Teachers and staff were all smiles as they were surprised by a back-to-school shopping spree!
At district convocation, all staff members for the district were loaded on buses and taken to Wal-Mart in Portland to shop for items that can be used in their school spaces to support students and instructional practices. Maintenance and custodial employees were driven to Academy to purchase shirts that could be used at their work sites and then treated to lunch at A-1 Steakhouse. Employees at Wal-Mart were also provided with a Chick-Fil-A meal to nourish them after a surprise shopping trip. Special thanks goes out to our THS cheerleaders, Greyhound Band drumline, board members (Manuel Banda, Miranda Benedict, Johnny Carvajal and Nicole Garza), KIII-TV (Sumiko Lara) and KRIS-TV who came out to show their appreciation for our staff! Also, huge thanks to Wal-Mart in Portland for working with this to make this surprise work!
Taft Independent School District officials used this opportunity to thank employees as they prepare for their first day of school with much-needed essentials while allowing employees choice to decide what would be most effective for them to start off the school year on the right foot. #GoHoundsGo #TaftPrideNeverDies
3 months ago, Manny Lunoff
Taft ISD Bond 2024 Update (Aug. 9. 2025)
Demolition continues with the old JH gym, old Boys & Girls Club building and old Junior High taken down to foundations. Debris removal will continue for these buildings as demolition has started on the auditorium as of Friday.
Work continues at the softball fields with concrete being poured for the dugout pads and electrical being completed on the pressbox. Some of the furniture has been delivered for the Ricardo L. Treviño Junior High School library/media center as well.
As we prep for the new school year, several construction projects are continuing to run on schedule simultaneously.
3 months ago, Manny Lunoff
2025-2026 Taft ISD Student Dress Code
3 months ago, Manny Lunoff
2025 Fall Sports Letter
4 months ago, Ida Martinez
The State Board of Education (SBOE) recognizes the 2025 Student Heroes, an inspiring group of Texas public school students who demonstrate exceptional character, kindness and service to others. These students have engaged in numerous acts of service and shown remarkable compassion and leadership in their respective communities. The SBOE adopted a resolution in their honor during the June general meeting.
Taft High School senior, Jerry Chien, was one of 15 students throughout the state who received this honor. Jerry was recognized for volunteering over 300 hours as a junior firefighter with the Taft Volunteer Fire Department, actively giving back to his community through his service as a first responder.
To learn more about the Student Heroes Award and view past recipients, visit the State Board of Education’s webpage at https://sboe.texas.gov/state-board-of-education/sboe-news/state-board-of-education-celebrates-2025-student-heroes .
4 months ago, Manny Lunoff
Our Annual Backpack Giveaway is scheduled for Tuesday, August 5th in the Taft High School cafeteria (Krumnow Center) from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. We will have several agencies and local businesses attending to support our students' back to school needs. Admission is free to the public. Hope to see all of our Greyhounds, Whippets & Pups at the event!
4 months ago, Manny Lunoff
Congratulations to Paul Luis Trevino and Nicole Banda Garza who won the two spots open for TISD School Board in the election this past weekend! After canvassing the votes, they were sworn in to begin their terms at the board meeting tonight.
Reorganization of the Board also occurred this evening. Our officers for the upcoming year are as follows:
President - Manuel Banda
Vice-President - Greg Benedict
Secretary - Johnny Carvajal
6 months ago, Manny Lunoff
Congratulations to our new inductees in the Taft High School National Honor Society who were recognized in a ceremony this evening! Current officers also introduced their successors who will serve the organization in 2025-2026. All of these these do an outstanding job exhibiting the four pillars of NHS--scholarship, service, leadership and character.
6 months ago, Manny Lunoff
Congratulations to the Top 15 students in the Taft High School Class of 2025 and the Hero Teachers who they selected to be recognized at tonight's Celebration of Excellence! Students, teachers and family members enjoyed a banquet in honor of these successful seniors and the educators who made a lasting impact on their long road to graduation. Special thanks to the Taft Education Foundation who provided the scholarships for our seniors and our Child Nutrition workers & SFE staff who provided the dinner this evening. #TaftPride
6 months ago, Manny Lunoff
Thank you to all of our district staff members, law enforcement officers, first responders, students and community members who joined us today for Taft ISD Spring Safety & Security meeting! We value the time that you share with us to provide feedback and updates to improve emergency responses on our campuses and in our community. At this meeting, we especially appreciate our students who joined to give their input on how to keep our campuses safe. We are thankful for all of the stakeholders that provide such a strong support system to serve our students and staff! #TaftPride
6 months ago, Manny Lunoff
We are TAFT!
9 months ago, Taft Independent School District
Taft High School P-TECH students visited Ricardo L. Treviño Junior High School 8th graders this morning to discuss benefits and opportunities through the Architecture & Health Science pathways in the P-TECH Academy. This event kicked off the beginning of the spring registration process for 8th graders for the 2025-2026 school year.
9 months ago, Taft Independent School District
Congratulations to our Taft FFA and Jr. FFA members who were recognized at the Board Meeting tonight! These students represented Taft High School, Ricardo L. Treviño Junior High School and Woodroe Petty Elementary during the San Patricio/Aransas County A&H Show last week. We are very proud of all of your determination, drive and efforts that you displayed with your projects! Best of luck the rest of the show season!
9 months ago, Taft Independent School District
Congratulations to Taft High School Greyhound Band member, Antonio Maldonado, who performed with the TMEA All State Band in a concert this Saturday in San Antonio. Tony earned a spot in the All State Band after superior auditions at the area and regional levels! #TaftPride
9 months ago, Taft Independent School District
