HNIS Weekly News: 8/30/26
Good afternoon, Seahawk Families!
Here are the important upcoming dates and reminders:
Testing for Session 1 of the statewide progress monitoring assessments begins this week. It is very important that your child arrive at school on time during these dates since we will begin testing sessions promptly each day.
3rd Grade September 3rd and 4th
4th Grade September 9th and 10th
5th Grade September 15th and September 16th
Our Department of Health nurses will be offering the nasal flu mist at our school on November 10th. Your student was sent home with consent forms and an information packet. The consent form is a front and back page that must be completed and returned to the school no later than Tuesday September 8th for your student to receive the nasal flu mist. No student will receive the vaccine without a properly completed consent form.
Parents, save the date for our school wide Open House on September 22nd from 4:30-6:30pm. We hope all families will be able to make it!
Also, mark on your calendars that picture day this year will be on Wednesday, September 23rd.
Parents of our morning car riders, please do not let your student out of the car until 6:50. We have had students waiting at the door and it is a safety concern. Also, please make sure your student is ready to exit their vehicle when you enter car rider line and students need to exit once your car gets to the first basketball hoop. We are trying to ensure that all students get to class on time while still being safe. Thank you for your cooperation!
Have a wonderful long weekend, and as always, Seahawks S.O.A.R. high at HNI!
Good afternoon, Seahawk Families!
Here are the important upcoming dates and reminders:
Testing for Session 1 of the statewide progress monitoring assessments begins this week. It is very important that your child arrive at school on time during these dates since we will begin testing sessions promptly each day.
3rd Grade September 3rd and 4th
4th Grade September 9th and 10th
5th Grade September 15th and September 16th
Our Department of Health nurses will be offering the nasal flu mist at our school on November 10th. Your student was sent home with consent forms and an information packet. The consent form is a front and back page that must be completed and returned to the school no later than Tuesday September 8th for your student to receive the nasal flu mist. No student will receive the vaccine without a properly completed consent form.
Parents, save the date for our school wide Open House on September 22nd from 4:30-6:30pm. We hope all families will be able to make it!
Also, mark on your calendars that picture day this year will be on Wednesday, September 23rd.
Parents of our morning car riders, please do not let your student out of the car until 6:50. We have had students waiting at the door and it is a safety concern. Also, please make sure your student is ready to exit their vehicle when you enter car rider line and students need to exit once your car gets to the first basketball hoop. We are trying to ensure that all students get to class on time while still being safe. Thank you for your cooperation!
Have a wonderful long weekend, and as always, Seahawks S.O.A.R. high at HNI!
We will be doing rainy day dismissal today. Please expect buses to be a little delayed. Thank you!
The HNIS Library Advisory Committee (LAC) is accepting applications for parent/guardian members on our 2026-2027 team. If you are interested in applying- please e-mail Mrs. Buffington at buffingtona@santarosa.k12.fl.us .
This committee will meet once per quarter- for more information please visit: https://hni.santarosaschools.org/o/hni/page/library-media-committee
This committee will meet once per quarter- for more information please visit: https://hni.santarosaschools.org/o/hni/page/library-media-committee
Hello Seahawk families,
If you are one of our wonderful volunteers, but you were not able to attend our volunteer orientation this morning please review the attached training below.
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If you are one of our wonderful volunteers, but you were not able to attend our volunteer orientation this morning please review the attached training below.
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Free & Reduced Lunch: Apply by 9/21
Hello HNI families, if your student already receives free or reduced lunch, you must reapply each year. For these services to continue without interruption, please reapply prior to September 21st.
You can apply by going to https://www.myschoolapps.com/.
If you still have not applied for free/reduced meal status, please do so, even if you don't believe your child will use the service. We receive valuable Title I funding from this, which allows us to purchase instructional materials, technology, and host parent engagement events.
Hello HNI families, if your student already receives free or reduced lunch, you must reapply each year. For these services to continue without interruption, please reapply prior to September 21st.
