
Get ready for the Homecoming festivities!
There will be NO SCHOOL for students on Friday, October 3rd. Teachers will have a half-day in-service.
Enjoy the long weekend, and we look forward to seeing everyone at the Homecoming game and celebrations! Go Cats! 🏈👑


Say Cheese! 📸
Picture Day is almost here! Get ready to smile on Thursday, September 25.
Ordering is easy! Simply visit mylifetouch.com and use our Picture Day ID: EVTZSC9K7.
PRO TIP: Place your order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Don't want to order online? No problem! Your child can bring a completed order flyer with cash or check on Picture Day.
Remember, all orders placed after Picture Day must be done online.
We can't wait to see those amazing smiles!


We're so proud to announce the 2025-2026 team:
🌟 President: Amelia Roberts
🌟 Vice President: Caily Oden
🌟 Secretary: Caleb Mead
🌟 Treasurer: Ricardo Castillo
🌟 Historian: Joshua Trevino
🌟 7th Grade Representative: Emily Encapera
🌟 8th Grade Representative: Iliana Belmarez
We know you'll all do an amazing job leading with scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. Let's make it a great year!


Picture Day is this Thursday, September 25th, for all Hardee Junior High students, so bring your best smile!
We can't wait to capture your amazing school year memories. ✨


Our 6th-grade scientists were busy exploring chemical weathering in the lab this week. 🌎🔬 From breaking down rocks to seeing science in action, they’re learning how Earth is always changing! 💡💥






Our Wildcats modeled the layers of the Earth using chalk and salt 🧂🖍️. Each layer showed the different thicknesses—from the thin crust we live on, all the way down to the deep inner core! 🔥💡
Hands-on learning = deeper understanding (and a little fun too 😄). Great job, scientists in the making! 🐾💙🧡









Sept 19 - There will be no school for students on that day. It is a professional day for teachers.

There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, September 19th due to a Teacher In-Service Day.
Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see our students back in class on Monday, September 22nd! ✨📚


Our students completed a hands-on simulation about surplus food and job specialization today! Each student started with a bag of Skittles, representing food. Once there was enough surplus, they divided their Skittles into colors to represent different jobs:
❤️ Builders
💜 Pottery Makers
💚 Farmers
🧡 Merchants
💛 Weavers
They quickly discovered that having too many of one job (and not enough of another) meant that trading job specialties was necessary for the community to thrive—just like in early civilizations! 🌍
What a fun (and tasty) way to see history come alive in the classroom! 🎉

Parents & Guardians—don’t forget! ✨
📅 Dedication pages are due Friday, November 21, 2025!
📄 A paper with all the details went home two weeks ago.
🖊️ Need another copy? Grab one from the front office or see Ms. Knight in Room 402.
Let’s make this year’s yearbook unforgettable for our amazing 8th graders! 🎉💙🧡










🌟 Teacher of the Month: Mrs. Amy Bryan
🌟 8th Grade Student of the Month: Jurnee Myers
🌟 7th Grade Student of the Month: Alyana Jackson
🌟 6th Grade Student of the Month: Lane Cochran
We are so proud of these Wildcats for their hard work, dedication, and positive example on campus! 🐾💙🧡
Check out their photos below and help us celebrate them in the comments! 🎊📸






Progress Reports will be sent home with students on Friday, September 12.
Please take a few minutes to review your child’s progress and reach out to their teachers if you have any questions. Together, we can help our Wildcats succeed! 🐾💙🧡


Just a friendly reminder—NO SCHOOL today, Monday, September 1st as we celebrate Labor Day! 🎉
Enjoy your day off, relax, and spend time with family and friends. 💙🧡
We’ll see you back in class tomorrow, Tuesday, September 2nd ready to learn and shine! ✏️📚


Our teachers loved the Fancy Water Station! 💧✨ From morning boosts to afternoon pick-me-ups, they’ve been creating delicious, refreshing combos. Huge THANK YOU to our Activities Committee for showing so much appreciation to our teachers and staff! 💙 Check out these pics of their tasty creations! 🍓🍋








Mrs. Hernandez’s class put their thinking caps on today for a Homophones Escape Room! 🗝️✨
Students worked in teams to solve tricky clues, crack codes, and escape—all while reviewing their homophones! 📝🎯
The best part? The friendly competition brought out some serious teamwork and tons of smiles! Great job, Wildcats! 🐾💡









Enjoy your long weekend! There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 1st, in honor of Labor Day. 🎉
Take this time to rest, relax, and recharge—we’ll see you back on Tuesday, September 2nd ready to learn!
💙🧡 Have a safe and happy Labor Day! 💙🧡


Yearbooks are officially available for pre-order! 🎉 Order forms will be sent home on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
✨ 8th Graders—it’s your time to shine! Dedication page forms will also be sent home, so start planning those special messages. 💌
📍 Turn in your forms and payment to Ms. Knight in Room 402.
✅ Don’t miss out on capturing all the amazing memories of this school year!


All that is needed is $5 to get in (cash only event), a swimsuit, a pool float, money for concessions, and money for their friends! Movie is to be decided.
All proceeds support the HHS Swim and Dive Team for the 2025 Season! 🧡🏊🏻♀️💙