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

Join us for the Hempstead ISD Spring Health & Wellness Fair TOMORROW, March 6 from 5:30-7 PM at the HHS competition gym. Enjoy fitness activities, health screenings, mental health resources, and more! See you there!

🎉 Let's Celebrate Pre-K! 🎉
Public schools are the launchpad for bright futures, and it all kicks off in Pre-K! 🚀
📚 Expert-crafted curriculum ✔️ State-approved assessments 💖 Nurturing environments
These elements come together to build a rock-solid foundation for every little learner.
From Pre-K to graduation, we're here to support the whole child every step of the way. 🌟 #CelebrateTexasPublicSchools #HigherHeights #PowerUp





Hempstead Middle School is getting an auxiliary gym and an enclosed connector linking the new auxiliary gym, cafeteria, and band hall to the existing building. We’re excited to share the first renderings of these incredible Bond 2024 projects! Stay tuned as we unveil more at our Brick by Brick Bond 2024 Update Community Meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, in the Hempstead ISD Board Room.
For more bond updates, visit: https://www.hempsteadisd.org/page/bond-2024-overview
Hempstead ISD is excited to name Damian Judge as the new Athletic Director and Head Football Coach. With a wealth of coaching experience at both the high school and collegiate levels, Judge brings a strong vision for athletic excellence, student development, and community engagement. Help us welcome Coach Judge into the Bobcat community in the comments! Read More: https://tinyurl.com/4yk4fwc4 #HigherHeights #PowerUp


Public schools are where students shine. Here, they learn, grow, and thrive. Students can explore interests, develop talents, and become leaders. Academics support students of all learning levels.
Thank you to our Hempstead ISD educators for showing up for our students each day! You guide, support, and inspire every step of the way. ✨ #CelebrateTexasPublicSchools






Reminder: Tomorrow, February 17, is a Student Holiday/PD Exchange Day. Classes resume on Tuesday, February 18.

Yesterday, our 8th-grade students from Hempstead Middle School visited Hempstead High School to learn about the CTE programs that the campus offers to prepare for high school. course selection. They visited culinary arts, welding, agriculture, and plant science classrooms .






