Hernandez IB World School
Round Rock ISD
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!
We are excited to invite everyone to our Enrollment Extravaganza and Virtual Academy Info Sessions event on May 2. Walk in, walk out enrolled!
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
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
8th grade Kalahari payment link
We have had some issues with the website but here is the new Kalahari payment link to pay for the 8th grade trip. Please contact Mr. Sumpter if you have any issues with it
Hernandez is so lucky to have this team of Assistant Principals leading our Pack!
Happy Assistant Principal's Appreciation Week!
Happy Assistant Principal's Appreciation Week!
JOIN: The Sapphire Color Guard
What is color guard?
We are dancers that spin equipment like flags, sabers and rifles.
How do I join?
Fill out this Information Form and come to the tryout. Don't worry, this is not an audition. No experience is required, we will show you everything you need to know
If you have any questions, please email louie_flores@roundrockisd.org
Come check it out:
In the Stony Point HS band hall from 4/21 - 4/24
4:30-6pm
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: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/hernandez-ms-pta-2024-2025/items
In person ticket sales will be offered during lunch starting on 4/17!
P. Terry's
Spirit Night 4-10PM
APRIL 7, 2026
Round Rock Location
See You There!
P. Terry's - Spirit Night
Hernandez Middle School PTA
Tuesday, April 7th Location Round Rock
See You There!
Kalahari - 8th Grade
Good evening Bulldogs!
This year, 8th Graders will be able to go on a field trip at the end of the year to Kalahari! The field trip will be taking place on May 19, 2026 and will be at the Indoor Waterpark.
In order for students to be able to participate, they cannot have the following on their record:
Students must not have any disciplinary placements to DAEP (i.e. RROC) in the Spring semester
No Out-of-School Suspensions (OSS) from March 2, 2026 on.
No more than 3 days of In-School Suspensions (ISS) from March 2, 2026 on.
No more than 10 tardies from March 2, 2026 on.
Students must be passing all of their classes, including all iReady assignments
Students who meet the criteria for the end-of-year trip are invited to attend! Please complete the Permission to Attend Kalahari to secure your spot. Make sure to submit it by the deadline so your student can join in the fun!
The latest Bulldog Bulletin is out, be sure to check it out for important updates, announcements, and everything you need to stay in the race! March Bulldog Bulletin