Congratulations to the Taft Greyhound Band who earned a 3rd place finish in the 3A/4A division at the Pettus Marching Invitational today! This contest was a gear up for the Region Contest next Saturday in Beeville. Performance time will be shared later this week. Shout Out to our Lunch Ladies who provided breakfast for our band members this morning! We appreciate you! Here are some pics from today's contest. Go Greyhound Band Go!
7 months ago, Manny Lunoff
Percussion Pit
Sousaphone player
Trombone and Tuba sections
Flute player
Thank you, Lunch Ladies, for breakfast!
Drum Major leads
Strong Start
Saber solo
Flag toss
French Horns
Thank you for all that you do to lead Woodroe Petty Elementary, Mrs. Pittman! We appreciate you!
8 months ago, Manny Lunoff
Melissa Pittman Principal Appreciation
Heads up - Texas’ Free College Application Week is taking place October 13-19, 2025! During this special week, Texas students will be able to apply at no cost via the ApplyTexas application system. Don’t miss out – get your application in by October 19! No application fees. More opportunities. Learn more: https://www.highered.texas.gov/free-college-application-week/. #TXFreeCollegeAppWeek
8 months ago, Manny Lunoff
Free College Application Week
Congratulations to the Ricardo L. Treviño Junior High School Whippet Cross Country teams who brought home championships and several medals from the District Cross Country Meet on Wednesday! Way to go, Whippets!
8 months ago, Manny Lunoff
Whippet Cross Country
Thanks to our friends at Brisket Joe's for their donation of BBQ sandwich meals for our custodians to enjoy a filling lunch! We appreciate your support of our staff as well as all of our community partners who support our district! #TPND
8 months ago, Manny Lunoff
Brisket Joe's Donation
Petty Elementary Custodians
Trevino JH Custodians
Taft High School Custodians
Jimmy Ortiz
Alicia Lucio
Lunch Delivery
Thank you to all of our custodians in the district for everything they do keep spaces clean & safe for students and staff! We appreciate you! #TPND
8 months ago, Manny Lunoff
School Custodian Day

In honor of National Principals Month, we would like to thank our TISD principals for their outstanding dedication & leadership that they exemplify every day! WE APPRECIATE YOU! #ThankAPrincipal #TPND

8 months ago, Manny Lunoff
National Principals Month
Oct Natl Principals Month
Drive Through Service this afternoon in the PK Loop at Petty Elementary! Contact the number on the flyer for more information!
8 months ago, Manny Lunoff
Taft ISD Food Pantry
Taft gets the Homecoming win against Monte Alto by a score of 54-8! Next week, the Taft Greyhounds travel the back roads to play in Odem.
8 months ago, Manny Lunoff
Run-through
Defensive Line
9 and 56
O-Line
TD Celebration
MJ Ortiz
Ortiz with interception
Prepped on D
#7 with tackle
Leading at half
Taft High School Greyhound Band performing at the Monte Alto game--Halftime show "Arabian Nights"
8 months ago, Manny Lunoff
Opening Salute
Drum Major leads
Color Guard
Color Guard Flag
Brass marching
Low Brass Line
Percussion Pit
Drum Major keeps beat
Stutter Step
Flute Solo
Taft ISD Bond 2024 Update (as of 9/26/25)

The site has been cleared and holes filled for a majority of the site where the new high school will be. Rain at then end of this week halted work at this site and the baseball/softball fields, but should continue this week. Phase 2 of the new Taft High School construction was approved at the Board meeting this past week to continue moving forward on the blank canvas on the block.

All of the furniture at the Ricardo L. Treviño Junior High School media center has been arranged to create comfortable, flexible learning spaces for students and teachers when they come in to visit.
8 months ago, Manny Lunoff
Earthwork
Earthwork
Cleared site
Baseball outfield logo
Softball Field
TJH Media Center
TJH Media Center Flex Space
TJH Media Center Puzzle Table
TJH Media Center Comfortable Seating
TJH Media Center Curved Bookshelves

Congratulations to the Taft High School 2025-2026 Homecoming King & Queen--Hunter Montemayor & Marissa Cortez! They were honored during pregame festivities on Friday night along with the Homecoming Prince & Princesses and Class Favorites. Congratulations to all of the lovely ladies & handsome gentlemen recognized in the Homecoming Court!

