Taft ISD will resume classes on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. The school day will begin at their regularly scheduled times on each campus and buses will run on their normal schedules. We look forward to seeing our students on Tuesday morning!
Taft ISD Bond 2024 Update
The concrete pour for the gym area of the new high school was completed this morning. We want to thank all of our neighbors for their understanding as work started in the early morning hours. Excavation continues on the rest of the site.
Finishing touches continue on the baseball & softball fields and punch lists will be knocked out soon. #TaftPride
The concrete pour for the gym area of the new high school was completed this morning. We want to thank all of our neighbors for their understanding as work started in the early morning hours. Excavation continues on the rest of the site.
Finishing touches continue on the baseball & softball fields and punch lists will be knocked out soon. #TaftPride
Taft ISD is closely monitoring weather forecasts for the possibility of inclement weather this weekend. At this time, we have some cancellations of school events on Saturday, but no changes have been made at this time for next week's school schedule. As we continue to monitor forecasts, we will update parents, students and staff through our app, social media, website and text notifications if any changes are made to the schedule next Monday. Thank you for your cooperation and please stay safe this weekend!
It's always an INCREDIBLE day when you run into awesome Taft FFA students from Taft High School, Ricardo L. Treviño Junior High School & Woodroe Petty Elementary as well as the board president and a district employee representing our community in an outstanding manner!
Great day to be a Greyhound! #TaftPride
Great day to be a Greyhound! #TaftPride
Last night, we recognized our Taft ISD Board of Trustees for all of their service, commitment and support that they provide to our students, staff and community on a daily basis. The gifts presented were merely tokens of appreciation in place of the tremendous gratitude that we have for our board members each and every day! THANK YOU! #TaftPride
Congratulations to all of our students from Woodroe Petty Elementary, Ricardo L. Treviño Junior High School and Taft High School, who participated in the Extra Special Show today at the San Patricio & Aransas County A&H Show this morning! Students had the opportunity to show animals and meet with judges through the assistance of volunteer handlers.
They all received trophies and had their pictures taken with Queen's contestants afterwards. Huge thanks to all of the workers at today's events and all of our parents who joined us to make this event exciting and memorable for our students!
They all received trophies and had their pictures taken with Queen's contestants afterwards. Huge thanks to all of the workers at today's events and all of our parents who joined us to make this event exciting and memorable for our students!
TISD Food Pantry Food Distribution is scheduled for today to Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, from 5-7 PM in the PK (back) Loop at Woodroe Petty Elementary. Please contact Katy Ballesteros if you cannot make this window today.
Congratulations to all of our Pups who competed in the Woodroe Petty Elementary Spelling Bee this morning! Out of 27 spellers, 5th grader, Ezra Maldonado, earned the 1st place trophy. Runner up was Liam Valdez, 5th grade, and Joel Flores, 3rd grade, finished third.
We also want to thank Elizabeth Kelley for coordinating this academic event and our reader, Jeremy Merrill, who led students through the competition. Thanks to our judges, Elida Castillo, Patsy Alvarado, Miranda Benedict and Nancy Nava. And a special shout out to Sumiko A. Lara for serving as the MC and providing media coverage through KIII 3 News! Great job to all of our Pups for their dedication and courage!
We also want to thank Elizabeth Kelley for coordinating this academic event and our reader, Jeremy Merrill, who led students through the competition. Thanks to our judges, Elida Castillo, Patsy Alvarado, Miranda Benedict and Nancy Nava. And a special shout out to Sumiko A. Lara for serving as the MC and providing media coverage through KIII 3 News! Great job to all of our Pups for their dedication and courage!
🩶 Taft ISD Bond 2024 Update 💚
Finishing touches are being completed at the baseball and softball fields. A reminder that these areas are still construction sites and only players with coaches/authorized district officials have access to the fields only for scheduled practices (baseball starts practices today). No other individuals are allowed in the complex during practices or any other times.
Foundation preparations and excavation continues at the site of the new high school. On Jan. 23rd (next Friday), a concrete pour will be completed on the west side of the site plan. To ensure work is completed quickly and correctly, this pour will begin at approximately 3 AM. Lights will be used to assist workers with this pour and large machinery will also be involved. We thank all of our neighbors in advance for dealing with this inconvenience as the project moves forward! #TaftPride
Finishing touches are being completed at the baseball and softball fields. A reminder that these areas are still construction sites and only players with coaches/authorized district officials have access to the fields only for scheduled practices (baseball starts practices today). No other individuals are allowed in the complex during practices or any other times.
