6 straight years. One standard. One tradition of excellence. 🏆📚
Huge congratulations to our Henrietta UIL Spelling team on bringing home another State Championship and continuing an unbelievable legacy of academic excellence.
🥇 Scott Bryant — Individual State Champion
🥈 Kate Farnsworth — 2nd Place
🏅 Andrea Evangelista — 7th Place
🏅 Kynnlee Poore — 13th Place
Shoutout to the entire team for helping continue the championship standard, and congratulations to Head Coach Laurie Schaffner for leading another incredible State Championship run. The hard work, preparation, and commitment behind the scenes continue to make Henrietta proud.
6-PEAT UIL STATE SPELLING CHAMPIONS. Incredible.
Huge congratulations to our Henrietta UIL Spelling team on bringing home another State Championship and continuing an unbelievable legacy of academic excellence.
🥇 Scott Bryant — Individual State Champion
🥈 Kate Farnsworth — 2nd Place
🏅 Andrea Evangelista — 7th Place
🏅 Kynnlee Poore — 13th Place
Shoutout to the entire team for helping continue the championship standard, and congratulations to Head Coach Laurie Schaffner for leading another incredible State Championship run. The hard work, preparation, and commitment behind the scenes continue to make Henrietta proud.
6-PEAT UIL STATE SPELLING CHAMPIONS. Incredible.
HISD is proud to celebrate the Class of 2026 at the Graduation Ceremony on May 21 at 7:00 p.m. at Evangel Church in Wichita Falls. Join us for this special evening as we honor the hard work, memories, and bright futures of our graduates.
Reminder for seniors: Graduation practice will be held on May 21 at 9:15 a.m. at Evangel Church in Wichita Falls. Please arrive on time—this is mandatory.
Technology Turn In - Be sure to bring your computer, charger and bag to school with you. For any missing items, please bring the fees listed below:
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As we complete our recognition of the Top 10 graduates, we couldn’t be prouder! These students have shown incredible dedication, leadership, and commitment in academics and extracurriculars over the past four years. We can’t wait to see what they accomplish next! #GoldStandard
Lyndee Brown
Salutatorian
Class of 2026
100.52
yndee has been a dedicated student-athlete and active participant in extracurricular activities throughout her high school career. She has competed in both basketball and volleyball, earning numerous honors for her performance and leadership. In volleyball, she was named District Co-MVP in 2025 and District MVP Setter in 2024, as well as earning All-State Setter recognition. She was also selected to the prestigious Red River Diamond Dozen Team and will compete in the Oil Bowl this summer. Lyndee has been recognized for her academic excellence as well, earning Academic All-State honors in both volleyball and basketball in 2026 and being named Academic All-District all four years in both sports. In basketball, she received Honorable Mention All-District in 2026.
In addition to athletics, Lyndee has been actively involved in FFA, competing on the Poultry Team, which qualified for state all four years. She was also a member of the BBQ Team, earning a national qualification, and placed second individually at the Area Poultry Contest in 2026. Additionally, Lyndee served on the FFA officer team for 3 years.
Lyndee is the daughter of Kevin and Lisa Brown of Henrietta.
Lyndee plans to attend Texas Tech University, where she will major in Pre-Occupational Therapy with the goal of becoming an Occupational Therapist.
Henrietta ISD congratulates Lyndee on her outstanding accomplishments and wishes her continued success in all her future endeavors.
Salutatorian
Class of 2026
100.52
yndee has been a dedicated student-athlete and active participant in extracurricular activities throughout her high school career. She has competed in both basketball and volleyball, earning numerous honors for her performance and leadership. In volleyball, she was named District Co-MVP in 2025 and District MVP Setter in 2024, as well as earning All-State Setter recognition. She was also selected to the prestigious Red River Diamond Dozen Team and will compete in the Oil Bowl this summer. Lyndee has been recognized for her academic excellence as well, earning Academic All-State honors in both volleyball and basketball in 2026 and being named Academic All-District all four years in both sports. In basketball, she received Honorable Mention All-District in 2026.
In addition to athletics, Lyndee has been actively involved in FFA, competing on the Poultry Team, which qualified for state all four years. She was also a member of the BBQ Team, earning a national qualification, and placed second individually at the Area Poultry Contest in 2026. Additionally, Lyndee served on the FFA officer team for 3 years.
Lyndee is the daughter of Kevin and Lisa Brown of Henrietta.
Lyndee plans to attend Texas Tech University, where she will major in Pre-Occupational Therapy with the goal of becoming an Occupational Therapist.
Henrietta ISD congratulates Lyndee on her outstanding accomplishments and wishes her continued success in all her future endeavors.
