On Monday, February 2, the University Interscholastic League (UIL) released the new athletic district alignments for the next two school years. Hempstead ISD athletic programs will compete in these districts for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years. Hempstead ISD has Class 3A programs.
Football
Region 3 - District 11
Columbus
Edna
Palacios
Sweeny
Wharton
All Other Sports
Region 3 - District 23
Altair Rice
Columbus
East Bernard
Schulenburg
Smithville
Wallis Brazos