Did you know? Hempstead ISD’s College, Career, and Military Readiness (CCMR) rate has grown from 33% to 80% since 2022. That means our students are graduating with proof that they’re ready for what comes next. College coursework, industry certifications, or military service. #HigherHeights #HempsteadISDIsHome
Did you know? Hempstead Middle School earned two TEA Distinction Designations in 2026: Academic Achievement in Social Studies and Top 25% Comparative Closing the Gaps. Excellence is becoming the expectation. #HigherHeights #HempsteadISDIsHome
Since 2022, Hempstead ISD’s graduation rate has increased by 20 percentage points, reflecting strengthened systems, student supports, and a sustained focus on student completion. #HigherHeights #HempsteadISDIsHome
October is National Principal Appreciation Month and we would like to recognize the principals who lead our schools!
Thank you to each Bobcat principal for your commitment to the students and staff in Hempstead ISD. Your leadership makes an incredible difference, and we're grateful for you.
Please join us in celebrating our Bobcat Principals.
Hempstead Early Childhood Center - Keri Houston
Hempstead Elementary School - Jo-Anne Crawford
Hempstead Middle School - Erika Douglas
Hempstead High School - LaKesha Morgan
We encourage you to take time this month and #ThankABobcatPrincipal!
Thank you to each Bobcat principal for your commitment to the students and staff in Hempstead ISD. Your leadership makes an incredible difference, and we're grateful for you.
Please join us in celebrating our Bobcat Principals.
Hempstead Early Childhood Center - Keri Houston
Hempstead Elementary School - Jo-Anne Crawford
Hempstead Middle School - Erika Douglas
Hempstead High School - LaKesha Morgan
We encourage you to take time this month and #ThankABobcatPrincipal!
Did you know? Hempstead Elementary has improved from 60 to 71 since 2022 and, in 2026, moved off the state's underperforming campus list for the first time in almost a decade. Progress matters, and the work continues. #HigherHeights #HempsteadISDIsHome
Support our Band students and join us at our Band Booster Meeting! Your participation helps our students achieve new heights!
Did you know? Five Hempstead ISD teachers earned between $8,000 and $28,000+ through the Texas Teacher Incentive Allotment in 2026. Great teaching and student growth are being recognized and rewarded in Bobcat Nation. Learn More about the TIA program in Hempstead ISD: https://tinyurl.com/3vs7rh97
Did you know? Hempstead Middle School is Waller County's highest-rated middle or high school based on the 2026 state accountability ratings. Bobcat achievement is reaching new heights. #HigherHeights #HempsteadISDisHome
Come support the HHS Bobcat Band at our Pre-UIL Marching Contest and watch us LAUNCH INTO SPACE this Saturday at 11:45am at Cub Stadium in Brenham, TX!! Admission is $5 for spectators and free for children age 12 and under.
Did you know? Hempstead High School has improved from 59 to 77 since 2022. That 18-point gain reflects a campus that continues to strengthen instruction and raise expectations for every student. #HigherHeights #HempsteadISDisHome
Today is National Voter Registration Day, and Election Day is November 3, 2026!
Make your voice heard and stay informed about important voting dates.
October 5 - Last Day to Register to Vote
October 19-30 - Early Voting
November 3 - Election Day
Check your voter registration and make a plan to vote. #BobcatsVote
Make your voice heard and stay informed about important voting dates.
October 5 - Last Day to Register to Vote
October 19-30 - Early Voting
November 3 - Election Day
Check your voter registration and make a plan to vote. #BobcatsVote
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
Did you know? Hempstead ISD offers Pre-K for eligible 3- and 4-year-olds, giving our youngest Bobcats an early foundation in language, literacy and social-emotional growth, built through a mix of hands-on learning and purposeful play.
Research shows that quality early childhood education sets the trajectory for a child's entire academic journey, and in Hempstead ISD, that journey starts at age 3. Read More at hempsteadisd.org/prek. #HempsteadIsHome #HigherHeights
Research shows that quality early childhood education sets the trajectory for a child's entire academic journey, and in Hempstead ISD, that journey starts at age 3. Read More at hempsteadisd.org/prek. #HempsteadIsHome #HigherHeights
Join us at Bobcat Stadium TONIGHT as we crown our 2026 Hempstead High School Homecoming King and Queen during halftime, after the visiting band performs. Congratulations to the 2026 HHS Homecoming Court: https://tinyurl.com/mrxsz7ar
IT'S GAME DAY, BOBCAT NATION!
