
Hempstead High School Dual Credit and Early College High School students enrolled in Music Appreciation (MUSI 1306) had an opportunity to attend the Blinn College Brass Ensembles Concert at the W.W. O'Donnell Performing Arts Center. What a great opportunity for our students!🎶🎺


#ThankABobcatTeacher🎉: Shoutout A Teacher Who's Made A Difference!
Teacher Appreciation Week is around the corner, and in preparation, we are launching #ThankABobcatTeacher, a social media campaign to celebrate our incredible educators who are making a difference in the lives of our Bobcat students.
Whether they teach your child, work at your school, or have made a lasting impression, we want to hear about it. Use the form below to send a thank you to a Bobcat Teacher from the past or present. Help us highlight some incredible educators on social media next week. Form: https://www.hempsteadisd.org/forms/thank-a-bobcat-teacher
Submit your thank you by Friday, May 2, at 11:59 p.m. #HigherHeights


Today, 4th graders in Ms. Bustos class went on an exciting “Travel Around the World” math adventure! Students visited different “continents” by solving math problems. It was a fun day of learning, problem solving, and global exploration.






Last Friday, our Bobcat Band celebrated the end of a dynamic season with their annual band banquet.








We are very proud of our Hempstead High School Softball Team for making it to the playoffs. ✨What an incredible season! ✨



Yesterday, we officially cut the ribbon on the newly renovated Bobcat Stadium Track and Field. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate this exciting milestone with us. Your support made this moment possible! Photos Album: https://photos.app.goo.gl/fY6K75wpVcGbNWsZ8











HHS students in Ms. Duncan’s ESL class have been diving into the powerful story of Esperanza Rising. The students have connected with the characters and their journey. To bring the story to life, they created beautiful yarn craft dolls inspired by events from the book.








Hempstead ISD schools and buildings will be closed on Friday, April 18, for a student/staff holiday. Classes will resume on Monday, April 21, 2025.


Last week marked the beginning of 🌟STAAR 🌟 testing! We wish our awesome Bobcat students the best of luck on their STAAR exams. You are prepared and ready for this! Stay calm and focused during testing. WE BELIEVE IN YOU! Good luck, and let's finish this school year strong!


Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 4th Annual Loteria Night! We had a fantastic time celebrating with our Hempstead ISD families and community. We’re grateful for the support of our teachers, staff, and local businesses for making this event possible. #HigherHeights









Mrs. Smith’s 5th-grade math class is working on graphing coordinates using pool noodles to create life size graphs to mark x and y-axes to prepare for the upcoming STAAR exam. The students used yarn to help keep the grid lines straight and round post-it notes to plot the points.





On Tuesday, April 8, all students, staff, and families are invited to Loteria Night for FREE fun, games, and prizes from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in The Bobcat Den. We hope to see you there! Read: https://tinyurl.com/ndzmep5w



Thank you for coming out to welcome Coach Damian Judge, the new Hempstead ISD Athletic Director/Head Football Coach. We look forward to an exciting new chapter of Bobcat Athletics under his leadership. Welcome to Hempstead ISD, Coach Judge! 🏈💚











This Week's District Events:
Brick by Brick: Community Bond Update – TONIGHT at 6 PM in the Board Room! Get the latest updates and see new renderings for Bond 2024 projects.
Meet & Greet Coach Judge – TOMORROW at 6 PM in the Bobcat Den! Help us welcome our new Athletic Director and Head Football Coach.



REMINDER! Join us for the Brick by Brick: Bobcat Bond Update Meeting from 6-7 p.m. on March 18, in the Hempstead ISD Board Room (1440 13th St.). See the first renderings of the new Hempstead Early Childhood Center & Bond 2024 projects across the district. The meeting is open to the community.


Reminder: ☀️🌷SPRING BREAK is March 10-14, 2025. Staff will return on Monday, March 17. Students will return on Wednesday, March 19.


Exploring dreams and future jobs – where curiosity meets possibility on Career Day at Hempstead Early Childhood Center during Read Across America Week! #HigherHeights #prek









Thank you to all of our vendors who participated in the Spring Health and Wellness Fair hosted by Hempstead ISD School Health Advisory Council (SHAC). Last night, vendors provided health and wellness information to members of the community and district staff. #HigherHeights







Hempstead Theatre Co. is advancing to Bi-District! Results from the 24AAA OAP contest:
All Star Technician: Maeli Smith
Best Technician: Damian Vega- Stephens
Best overall technical company
All Star Cast:
Kristalyn Webster
Jayson Mewis
Collin Mayes
Best Performer:
Zab Mason







Join us for the Brick by Brick: Bobcat Bond 2024 Community Update Meeting! Stay informed on the progress of Bond 2024 projects with Superintendent O’Neil & our Bond team. Be the first to see project renderings!
Date: Tuesday, March 18 | 6-7 PM
Location: Hempstead ISD Board Room