You can apply by going to https://www.myschoolapps.com/.
If you still have not applied for free/reduced meal status, please do so, even if you don't believe your child will use the service. We receive valuable Title I funding from this, which allows us to purchase instructional materials, technology, and host parent engagement events.
HNIS Weekly Announcements: 8/23/26
Good afternoon, Seahawk Families!
Here are the important upcoming dates and reminders:
Our first SAC meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 25th at 1:45pm in the Media Center. As always, all are welcome to attend.
If you plan on helping in your child’s classroom or attending field trips, please plan on attending our Volunteer Orientation on Wednesday, August 26th at 7:30am in the cafeteria.
Testing for Session 1 of the statewide progress monitoring assessments will begin soon. Please ensure that your child at school on time during these dates since we will begin testing sessions promptly each day. The complete list is available on the HNIS website as well as our Facebook page.
3rd Grade- September 3rd and 4th
4th Grade September 9th and 10th
5th Grade September 15th and September 16th
Our Reading for Education fundraiser begins on August 24th, information will be sent home with your child so be on the lookout. We will be fundraising for Instructional resources and Staff Appreciation.
The Santa Rosa County Health Department school-based dental program is coming to our school in September! Your child will get a dental check-up, brushing and flossing instructions, dental sealants if they need them, fluoride treatment, toothbrush, toothpaste and a toothbrush timer. This year we will be offering this free service to 3rd and 5th grade students with a licensed dental hygienist. Applications will be sent home this week. Please complete, sign, and return the application to your child’s teacher if you are interested in the service by Tuesday, September 8th.
Parents, just a reminder that you may begin joining your student for lunch on September 8th. Since PM1FAST testing will also be in session during this time, please ensure that you do not plan to have lunch with your child on the days he or she tests due to changes in lunch times during testing days.
For your convenience, our Department of Health nurses will be offering the Flu Mist vaccine here at our school on Tuesday, November 10th. Your student will bring home consent forms and information this week. The consent form, which includes a front and back page, must be completed and returned to the school by Tuesday, September 8, 2026, for your student to receive the Flu Mist vaccine on campus during our vaccine clinic. Please review this packet, complete both the front and the back of the consent form and return it to the school by 9/8/26 if you wish to take advantage of this convenient opportunity. This year, our health department will be administering the nasal Flu Mist vaccine to every age group of students. No student will receive a vaccine without a properly completed consent form.
Lastly, if you still have not applied for free/reduced meal status, please do so, even if your child will not use the service. We receive valuable Title I funding from this, which allows us to purchase instructional materials, technology, and host parent engagement events. You can apply by going to https://www.myschoolapps.com/. Also, if your student already receives free or reduced lunch, you must reapply each year. For these services to continue without interruption, please reapply prior to September 21st.
Have a great rest of your weekend and as always, Seahawks S.O.A.R. high at HNI
Good afternoon, Seahawk Families!
Here are the important upcoming dates and reminders:
Our first SAC meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 25th at 1:45pm in the Media Center. As always, all are welcome to attend.
If you plan on helping in your child’s classroom or attending field trips, please plan on attending our Volunteer Orientation on Wednesday, August 26th at 7:30am in the cafeteria.
Testing for Session 1 of the statewide progress monitoring assessments will begin soon. Please ensure that your child at school on time during these dates since we will begin testing sessions promptly each day. The complete list is available on the HNIS website as well as our Facebook page.
3rd Grade- September 3rd and 4th
4th Grade September 9th and 10th
5th Grade September 15th and September 16th
Our Reading for Education fundraiser begins on August 24th, information will be sent home with your child so be on the lookout. We will be fundraising for Instructional resources and Staff Appreciation.
The Santa Rosa County Health Department school-based dental program is coming to our school in September! Your child will get a dental check-up, brushing and flossing instructions, dental sealants if they need them, fluoride treatment, toothbrush, toothpaste and a toothbrush timer. This year we will be offering this free service to 3rd and 5th grade students with a licensed dental hygienist. Applications will be sent home this week. Please complete, sign, and return the application to your child’s teacher if you are interested in the service by Tuesday, September 8th.
