As we begin planning for next school year, we wanted to share the 2026-2027 Taft ISD Academic Calendar with all of our families and community members. The calendar can also be found on the website at www.taftisd.net
Congratulations to these thirteen Health Science students who earned their 4th certificate! They have now earned EKG, phlebotomy, patient care technician and certified medical assistant certificates during their time at THS. Thanks to their teacher, Cindy Valdez, for all the guidance she provided her students. #TPND #CCMRReady
We are happy to announce at least 8 Taft High School seniors have committed to work for Kiewit following graduation. It's part of a pre-apprenticeship partnership with Kiewit and Taft High School.
Way to go Greyhound Seniors!
THS Baseball Bi-District Playoffs!
4/29/26 - 5/2/26
THS Greyhounds(29-3A) vs. Banquete Bulldogs(30-3A)*
Game 1 ⚾️
🏟️ Banquete HS Baseball Field, 4413 TX-44, Banquete, TX 78339
⏰ Game time: 7:00 p.m.
🚫 No outside food or drink.
🎟️Purchase tickets at the gate: $5 each
Game 2 ⚾️
🏟️ Taft HS Baseball Field, 502 Rincon, Taft, Texas 78390
⏰ Game time: 7:30 p.m.
🚫 Clear bag policy at Taft ISD. No outside food or drink.
🍿 Concessions will be available.
🎟️Purchase tickets online: https://www.taftisd.net/o/tisd/page/athletic-event-tickets
Game 3 ⚾️ (if needed)
🏟️ Location: TBD
⏰ Game time: 7:00 p.m.
Good Luck Greyhounds!
4/29/26 - 5/2/26
THS Greyhounds(29-3A) vs. Banquete Bulldogs(30-3A)*
Game 1 ⚾️
🏟️ Banquete HS Baseball Field, 4413 TX-44, Banquete, TX 78339
⏰ Game time: 7:00 p.m.
🚫 No outside food or drink.
🎟️Purchase tickets at the gate: $5 each
Game 2 ⚾️
🏟️ Taft HS Baseball Field, 502 Rincon, Taft, Texas 78390
⏰ Game time: 7:30 p.m.
🚫 Clear bag policy at Taft ISD. No outside food or drink.
🍿 Concessions will be available.
🎟️Purchase tickets online: https://www.taftisd.net/o/tisd/page/athletic-event-tickets
Game 3 ⚾️ (if needed)
🏟️ Location: TBD
⏰ Game time: 7:00 p.m.
Good Luck Greyhounds!
Congratulations to the Lady Greyhound Softball team and coaches on a great season! Here is some of the action from Game 2 against San Diego on Friday. #TPND
Photos from Bi-District Softball vs San Diego Game 1: San Diego leads series 1-0. Game 2 on Friday night in Taft at 5:30 PM. Go Lady Hounds!
Congratulations to our Starrific Students and Terrific Teachers that were recognized this evening at the Starrific Celebration sponsored by South Texas News and Gulf Coast Growth Ventures! All students and teachers were recognized for setting high standards on their campuses this year and received awards for this honor. Special thanks to all of our parents, principals and district employees in attendance to assist in the celebration! #TPND
Congratulations to our Taft HS Greyhound Band and Trevino JH Whippet Band who were recognized at our school board meeting this evening! Both bands earned straight Division 1 ratings in concert and sight reading contests. We are very proud of all band members and the directors for this awesome achievement! #TPND
Congratulations to our Taft Greyhound Track & Field Athletes who competed in the Area Track Meet in Goliad on Thursday! We had the following competitors:
Danikah Sanchez: High Jump, 100m Hurdles, 4X400 Relay
Michael Ortiz, Jr.: 800m run, 400m run & 1600m run
Aleinah Balderas: 400m run
Krista Amaya: 4X400 Relay
Nevaeh Hernandez: 4X400 Relay
Robyn Rodriguez: 4X400 Relay
Advancing to Area are Danikah Sanchez (4th Place in High Jump) and MJ Ortiz (1st place in 800m run & 2nd place in 1600m run). Congratulations to all of our athletes! Best of luck to Danikah & MJ at the regional track meet in Seguin on May 1st & 2nd! #TPND
Congratulations to the Taft Ultimate Impact Winterguard on their community recital this evening! The audience had a chance to see their contest performance one final time as well as solo performances from some of the members. Parents even got in on the recital as their daughters taught them some moves.
