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3 months ago, Hempstead ISD
3 months ago, Hempstead ISD
Happy Principal Appreciation Month! To celebrate, we are getting to know our principals better throughout October. #HigherHeights
Bobcat Principal Spotlight: Ms. Keri Houston
📍 School: Hempstead Early Childhood Center
⭐ Leadership style in one word: Empowering
🍎 Best part about being a principal: “The best part about being a principal is watching students and teachers grow, succeed, and celebrate learning together.”
🎶 Principal Playlist Pick: “Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina & The Waves
🍔Favorite School Lunch Growing Up: Hamburger and Fries
💼If you weren't a principal, you'd probably be a: Lawyer
😮Students might be surprised to know I...: I love working on the ranch with cattle and tractors.
💡 Advice she gives students: “Always try your best and treat others with kindness."
👉One emoji that sums up being a principal: 🌟 guiding light, inspiring students and staff
Help us thank Ms. Houston for everything she does for our Bobcats!
3 months ago, Hempstead ISD
The Joy in Learning 📸: Our Hempstead Elementary 4th-grade students have been reading about famous inventors. Now they are becoming inventors. They planned, created, and then tested their own inventions. #BobcatJOY #HigherHeights #BeBold
3 months ago, Hempstead ISD
Happy World Teacher's Day to all of our Bobcat Teachers. We are grateful for the work that our Hempstead ISD educators do to ensure our students are learning and growing each day. #HigherHeights #BeBold
3 months ago, Hempstead ISD
Today is National Custodian Appreciation Day. Thank you to our Bobcat Custodians for keeping our facilities clean and safe.
3 months ago, Hempstead ISD
Hey Bobcats! Don’t forget Friday, October 3, is a Student Holiday/ PD Exchange Day. Classes resume on Monday, October 6, 2025
3 months ago, Hempstead ISD
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!
3 months ago, Hempstead ISD
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.
3 months ago, Hempstead ISD
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
4 months ago, Hempstead ISD
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
4 months ago, Hempstead ISD
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/eUFdK4 months ago, Hempstead ISD
Bus Route 2 will be delayed today. Thank you for your patience.
4 months ago, Hempstead ISD
Bus Route 14 will be delayed today. Thank you for your patience.
4 months ago, Hempstead ISD
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/3sbpkt3y5 months ago, Hempstead ISD
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
5 months ago, Hempstead ISD
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!
5 months ago, Hempstead ISD
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.
5 months ago, Hempstead ISD
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
5 months ago, Hempstead ISD
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
5 months ago, Hempstead ISD
