Today is National Custodian Appreciation Day. Thank you to our Bobcat Custodians for keeping our facilities clean and safe.
about 5 hours ago, Hempstead ISD
Custodian Appreciation Day
Hey Bobcats! Don’t forget Friday, October 3, is a Student Holiday/ PD Exchange Day. Classes resume on Monday, October 6, 2025
about 5 hours ago, Hempstead ISD
Reminder Oct 3 is a student holiday/pd exchange day
We look forward to seeing our Bobcat Families, Staff, and Fans TONIGHT at the Homecoming Parade at 6 PM. The Parade lineup will begin at 5:00 p.m. The route will be from the front of HHS to the Gazebo., ending in a pep rally. See you soon!
8 days ago, Hempstead ISD
Groovin with the Bobcats - Parade Reminder
WEATHER UPDATE 1 (9/24/25): We are closely monitoring the weather for this evening's Homecoming Parade. If any changes are made, we will send updates from our official district social media channels.
8 days ago, Hempstead ISD
Weather Updates
Today marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 - October 15. Hempstead ISD is proud to celebrate the traditions, culture, and lasting contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans. #HispanicHeritageMonth #HigherHeights #BeBold
18 days ago, Hempstead ISD
Sept 15 - October 15 Hispanic Heritage Month
Today we take time to remember and honor those we lost on this day. Take time today to reflect, remember, and cherish those around you. #NeverForget
21 days ago, Hempstead ISD
patriot day we will never forget 9/11
Want to learn English? Hempstead ISD, in partnership with local churches, is offering FREE Adult ESL classes!

📅 Classes begin Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025
🕕 Tuesdays & Thursdays | 6–8 p.m.
✅ No registration required

Visit our website for more details: https://shorturl.at/eUFdK
29 days ago, Hempstead ISD
Want to learn English?
Want to learn English?
Bus Route 2 will be delayed today. Thank you for your patience.
29 days ago, Hempstead ISD
transportation update
Bus Route 14 will be delayed today. Thank you for your patience.
about 1 month ago, Hempstead ISD
Transportation Update
We can’t wait to see our Bobcats back for the first day of school on Monday, August 25! Visit our Back-to-School webpage to help prepare your student for success. https://tinyurl.com/3sbpkt3y
about 1 month ago, Hempstead ISD
Bobcats first day of school August 25
We can't wait to see all of our Bobcat Families TONIGHT at Meet the Teacher. Meet your child's teacher, pick up schedules and important information for the new school year, tour the campus, and more.

HECC/HES: 4 - 6 PM
HMS/HHS: 5 - 7 PM
about 1 month ago, Hempstead ISD
Meet the Teacher Night
Hempstead Bobcat Bands are hosting their annual Instrument Drive. Band Families can pickup band supplies and instruments for the 2025-2026 school year.

Date: Tuesday, August 26
Time: 5 to 8 p.m.
Location: Hempstead ISD Band Hall
Vendor: The String & Horn Shop of Bryan

See you there!
about 1 month ago, Hempstead ISD
Bobcat Band instrument drive august 26 5-8pm
Our annual Meet the Bobcats is at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20, in the Hempstead High School Competition Gym.

Rock your GREEN and WHITE and help us kick off the 2025-2026 school year. Meet our Fall Hempstead ISD Athletics teams, coaches, and visit various tables to get more information about supporting our students in the new school year.
about 2 months ago, Hempstead ISD
HHS Cheer

Hempstead ISD Receives Distinction Designation for Academic Achievement for the first time in almost a Decade. District sees historic academic growth.

Campus Highlights

Hempstead Middle School (Grades 6–8) | Rating: 77 ( C )
Increased from 66 to 77 in one year (D → C) — an 11-point increase in campus accountability

  • Earned a Distinction Designation for Academic Achievement in Social Studies

  • 8th Grade U.S. History: +35 point increase

  • 8th Grade Science: +18 point increase 

  • 8th Grade Math: +10 point increase 

  • 7th Grade Reading: +14 point increase 

  • 8th Grade Reading: +19 point increase 

Hempstead Elementary School (Grades K–5) | Rating: 68 (D)
Improved from F (59) → D (68) — 9-point increase

  • Focus campus for turnaround in 2025–2026

  • 3rd Grade Math: +17 point increase 

  • 4th Grade Reading: +6 point increase

Hempstead High School (Grades 9–12) | Rating: 71 (C)
Improved from F (59) → C (71) — a dramatic 12-point increase

  • Algebra I: +14 point increase

  • College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR):
    2024: 33% (F) → 2025: 79% (B)

Read: https://www.hempsteadisd.org/article/2356416

about 2 months ago, Hempstead ISD
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Meet the Teacher Night is designed for students and parents to become more familiar with their campus and for teachers to begin developing relationships with their new students and guardians. Families are encouraged to attend their student’s campus Meet the Teacher Night on Thursday, August 21.

Hempstead Early Childhood Center & Hempstead Elementary
4-6 PM

Hempstead Middle School & Hempstead High School
5-7 PM
2 months ago, Hempstead ISD
Meet the Teacher Night
SAVE THE DATE:

Bobcat Fans come out to our annual Meet the Bobcats at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20, in the Hempstead High School Competition Gym. Rock your GREEN and WHITE and help us kick off the 2025-2026 school year. Meet our Fall Hempstead ISD Athletics teams, coaches, and visit various tables to get more information about supporting our students in the new school year. #HigherHeights
2 months ago, Hempstead ISD
Meet the Bobcats
Meet the Bobcats
Meet the Bobcats
Meet the Bobcats
Meet the Bobcats
During summer break, our Hempstead ISD custodial staff work hard cleaning and preparing our schools and facilities for the first day of school. We thank them for their hard work and dedication throughout the summer and school year!
2 months ago, Hempstead ISD
HISD Custodians

Before the first bell rings, double check those school supply lists! 📝 Whether it’s new notebooks, colorful pens, or binders, make sure your student is ready to shine on the first day of school. 📎 School supply lists are posted online https://tinyurl.com/r7whr662

2 months ago, Hempstead ISD
School Supplies
The first day of school for all Hempstead ISD students is Monday, August 25. Visit the back to school website for more information to prepare for the new school year. View: https://tinyurl.com/3sbpkt3y

Here are some important dates:
Meet the Bobcats: August 20 | 6-8 p.m.
Meet the Teacher: August 21 | 4-7 p.m.
First Day of School: August 25
2 months ago, Hempstead ISD
Back to school resources
Hempstead Bobcat Athletics is hosting a mandatory parent meeting for middle and high school students interested in playing football this school year.

Football Parent Meeting: Thursday, July 31 | 6 p.m. | The Bobcat Den, 2432 9th St.
First Football Practice: Monday, August 4 | 5 to 7 p.m.

To ensure a smooth start, all athletes are required to have an updated physical completed before joining their respective teams. These forms will need to be turned in to the coaching staff before students can begin practicing
2 months ago, Hempstead ISD
Bobcat Athletics Updat6es