Foundation preparations and excavation continues at the site of the new high school. On Jan. 23rd (next Friday), a concrete pour will be completed on the west side of the site plan. To ensure work is completed quickly and correctly, this pour will begin at approximately 3 AM. Lights will be used to assist workers with this pour and large machinery will also be involved. We thank all of our neighbors in advance for dealing with this inconvenience as the project moves forward! #TaftPride
Christmas in January!! Employees at Woodroe Petty Elementary, Ricardo L. Treviño Junior High School, Taft High School and the administration office received the 2nd half of their retention stipend for the school year. Special thanks to Manuel Banda, TISD Board President, who assisted us with distribution at Petty ES this morning. We thank all of our employees for their commitment and dedication to our students! Let's make it a great 2026! #TaftPride
*Taft ISD Bond 2024 Update*
Work continued this week with the concrete pours at both entrances of baseball & softball fields. Posts are being set for fencing and staging is complete for the dugout furniture.
The high school site footprint continues to develop with plumbing/sewer lines being prepped before the foundation is poured. Work also continues for drainage at the site along with prepping the east side of the site for the next stage of work.
Thank you to all of our neighbors and community members who have adjusted to the construction traffic, especially during pickup and drop off times. We appreciate your cooperation and are working with our construction contractors to improve this process moving forward. #TaftPride
Work continued this week with the concrete pours at both entrances of baseball & softball fields. Posts are being set for fencing and staging is complete for the dugout furniture.
The high school site footprint continues to develop with plumbing/sewer lines being prepped before the foundation is poured. Work also continues for drainage at the site along with prepping the east side of the site for the next stage of work.
Thank you to all of our neighbors and community members who have adjusted to the construction traffic, especially during pickup and drop off times. We appreciate your cooperation and are working with our construction contractors to improve this process moving forward. #TaftPride
Our staff returned to school on Monday and jumped into new learning to start off 2026! Paraprofessionals, clerical staff and other non-teaching professionals had the opportunity to learn from district staff about Google Apps for Education (Docs, Slides, Notebook LM), AI tools, Excel/Sheets and Canva to support instruction and daily tasks on the campuses. Two great days of discovery learning for our staff members! #TaftPride
Huge shoutout to Heil Law Firm, Academy Sports & Outdoors, and Communities in Schools for providing brand new shoes for some of our students through the Kicks for Class initiative! These donations do more than just provide footwear. They show our students that their community stands behind them! Thank you for helping our students put their best foot forward! 👣
💚 January is School Board Recognition Month! 💚
This year’s theme — “Our Future Is Public” — celebrates the vital role our School Board plays in shaping strong public schools and brighter futures for every student.
Our trustees volunteer countless hours to support academic excellence, responsible leadership, and student-centered decisions. Their guidance helps ensure our schools remain places where students feel supported, inspired, and prepared for success.
Join us in thanking our incredible School Board members for their dedication, service, and unwavering commitment to our students, staff, and community.
Manuel Banda, President
Greg Benedict, Vice President
Johnny Carvajal, Secretary
Diana Buendia, Trustee
Paul Luis Trevino, Trustee
Miranda Benedict, Trustee
Nicole Garza, Trustee
This year’s theme — “Our Future Is Public” — celebrates the vital role our School Board plays in shaping strong public schools and brighter futures for every student.
Our trustees volunteer countless hours to support academic excellence, responsible leadership, and student-centered decisions. Their guidance helps ensure our schools remain places where students feel supported, inspired, and prepared for success.
Join us in thanking our incredible School Board members for their dedication, service, and unwavering commitment to our students, staff, and community.
Manuel Banda, President
Greg Benedict, Vice President
Johnny Carvajal, Secretary
Diana Buendia, Trustee
Paul Luis Trevino, Trustee
Miranda Benedict, Trustee
Nicole Garza, Trustee
Happy New Year from Taft ISD! Classes resume for students on January 7th!
Congratulations to our Taft High School cheerleaders who were selected to perform at the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl today! Representing the district & campus are Kyleigh Dominguez, Josette Aparicio & Robyn Rodriguez. Go Hounds Go!
Thank you to ExxonMobil and Gulf Coast Growth Ventures for their $100,000 donation to support STEM initiatives at Taft High School, Ricardo L. Trevino Junior High School and Woodroe Petty Elementary School! This generous donation will provide lab supplies allowing students more hands on experiences in real world applications. We appreciate the partnership which will enhance our students' learning experiences! #TaftPride
Taft ISD Student Early Release for Holiday Break on Thursday, Dec. 18th! WPE will release students at 12 PM. Trevino JH and Taft HS will release students at 12:30 PM. Buses will run on an early schedule and parents should make arrangements if picking up their child at school. Classes will resume on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
Thank you to the United Way for their donation of gifts to make the holidays brighter for some of our students! We appreciate your partnership with our district as well as you generosity as we enter our holiday break! #TaftPride #SeasonOfGiving
Taft ISD hosted it's Fall Safety & Security Meeting this morning to ensure all local entities are updated on school safety for our students and staff. Updates were given on alert systems for staff to increase response time, cell phone pouches and security cameras in the district. Thank you to our partners from the City of Taft, Taft PD, EMS, Sheriff's Department and San Patricio County for attending!
