#ThankABobcatTeacher🎉: Shoutout A Teacher Who's Made A Difference!
Teacher Appreciation Week is around the corner, and in preparation, we are launching #ThankABobcatTeacher, a social media campaign to celebrate our incredible educators who are making a difference in the lives of our Bobcat students.
Whether they teach your child, work at your school, or have made a lasting impression, we want to hear about it. Use the form below to send a thank you to a Bobcat Teacher from the past or present. Help us highlight some incredible educators on social media next week. Form: https://www.hempsteadisd.org/forms/thank-a-bobcat-teacher
Submit your thank you by Friday, May 2, at 11:59 p.m. #HigherHeights
HHS students in Ms. Duncan’s ESL class have been diving into the powerful story of Esperanza Rising. The students have connected with the characters and their journey. To bring the story to life, they created beautiful yarn craft dolls inspired by events from the book.
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! 🏈💚
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
Join us for TELPAS Parent Information Night TONIGHT, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in the Hempstead Elementary cafeteria. Learn more about TELPAS and how it supports your child’s English language development. Childcare and food will be provided. Read: https://5il.co/37qnv
We hope that you and your family stayed safe during the winter storm. After speaking with local officials it has been determined that we are able to resume normal operations. We are looking forward to welcoming our students back to school tomorrow, Thursday, January 23, at the normal start times.
Additionally, the monthly board meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday, January 23 at 6 p.m. in the Hempstead ISD Board Room. We look forward to celebrating our students and staff of the month and our School Board.
Hey Bobcats we hope you have enjoyed the snow and are staying warm! ☃️
The monthly board meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday, January 23 at 6 p.m. in the Hempstead ISD Board Room. We look forward to celebrating our students and staff of the month and our School Board!
We are looking for your input! Today is the final day to take the 2025-2026 academic calendar survey. Please review the two proposed district calendar options and provide your feedback. Take The Survey: https://forms.gle/wuDVWPEXSAjB37uK7
All Hempstead ISD offices and schools will be CLOSED for the Winter Break from December 23 - January 3. Friday, December 20 is an Early Release Day.
HMS and HHS - 11:30 AM
HECC and HES - 11:40 AM
Staff will return on January 6, 2025 and Students will return on January 8, 2025.
Join us for a Winter Concert featuring the Hempstead Middle School and Hempstead High School bands. The concert will take place at 4 p.m. this Saturday, December 7, at the Hempstead Gazebo. Come out to support our fine arts students. #HigherHeights #PowerUp
🚧 Construction Alert! 🚧
Big things are happening at Hempstead ISD! Today, we officially began construction on the Bobcat Stadium track and field replacement, the first project of Bond 2024 🎉. The new track and synthetic turf field will serve our athletes, band, and dance and drill team for years to come.
We appreciate our community for making this possible and can’t wait to see the finished project in 4 to 6 months. Stay tuned for updates by visiting our website, reading our district newsletter, checking your email, and following #HigherHeights.
Thank you for supporting Hempstead ISD as we work toward a brighter future! 🌟Read More: https://tinyurl.com/yjwrkp2t #HigherHeights #Bond2024 #PowerUp
Stay connected with Hempstead ISD by reading the latest Bobcat Beat Newsletter. 📰https://hempsteadisd.edurooms.com/.../the-bobcat-beat... #HigherHeights #PowerUp
Meet Ms. Kristen Payne: 2024 Hempstead ISD District Secondary Teacher of the Year
With ten years of teaching experience, Payne has become an example of how to make a positive impact in the classroom. Dedicated to the growth and development of her students, her passion for literature and her belief in the transformative power of education has left a lasting impact on both her students and colleagues.
"I realized that literature, at its core, is about humanity in all its forms—light and dark, strength and frailty, excellence and ugliness."
One of the hallmarks of Ms. Payne’s teaching is her ability to keep students motivated and engaged. Her approach involves creating a dynamic classroom setting where students are challenged but supported. Whether in the classroom or attending community events, she believes that building strong relationships with students is key to fostering growth, and her investment in both her students and the Hempstead community has helped her build those connections.
Read more about her story on Humans of Hempstead ISD: www.hempsteadisd.org/humansofhempsteadisd or https://tinyurl.com/t5fwud54 #HigherHeights #HumansofHempsteadISD #PowerUp
The Hempstead Football Fan Online Spirit Store is now open!
Check out the shop now until October 21, 2024.
- Shop Now: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/Zq8CfpUmF4
Students in Ms. Carfora and Ms. Arkadie's Spanish classes have been working on researching different countries for Hispanic Heritage Month.
Join Hempstead High School Theatre Co. for Charlotte's Web.
The award-winning theatre program kicks off its theatre season with this classic story of the friendship between a pig named Wilbur and a little gray spider named Charlotte.
We look forward to seeing you at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 25, at Hempstead High School Auditorium.
Buy your tickets now from any Hempstead Theatre Co. member for $5 or get your tickets at the door for $10.
Cheer on the Ladycats Varsity and JV Volleyball teams as they take on Navasota TONIGHT, September 20, in the Hempstead High School competition gym.
Ladycat Volleyball Tickets:
Adults - $3
Students - $2
Staying involved in your child's academic progress and learning is crucial for their success and overall development. Your child's Progress Report has been uploaded to your Parent Portal account. https://tinyurl.com/4a5fjc4x
It's GAME DAY for BOBCAT Varsity Football. We look forward to seeing everyone at tonight's football game in Somerville at 7 p.m. If you are traveling to the game tonight to cheer on the Bobcats please remember the following:
All guests will enter through the center entrance on the home side of the stadium only. Safety protocols for Somerville ISD Athletic events include using metal-detecting wands and all bags brought into the stadium will be searched. To skip the lines, don't forget to buy your tickets before the game online: www.somervilleisd.org/o/somerville-isd/page/tickets
Bobcats Fans 60+! 2024-2025 Golden Bobcat Cards are available for pickup at the Hempstead ISD Administration Building. All you need is your Photo ID or Driver's License to verify your birthdate. Building Hours are 8 am to 4:30 p.m. Monday -Friday.
Hempstead ISD Golden Bobcat Card allows Hempstead ISD residents 60 years or older to access one (1) free general admission ticket to all regular season Hempstead ISD athletic games and one (1) free general admission ticket to any one of the high school’s theatrical events or musical performances that are open to the public.
