Tonight, we recognized our 2025-2026 Campus Teachers of the Year, Lady Greyhound Basketball team, Powerlifting Teams and the Taft Ultimate Impact Winterguard team! Our campus Teachers of the Year are:
--Naomi Moreno, Woodroe Petty Elementary
--Samuel Loyd, Trevino Jr. High
--William Worthington, Taft High School
Our girls basketball team made a historic run to the Conference 3A Division II Elite Eight. Our boys powerlifting team had 4 Greyhounds qualify for State with Sergio Leal winning a state championship. Our girls powerlifting team had 1 athlete qualify for state with other outstanding regional performances. Our Winterguard team returned to competition and placed 6th in the State South Zone competition in their division. #TPND
--Naomi Moreno, Woodroe Petty Elementary
--Samuel Loyd, Trevino Jr. High
--William Worthington, Taft High School
Our girls basketball team made a historic run to the Conference 3A Division II Elite Eight. Our boys powerlifting team had 4 Greyhounds qualify for State with Sergio Leal winning a state championship. Our girls powerlifting team had 1 athlete qualify for state with other outstanding regional performances. Our Winterguard team returned to competition and placed 6th in the State South Zone competition in their division. #TPND
Thanks to our teachers and staff who participated in the Superintendent Advisory Committee meetings that past 2 days! We value your feedback and participation to brainstorm ways to improve our school district in all areas. Your time and commitment is very much appreciated at all levels! #TPND
Congratulations the Taft High School Greyhound Band who earned all Division 1 "Superior" ratings in their Concert & Sightreading contest at Sinton High School today to earn a trophy for their efforts! Combined with the Ricardo Trevion Jr. High performance yesterday, both bands earned 12 straight Division 1 ratings in their respective contests. Special thanks to the band directors, Robert Valdez, Maximus Valdez & Jason Palmore, for their work with these students to earn this awesome achievement! Way to go, Greyhound & Whippet Bands! #TPND
Staff on all campuses in the district were recognized for Perfect Attendance for the 4th Six Weeks! Thanks to these Taft ISD staff members who made it a point to show up every day for their students and colleagues. All staff members received a free lunch in their campus cafeteria on a day they choose. Just a small token to show our appreciation for your efforts! #TaftPride
Taft ISD is currently experiencing an issue with in-bound calls to our phone system at all campuses. This issue is under investigation. We will update once we have more information as to a resolution.
Taft ISD Bond 2024 Update
The next section of the site plan (Area 5) continues to be prepped for foundation work. The concrete pour for this area will be on Friday, March 20th and begin in the early morning hours. There will be bright lights and heavy equipment at the site starting at approximately 3 AM so please be careful when you are driving near the construction site.
Walls are beginning to go up on the gym and locker room areas on the west side of the site. This work will continue and then interior work will begin once all of the walls have been erected. #TaftPride
The next section of the site plan (Area 5) continues to be prepped for foundation work. The concrete pour for this area will be on Friday, March 20th and begin in the early morning hours. There will be bright lights and heavy equipment at the site starting at approximately 3 AM so please be careful when you are driving near the construction site.
Walls are beginning to go up on the gym and locker room areas on the west side of the site. This work will continue and then interior work will begin once all of the walls have been erected. #TaftPride
Reminder that classes resume in Taft ISD on Monday, March 16th (tomorrow) at their regular times! We can't wait to see everyone and hope you enjoyed your spring break!
For the past 4 years, our district has used our staff development day before Spring Break to give our staff at all of our campuses and district a day collaborate with each other, recharge and hopefully get their minds ready for a week of relaxation. To address these mental health needs, we allow our staff to choose areas where they might feel comfortable to have a little fun.
Staff could choose to work/play in the Education Foundation golf tournament, go on a nature walk/hike at the beach or participate in Greyhound Camp sessions. Here are some pics from some of the activities that took place on Friday (see previous post for staff participating in golf tourney). We hope everyone enjoyed their day and wish all of our staff a relaxing Spring Break!
Staff could choose to work/play in the Education Foundation golf tournament, go on a nature walk/hike at the beach or participate in Greyhound Camp sessions. Here are some pics from some of the activities that took place on Friday (see previous post for staff participating in golf tourney). We hope everyone enjoyed their day and wish all of our staff a relaxing Spring Break!
Taft ISD Food Pantry Food Distribution is scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 5:00 PM -7:00 PM in the PK (back) Loop at Woodroe Petty Elementary. The distribution is open to student families, staff, and community members.
Please contact Katy Ballesteros to schedule an appointment if you are unable to make this distribution window.
Taft ISD Bond 2024 Update
The second concrete pour took place on Feb. 23rd on the west side of the site where the new gym will be located. Sewer drainage continues to be installed around the site near the sidewalks. The remainder of the site plan continues to be prepped for foundation work and concrete pours to take place in the coming weeks.
Perimeter fencing has been completed around the baseball & softball fields and the entrance gates have been installed. The on deck circles are being moved closer to the home plate circle to prevent injuries. Foundation work for the concession stand is also taking place. #TaftPride
Taft ISD was represented with such pride as Ezra Maldonado finished in 5th place at the Coastal Bend Spelling Bee! There were over 70 students from ages 8-14 at this morning's contest. Congrats to this Petty Pup who definitely has a very bright future! #TaftPrideNeverDies
Come on Greyhound Nation! Let's support our girls basketball team as they prepare for the regional final! #TaftPride
We hope to see all of Greyhound Nation show up again to support our Lady Greyhounds in the Area Round! #TaftPride
Congratulations to all of our Taft FFA & Jr. FFA members who showed & placed at the San Patricio & Aransas County A&H Show in January! They were recognized at Wednesday night's board meeting. #TaftPride
Congratulations to our Greyhound Spotlight recipients who were recognized at the Board meeting on Wednesday night!
Taft HS
Bob Klepac--teacher
Amy Elliott--child nutrition worker
Daviana Mendez--student
Lawrence Stansel--student
Trevino JH
Adrian Almendarez--teacher
Aldina Carrera--paraprofessional
Abriella Garcia--student
Petty Elementary
Angeline Alcantara--teacher
Jessica Aguilar--paraprofessional
John Whiting--student
SpawGlass will be performing another concrete pour in the early morning hours of Monday, Feb. 23rd. We want to thank all of our neighbors for their patience as we move forward with our construction!
If any Taft ISD parents are interested in attending, please contact Katy Ballesteros by March 4th!
Thank you to our School Resource Officers who protect our campuses, students & staff day in and day out! We appreciate you! #TaftPride #SchoolResourceOfficerAppreciationDay
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
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
