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The district will be closed from March 9 to 13. Students return to learning on Tuesday, March 16.
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Enhancing Campus Emergency Preparedness
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District Update with Superintendent, Becky McCutchen
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Rusty East
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Upcoming Events
Spring Break
all day
411 Gibson
Spring Break
all day
411 Gibson
Spring Break
all day
411 Gibson
Student Holiday
all day
411 Gibson
Track & Field (M) - Howard vs Finley JH, Coleman JH (M)
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Howard Junior High > Stuart B. Lumpkins Stadium (Howard Jr. High)
Track & Field (M) - Howard vs Finley JH, Coleman JH (M)
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Howard Junior High > Stuart B. Lumpkins Stadium (Howard Jr. High)
Advanced Theatre - Spring Play - Rehearsal
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265 Broadhead Rd, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Dual Language Family Art Night
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265 Broadhead Rd, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Track & Field (M) - Howard @ Metro Conference - South Division (M)
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Metro Conference - South Division > Midlothian ISD Dieterich Middle School (Howard Jr. High)
Track & Field (M) - Howard @ Metro Conference - South Division (M)
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Metro Conference - South Division > Midlothian ISD Dieterich Middle School (Howard Jr. High)
Advanced Theatre - Spring Play - Rehearsal
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265 Broadhead Rd, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Track & Field (M) - Howard vs Metro Conference (M)
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Howard Junior High > Stuart B. Lumpkins Stadium (Howard Jr. High)
Track & Field (M) - Howard vs Metro Conference (M)
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Howard Junior High > Stuart B. Lumpkins Stadium (Howard Jr. High)
District Holiday
all day
411 Gibson
Advanced Theatre - Spring Play - Rehearsal
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265 Broadhead Rd, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Band 5th Grade Parent Meeting
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265 Broadhead Rd, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Musical Theatre - Spring Musical - Rehearsal
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265 Broadhead Rd, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Musical Theatre - Spring Musical - Rehearsal
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265 Broadhead Rd, Waxahachie, TX 75165
NJHS Induction Ceremony
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265 Broadhead Rd, Waxahachie, TX 75165
Waxahachie Fire Department - Test
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265 Broadhead Rd, Waxahachie, TX 75165
#Limitless Core Values
CHOICES
We value choices because they make us unique and are critical to learning.
COLLABORATION
We value a collaborative culture that honors and supports all who positively impacts the lives of students
BELONGING
We value an environment of belonging that respects individual differences and ensures equality for all.
COMMUNITY
We value relationships that broaden learning experiences and enrich our community.
Home of the Braves
Mission Statement
Waxahachie ISD's dynamic, focused educational experiences will produce graduates who will positively impact the world. At Howard Junior High, our students will believe in themselves, radiate kindness, accept responsibility, visualize success, and embrace their community. We are Howard brave.