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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Lufkin ISD will be closed Friday, April 18th for Good Friday in observance of the Easter Holiday.

Mrs. Jamie, LISD’s Speech Pathologist Assistant, works on a communication lesson with a student from Mrs. Fuller’s class.

Mark you calendars …. Spring pictures will be April 8th.

Please support our Book Fair going on now, March 17th through 21st.

Kindergarten Graduation pictures will be made March 18, 2025.

Herty Primary will celebrate Read Across America on Friday, March 7th.

Spring Break is here! Students have early dismissal on Friday, March 7th, and have no school from March 10th to the 14th.

Our Spring Fling event will be hosted from 5:30-7:00pm on Thursday, March 20th.

Check your child’s backpack for their Big Kahuna fundraiser packet as pictured. Click on read more for a photo of some of the prizes. Check out the packet for complete details.

The public is invited to Lufkin ISD’s Innovation and Advanced Academics Community Showcase held on February 11th from 5:30 to 7 pm at Lufkin Middle School.

Herty PTK is making Valentine’s Day pictures on February 3rd. Check your child’s backpack for an order form. Money for the pictures is due by Wednesday, January 29th. Picture featured is NOT an actual depiction of the photo backdrop.

Herty Primary will have staff and student holidays on February 13 and 14. Students will also be off on Monday, February 17th for a staff development day.

Since weather temperatures are as cold as they are, please send your child to school in/with a coat. Our sidewalks are open to the winter weather! Also remind them to keep up with their coat and be sure to wear it out of the building at dismissal time.

The 100th Day of School will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 29th. Your child’s teacher will address this within each classroom and/or grade level.

Lufkin ISD will be closed on Monday, January 20th, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s birthday.

We are excited to see your kiddos return for the spring semester! Classes start at 7:40 am, please make sure your child arrives on time every day. School attendance is so important for student success; please do all you can to ensure that success!

Thursday, September 19th will be picture day for Herty Primary. Order forms have been sent home.

Grandparents day will be celebrated at Herty Primary during each child’s lunch on Friday, September 6th. Please check with your child’s teacher for specific lunch times if you plan on attending.