Howdy!
IT'S TIME! Get ready for an evening bursting with creativity and discovery at IB Exhibition Night tonight from 5–7pm. Families will kick off the celebration in the gym with dynamic fine arts performances that showcase the talent and hard work of our students. From there, you’ll journey through this year’s incredible IB projects—each one a window into your students’ curiosity, passion, and growth—and get an exciting sneak peek at what’s coming next year. It’s the perfect chance to cheer on your learners and see the amazing things they’ve built together!
Howdy!
Get ready for an electrifying evening at IB Night at Hernandez Middle School on May 18th from 5–7 pm. This isn’t just a showcase—it’s a full-on celebration of curiosity, creativity, and the power of learning brought to life. Students have taken what they explore in class and transformed it into hands‑on projects, interactive displays, and real‑world problem‑solving that shows exactly why the IB spirit is something special.
Expect energy. Expect imagination. Expect to walk away impressed by how boldly these kids think and how confidently they turn ideas into action. It’s the kind of night that reminds you what young minds can do when they’re encouraged to explore, question, and create.
To support student safety, digital citizenship, and social-emotional well-being, Round Rock ISD partnered with GoGuardian this fall to implement the Beacon digital monitoring system. Beacon helps district and campus staff monitor student online activity during the school day to identify potential safety concerns and provide timely support when needed.
School-day monitoring hours in Beacon are 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on instructional days. On those non-instructional days, district staff will not actively monitor Beacon notifications.
Outside of school hours, and during weekends, holidays, and school breaks, parents and guardians may continue monitoring their student’s online activity by using the GoGuardian Parent Mobile App.
The Beacon system allows district staff and parents to view:
Student online browsing activity, and
Activity within the student’s district Google account.
When enabled, Beacon generates notifications for online activity that may indicate that a student could benefit from additional support.
Parent Monitoring Encouraged
Parents and guardians are encouraged to download the GoGuardian Parent App to continue monitoring their students’ online activity during Winter Break and throughout the year outside of school hours or on non-instructional days.
Thank you for partnering with us to support student safety and well-being, both online and offline.
Round Rock ISD Summer Sun Meals!
As an added bonus Kona Ice is Coming! Please refer to the attached flyer for pricing.
We are excited for a fun day!
Parents/Guardians,
If you are interested in signing your student out after the 8th Grade Promotion ceremony, please complete the Google Form linked below.
Sign Out Form
To sign out your student, you must:
Be listed in the eSchoolPlus system as an approved contact
Present a valid photo ID at checkout
Completing the Google Form ahead of time will help speed up the sign-out process and reduce wait times on the day of the event.
Thank you!
Round Rock ISD students will need to take home their district-issued Chromebook over the summer. All students’ Classlink and Google accounts will remain available over the summer break.
If you are a graduating senior, please return your device and charger to your school’s ITS before graduation.
Students participating in the district-provided summer learning programs will need to bring their Chromebooks with them each day.
If you have any questions or need additional info, read the latest story “Student Technology Reminder” with this link: https://www.roundrockisd.org/article/2892830
Dear Bulldog Families,
Our annual Bulldog Fun Day is coming up, and we need your help to make this event a success for our students! The PTA is looking for parent volunteers to help with games, activities, set-up, and clean-up throughout the day.
If you are able to volunteer, please sign up here:
Volunteer Sign up
Please note: All volunteers must be registered volunteers with RRISD prior to the event. If you have not registered yet this year, please apply as soon as possible!
Bulldog Fun Day is always a favorite tradition for our students, and we truly appreciate the support from our amazing school community. Thank you for helping us create a fun and memorable day for everyone!
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out at info@hernandezpta.org
Thank you!
HeMS PTA
Hello Bulldog Family!
Attached is a presentation outlining the expectations and important information for our upcoming 8th grade end-of-year trip to Kalahari.
Please take a few moments to review the presentation with your student so that everyone is familiar with the expectations and guidelines for the trip.
Thank you for your continued support. We are looking forward to a fun, safe, and successful experience for all students!
Please join us as we celebrate the matriculation of our 8th grade class!
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony May 21, 2026
Hernandez MS Gymnasium
Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
SNEAK PEAK!
Join us for IB Night on May 18th, 5–7 pm, and step into a world where math jumps off the page and into real life. Our 6th, 7th, and 8th‑grade students have turned everyday moments—shopping, travel, college, design, gaming, and more—into dynamic math investigations. It’s hands‑on, eye‑opening, and a celebration of what learning looks like when students take the lead!
You're looking at 6th grade math students working on geometric area designs, 7th grade math students calculating surface area and volume by building their own structures, and 8th grade math students finding ways in everyday life that prove Pythagoras was right about his theorem.
Hello Hernandez Middle School Students, Parents, and Guardians,
We are excited to announce that on Thursday, May 14, 2026, we will be distributing pre-ordered 2025-2026 Hernandez Middle School yearbooks and selling a limited number of additional copies during students’ lunch times.
Students who pre-ordered a 2025-2026 Hernandez Middle School yearbook will receive their Distribution Ticket on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. The ticket will include their name and order summary. Students must keep this ticket and bring it with them when picking up their pre-ordered yearbook during their lunch time on May 14, 2026.
