More pictures from our winners at Thursday night's Employee Appreciation Banquet! #MissionAccomplished #TPND

Congratulations to all of the Taft High School students who were recognized at the 2026 Awards Assembly on Wednesday night! Students were recognized for excellence in classes, CTE industry based certificates, seniors were awarded scholarships from local and state entities, and the top 15 students in the senior class were named.

We want to thank all of our community members who attended the event to award scholarships to seniors to further their education! The THS Class of 2026 were awarded over $1.8 million in scholarship funds. Congratulations to our seniors and best of luck in your future endeavors! #TPND

Congratulations to our Whippet Beginner and 7th & 8th Grade Bands who performed their end of year concert on Tuesday evening! Audience members had the opportunity to hear the band play several songs with the 7th & 8th Grade Band playing their concert evaluation performance which earned them a Superior rating. Band members who excelled this year were awarded with Most Outstanding, Most Improved and All-Around Musician per grade level. Keep up the great work, Whippet Band! #TPND

Congratulations to our Taft HS Greyhound Band members who performed their end of year concert this evening! They played their songs from their concert evaluation performance and the first movement of their marching show for next year. They also honored TMEA All-Region, All-State, Most Outstanding, Most Improved and All-Around musicians.

Our seniors were also recognized for the talents that they have shared with the band for the past 4-5 years. We thank them for their leadership as the band continues to grow. The future looks bright for our Greyhound Band! #TPND

Tonight, our School Board recognized our Woodroe Petty Student Council for their service to the campus and community. Also recognized were the Lady Greyhound Softball team, Greyhound Baseball team and Greyhound Track & Field athletes for their outstanding seasons this spring! Congratulations to all of the students recognized for being an incredible representation of Greyhound Nation! #TPND

Thanks to all of our P-TECH partners from Del Mar College, E2E and Workforce Solutions who joined us at our P-TECH Advisory Committee Meeting on Monday morning! Students were on hand to share about their journeys and the benefits that they receive through their Architecture & Health Science Pathways in the program. Congratulations to those Cohort 1 students who will walk the Del Mar stage on Friday evening for earning their Auto Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) certificates! #CollegeCareerReady #TaftPTECH #21stCenturyLearning #TPND

Thank you, Taft ISD Community for staying connected with our district! #StayConnected #BuildingTheFutureOneMindAtATime #TPND

Thank you, Greyhound Parents for staying connected with the activities at Taft High School! #StayConnected #GreyhoundNation #TPND

Bond 2024 Update!
Construction workers were able to complete another concrete pour on the next pad of the site plan and the foundation continues to move east. Walls continue to be erected for the gym and locker room areas and you can begin to see how these areas will be situated on the west side. Another great drone shot shows where the new high school will be located compared to athletic fields and the current campus. Building the Future-One Mind At A Time! #TPND

Celebrated our incredible 8th graders on Thursday night! Thanks to everyone who joined us to honor this special group of students! What a special evening honoring the hard work, memories, and milestones that have shaped this amazing group. From laughter to achievements, these students have left their mark and we can’t wait to see all they accomplish next. Once a Whippet, always a Whippet! #TPND

Big futures start now! Today, our incredible 8th grade students took an exciting step toward their future by signing on to the P-TECH program! Through this amazing opportunity, they will soon begin earning college credit and preparing for future success while still in school. We are so proud of these students for embracing this journey and can’t wait to see all they accomplish. The future is bright for our Whippets/future Greyhounds!! #PTECHSigningDay #FutureReady #WhippetPride #CollegeBound

Thank you, Whippet Parents for staying connected with the Trevino JH campus! #StayConnected #TPND

Thank you, Petty Pup Parents for staying connected with your child's campus! #StayConnected #TPND

Summer School begins on Tuesday, May 26th, at the Taft High School campus for all students. Information will be sent out by campus for students who are required to attend. Please contact your campus principals for more information.

On Wednesday, we had the honor of celebrating our seniors at College Signing Day—a moment that marks the beginning of their next chapter.

Thank you to our students for your hard work and determination, and to our parents and families for your constant support along the way. We also want to recognize our staff for the time, encouragement, and guidance you give our students every day to help them reach this milestone.

A special thank you to the college recruiters who took the time to attend and be part of this celebration. Your presence helped make the day even more meaningful for our seniors as they take this important step toward their futures.
We are proud of each and every one of you, Greyhounds. The future is yours—go make it happen! 🐾
#GreyhoundPride #CollegeSigningDay #ClassOf2026 #FutureReady

As we continue to celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week, Taft ISD Administration and the Taft Education Foundation recognized teachers for 5th Six Weeks Perfect Attendance as well as Mini-Grants awarded by the Education Foundation. Congratulations to all of the teachers who were recognized for their efforts to prioritize instruction in the classroom for our students! We appreciate you! #AttendanceMatters

Congratulations to our Greyhound Baseball players who earned All-District honors this season, including District 29-3A MVP, J.D. Franco, and 29-3A Coach of the Year, Juan Buendia! #TPND

Thanks to everyone that joined us tonight at the Taft FFA Banquet to honor outstanding members of the chapter as well as officers! The Taft ISD Child Nutrition Department made an amazing meal that everyone enjoyed. Congratulations to all our Greenhand Award honorees, livestock show participants and new officers! #TPND