Hey Bobcat Families! Summer has come and gone, and Monday, August 24, is the first day of school for Hempstead Early Childhood Center, Hempstead Middle School, and Hempstead High School.
We can't wait for students to fill our classrooms for the 2026-2027 school year! #BobcatsFirstDay26
🎒✏️Back-to-School Hub: https://tinyurl.com/mrxkz38m
🚌Transportation: Verify your child's bus transportation for the school year by contacting the Transportation Department TODAY: https://tinyurl.com/5dwftmke
Check out the video from Superintendent Herbert O' Neil: https://tinyurl.com/yfedappy
We can't wait for students to fill our classrooms for the 2026-2027 school year! #BobcatsFirstDay26
🎒✏️Back-to-School Hub: https://tinyurl.com/mrxkz38m
🚌Transportation: Verify your child's bus transportation for the school year by contacting the Transportation Department TODAY: https://tinyurl.com/5dwftmke
Check out the video from Superintendent Herbert O' Neil: https://tinyurl.com/yfedappy
Hempstead ISD is proud to announce that the district received a Superior Rating under Texas’ School FIRST financial accountability rating system for the 5th year in a row! The “Superior Achievement'' rating is the state’s highest, demonstrating the quality of Hempstead ISD’s financial management and reporting system. Read: https://tinyurl.com/muwhanjm #HigherHeights
Bus Routes are available in the StopFinder App for the new school year! During the school year, parents/guardians can locate their child's bus routes and stop locations with this app. You can scroll to August 24 to view 2026-2027 bus routes in the app calendar. View More: https://tinyurl.com/ueake7vc
Today we welcomed back our Bobcat Staff for the 2026-2027 School Year! Our district staff kicked off the day with our annual convocation, and teachers and campus staff will spend the next few days in professional development, preparing to welcome back our students on Monday, August 24. We Are Built For This! #HigherHeights
We are only 2 weeks away from the first day of school! Check out our Bobcat Back-to-School Newsletter to give yourself and students the best start this school year! Read: https://tinyurl.com/yhasybrr
Bobcat Parents & Guardians Important Reminder!
If your child completed the 2025–2026 school year and will be returning to Hempstead ISD for the 2026–2027 school year, please make sure you have completed their Annual Student Registration.
✅ Complete the online registration
📄 Upload, email, or drop off all required documents
⚠️ Important: If your child’s registration is not complete, they will not be able to pick up their class schedule at Meet the Teacher Night on August 20.
Please take a moment to complete registration in ParentPortal and submit all required documentation as soon as possible to ensure your child is ready for the new school year. Thank you for helping us get the 2026–2027 school year off to a great start! Visit hempsteadisd.org/enroll.
If your child completed the 2025–2026 school year and will be returning to Hempstead ISD for the 2026–2027 school year, please make sure you have completed their Annual Student Registration.
✅ Complete the online registration
📄 Upload, email, or drop off all required documents
⚠️ Important: If your child’s registration is not complete, they will not be able to pick up their class schedule at Meet the Teacher Night on August 20.
Please take a moment to complete registration in ParentPortal and submit all required documentation as soon as possible to ensure your child is ready for the new school year. Thank you for helping us get the 2026–2027 school year off to a great start! Visit hempsteadisd.org/enroll.
The countdown to the first day of school begins! Check out the Back to School Hub to prepare for the 2026-2027 School Year!
https://www.hempsteadisd.org/page/back-to-school #HigherHeights
https://www.hempsteadisd.org/page/back-to-school #HigherHeights
DISTRICT UPDATE: The Parent Portal will be unavailable on Tuesday, July 28, for system maintenance. Registration/Enrollment will resume on Wednesday, July 29.
🚧 Building Brick by Brick! Bond 2024 Progress below ⬇️
Summer may mean a break from the classroom, but construction is in full swing across Hempstead ISD! Thanks to the support of our community through the 2024 Bond, exciting progress is taking shape on campuses throughout the district.
From the new Early Childhood Center to Hempstead Middle School's auxiliary gym and connector, additions of a new cafeteria and band hall at Hempstead High School, and the Elementary School connector starting soon, each project brings us one step closer to creating safer, more modern, and innovative learning environments for our students and staff.
As you swipe through these summer progress photos, you'll see the incredible work happening behind the scenes. Every beam, brick, and foundation represents an investment in the future of Bobcat Nation.
Thank you again, Hempstead ISD community, for believing in our students and supporting this transformational investment. We look forward to sharing more updates as these projects continue to take shape!
Summer may mean a break from the classroom, but construction is in full swing across Hempstead ISD! Thanks to the support of our community through the 2024 Bond, exciting progress is taking shape on campuses throughout the district.
From the new Early Childhood Center to Hempstead Middle School's auxiliary gym and connector, additions of a new cafeteria and band hall at Hempstead High School, and the Elementary School connector starting soon, each project brings us one step closer to creating safer, more modern, and innovative learning environments for our students and staff.
As you swipe through these summer progress photos, you'll see the incredible work happening behind the scenes. Every beam, brick, and foundation represents an investment in the future of Bobcat Nation.
Thank you again, Hempstead ISD community, for believing in our students and supporting this transformational investment. We look forward to sharing more updates as these projects continue to take shape!
