Important Information

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Doors open at 8:00 a.m.

School starts at 8:35.

Uniforms consist of the D. A. Hulcy vest, white polo, navy bottoms, and D. A. Hulcy outerwear.

D.A. Hulcy STEAM Middle School Newsletter

Welcome to the 2025–2026 School Year!

We’re thrilled that you’ve chosen to be part of the Hulcy STEAM family for the 2025–2026 school year! Whether you're a returning family or joining us for the first time, we are truly excited to welcome you into our vibrant and diverse community.

At D.A. Hulcy STEAM, our mission is to provide an exceptional education that equips every student to become an analytical thinker, an effective communicator, and a collaborative problem-solver in an ever-changing global society.

Your partnership with us is essential for the success of your student inside and outside of the classroom. It is our goal to be a resource for you by providing you with tools and strategies to help your student reach the next level academically, socially, behaviorally, and in extracurricular activities.

Our Theme This Year: “Panther Nation: Mindset is the Master Key!”

This year, we're embracing the transformative power of a positive mindset. Students are faced with so many challenges in today’s society and they are trying to find the answers from so many different sources. This year our focus is to help them look within themselves and use their minds as the “master key”! Our students are naturally curious and will continue to grow in character, while our dedicated staff cultivates each child’s unique strengths through engaging, STEAM-based, project-driven lessons and activities.. Throughout the year, we will also highlight the value of having a growth mindset as the key to unlocking limitless potential and achieving success. We ask for your support in encouraging your students to activate positive affirmations and a growth mindset inside and outside of school.

New Policies and Updates for a Focused Learning Environment

To foster a safe, distraction-free, and structured environment, the following changes will take effect on the first day of school (August 12):

Electronic Device Policy: All electronic devices (cell phones, headphones, AirPods, gaming devices, etc.) will be collected during the 1st period and returned at the end of the day.
Food Delivery Policy: No outside food deliveries (e.g., DoorDash, Uber Eats) will be accepted during or after school hours.
Same Uniform Policy- worn with Panther pride- shirt tails tucked. No non- Hulcy jackets worn in classes. Navy school pants only. Clear backpacks only.
- Spirit Shirt/College Shirt/Jean Day will not begin until October 17, 2025

Reminders

Remember to complete your 2025 applications. All students (returning and new to the district) must have completed applications on file by the first day of school. Ensure you have all documents uploaded and your application is COMPLETE.
Join our communication site: Class DoJo Click on the link and join the
Have you signed up to be a PANTHER Parent? Sign-up at hulcypaths@gmail.com We have several volunteer opportunities. There is also an open seat on our PTO board for Treasurer. Let us know if you are interested.
On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, STAAR 3-8 results for families will be made available in the Family Portal. The Family Portal is available for parents to view test scores for the Texas Assessment Program. The portal can be accessed via the Texas Assessment.gov website, https://www.TXFamilyPortal.org, or by using the single sign on feature in PowerSchool. Principals were asked to share the Accessing Student's State Assessment Scores through PowerSchool - English and Accessing Student's State Assessment Scores through PowerSchool - Spanish with parents prior to the last day of school.

Class DoJo will be updated for the new school year. Please be patient with us while we make changes and add our new families. We are excited about all that the new year holds and are grateful to have you with us on this journey. Here’s to a year of growth, discovery, and Panther pride!

With Panther Pride,
Dr. White, Principal

Think Big. Work Hard. Unlock every Door!