in and receive a tardy slip. Please note that all change of transportation changes must be made before 1:30pm. In the event you need to pick up your child early, please do so by 2:00pm.
Car Rider Tags: You must have a 26-27 car rider tag hanging from your rearview mirror to pick up your student in the car rider line. To help our afternoon dismissal run as smoothly and safely as possible, please leave your car rider tag hanging from your rearview mirror for the entire time you are in the car rider line. In the event that you do not have your tag, you will need to park in the lot and go to the office. Your child will be released to you with proper ID and after the car rider line is cleared.

By adhering to these procedures, we can collectively create a safe and efficient car rider process. We greatly appreciate your cooperation, understanding, and patience...especially the first few weeks of school!

Car Rider Map and Procedures

Bus Rider Information- Repeat

All students will be given an ID tag on the first day of school. Tags will be distributed to students along with a tag sleeve and lanyard. It is very important that students wear their student ID tags daily.

Students are required to ride the bus designated by transportation and get off at the designated stop. Students may not ride the bus to another child’s house. Riding a bus is a privilege, and students must follow the expectations for behavior as outlined in the LCISD Elementary Handbook.

All pre-kindergarten and kindergarten bus riders in LamarCISD must be met at their bus stop by a parent, guardian or designated adult.

The responsible person must show identification and have a blue card to pick up a pre-kindergarten or kindergarten student from a bus stop. The blue card procedure for pre-k and kindergarten bus riders ensures that only parent-authorized individuals (emergency contact listed in Skyward) receive their student at the bus stop location.

If a pre-kindergarten or kindergarten student has an older sibling and the parent wants the pre-k and/or kindergarten student to be released to that sibling, the parent must write the name of the older student on the back of the card and sign the card agreeing the bus driver can release the younger sibling to the older sibling at the bus stop. The older sibling MUST have the signed blue card with them every day or the pre-k and/or kindergarten student will not be released to go with the sibling, and the pre-k and/or kindergarten student will return to campus for the parents to pick them up.

If no authorized individual or older sibling is present at the bus stop, the pre-kindergarten or kindergarten bus rider will be returned to the home campus.

Lamar CISD utilizes Versatrans My Stop. You can access your student’s bus route through the My Stop e-link to view: Route number, Bus stops, and Estimated arrival/drop-off times.

Click here to login:https://mystop.lcisd.org/elinkrp/Login.aspx

All you need is your student(s) ID number and date of birth to login.

You can also download the Versatrans My Stop App to view your student(s) active bus route’s arrival time to the designated bus stop. Guardians can register one student. If they have more students within the district, they will be added to the same account. To login, you need your student(s) ID number and date of birth.

For more information, please visithttps://www.lcisd.org/transportation

*Extra blue cards can be picked up from the front office.

Changes in Transportation- Repeat

Transportation changes must be received by 2:00 p.m. Any change in transportation arrangements require a note to the teacher or phone call to the office. Make sure you write your child's first and last name, teacher's name, and indicate the date(s) for the change and how the child is going home. We ask that you not email the change since there may be times that a teacher is not in attendance or does not have a chance to read the email during the school day.

Beginning of the Year Forms- Repeat

For the 2026-27 school year, all required Lamar Consolidated ISD beginning-of-year forms must be completed online through the Skyward Family Access Center.

Online forms are available through the Family Access Center starting July 27th and all forms need to be submitted no later than Sept. 11th.

Instructions, important dates, a username/password reset button, and technical assistance regarding the online forms can be found by clicking here.

If you have any questions or need additional assistance, please contact the school front office at 832-223-1600.

Nurse Notes- Click Here