Happy 4th of July Bobcats! We hope you have a fun and safe holiday. 🇺🇸
Parents/Guardians can log in and learn more about their child’s STAAR® results and how they can provide additional support at home—beginning June 10 (end-of-course) and June 16 (grades 3–8).
Access your child's assessment results:
1. Log in to your Parent Portal account
2. Select your Child's Name
3. Select the green Texas Assessment button
4. Learn more about your child's STAAR results, including how your child answered each test question, and find personalized resources to support learning at home.
5. At the beginning of the next school year, discuss the results with your child's teacher and work together to support your child's learning and academic growth.
Read More: https://tinyurl.com/bdhfcwns
Access your child's assessment results:
1. Log in to your Parent Portal account
2. Select your Child's Name
3. Select the green Texas Assessment button
4. Learn more about your child's STAAR results, including how your child answered each test question, and find personalized resources to support learning at home.
5. At the beginning of the next school year, discuss the results with your child's teacher and work together to support your child's learning and academic growth.
Read More: https://tinyurl.com/bdhfcwns
Today we recognize Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day. Let today be a celebration, a reflection, and a call to keep moving forward together. Reminder, all District buildings and facilities are closed today in observance of Juneteenth and they will reopen on Monday, June 22.
Hempstead ISD offers FREE breakfast and lunch for children ages 0-18 at The Bobcat Den. Monday through Thursday in June, breakfast will be served from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., and lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Read More: https://tinyurl.com/2k77zj3u
Hempstead ISD Transportation Department has selected Kendra Wilson as the 2026 Hempstead ISD Bus Driver of the Year.
School bus drivers have an important role in education. Bus drivers safely transport our students to and from school daily. They are the first school personnel that students see in the morning and the last they see in the afternoon. They help set the tone for students' daily experiences.
The department is also celebrating several students for Best Bus Rider of the Year! Check out the Story: https://tinyurl.com/436z2ydv #HigherHeights
School bus drivers have an important role in education. Bus drivers safely transport our students to and from school daily. They are the first school personnel that students see in the morning and the last they see in the afternoon. They help set the tone for students' daily experiences.
The department is also celebrating several students for Best Bus Rider of the Year! Check out the Story: https://tinyurl.com/436z2ydv #HigherHeights
Today, we honor those who have given up their lives to protect our freedom. We remember.
Hempstead ISD is closed today, Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. School is out for the summer, but staff will return tomorrow on Tuesday, May 26.
Hempstead ISD announces Kris Gordon as the new Athletic Director and Head Football Coach. Gordon has more than 30 years of experience, and 15 of those years he has served as an athletic head coach and coordinator.
This spring, Gordon has served as the Interim Athletic Director, where he has already made a meaningful impact through his leadership, commitment to student-athletes, and dedication to strengthening the culture of the athletic program. In addition to overseeing athletic operations, he has built strong relationships with students, coaches, staff, and families across the district.
Let's Go Bobcats! Hempstead ISD Athletics Learn More: https://tinyurl.com/3w7yyfbu #HigherHeights
This spring, Gordon has served as the Interim Athletic Director, where he has already made a meaningful impact through his leadership, commitment to student-athletes, and dedication to strengthening the culture of the athletic program. In addition to overseeing athletic operations, he has built strong relationships with students, coaches, staff, and families across the district.
Let's Go Bobcats! Hempstead ISD Athletics Learn More: https://tinyurl.com/3w7yyfbu #HigherHeights
The 2026-2027 Athletic Season starts here! Hempstead ISD Athletics is hosting a sports physicals event from 2 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13. Cost is $20. It is encouraged for parents to attend and provide health information for their student(s). This event is open to students in Grades 7-12. Both middle school and high school athletes must have a current physical to participate in athletic programs. This includes UIL sports, band, and cheer programs.
Ready to start your little one’s learning journey? Join us for our Pre-K Enrollment Event! 📚
Our Hempstead Early Childhood Center team will be on-site to help Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 families complete enrollment, answer questions, and prepare students for an amazing school year ahead.
📍 Hempstead Early Childhood Center
📅 Monday, May 11
⏰ 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Give your child a strong start! We can’t wait to welcome our future Bobcat learners! #HigherHeights
Read More: https://tinyurl.com/55d4j2hh
Our Hempstead Early Childhood Center team will be on-site to help Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 families complete enrollment, answer questions, and prepare students for an amazing school year ahead.
📍 Hempstead Early Childhood Center
📅 Monday, May 11
⏰ 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Give your child a strong start! We can’t wait to welcome our future Bobcat learners! #HigherHeights
Read More: https://tinyurl.com/55d4j2hh
Our Hempstead Middle School 6th-grade students are currently participating in a grade-level book study.
Today, we are celebrating five superstar Bobcat Teachers for being named 2026 Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) recipients. Teachers can be recognized at three levels: Recognized, Exemplary, and Master. The following teachers have helped their students show major academic gains. Help us congratulate them! Read More: hempsteadisd.org/news
Hempstead Early Childhood Center:
Sandra Lozano - Recognized
Hempstead Elementary:
JoKeisha Campbell - Exemplary
Dominique Donald - Master
Hempstead High School
Christine Herbert - Master
Kristen Payne - Exemplary
Hempstead Early Childhood Center:
Sandra Lozano - Recognized
Hempstead Elementary:
JoKeisha Campbell - Exemplary
Dominique Donald - Master
Hempstead High School
Christine Herbert - Master
Kristen Payne - Exemplary
