HHS' Coach Brazil Becomes Internet Sensation
Recently, HHS' Head Football Coach Brian Brazil challenged player Julian Harris to a wrestling match as part of a new off-season workout. The fun technique was featured on Dallas/Fort Worth news station KTVT-TV (CBS); watch the clip here. It has become an Internet sensation; even USA Today sports tweeted about it!

HHS VASE Regional and Area Competition Results
HHS and HHS  9's Visual Arts Department recently competed in VASE (Visual Arts Scholastic Event), the State of Texas' visual arts competition comprised of more than 20,000 entries from across the state. The mission of the TAEA VASE is to recognize exemplary student achievement in the visual arts by providing art students and programs a standard of excellence in which to achieve. Approximately 42 artworks competed from HHS and HHS 9. The following students received "3's" on their work, denoting excellent work: Joseph Kim, Rachele Cicoria, Jiyoun Jung, Kenzie Cagle, Hannah Caracalas, Gwen Armstrong, Elizabeth Coleman, Jacy Brooke Baxter, Danielle Choi, Victoria Gordon and Andy Pham.

The following students received the highest score of "4" - superior - and advanced to the Area competition. They are: Micah Spradling, Evan Straw, Daniel Chen, Christine Cho, Eunice Choe, Nasim Dalirifar, Arthur Kim, Madi Park (2 pieces), Nhi Pham, Sumin Seo, Eloise Tan, Kenzie Cagle, Hannah Caracalas, Justice Reardon, Brittany Mayeda (2 pieces), Andy Pham, Natalie Horn, Mackenzie Rex, Melissa Gondolf, Zoe Rech, Jacob Spybroeck, Julie Joo (2 pieces), Yoojun Ahn, Breanna Bleil, Lisa Yang, Dylan Brock, Nasim Dalifar, Jo Shin (2 pieces), Justin Chong, Michelle Sanchez, Elizabeth Coleman, Priyanka Shah (2 pieces), Jacob Speybrock, Arthur Kim, Amanda Lilly and Christine Cho.

From Area competition, the following students will advance to the State level, competing for Gold Seal Awards. This will occur in Dallas on April 24-25. Only 10 percent of the Area qualifiers advance to the State level. Gold Seal recipients will have their work shown in the Texas Capitol Building in Austin and the display will tour the state for a year. Less than 1 percent of the original entries receive Gold Seals. Students who will be competing at State are as follows: Arthur Kim, Sophie Chung, Sue Jin Park, Zoe Rech, Natalie Horn, Lauren Song (2 pieces), Madi Park and Sumin Seo.

Score!
The JV girls' soccer team was in action Feb. 10 and won their game versus Plano East 2-1. Keanni Barnes and Simara Inauen both scored.

The Varsity girls' soccer team beat Plano East Feb. 10, 1-0, to improve to 7-0-1 on the district campaign. Cailee Dennis scored the lone goal with about five minutes left in the match to secure the victory. The defense was once again stellar and held the Panthers to one shot on goal en route to another shutout.

The girls' soccer team wrapped up the first half of District play on Feb. 13 with a 2-1 victory at McKinney Boyd. Junior Cailee Dennis scored a header goal off a cross from sophomore Gabby Duca in the 20th minute. With the score tied at halftime 1-1, the girls went to work and scored the game winner from a corner kick, delivered in by senior Alanna Casta�eda in the 70th minute.

The girls beat Plano Feb. 17 with a score of 3-0. Junior Cailee Dennis recorded two of the goals on the night and Stefani Doyle added one as the Hawks cruised in the second half. The defense, led by keepers Teresa Tran and Molly Lansford and defenders Lauren Frank, Hayley Stovall, Sophia Nottoli and Brittany Weatherford preserved yet another shutout.