8 months ago, Manny Lunoff
Hunter & Marissa
Senior Princes & Princesses
Senior Homecoming Court
Junior Class Favorites
Sophomore Class Favorites
Freshman Class Favorites
Petty Pup Staff Members are definitely in the Homecoming Spirit today! Go Pups! Go Hounds! #TPND
8 months ago, Manny Lunoff
Petty HOCO

Thanks to everyone who showed up for the Homecoming Pep Rally last night! We hope to see even more of you tonight as the Taft Greyhounds open up district play against Monte Alto. Homecoming festivities will occur before kickoff starting at 6:30 PM.

8 months ago, Manny Lunoff
Greyhound Mascot
Greyhound Band
Tower Competition
Burning of the T
Lil Greyhound Cheerleaders
Greyhound Band
Cheerleader Football Skit
Cheerleader Dance
Cheerleader Stunt
Band at Burning of T
For more information about the Food Pantry or to schedule an appointment, you can contact Katy Ballesteros, district social worker, at 361-528-2636 ext. 2239 or at katy.ballesteros@taftisd.net.
8 months ago, Manny Lunoff
Taft ISD Food Pantry
Join us on Thursday at 6:30 PM in the High School Gym for our Community Pep Rally. Let’s pack the stands and show our school spirit.

After the rally, head over to the stadium for the Burning of the T – a tradition you won’t want to miss.

Parking Notice: Please park in the main high school parking lot. The back lot near the gym will be closed for construction. Some parking will also be available near the stadium entrance.

Fans can enter the pep rally through the Krumnow Center.

Let’s come together, cheer loud, and light up the night.
8 months ago, Adriana Lunoff
Community Pep  Rally
Today Dr. Garza and district administrators recognized our employees who had perfect attendance for the 1st Six Weeks! As educators, we always stress the importance of our students being in school every day! As administrators, we know that quality instruction is more consistent when our teachers & paras are in the classroom every day! So we recognized them for perfect attendance in the presence of the students on their campuses.

We wanted to give a special shout out and treat to all of our employees at Taft High School, Ricardo L. Treviño Junior High School and Woodroe Petty Elementary who made it to every day of instruction for the 1st Six Weeks grading period!
8 months ago, Manny Lunoff
Petty Cafeteria
Dr. Garza Presentation
Dr. Garza addresses Petty students
Trevino JH
Perfect Attendance Presentation
Oscar Martinez
Petty Office Staff
Al Bazan
Pete Bosquez
Angie Velazquez
Congratulations to Taft High School senior, Jerry Chien, who was recognized by Texas State Board of Education member, LJ Francis, today for the SBOE Student Heroes Award that he received. He was also joined by his family, campus administrators and friends/football teammates for this ceremony.

The Student Heroes program recognizes Texas public school students in prekindergarten through high school who do an outstanding volunteer service that benefits their fellow students, schools, or their communities. Only 15 students from each SBOE district in the state of Texas are selected for this award. Jerry was nominated by his assistant principal, Crystal Aparicio for his community service as a Junior Firefighter with the VFD. Way to demonstrate Taft Pride in all that you do, Jerry!
8 months ago, Manny Lunoff
LJ Francis and Jerry Chien
Jerry Chien with his family
Jerry Chien with his senior peers
Jerry Chien and Crystal Aparicio
Jerry receives medal from Mr. Francis
This parent meeting is open to all parents/guardians of students in Grades 5 thru 12. Parents will be allowed to preview the ESTEEM curriculum and learn procedures to "opt in" (give permission) to their child to participate in Workbook B lessons.

Attendees can enter the side door (near media center) to access the JH cafeteria for the meeting.
9 months ago, Manny Lunoff
ESTEEM Preview Parent Meeting, Sept. 15th at 5:30 PM
Taft ISD Bond Update 2024 (as of 9/5/25)

Debris continues to be hauled off from the demolition site. District officials met with SpawGlass to discuss planning and funding for the next phase of the new high school. New furniture came in for the new media center at Ricardo L. Treviño Junior High School and has been set up in the space.
9 months ago, Manny Lunoff
Circulation Desk
Curved Book Shelves
Curved Tables
Book Shelf
Debris Removal
Phase 2 Meeting
SpawGlass meeting