Valedictorian
Class of 2026
100.98
Marie has been actively involved in a wide range of extracurricular activities, demonstrating both academic excellence and dedication to her school community. She is a member of FFA, where she competed on the Greenhand Radio Broadcasting LDE team in 2022, placing second at district and advancing to area. She has also been a key member of the Floriculture CDE team, placing third in 2023 and qualifying for state, fourth at area in 2025 and qualifying for state, and second at area in 2026, again advancing to state. Individually, Marie placed fourth overall at the area contest in 2026.
In addition to her FFA involvement, Marie has competed in UIL academics as a member of the Science team in 2024, 2025, and 2026. Her team placed second at district in 2024. In 2025, she earned first place in Biology and third overall, advancing to the regional competition. In 2026, she placed second in Biology and fourth overall, earning alternate positions for both her Biology and overall scores.
Marie is also involved in UIL One-Act Play, where her team placed second at district and advanced to bi-district in 2024, 2025, and 2026. In 2025, the team was named bi-district alternate. In 2026, Marie received an Honorable Mention All-Star Cast Ensemble Award alongside six fellow cast members.
Marie is the daughter of Shawn and Julie Bader of Henrietta.
Marie plans to attend Oklahoma Panhandle State University, where she will major in Crop and Soil Science. Following graduation, she hopes to pursue a career in an agronomy-related field.
Henrietta ISD congratulates Marie on this outstanding achievement and looks forward to all she will accomplish in the future.
Class of 2026
100.98
Marie has been actively involved in a wide range of extracurricular activities, demonstrating both academic excellence and dedication to her school community. She is a member of FFA, where she competed on the Greenhand Radio Broadcasting LDE team in 2022, placing second at district and advancing to area. She has also been a key member of the Floriculture CDE team, placing third in 2023 and qualifying for state, fourth at area in 2025 and qualifying for state, and second at area in 2026, again advancing to state. Individually, Marie placed fourth overall at the area contest in 2026.
In addition to her FFA involvement, Marie has competed in UIL academics as a member of the Science team in 2024, 2025, and 2026. Her team placed second at district in 2024. In 2025, she earned first place in Biology and third overall, advancing to the regional competition. In 2026, she placed second in Biology and fourth overall, earning alternate positions for both her Biology and overall scores.
Marie is also involved in UIL One-Act Play, where her team placed second at district and advanced to bi-district in 2024, 2025, and 2026. In 2025, the team was named bi-district alternate. In 2026, Marie received an Honorable Mention All-Star Cast Ensemble Award alongside six fellow cast members.
Marie is the daughter of Shawn and Julie Bader of Henrietta.
Marie plans to attend Oklahoma Panhandle State University, where she will major in Crop and Soil Science. Following graduation, she hopes to pursue a career in an agronomy-related field.
Henrietta ISD congratulates Marie on this outstanding achievement and looks forward to all she will accomplish in the future.
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Class of 2027 Parents...don't forget the meeting tonight at 5:30!
Reminder: The Declaration Day Ceremony for the Class of 2026 will be held May 12 at 11:00 a.m. in the Tyra Roper Auditorium. Guests should register at the office to attend as we celebrate our seniors and their plans for the future.
Reminder: Senior Stroll for the Class of 2026 is coming up on May 12 at 10:30 a.m. Guests should bring a valid ID and register at the high school upon arrival. Guests will be escorted to the elementary school; registration will not be available there.
Reminder: HHS will be hosting the Senior Picnic for the Class of 2026 on the front lawn following the Declaration Day Ceremony. It’s a great time for seniors to relax, connect with classmates, and enjoy this special moment together.
Reminder! The HHS Awards Ceremony is just two days away! Join us on May 11 at 5:00 p.m. in the Tyra Roper Auditorium as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students from the 2025–2026 school year. We hope to see you there!
We have STATE DOUBLES TENNIS CHAMPS!!!
Meet at the Hay Bearcat and let's welcome Crostyn and Brecklyn back in style!
They should be back at school between 10:00pm and 11:00pm.
Be watching for a more accurate time as they get closer.
WAY TO GO BOYS!!!
Meet at the Hay Bearcat and let's welcome Crostyn and Brecklyn back in style!
They should be back at school between 10:00pm and 11:00pm.
Be watching for a more accurate time as they get closer.
WAY TO GO BOYS!!!
Reminder: The Baccalaureate Ceremony for the Class of 2026 will be held May 10 at 5:00 p.m. in the Tyra Roper Auditorium. The community is invited to attend as we honor and reflect on this special milestone for our graduates.
Congratulations to our STUCO on receiving a $750 check for leading schools in our region in viable blood donations! Thank you to our community for supporting our blood drives and helping make an impact. We are proud of our students and grateful for all of our donors!
Let’s send Ella off the Henrietta way as she heads to the State Track Meet!
Join us Wednesday, May 13th at 9:30 AM on the Front Lawn as we cheer her on before she competes against the best in Texas!
LET’S GO ELLA!!
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