Taft ISD Communication Device Policy for 2025-2026
Taft ISD, along with all Texas school districts, are implementing policies in response to Texas House Bill 1481 which prohibits use of communication devices in schools during the instructional day. We ask parents to talk to their children about this new policy to prepare for the upcoming school year. Parents can contact administrators at Taft High School, Ricardo L. Treviño Junior High School or Woodroe Petty Elementary for questions about this policy.
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
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.
2025-2026 Taft ISD Student Dress Code
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 .