The boys' soccer team defeated Plano on Feb. 17 by a score of 2-0. The Hawks took the lead in the first half on an outstanding goal by Zach Chamblee. The boys dominated play in the second half and the win was secured when Chase Weinman curled in a beautiful upper 90 shot. Kevin Keeler and Tanner Curfew both came up with big saves in goal to preserve the shutout. The win moves the boys back into 4th place in district play.

HHS' Block Lunch Featured in The Dallas Morning News' Plano Blog
The story above about HHS' Block Lunch was featured in The Dallas Morning News' Plano blog! Click here to see.

HHS Student Council Attends Dallas Stars Game
Feb. 2, HHS' Student Council attended the Leadership Training and game with the Dallas Stars. Although the Stars lost, StuCo had a fantastic time!

HHS Student Council Attends Mo Ranch
Feb. 13-15, HHS' Student Council attended the Texas Association of Student Councils (TASC) Advanced Leadership Conference in Hunt, Texas. They were taught leadership skills to help one's campus and the state initiative of love to build a better community. As a group, all five students and the sponsor went down the traditional water slide into the Winter River. It was a great bonding moment for all!

HHS Kibble Contest
HHS and StuCo helped Carrollton's Operation Kindness by participating in HHS' annual "Kibble Contest" this February. With the help of StuCo, HHS raised around $1,300 worth of monetary donations, paper towels, sheets and old towels. Hebron PALS' program took a tour of the Operation Kindness facility to get a better grasp of the importance of animals and the non-kill animal shelter.
 

HHS A Capella Choir Performs at TMEA
Feb. 13, HHS' A Capella Choir performed at Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Clinic and Convention in San Antonio. They knocked it out of the park. Read an article about the group here. Aca-mazing!

All About the Earth and Moon
Feb. 12, 5th grade science students at Castle Hills Elementary investigated the impact meteorites have on the surfaces of the Earth and moon. Looks like fun!

Castle Hills' Dads Day
Feb. 20, Castle Hills Elementary hosted "Bring Your Dad to School Day." More than 400 Dads of CHE students came to The Castle to participate in the fun. View more photos here.

Hebron Valley Elementary Displays Random Acts of Kindness
During the week of Feb. 9, Hebron Valley Elementary celebrated Random Act of Kindness Week! The Kindergarteners honored the school's awesome cafeteria staff on Feb. 11 with these sweet pictures.

Geometry Love
Hebron Valley Elementary 1st graders in Kalli Bluhm's class were recently spotted exploring shapes in class. Way to go!

Hebron Valley Elementary Create Films
Feb. 13, Hebron Valley Elementary students practiced creating films using iMovie on their district-issued iPads before diving into film making. Sounds like fun!


Independence Elementary Science Discovery
Feb. 13, Independence Elementary Science Discovery Teacher Mrs. Jackson led class sessions by collaborating with Texas A&M AgriLife Research programs. The Urban Water Conservation Programs offer free, hands-on lessons, which teach water management at every age level. The STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) trailer is an engaging opportunity to explore weathering, erosion and deposition. View more pictures here.

Polser Elementary Students Participate in Virtual Scavenger Hunt
Feb. 20, 4th graders in Ms. Kelly's class at Polser Elementary participated in a virtual scavenger hunt about natural resources! View more photos here.

District Directors Tour Career Center East
Feb. 20, representatives from Congressmen and State Representatives who serve Lewisville ISD toured Career Center East to learn about Career and Technical Education and what CCE has to offer. Special thanks to Ebony Daughtry (Rep. Ron Simmons); Patricia Robinson (Rep. Tan Parker); and Megan Everett (Senator Michael Burgess) for touring! View more photos here.

LISD Interim Superintendent Speaks to East Zone Middle School Teachers
While students were out of school on President's Day, teachers were in session learning lots during their Professional Development Day! Across LISD, teachers came together to learn better ways to serve students. East Zone middle school teachers (along with Central Zone math teachers) joined together at Killian Middle School for a day of learning. To kick off the day, LISD Interim Superintendent Dr. Kevin Rogers spoke to the teachers.
 
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