Parents, just a reminder that you may begin joining your student for lunch on September 8th. Since PM1FAST testing will also be in session during this time, please ensure that you do not plan to have lunch with your child on the days he or she tests due to changes in lunch times during testing days.
For your convenience, our Department of Health nurses will be offering the Flu Mist vaccine here at our school on Tuesday, November 10th. Your student will bring home consent forms and information this week. The consent form, which includes a front and back page, must be completed and returned to the school by Tuesday, September 8, 2026, for your student to receive the Flu Mist vaccine on campus during our vaccine clinic. Please review this packet, complete both the front and the back of the consent form and return it to the school by 9/8/26 if you wish to take advantage of this convenient opportunity. This year, our health department will be administering the nasal Flu Mist vaccine to every age group of students. No student will receive a vaccine without a properly completed consent form.
Lastly, if you still have not applied for free/reduced meal status, please do so, even if your child will not use the service. We receive valuable Title I funding from this, which allows us to purchase instructional materials, technology, and host parent engagement events. You can apply by going to https://www.myschoolapps.com/. Also, if your student already receives free or reduced lunch, you must reapply each year. For these services to continue without interruption, please reapply prior to September 21st.
Have a great rest of your weekend and as always, Seahawks S.O.A.R. high at HNI
HNIS WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS: 8/16
We had a fantastic first week of school, and it was so great having your children back in the building! We look forward to an amazing year!
Just a few important reminders for our car rider families. Our gates close promptly at 7:10am. If you arrive after that time, please park in the front of the school and escort your child into the front office with a state issued id. Also, our students will now be counted tardy if they are not in their classroom at 7:15am. Lastly, to streamline the process, please make sure that your student is ready to exit the vehicle when you enter the car rider line. The car rider line starts at the first basketball hoop pole. This will make it quicker for all HNI families. We appreciate your effort with this!
Please make sure to send all completed forms that were included in your Beginning of the Year packet back to school with your child this week if you haven't already. This includes your volunteer application that must be approved by the school board before volunteering is allowed. Our annual Volunteer Orientation is scheduled for Wednesday, August 26th at 7:30am in the school cafeteria.
White SAC ballots will be going home with your student tomorrow the 17th of August. Please make sure to return them back no later than August 19th at 2pm. Once our new SAC team is elected, we will meet on Tuesday, August 25th at 1:45pm in the HNIS Media Center. As always, all are invited to attend, and our SAC records can be found in our Front Office during school hours. You can also find our agendas and approved minutes on the HNIS website.
To eliminate confusion at the end of the day, early check-outs must occur prior to 1:00p.m. Also, all transportation changes must be made in writing prior to 12p.m., except in the cases of an emergency. Transportation changes will not be taken verbally or over the phone. Changes can be sent in with your child, or via the HNIS website by clicking on the yellow transportation change button. Please do not email your child’s teacher with this information.
Don’t forget that we are asking parents to wait until September 8th to schedule lunch visits with your children. This will give us time to settle into our new school year with some time to establish our lunchroom procedures before encouraging parent visits.
Please pencil the following dates into your calendar for our state FAST PM1 testing:
Third Grade
Thursday, September 3rd - ELA
Friday, September 4th - Math
Fourth Grade
Wednesday, September 9th - ELA
Thursday, September 10th - Math
Fifth Grade
Tuesday, September 15th - ELA
Wednesday, September 16th - Math
5th Grade Progress Learning Science Window - September 3-September 16th
For more information about FAST testing, please read the attached FAST PM1 Parent Letter. This letter can also be viewed on the guidance page of our school website.
Have a great rest of your weekend and as always, Seahawks S.O.A.R. high at HNI!
Welcome back Seahawks!
We are so excited to see everyone tomorrow, August 10th, for the first day of school! Below are a few important reminders to help with a successful start to the 2026-2027 school year.
