The Taft ISD Food Pantry will be closed for the month of July. Operations will resume in August. Enjoy your summer!
A reminder that Taft ISD is under summer hours for June & July. Hours are Monday thru Thursday from 8 AM to 4 PM. On Fridays, offices are closed.
As we transition into July, campus offices will be closed the week of June 29th. Campus and district offices will be closed the week of July 6th.
Campus and district offices will reopen on Monday, July 13th. Have a safe and enjoyable summer break!
As we transition into July, campus offices will be closed the week of June 29th. Campus and district offices will be closed the week of July 6th.
Campus and district offices will reopen on Monday, July 13th. Have a safe and enjoyable summer break!
ESC Region 2 held a luncheon on Friday afternoon to recognize District Teachers of the Year in the region as well as Superintendent and School Boards of the Year. Samuel Loyd, Trevino Jr. High Art Teacher, was recognized as the Taft ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year. Naomi Moreno, Petty Elementary Special Education teacher, was also recognized as the Taft ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year, but was unable to attend.
We would like to congratulate both of these teachers for serving as exemplary educators in our district each and every day. We would also like to extend our wishes for all of our teachers in the district to enjoy a safe and relaxing summer break! #TPND
We would like to congratulate both of these teachers for serving as exemplary educators in our district each and every day. We would also like to extend our wishes for all of our teachers in the district to enjoy a safe and relaxing summer break! #TPND
School Supply Lists have been updated and available on our website under the Student Tab. You can also access at the link below and search for the appropriate campus:
https://www.taftisd.net/page/campus-school-supply-lists
The first day of school is August 12, 2026. Enjoy your summer!
https://www.taftisd.net/page/campus-school-supply-lists
The first day of school is August 12, 2026. Enjoy your summer!
The Taft ISD 2026-2027 Student Dress Code was approved at Monday night's board meeting. Parents, please be sure to review the dress code before you plan your back to school shopping. More information can be found at https://aptg.co/4TVS1N
Taft ISD is excited to kick off the new PREP Mentorship Program, Texas Mentorship Training in preparation for the 2026-2027 school year. Taft ISD is partnering with ESC-2 to develop strong mentorship systems to support new teachers, increase teacher retention, and improve student achievement.
District and campus leaders have successfully participated in the first design session, where teams began building systems and structures to support effective teacher mentoring programs. Texas Mentorship Training, a Texas Education Agency initiative, empowers districts to strengthen support for new educators, enhance teacher effectiveness, improve retention, and ultimately promote student success.
District and campus leaders have successfully participated in the first design session, where teams began building systems and structures to support effective teacher mentoring programs. Texas Mentorship Training, a Texas Education Agency initiative, empowers districts to strengthen support for new educators, enhance teacher effectiveness, improve retention, and ultimately promote student success.
Due heavy rain forecasted for Tuesday (6/16), summer school classes will be canceled for Petty Elementary and Trevino Jr. High students. Taft HS students will report at 10 AM for scheduled EOC testing.
The Taft ISD Summer Feeding Program will run from Tuesday, May 26th, thru Thursday, June 18th, at the Taft HS Cafeteria for breakfasts and lunches. Parents must show proper ID to enter the cafeteria and children should eat the meals in the cafeteria. Contact Rebeka Guajardo for more information.
Congratulations to all of our Petty Pups who were recognized at their End of Year Awards Ceremony on Tuesday morning! Students were recognized for making the honor roll for the semester, perfect attendance, Student Council and exhibiting the qualities of a Petty Pup! A few Pups were recognized for the Superintendent's Award (All A Honor Roll all year) and perfect attendance for the time they have been in school. Great job, Pups! Enjoy your summers!
Thanks to our Superintendent Student Advisory Committee members who helped by tasting menu items from Labatt Food Service at Tuesday's lunch meeting! Students from Woodroe Petty, Trevino Jr. High and Taft High School got learn more about the company and taste test pizza, breakfast bites, French Toast bites, Banh Mi wraps, hummus, hot dog wraps, donut holes and fresh fruits & vegetables. Students left feedback on the foods they liked the most and possibility for other tastes they'd like to try next year. #TasteTesting #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
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.
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
TISD Food Pantry Food Distribution is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, 2026 (today), from 5-7 PM in the PK Loop in the back parking lot at Woodroe Petty Elementary. Please contact Katy Ballesteros if you cannot make today's scheduled window.
Teacher Appreciation Week Kick-Off! Teachers at Petty Elementary were treated to a coffee drink to start this Monday compliments of the Petty PTO! The PTO brought in a truck from Tom's coffee to provide a tasty treat for teachers & staff at Petty Elementary. Great pick me up on a Monday and wonderful way to start the week! #StayCaffeinated #TPND
HAPPY SCHOOL LUNCH HEROES DAY!!! We want to thank our child nutrition staff today and every day for their efforts to nourish our students and staff with the food they need to perform at high levels. We appreciate everything you do for our campuses! #TPND
Did You Know? Taft ISD campuses passed all of their school security audits for the 2025-2026 school year! TEA schedules campus security audits to determine all safety protocols mandated by the state are in place in districts across Texas. Taft ISD campuses was 100% successful in all of the audits conducted this year. #TPND #SchoolSafety
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 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
