Woodroe Petty Elementary School

Thank you to our School Resource Officers who protect our campuses, students & staff day in and day out! We appreciate you! #TaftPride #SchoolResourceOfficerAppreciationDay

Please use the following numbers to contact campuses as our phone lines are down in areas of the district.

School will not be in session on Feb. 13th & 16th. Classes resume on Feb. 17th at regular times.

This week, we proudly celebrate our incredible school counselors—champions of student success, well‑being, and belonging! 💚

From providing academic guidance to supporting mental health, from empowering future goals to offering a listening ear when it’s needed most—our counselors make a profound difference every single day.

Thank you for your dedication, compassion, and unwavering commitment to our students, staff, and families. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and we are grateful for all that you do.

🙌 Here’s to our amazing counseling team at Taft ISD—today and every day!

#SchoolCounselorAppreciationWeek #ThankYouCounselors #WeAreGrateful #HeartOfOurSchools

Education Service Center, Region 2 honored area school board members on Friday night at the Omni Hotel for School Board Appreciation month. Thank you to our Taft ISD School Board each and every month for their continuous dedication to our students, staff and community! Pictured (L-R): Diana Buendia, Johnny Caravajal (Secretary), Manuel Banda (President), and Nicole Garza. Unable to attend—Greg Benedict (Vice-President), Miranda Benedict, and Paul Luis Trevino. #TaftPride

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 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

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!

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!

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

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

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!