Herty Primary News
Voices of Valor
Herty Primary First Grade student are excited to say “Thank You” to our local veterans.
Book Character Day
Fun times were had by all with Book Character Day, 2025
Scary Good Breakfast
Mrs. Cassandra and her staff of Scary Godmothers surprised students for breakfast.
Open House and Literacy Night
Where stronger readers were built.
Thank You, Mrs. Choate
Instructional Coaches Day 2025
Open House and Literacy Night
Tuesday, October 21 5:30pm-7:00pm
Book Fair Coming Soon
The Book Fair will be visiting Herty Primary from October 20 to 24.
Click to learn more!
Fall Break
October 6-10 and 13
Cozy Celebration: Pajama Day
Mrs. Hook’s second grade class earned a pajama day. Congratulations to them!
Brains in Action!
Mrs. Faulkner’s class is hard at work in their classroom.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15-October 15.
Grandparents Day 2025
Grandparent shared their super power of love with their grandchildren.
No School September 15, 2025
Labor Day Holiday
Say Cheese!
Picture day is Monday, September 22.
First Day of School Smiles
Big smiles for the first day of the 2025-2026 school year!
Grandparents Day Luncheon
Join us on Friday, September 5th, during your students’ lunch time. Please click for more information.
2025 Employees of the Year
Herty Primary recognized it’s employees of the year recently. Paraprofessional of the Year is Mrs. LaToya Jones, New-Comer of the Year is Mrs. Anne Arriaga and Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Alyssa Wells. Each employee was surprised by her family members on this special day. Click on read more for pictures.
Pucker Up, Gentry!
Many weeks ago, Principal Amanda Gentry promised to kiss a pig if the campus met their attendance goal. Fast forward …… Herty students met this goal and Mrs. Gentry puckered up! Click on “read more” for a few pictures.
Teacher Appreciation Week
Herty staff has been honored with many, many treats, meals, snacks, gifts and recognition this week for teacher appreciation week. Herty is blessed with lots of loving people that care tremendously for all kiddos. Click on “read more” for a few pictures of this weeks
Administrative Assistants Day
Shout out to these two ladies! Happy Administrative Assistants Day to Mrs. Betty Wilson and Mrs. Lorena Gaitan. They go above and beyond to keep our campus running smoothly.
Herty Students Learn About Life Cycles
Our students have been exploring life cycles by incubating chicken eggs. They’ve learned how eggs develop and then observed the eggs as they hatched into chickens. Click on “read more” for more baby chicken pictures.
Lost and Found
Take a look at these jackets, coats and hoodies. There’s a lot of them. If your child is missing a jacket, have them look in our lost and found areas outside Miss Gilbert’s room and near the office. Click on “read more” for two additional pictures.
Spring Fling 2025
Herty families and friends enjoyed an evening of fun, games and concessions recently at their annual Spring Fling. Click on “read more” for lots of pictures of the event.
Easter Break, 2025
Lufkin ISD will be closed Friday, April 18th for Good Friday in observance of the Easter Holiday.