We're all very proud of the dedication, hard work and courage all of the team showed this year! On to bigger and better things in the future! #TPND
We're all very proud of the dedication, hard work and courage all of the team showed this year! On to bigger and better things in the future! #TPND
Taft ISD hosted the San Patricio County Sheriff Oscar Rivera's Semi-Annual Safety Meeting (required by the legislature) at the THS Krumnow Center this morning. Law Enforcement personnel and Superintendents from across San Patricio County were required to attend this meeting to ensure the safety of our schools and communities in the county. Thanks to Sheriff Rivera for meeting in our district today! It was an honor to host this meeting. #TPND
Informational Alert for Today:
At the request of the Sheriff's Office, Taft ISD is hosting San Patricio County Sheriff Oscar Rivera's Semi-Annual Safety Meeting (required by the legislature) at the THS Krumnow Center today beginning at 9 AM. Law Enforcement personnel and Superintendents from all of San Patricio County will be on the premises. We wanted to make the community aware as there will be many law enforcement vehicles at the high school. #TPND
At the request of the Sheriff's Office, Taft ISD is hosting San Patricio County Sheriff Oscar Rivera's Semi-Annual Safety Meeting (required by the legislature) at the THS Krumnow Center today beginning at 9 AM. Law Enforcement personnel and Superintendents from all of San Patricio County will be on the premises. We wanted to make the community aware as there will be many law enforcement vehicles at the high school. #TPND
Taft ISD 2024 Bond Update
Concrete pour for Area 4B was a success this past week! Thank you to all of our neighbors for their patience and understanding as we continue through the project. You can see the site plan develop a little further and the area poured this week will the entrance of the school at the end of Green Avenue.
Work will continue on the project on Monday. We hope everyone enjoys their Easter weekend! #TPND
Concrete pour for Area 4B was a success this past week! Thank you to all of our neighbors for their patience and understanding as we continue through the project. You can see the site plan develop a little further and the area poured this week will the entrance of the school at the end of Green Avenue.
Work will continue on the project on Monday. We hope everyone enjoys their Easter weekend! #TPND
This post is to inform you that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is coordinating a statewide public warning drill to test emergency alerting systems today from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. This post is only to notify you of this drill and no response is required.
Taft HS Boys Powerlifting State Qualifiers competed in Abilene on Friday, March 27th and one of our Greyhounds came back with some hardware.
Sergio Leal Jr. came back the 2026 THSPA State Champion in the 132lb weight class for the second time in his career. He also earned awards for breaking the record twice in bench press, breaking the total weight record and for Most Impressive bench press in the light weight division.
Way to Go Sergio!💪🐾
#TPND
Sergio Leal Jr. came back the 2026 THSPA State Champion in the 132lb weight class for the second time in his career. He also earned awards for breaking the record twice in bench press, breaking the total weight record and for Most Impressive bench press in the light weight division.
Way to Go Sergio!💪🐾
#TPND
Phones lines are down throughout the district today. Please use the listed emergency numbers to contact campuses. Thanks for your patience.
Tonight, we recognized our 2025-2026 Campus Teachers of the Year, Lady Greyhound Basketball team, Powerlifting Teams and the Taft Ultimate Impact Winterguard team! Our campus Teachers of the Year are:
--Naomi Moreno, Woodroe Petty Elementary
--Samuel Loyd, Trevino Jr. High
--William Worthington, Taft High School
Our girls basketball team made a historic run to the Conference 3A Division II Elite Eight. Our boys powerlifting team had 4 Greyhounds qualify for State with Sergio Leal winning a state championship. Our girls powerlifting team had 1 athlete qualify for state with other outstanding regional performances. Our Winterguard team returned to competition and placed 6th in the State South Zone competition in their division. #TPND
--Naomi Moreno, Woodroe Petty Elementary
--Samuel Loyd, Trevino Jr. High
--William Worthington, Taft High School
Our girls basketball team made a historic run to the Conference 3A Division II Elite Eight. Our boys powerlifting team had 4 Greyhounds qualify for State with Sergio Leal winning a state championship. Our girls powerlifting team had 1 athlete qualify for state with other outstanding regional performances. Our Winterguard team returned to competition and placed 6th in the State South Zone competition in their division. #TPND
Taft ISD 2024 Bond Update
Concrete pour scheduled for 3/27 at the new HS site has been rescheduled to Tuesday (3/31) for Area 4D (cafeteria). Work will begin at 3 AM with heavy construction equipment and lights present in the early morning hours. Drone pics show where the foundation area has been prepared before this pour occurs.
At the baseball & softball fields, the foundation has been poured at the concession stand site and construction should continue as the restrooms and concession stand is built. Construction meetings continue to take place weekly to address any issues that may arise as the district moves through this process. #TPND
Thanks to our teachers and staff who participated in the Superintendent Advisory Committee meetings that past 2 days! We value your feedback and participation to brainstorm ways to improve our school district in all areas. Your time and commitment is very much appreciated at all levels! #TPND