Students who did not pre-order a yearbook will have the opportunity to purchase one during their lunch times while supplies last.
The cost of a non pre-ordered yearbook will be $35.00 on Thursday, May 14, 2026, and Friday, May 15, 2026.
If you would like to purchase a yearbook during the last week of school (May 18–May 20, 2026), the cost will increase to $40.00.
Payments may be made with cash or check. Please make all checks payable to Hernandez Middle School.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:
ollie_oconnor@roundrockisd.org
or
christian_smith@roundrockisd.org
Thank you,
Hernandez Middle School Yearbook Staff
Dear Bulldog family,
We’re excited to announce that our BullDog Fun Day is coming up on May 20th! As we celebrate the end of another wonderful school year, this special day is dedicated to giving our students a chance to relax, celebrate, and enjoy time together filled with games, laughter, refreshing drinks, and lasting memories.
To make this day truly memorable, we’re asking for your support. Donations from our amazing Bulldog community help us create a fun, engaging experience for every student. Whether big or small, every contribution makes a difference.
To make donating easier, we’ve created a SignUpGenius with a list of needed items. Please take a moment to view the sign-up and choose an item you’d like to contribute:
Sign Up Genius
If you’re able to contribute, please send items with your child or drop them off at the front office on or before May 20th.
Your generosity and support help us celebrate the close of a successful school year and turn a great day into an unforgettable one for our students. Thank you for being such an important part of our school community!
If you have any questions or would like to help in another way, please feel free to reach out.
🍎 Help Us Treat Our Amazing Staff! 🍎
Staff Appreciation Week is coming up, and our middle school PTA would love your help in showing our incredible teachers and staff just how much we value them!
For just $5, you can “buy a staff member lunch” and help us provide a special meal to brighten their day. Every contribution adds up and goes directly toward making this week extra special for the people who do so much for our students every day.
If you’re able, please consider donating and helping us say THANK YOU in a meaningful (and delicious!) way!
Donate Here
Mark your calendars—it’s showtime!
Join us on May 18th from 5–7 pm for our 3rd Annual IB Exhibition Night, where our amazing students will transform the school into a gallery of big ideas, bold thinking, and hands‑on learning.
They’ve researched, built, designed, and problem‑solved their hearts out. Now they’re ready to shine, and they want YOU in the audience. Come support their hard work and enjoy an evening full of creativity and discovery!
✨🌙 8th Grade Formal – An Enchanted Evening 🌙✨
We are excited to invite all 8th grade students to this year’s Formal, themed “An Enchanted Evening!” Join us for a magical night filled with dinner, music, and memories with friends.
📅 Date: May 8th
⏰ Time: 5:30 – 8:00 PM
💲 Cost: $10 (includes dinner!)
Students are encouraged to dress up and enjoy a special evening as we celebrate the end of middle school together.
We can’t wait to see everyone there for a night to remember! ✨
Online tickets can be purchased at: 8th Grade Formal Tickets
🌊🎉 8th Grade Kalahari Trip Reminder! 🎉🌊
Our exciting 8th grade trip to Kalahari is quickly approaching on May 19, 2026! We don’t want anyone to miss out on this fun-filled experience.
To secure your spot, please be sure to complete the permission form and submit payment as soon as possible using the link below:
Trip to Kalahari
Payments are due by 5/16/26 at midnight
🌙✨ 8th Grade Formal is coming up! 🌙✨
We are excited to invite all 8th grade students to this year’s Formal, themed “An Enchanted Evening!” Join us for a magical night filled with dinner, music, and memories with friends.
📅 Date: May 8th
⏰ Time: 5:30 – 8:00 PM
💲 Cost: $10 (includes dinner!)
Students are encouraged to dress up and enjoy a special evening as we celebrate the end of middle school together.
We can’t wait to see everyone there for a night to remember! ✨Purchase Tickets Here
In person ticket sales will be offered during 8th grade lunch starting on 4/24 & Friday May 1 !
🍎 Help Us Treat Our Amazing Staff! 🍎
Staff Appreciation Week is coming up, and our middle school PTA would love your help in showing our incredible teachers and staff just how much we value them!
For just $5, you can “buy a staff member lunch” and help us provide a special meal to brighten their day. Every contribution adds up and goes directly toward making this week extra special for the people who do so much for our students every day.
If you’re able, please click on the link below and consider donating and helping us say THANK YOU in a meaningful (and delicious!) way!
New to the district? Returning students? Want to register for available summer camps? Just want to come and ask some questions? Come by from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Pearson Ranch Middle School to meet with us.
✅ New in-district & out-of-district student enrollment & annual forms.
✅ Summer camp sign-ups.
✅ Learn about virtual learning.
✅ Fun activities + refreshments for students.
✅ Get answers from our experts.
Enrolling a new student? Make sure to bring these documents:
Student’s certified birth certificate,
Immunization records,
Proof of residence within the school district boundaries, or bring your district transfer approval.
The last report card or withdrawal form from the prior school district (if available), and
The student’s Social Security Card (if available).
Need more info? Check out our District Enrollment Webpage www.roundrockisd.org/enroll
