Meet Becky Berry, our new paraprofessional!
Becky is no stranger to Hedley—she lived here from 1983 to 2005 and returned in 2020. Since then, she has served as a valued substitute teacher and is now excited to begin a new chapter as a Teacher’s Aide. Becky loves being part of the Hedley community and contributing to the success of our students at H.I.S.D.
She recently married her best friend, Mark Berry, who also enjoys calling Hedley home. We’re so glad to have Becky officially join our team—welcome aboard!
We’re excited to welcome Judith Jones to Hedley ISD as our new Junior High Reading Language Arts teacher!
Judith is passionate about reading, writing, history, literature, and music. She enjoys spending time with her family and pets, sipping coffee, and visiting with loved ones. She’s also a travel enthusiast who hopes to explore new places in the future.
Judith shared, “I’m looking forward to working with each family this year. Thank you for allowing me this opportunity. I hope to encourage, teach, and inspire both students and families as we learn and grow together.”
Welcome to the Hedley family, Mrs. Jones! We’re glad you’re here.
We’re thrilled to welcome Carla Orcutt to Hedley ISD as our new Physical Education and Dyslexia Teacher!
Carla brings with her 34 years of experience in education, having taught multiple subjects across all grade levels. Her passion for health and fitness shines through in everything she does, and she’s excited to bring that energy to our students. She’s also ready to hit the ground running with our dyslexia program, helping students grow and thrive through targeted support.
Outside the classroom, Carla loves spending time with her family and enjoys golf, running, traveling, painting, music, and just about anything outdoors. She says, “I give glory to God every day,” and lives by the motto:
“Get up, dress up, show up, and… do the next thing!”
Welcome to the team, Mrs. Orcutt — Let’s go Owls
We had a fantastic turnout for basketball camp this week! Thank you to all the families who shared their amazing kids with us. We loved seeing them work hard, build confidence, and sharpen their skills on the court. Keep practicing and keep that Owl pride strong — Go Owls!
School is Starting Soon – Let’s Keep Snack Pack 4 Kids Going!
As we gear up for the new school year, don’t forget about our Snack Pack 4 Kids program! Last year, we delivered nearly 20 snack packs each week to students in need during the 2024–2025 school year.
If you’d like to continue seeing this program support our students, please consider donating. Every contribution makes a difference.
👉 Click here to donate
We truly appreciate your continued support!
We’re excited to welcome a new paraprofessional to the Hedley team!
Here's a little bit about Sophia:
"I graduated high school in 2023 and jumped right into education, working as a paraprofessional at a middle school in Galveston. After moving to Hedley, I was thrilled to join this amazing school community! My boyfriend and I are currently remodeling our house, and he’s preparing to head off to welding school in August We’re both excited about the journey ahead and what this school year will bring!"
We have 16 awesome kids signed up for basketball camp the next couple of days, and we are so excited to have each one of you there! Camp starts tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. — we can't wait to get started!
🚨 Still thinking about joining? It’s not too late! We’d love to have you join us — just come by and we’ll get you signed up.
Let’s have some fun and sharpen those skills!
Go Owls! 🦉
🏀Basketball Camp will be tomorrow morning from 9am-11am. Please try to have your kiddo up at the school by 8:55am. Please have them wear some kind of tennis/basketball shoes and bring their own water bottle if possible. Looking forward to seeing everyone in the morning. GO OWLS!!
🏀 **It’s Not Too Late to Sign Up for Basketball Camp!**
Join us for two fun-filled days on **July 28th and 29th** from **9:00–11:00 AM**!
Don’t miss out—**click the link below to sign up and be part of the action!**
📅 **Dates:** July 28–29
🕘 **Time:** 9:00–11:00 AM
🔗 **https://forms.gle/JnDBEdvNUCf8PsLc9
Let’s hit the court and have some fun!
Cross Country and Football Practice Times
August 4, 2025
Cross Country Practice at 7am- Everyone needs to be here no later than 6:55am. Will do a running workout and then finish in the weight room til 8:15am.