🔔 Morning Bell Schedule: The doors open for students at 6:50 am, our car rider gate closes at 7:10 am, and the tardy bell rings at 7:15 am.
🤗 First Day of School: If you were planning to walk your child, please give that last hug and well wishes for the day at our front lobby. Our Seahawk Staff will ensure students make it safely to class as this wonderful new school year begins.
🚌 Make sure your teachers knows how your child goes home on Monday (and all week long). Check the MyRideK12 app or website! (Info available in the SRCSD Back to School Resources below)
🥗 Now is a great time to log into MySchoolBucks to add any money to your child’s lunch account and pay any activity fees. Apply for free/reduced lunch early at https://www.myschoolapps.com
😴 Help students set their new bedtime routine to ensure they are rested and ready for each school day. We recommend 20 minutes of reading time each night before bed.
📱Stay connected throughout the school year for important announcements, events, and updates! Follow the HNIS Facebook page and download the SRCDS App for school wide and classroom specific communication. We will also send a detailed e-mail and text to you weekly with upcoming dates & reminders.
HNIS Website: https://hni.santarosaschools.org
SRCDS App Info: https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/5224/Srcds/336f649f-0e40-485c-8538-6d80b51d9e10/26-27-Communication-Flyer.pdf?disposition=inline
SRCSD Back to School Resources: https://www.santarosaschools.org/page/26-27-back-to-school-page?fbclid=IwY2xjawTloTdwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMW9odEdqRGlveEZiWHhRbERzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe55vOyPd4a9e16fDJ4ux_QnltVr7kiGZvVuDTwQ1kjmLq9mvLbM-Fwn-8h7Y_aem_75SddbvlPsVAHALYBrOqrw
HNIS is looking for a fifth grade teacher!
Come join our excited team as they embark on another year full of engaging curriculum and memorable events. From the symphony trip to the science fair, each day in fifth grade is a thrill!
APPLY HERE-> https://santarosa.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5835844
Come join our excited team as they embark on another year full of engaging curriculum and memorable events. From the symphony trip to the science fair, each day in fifth grade is a thrill!
APPLY HERE-> https://santarosa.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5835844
The HNIS Clinic is having a Drop-Off Supply Drive. We appreciate all donations-they will help keep this critical part of HNIS ready to serve the Seahawks all year long!
Visit the full supply wish list here: https://a.co/03tb2ca0
HNIS has openings for the 2026-2027 school year. These positions begin on Monday, August 3.
Apply to join the Seahawk staff today!
*Elementary Education (Grades 3-5)
Apply here: https://santarosa.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5835844
*Paraprofessional IW or Teacher Assistant IW
Apply here: https://santarosa.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5669885
We can't wait to see all of our Seahawks at Meet & Greet on August 6th!
This is a wonderful opportunity to meet your teacher, see your new classroom, and drop off school supplies before the first day of school.
To view school supply lists please visit: https://aptg.co/YFDqBF
HNIS Beanstack Summer Reading Challenge: Open now!
Turn up the heat and dive into your perfect summer read! From May 29-August 3, our school is participating in Beanstack’s summer reading challenge, “Find Your Reading Joy.”
Earn badges by logging up to 600 minutes of summer reading and completing themed summer reading activities. "Complete" the challenge by earning all minutes badges and picking two activity badges to complete!
All students who complete the challenge can stop by the library at Meet & Greet next year for their prize!
Activity badge choices include:
-SSYRA Summer Start badge: Read nonfiction texts to build your background knowledge before tackling the SSYRA list. You can also start reading the SSYRA list books over the summer to claim brag tags early next school year.
-America 250 Badge: Learn about the history of America's Independence Day and complete a virtual road trip from the Florida 250 website!
-SRC Public Library Summer Reading: Participate in the summer reading programs & visit the Navarre Library Branch. Keep an eye out for our sign with the "secret code" posted!!
