Herty Primary News
Donuts & Kolaches
Special thanks to Lufkin’s First Baptist Church for providing donuts and kolaches for us on Staff Development day!
Beat the Bell
These kids beat the bell. Herty primary recognizes kids who are here on time and already working at 7:40 am! Parents, please get your kids here on time to be chosen (at random) for a great prize!
Fall Writing in 2nd Grade
Herty Custodians Rock!
It’s National Custodian’s Day. Herty appreciates and recognizes these ladies for all they do to keep our school tidy.
Manic Monday
Thanks, Whataburger and PTK, for a special treat on this manic Monday! It’s appreciated!
Nacho Luncheon
Wrapping up week 6 with a nacho bar luncheon. Yum!
Second Sacks
Miss Gilbert and her helper prepare to pass out Second Sacks. Second Sacks is a weekend child-feeding program that serves Herty Primary students. Area donors provide food for some students to take home and eat over the weekend.
Meet Ms. Fuller’s Class
Click on “read more” for a few pictures from Ms. Fuller’s (and Ms. Sandy, Ms. Pam & Ms. Diana) PPCD class.
School Picture Day – coming 9/24
Big Kahuna Fundraiser
Check your child’s backpack for the Big Kahuna Fundraiser packet. Your child could win a trip on the party bus. Check the packet for details. Fundraiser closes 9/23/2021.
Labor Day Holiday, No School, Sept. 6
Lufkin ISD will be closed in honor and celebration of the Labor Day holiday, Monday, September 6th, 2021.
Mandatory Masks
Beginning Tuesday, September 7th, Lufkin ISD will require all students and teachers to wear masks to school.
Eagle Scout Project Beautifies Herty Campus
Justin Griffith’s Eagle Scout Service Project is complete! The campus beautification project at Lufkin ISD’S Herty Primary was funded by donations from the campus’ faculty and staff, as well a grant awarded to the school. Assisted by a project coach, Justin planned and led others in the project’s completion. We think it turned out terrific!
End of Year Awards
End of the Year awards were given, celebrating numerous accomplishments. Click on read more for pictures!
Kindergarten Graduation
Herty Kindergarteners have graduated …… click on “read more” for more pictures of today’s Graduation!
Early Dismissal, May 27th
Hamilton & Walker Retires
Herty celebrates the retirement of Nurse Glenda Walker and SPED/PPCD Teacher Kim Hamilton.
Celebrating Nurse Glenda Walker & Bre Phillips
Herty has the best nurses! Thank you, Glenda and Bre, for taking care of our kiddos and campus!
Instructional Coach’s Day
Today, May 11, 2021, we celebrate Herty’s Instructional Coach, Bridget Grubb! She is one special lady who is passionate about children and instills a love for learning to educators and students alike!
Wrapping Up Teacher Appreciation Week
Thanks you Amanda Smith with Herty’s PTK and Lufkin’s First Baptist Church for all the treats! Herty staff certainly feels appreciated this week!
Lost Coats & Jackets
Take a look through the link “read more” at numerous coats and jackets left behind! If you think one is yours, please have your student attempt to find it and take it home!
Orange you glad YOU have 174 days to make a difference!
Click on “read more” for many pictures of teacher appreciation for Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday.
Teacher Appreciation 2021
Herty staff received goodies from LISD’s Education Foundation, Whataburger, Mrs. Glenda Keel and Herty PTK. Thanks to all for treating the entire Herty staff!
School Lunch Hero Day, May 7th
Friday May 7th is School Lunch Hero Day. Our Herty “lunch ladies” are the bomb! Check back later for pics of our wonderful cafeteria staff.
End of Year Awards
Congratulations to Beth Childress – Teacher of the Year, Morgan McDaniel – Newcomer of the Year and Lora Mays – Paraprofessional of the Year!