Tonight's the night! Join us at Bobcat Stadium as our Hempstead High School Bobcats take on the Scarborough High School Spartans in our Homecoming game.
⏰ Kickoff at 7:00 PM
📍 Bobcat Stadium
Come out and support our Bobcats as we celebrate We Are Hempstead...Through the Years. Wear your green and white, bring your school spirit, and let's pack the stands!
Tonight's the night! Join us at Bobcat Stadium as our Hempstead High School Bobcats take on the Scarborough High School Spartans in our Homecoming game.
⏰ Kickoff at 7:00 PM
📍 Bobcat Stadium
Come out and support our Bobcats as we celebrate We Are Hempstead...Through the Years. Wear your green and white, bring your school spirit, and let's pack the stands!
Game Day Alert, Bobcat Nation!
Come early and get in the spirit before kickoff! The Hempstead High School Bobcat Band and Color Guard will perform during pre-game, starting at 6:15 PM at Bobcat Stadium.
Grab your green and white and get there early. You won't want to miss this high-energy performance before our Bobcats take the field!
Come early and get in the spirit before kickoff! The Hempstead High School Bobcat Band and Color Guard will perform during pre-game, starting at 6:15 PM at Bobcat Stadium.
Grab your green and white and get there early. You won't want to miss this high-energy performance before our Bobcats take the field!
Did you know? Hempstead Middle School earned an 86 in the 2026 accountability rating system, marking the first B-rated campus for Hempstead ISD in the modern A-F accountability system. #HigherHeights #HempsteadISDIsHome
The Hempstead High School Homecoming Parade & Community Pep Rally is happening TONIGHT at 6:00 PM!
The parade begins at Hempstead High School and winds through town, ending at the Hempstead Gazebo for a community pep rally. Pack out the Gazebo with your school spirit and enjoy the Homecoming excitement.
Grab the family, line the streets, and come cheer on our Bobcats! Whether you're a current Bobcat family or an HHS grad coming back to reconnect, this is the moment to show up and show out.
📍 Starts at Hempstead High School and ends at the Gazebo
🕕 Tonight, 6:00 PM
The parade begins at Hempstead High School and winds through town, ending at the Hempstead Gazebo for a community pep rally. Pack out the Gazebo with your school spirit and enjoy the Homecoming excitement.
Grab the family, line the streets, and come cheer on our Bobcats! Whether you're a current Bobcat family or an HHS grad coming back to reconnect, this is the moment to show up and show out.
📍 Starts at Hempstead High School and ends at the Gazebo
🕕 Tonight, 6:00 PM
Calling All Sam Schwarz Tiger Alumni!
Bobcats and Tigers, unite! As we celebrate "We Are Hempstead...Through the Years" this Homecoming, we want to honor a piece of our shared history: our Sam Schwarz Tiger alumni!
Join the community for the 2026 Homecoming festivities this week! Whether you wore green and white or purple and gold, you're part of our Hempstead story, and we'd love to see you there to celebrate together.
Come reconnect and celebrate the generations that make Hempstead who we are today!
Bobcats and Tigers, unite! As we celebrate "We Are Hempstead...Through the Years" this Homecoming, we want to honor a piece of our shared history: our Sam Schwarz Tiger alumni!
Join the community for the 2026 Homecoming festivities this week! Whether you wore green and white or purple and gold, you're part of our Hempstead story, and we'd love to see you there to celebrate together.
Come reconnect and celebrate the generations that make Hempstead who we are today!
Hey Bobcats, let's pack the parade route! Join us tomorrow evening starting at 6:00 PM as the Homecoming Parade kicks off at Hempstead High School and makes its way to the Gazebo, where we'll gather for a community Pep Rally to fire up our Bobcats before the big game.
Leading our parade as Grand Marshals are two proud Hempstead High School alumni, Jackie Craver and Coretta Smith!
This year's theme, "We Are Hempstead...Through the Years," celebrates our history and hometown pride.
Bring the whole family, come ready to make history, wear your Bobcat green and white, and help us cheer on the team. Hempstead alumni, students, staff, families, Sam Schwarz alumni, and community members, this one's for all of you! 💚🤍 See you there, Bobcats!
Leading our parade as Grand Marshals are two proud Hempstead High School alumni, Jackie Craver and Coretta Smith!
This year's theme, "We Are Hempstead...Through the Years," celebrates our history and hometown pride.
Bring the whole family, come ready to make history, wear your Bobcat green and white, and help us cheer on the team. Hempstead alumni, students, staff, families, Sam Schwarz alumni, and community members, this one's for all of you! 💚🤍 See you there, Bobcats!