-Summer Journal: Keep your writing skills sharp this summer by creating the habit of journaling 2-3 times per week! Choice boards with prompts for June & July are included!
Have a wonderful summer Seahawks- we can't wait to hear about your favorite summer reads!
Turn up the heat and dive into your perfect summer read! From May 29-August 3, our school is participating in Beanstack’s summer reading challenge, “Find Your Reading Joy.”
Earn badges by logging up to 600 minutes of summer reading and completing themed summer reading activities. "Complete" the challenge by earning all minutes badges and picking two activity badges to complete!
All students who complete the challenge can stop by the library at Meet & Greet next year for their prize!
Activity badge choices include:
-SSYRA Summer Start badge: Read nonfiction texts to build your background knowledge before tackling the SSYRA list. You can also start reading the SSYRA list books over the summer to claim brag tags early next school year.
-America 250 Badge: Learn about the history of America's Independence Day and complete a virtual road trip from the Florida 250 website!
-SRC Public Library Summer Reading: Participate in the summer reading programs & visit the Navarre Library Branch. Keep an eye out for our sign with the "secret code" posted!!
-Summer Journal: Keep your writing skills sharp this summer by creating the habit of journaling 2-3 times per week! Choice boards with prompts for June & July are included!
Have a wonderful summer Seahawks- we can't wait to hear about your favorite summer reads!
Seahawks SOAR through another great year at HNI!
Two students from each class were selected by their teachers to silly string Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Diebolt today.
We are proud of the hard work our Seahawks displayed this year and we hope all of our students have a wonderful summer!
Hey Seahawks- it's time for Summer Reading 2026!!
Today we will highlight the public library's reading program:
Dig into adventure this summer with the Santa Rosa County Library System’s “Unearth a Story” Summer Reading Program.
Patrons of all ages are invited to stop by their local library to pick up a Summer Reading log and participate in a scavenger hunt inspired by this year’s theme. Participants who complete the scavenger hunt will receive a brag tag, while supplies last.
The Summer Reading Program will begin June 1 and end July 18.
For more information or to print your reading log for the program, visit https://www.santarosa.fl.gov/923/Summer-Reading .
Don't forget to visit the Navarre library branch on Thursdays at 11:00 am for the K-5 Summer Reading Programs! Program themes can also be found on the public library site linked above. We are lucky to have the public library VERY close to HNIS! It can be found at 8484 James M. Harvell Road .
Tune in on Friday for a highlight of the HNIS Beanstack summer reading challenge!
Today we will highlight the public library's reading program:
Dig into adventure this summer with the Santa Rosa County Library System’s “Unearth a Story” Summer Reading Program.
Patrons of all ages are invited to stop by their local library to pick up a Summer Reading log and participate in a scavenger hunt inspired by this year’s theme. Participants who complete the scavenger hunt will receive a brag tag, while supplies last.
The Summer Reading Program will begin June 1 and end July 18.
For more information or to print your reading log for the program, visit https://www.santarosa.fl.gov/923/Summer-Reading .
Don't forget to visit the Navarre library branch on Thursdays at 11:00 am for the K-5 Summer Reading Programs! Program themes can also be found on the public library site linked above. We are lucky to have the public library VERY close to HNIS! It can be found at 8484 James M. Harvell Road .
Tune in on Friday for a highlight of the HNIS Beanstack summer reading challenge!
Hey Isibindi, don't forget that your House Cup Movie permission slips are due tomorrow!
This morning our Seahawks enjoyed watching their peers perform in the 2026 Talent Show. We are so proud of all of our performers and thankful to all of the staff members who helped make this happen! Talent SOARS High at HNI!
Congratulations to the 2025-2026 House Cup Winners: Isibindi!
Fifth grade families,
Please see the attached flyer from Holley-Navarre Middle School about instrument fittings this week if your child is interested in joining the Bulldog Band next year.
Please help us recognize our hardworking Seahawk staff members!
If you would like to give any HNIS staff member a shout out for something amazing they have done for your student, click the link below.
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