Welcome to Our Hawk Family!
A Note from Your PTA President
Hello, Hawk families! My name is Susie Hughes, and I have the privilege of serving as your Hexter PTA President this year. I am also the proud mom of one wonderful son, Tyler, who is entering third grade at Hexter. Like many of you, I first walked through these doors simply as a parent searching for the right school for my child.
People often ask why I chose Hexter for Tyler. Before he ever stepped foot in the building, I had heard wonderful things about the school through friends and members of our East Dallas community. But it wasn’t until I scheduled a tour that I truly understood what made Hexter so special.
From the moment I walked through the doors, I was struck by the warm, welcoming, home-like atmosphere. As I passed each classroom, I saw students working together, teachers encouraging and inspiring their classes, and an environment filled with kindness, positivity, and a true sense of community. Then I paused outside a kindergarten classroom where a teacher was sweetly reading a story to her students. Watching the smiles, the engagement, and the genuine care she showed each child, I remember thinking to myself, “This is it. I’ve found the place where my son will learn, grow, and be loved.”
That feeling has never left me. Every year since, Hexter has continued to prove that it is so much more than a school—it’s a family. It is a place where children are encouraged to learn, teachers pour their hearts into their classrooms, and parents, staff, and volunteers come together to support one another. It is an honor to now serve the very community that welcomed my family with open arms.
As I begin my term as President of the Hexter PTA, I want to share how truly honored and grateful I am for the opportunity to serve this incredible school community. Over the past several years, I’ve had the privilege of serving in a variety of PTA roles, including Room Representative Coordinator and Silent Auction Chair. Those experiences have allowed me to see firsthand the dedication, compassion, and generosity that make Hexter such an extraordinary place. I am excited for the year ahead and look forward to supporting our students, championing our teachers and staff, and strengthening the relationships that make our school thrive.
I also want to express my heartfelt gratitude to everyone who contributes to our PTA, whether through volunteering, making a donation, attending an event, or simply encouraging our efforts. Every act of generosity, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference. It truly takes a village, and I firmly believe we are One Hawk Family, united by one purpose: helping every child succeed.
Thanks to the incredible support of our Hawk family, the PTA is already off to a wonderful start this year. We have budgeted to fund an additional Teacher Assistant to provide even more small-group tutoring and individualized academic support alongside the full-time Teacher Assistant the PTA has proudly funded for the past two years. We have also budgeted to purchase many of the everyday classroom essentials that teachers and families often provide themselves, including paper towels, disinfecting wipes, cleaning supplies, and other bulk school necessities to help lighten the load on both our classrooms and our families.
One of the exciting additions this year is our newly redesigned Hexter PTA website. Our goal was to create one central place where our PTA, school, families, and community can stay connected. Whether you’re looking for upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, PTA news, school resources, spirit wear, or ways to support our students, we hope the website becomes your go-to hub for everything Hexter. Building a strong school community starts with staying connected, and we hope this new resource makes that easier than ever.
If you’ve ever considered getting involved with the PTA, I warmly invite you to join us. Becoming a PTA member is one of the easiest and most impactful ways to support our school, and attending a meeting is a wonderful way to meet other families, learn what’s happening at Hexter, and discover how you can make a difference. We would love to see you at one of our PTA meetings, held every third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Cafetorium. There is a place for everyone, whether you have an hour to spare, a special talent to share, or simply a heart for serving our school.
I truly believe that time is our most precious gift, and I never take for granted the volunteers who choose to invest theirs in our Hawk family. Your time, your talents, and your support make all the difference. Together, let’s continue building a school where every student, every teacher, and every family feels supported, valued, and proud to call Hexter home.
Thank you for trusting me with the opportunity to serve as your PTA President. I look forward to meeting many of you throughout the year and working side by side as One Hawk Family, united by one purpose: helping every child succeed. Here’s to a wonderful school year!
With gratitude,
Susie Hughes
President, Hexter PTA