Football Practice from 1-3ish. Everyone needs to be here no later than 12:55pm.
Lift after practice
August 5, 2025
Cross Country Practice at 7am- Everyone needs to be here no later than 6:55am. Will do a running workout and then finish in the weight room til 8:15am.
Football Practice from 1-3ish. Everyone needs to be here no later than 12:55pm.
Lift after practice
August 6, 2025
Cross Country Practice at 7am- Everyone needs to be here no later than 6:55am. Will do a running workout and then finish in the weight room til 7:50am.
*Football Practice from 1-3ish. Everyone needs to be here no later than 12:55pm.*
(Times may change closer we get to the day)
Lift after practice
August 7, 2025
Cross Country Practice at 7am- Everyone needs to be here no later than 6:55am. Will do a running workout and then finish in the weight room til 8:15am.
Football Practice from 10am-12ish.
Lift after practice
August 8, 2025
Cross Country Practice at 7am- Everyone needs to be here no later than 6:55am. Will do a running workout and then finish in the weight room til 8:15am.
Football Practice from 10am-12ish.
Lift after practice
August 11, 2025
Cross Country Practice at 7am- Everyone needs to be here no later than 6:55am. Will do a running workout and then finish in the weight room til 8:15am.
Football Practice from 10am-12ish.
Lift after practice
August 12, 2025
First day of School: Cross Country Practice will then start at 6:45am!!
*PRACTICES ARE NOW MANDATORY AND ALL HS ATHLETES NEED TO BE HERE*
PRACTICE TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Have any questions please contact Coach Grant agrant@hedleyisd.net
August 4 will be the start of HS practice for Cross Country and Football.
Mrs. Koetting has taught Ag for 5 years. During that time she coached a state winning horse judging team, several national proficiency winners and also had success in certifying students as veterinary medical assistants. She took a break from teaching to raise their young kids. During that time their family was been working for various ranches across the nation and are now back home in Hedley. Their kids are excited to attend Hedley and looking forward to meeting their teachers and classmates.
We’re thrilled to welcome Valuree Hood and Coach Jonathan Hood to the Hedley family!
📚 Valuree Hood joins us as our new 4th and 5th grade Reading teacher! This is her 5th year in education. She has taught all core subjects in grades 1–6 and recently spent the last two years teaching 7th & 8th grade science, floral design, and art. She’s excited to return to her roots in elementary education and looks forward to an amazing year of learning and growth with her students.
Outside the classroom, Valuree enjoys spending time with her family—including her husband Jonathan and their two children. Their daughter Abbi will be a senior at Hedley this year and is active in Cross Country, track, basketball, and tennis, while their son Joshua lives in San Angelo. Valuree also enjoys fishing, reading, cooking desserts, and cheering on student athletes at games.
📐 Coach Jonathan Hood brings 9 years of teaching experience and 5 years of coaching to Hedley ISD. He’s taught everything from 7th grade math to Precalculus, and coached almost every sport—on both the boys’ and girls’ side! This year, he’ll be teaching high school math and coaching multiple sports.
Coach Hood is a builder, movie buff, and avid gamer, and he’s always up for a conversation about fine cuisine. He’s looking forward to a fun, challenging, and rewarding year with his students and athletes.
Please help us give the Hoods a warm Hedley welcome—we’re lucky to have them on the team! 💛🦉💛
We are excited to welcome Stephanie Daniels to the Hedley ISD family! She will be teaching 6th and 7th Grade Math and 6th-8th Grade Science.
Here’s a little about Mrs. Daniels:
*"I am so excited to be at Hedley! This will be my second year teaching, but I have over six years of experience working in school settings. I am passionate about math and learning in general, and I cannot wait to get students excited about it as well!
Outside of school, I love to read — my Kindle or a good book is always with me. I also enjoy spending time in the mountains of Colorado, especially around La Veta. My husband and I recently built a tiny cabin there over the 4th of July weekend so we can camp more often with our three kiddos ❤️."*
Please help us give Mrs. Daniels a warm Hedley welcome!
