Even better, three of our campuses also earned Honor Roll recognition:
⭐ Judson STEAM Academy
⭐ Foster Middle School
⭐ Hudson PEP Elementary School
This recognition is based on objective student achievement data and highlights excellence in reading, writing, math, and science.
We’re proud of our students, staff, and families who continue to raise the bar across our entire district. GO LOBOS! 💚🐺
Weather Update 🌨️ All campuses and offices are CLOSED Monday, January 26. We will reassess conditions and share an update following our Emergency Weather Procedures as seen here: https://www.longviewisd.com/page/emergency-weather-procedures
Weather Update 🔎🌨️❄️ We are monitoring upcoming weather conditions for this weekend and any potential impacts to school operations next week. If a delay, early release, or closure becomes necessary, we will communicate as early as possible through phone/text/email, the Longview ISD app, our website, and Facebook.
Want to know how weather decisions are made? Our Emergency Weather Procedures page explains the process and what we consider:
longviewisd.com/weather
✅ Reminder: Please make sure your contact information is up to date with your child’s campus so you receive alerts.
This is a reminder that the Gifted & Talented referral window for Kindergarten through 5th grade is open from January 6–January 20. We’ve had several parents inquire, so we wanted to share the information again.
Parents may complete the online referral form (available in English and Spanish) by visiting the LISD GT webpage:
👉 https://www.longviewisd.com/o/longview/page/gifted-talented-2
If you need help completing the referral form or have questions, please feel free to reach out.
Choose LISD is officially OPEN for 2026–2027! 🎉 Families can now submit applications at chooselisd.org to choose the best-fit campus for their child.
Application Windows
🗓️ Round 1: Jan 6–Feb 13
🗓️ Round 2: Mar 16–Apr 30
Students attending a campus outside their attendance zone—including Out-of-District transfers, Choice applicants, and ALL Hudson PEP students—must complete a Choose LISD application.
For all the information about enrollment all in one place, visit longviewisd.com/enroll 🔗
We can’t wait to help your family explore all that Longview ISD has to offer! 💚📚
Stay tuned! 📻
For the month of December, our campus will be focusing on the theme: “Giving is Better Than Receiving.” 💙🐾
To help our students experience the joy of generosity, every child has the opportunity to earn ONE Free Dress Pass to use any day in December. Students may earn this pass by choosing one of the following donation options: Donations can begin being collected December 1st.
🎁 Option 1: Donate to Our Uniform Closet
Students may bring NEW uniform items to support our campus closet.
We especially need:
Shirts, shorts, pants, and jackets (new only)
NEW packages of underwear
NEW packages of socks
✏️ Option 2: Donate School Supplies for La Mansión Primary School (Honduras)
This is our second year partnering with this wonderful school community, and our students’ generosity made a huge difference last year.
Requested items include:
Notebooks
Pencils
Crayons
Backpacks
Glue sticks/bottles
Basic school supplies of any kind
Thank you for helping us teach our Panthers the importance of kindness, compassion, and giving back. Your support makes a meaningful impact both here at home and across the world. 🌍💛
If you have any questions, please reach out.
We appreciate you and your families!
Hello Hudson PEP families!
We have a few important reminders for this week:
🎖 4th Grade Veterans Day Program
The program will be held this Thursday, November 13.
Arrival: Students should arrive at 6:00 PM in program attire or costume and report to Mrs. Vermillion’s music room.
Start Time: The program begins promptly at 6:30 PM.
If you have any questions about what your child should wear, please text through Rooms, email Mrs. Vermillion, or refer to her previous communications for clothing details.
Our fourth graders have been working so hard, and you’re in for a real treat—this is a program you won’t want to miss! 🇺🇸
📸 Picture Retakes & 5th Grade Composite
Tomorrow is Picture Retake Day and the 5th Grade Composite photo.
We’re asking all 5th graders to wear a red polo for the pictures.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation!
Have a wonderful evening,
💙 Mrs. Scott
Dear Panther Families,
We are already in the swing of things for the second six weeks! Thank you for making the first six weeks such a strong and successful start. Your partnership truly makes a difference.
🎟️ October Attendance Incentive
Every day in October, classes with every student present, on time, and not absent will earn a pawprint. Once a class collects 10 pawprints, they will celebrate with a popcorn party hosted by the principals!
📸 Picture Day – Tomorrow
Reminder that tomorrow is Picture Day. Students need to wear their school uniforms.
📚 Book Buddy School Store Fundraiser
A big thank you to everyone who has supported our Book Buddy School Store fundraiser! All money raised goes directly back to classroom teachers to purchase supplies and books for their students.
🎡 PTO Fall Fest – October 17th
Mark your calendars! Our Fall Fest will be on Friday, October 17th. All proceeds go directly to PTO to support students and teachers.
➡️ Note: To help spread out fundraisers, we will launch our Hudson PEP Coupon Cards after Fall Fest. More information will come home soon.
📝 Upcoming Common Assessments (Grades 3–5)
Thursday, October 2nd – Reading
Friday, October 3rd – Science
Wednesday, October 8th – Math
We ask that there be no lunch visitors on these three testing days. If you signed up to volunteer in the cafeteria, you are still welcome to help. Thank you for your understanding and support!
We appreciate everything you do for our Hudson PEP Panthers. Here’s to a great October full of learning and fun!
With Panther PRIDE,
Christy Scott, Principal
Kim Storey, Assistant Principal
Dear Hudson PEP Families,
We are excited to share that our PTO Membership Drive has been extended! 🎉 All students whose families have signed up for PTO will enjoy a Popsicle Party this Friday afternoon as a sweet reward.
It’s not too late to join! Use the link below to sign up and make sure your child doesn’t miss out: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/hudson-pep-pto-membership-2025-26-copy-37558/items
Thank you for supporting our PTO and helping us continue to provide wonderful opportunities for our students.
With PEP Pride,
Thank you for supporting our PTO and helping us continue to provide wonderful opportunities for our students.
With PEP Pride,
Christy Scott
Subject: No School Friday, September 19
Dear Families,
This is a reminder that we will not have school on Friday, September 19th.
Students should wear their regular school uniform tomorrow.
Thank you for your support, and have a wonderful evening!
Warm regards,
Christy Scott, Principal Hudson PEP
Dear Hudson PEP Families,
We have several important updates to share with you:
No School – Friday, September 19
Students will not have school on Friday, Sept. 19. Teachers will be participating in a professional development day.
PTO Membership Drive – Popsicle Party Reward!
Our PTO Membership Drive is underway! 🎉 Every class that reaches 100% PTO membership will earn a Popsicle Party on Friday, Sept. 26 after lunch.
➡️ Join PTO here
Constitution Day – Wednesday, September 17
Please have your child wear a patriotic shirt or red, white, and blue polo as we celebrate Constitution Day together. 🇺🇸
Attendance & Appointment Reminder
To help protect instructional minutes and support strong attendance, please try to schedule student appointments during their specials/enrichment block or after school when possible:
1st/2nd Grade: 10:10–11:40 AM
3rd/4th Grade: 8:05–9:40 AM (please have students at school by 10:00 AM for attendance)
5th Grade: 11:15 AM–1:40 PM
Thank you for your partnership in making sure our Panthers get the most out of every instructional day!
With Panther PRIDE,
Christy Scott
Principal, Hudson PEP
