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!
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
💚 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
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
Students from Woodroe Petty Elementary, Ricardo L. Treviño Junior High School and Taft High School participated in the Christmas Tree Lighting this evening. Thank you to all of the students, staff and parents who helped to spread holiday cheer in our community! #TaftPride
Special thanks to Lightsource bp who visited all three campuses today with their "special guests!" They presented to students about the nearby solar farm and jobs that may be available to students in this field. Students also got to see their eco friendly "lawnmowers" who support their agrivoltaic endeavors.
TISD Food Pantry Food Distribution will be rescheduled from today to Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, from 5-7 PM. Thanks for your understanding in this matter!
Thank you to H-E-B for their generous donation $10,000 to the Taft ISD Education Foundation this morning! We appreciate your support of our staff and ultimately students through your amazing gift in honor of your 120th anniversary! Thanks to all of the HEB partners who invited us this morning! #NoOneDoesMore #MyHEB #spiritofgiving
Happy Education Support Professionals Day! We want to thank our support teams across the district who serve our students and staff on a daily basis! Your work does not go unnoticed and our daily operations could not function without you. We appreciate having you in Taft ISD and support all of our Greyhounds, Whippets & Pups!
Taft ISD will have a student early release on Friday (11/14). Petty ES will release at 1:30 PM. Trevino JH and Taft HS will release at 2 PM. Buses will run on an early schedule. Parents who pick up children should make appropriate arrangements.
Classes will be in session at all Taft ISD campuses on Monday, Nov. 3rd. Contact your child's campus if you need assistance with transportation to school.
Ceremony will be in the fenced parking lot south of the stadium parking lot and event parking will be in front of Greyhound Stadium. Hope you can join us at this historic event!
Student Early Release on Fri (10/17): Petty releases students at 12 PM. Trevino JH & Taft HS releases students at 12:30 PM.
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. It is open to all students and families in our Taft community.
Phone lines are currently down in the entire district. Please use the following numbers for communication with the campuses. Thanks for your patience!
Thanks to all of the young ladies who participated in our Little Cheer Night at the Banquete game on Thursday night! Your spirit was a huge factor in our Greyhounds' win! We appreciate your support for our team! #TPND
The City of Taft has issued a boil water notice. All water fountains will be shut off on campuses for the day and other sources of safe drinking water will be provided to students and staff. Secondary students are encourage to bring water in clear bottles. We will continue to monitor the situation and send updates as they are shared.
