Hereford ISD

Attention HISD families: Next week’s half day that was previously scheduled for Friday, August 29th has been moved to Thursday, August 28 to accommodate an out-of-town game. 🚌📚 Classes will dismiss early on Thursday. Friday the 29th will follow a regular schedule. Bus schedules will be shared soon! Thank you for your understanding!

The HISD Board of Trustees officially called a Voter Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) at the board meeting on Monday. Please see the press release regarding the VATRE Election.

Welcome back to all of our amazing students for the 2025 2026 school year 🎉📚 We cannot wait to see those big smiles so drop your First Day of School pictures in the comments!

📱 This school year, HISD is following House Bill 1481, the new Texas law for all public schools that says student devices must be Off and Away During the Day. This isn’t a rule we made — it’s a state law! Learn more here: herefordisd.net/page/new-phone-policy

🎒✨ Meet the Teacher is almost here for our elementary campuses! Swing by, say hi, check out your classroom, and get a sneak peek of all the fun we’ll have this year. We can’t wait to meet our students 🍎📚✏️

Back to School prep is in full swing here in Hereford ISD! We’re kicking off preparations with our First Year Teachers today. Let’s give them a warm welcome to the teaching world 🎉📚
#HISDRockstars #HerdProud

📚✨ Starting this year, all HISD elementary campuses will offer an after school program from 3:35 to 6:00 PM! For just $5 a day, your child can enjoy tutoring, homework help, STEM and art projects, outdoor play, and so much more — all on a flexible schedule that fits your needs. The program will follow the school calendar and is packed with fun and learning opportunities!

📄 See the flyer for details or contact Torrie Naron at torrienaron@herefordisd.net for more info.

Back to School means it’s time to get protected 🩺💉 A free vaccine clinic is happening right here in our community. This is a great resource for families getting ready for the new school year. See the flyers below for more information. #BackToSchool #CommunityCare #VaccinesSaveLives

The Hereford ISD Board of Trustees has officially approved the compensation plan for the 2025–2026 school year, aligning with House Bill 2 which designates funding specifically for teacher pay raises. All other staff members will receive a 3% raise at the midpoint. Thank you to our Board of Trustees for continuing to invest in our incredible and dedicated team! 💼🍎 #HISDPride #StaffSupport #TeacherRaises

📱 Heads Up, HISD Families: New Cell Phone Law Takes Effect in 2025–2026 Beginning with the 2025–2026 school year, a new Texas law, House Bill 1481 signed by Governor Greg Abbott, will go into effect, placing stricter limits on student use of personal devices during the instructional day. This law applies to all public schools across the state, including Hereford ISD. Under this new law, students will not be allowed to use cell phones or any other personal communication devices during school hours. This includes smartwatches, tablets, gaming devices, and earbuds. Students caught with their devices during the instructional day will receive disciplinary action. Students may leave their phones in the front office or keep them powered off in their backpacks. Students with documented medical needs or approved safety accommodations will be considered for exemptions. Hereford ISD is currently reviewing and updating our policies to ensure full compliance with this new law before the start of the school year. These changes will be reflected in the updated student handbook, which will be shared soon. How You Can Help: We encourage families to begin having conversations with their students now about these upcoming changes. With your support, we can create a more focused, respectful, and engaging learning environment for all students. Thank you for partnering with us to support student success!

Help us wish Cambry Smith the best of luck as she competes in the National SkillsUSA Cosmetology Competition in Atlanta, Georgia this week! 💇‍♀️✂️💫 #SkillsUSA #HerdProud

Online registration is now open and will close August 10, 2025. Registration will not reopen until the first day of school. The links for registration will not be available until July 14. It is very important that you complete online registration as soon as possible to avoid the possibility of being transferred to another campus due to large class sizes. If you do not have a computer/device available or need assistance to complete online registration, you can contact the administration building at 806-363-7600 to set up an appointment for assistance. For more information and for the links to register, visit: https://www.herefordisd.net/o/hisd/page/registration-enrollment

Our new daycare center at Hereford ISD is almost ready, and now we need YOU! If you love working with little ones and want to be part of something special, we’re hiring daycare workers. Check out all the details and apply here: https://herefordisd.schoolspring.com/ 🎉👶❤️

📣 We’re excited to introduce the Hereford ISD Daycare, opening Fall 2025! This program is exclusively for HISD staff and students and is not open to the public. If you know a teacher looking for a job with discounted daycare, send them our way! We’re actively hiring! You can check out our open positions at herefordisd.net. If you are a current HISD staff member or student who will need daycare services this upcoming school year, stop by HCAL to pick up an application or reach out to the contacts listed on the graphic below.

☀️ Looking for fun activities your students can enjoy this summer? We've got you covered! 🎉 Check out our Parent Portal for a list of local events and opportunities happening right here in our community. 👉 Visit: https://www.herefordisd.net/page/parent-portal #HerefordISD #SummerFun #ParentPortal #StudentActivities #CommunityEvents

📢 Summer Food Announcement for Hereford ISD Free, healthy summer meals will be available for all kids under 18 from June 2–30 at the following locations: Hereford High School Cafeteria: Open, No ID Required 200 Ave. F Hereford, TX 79045 🍽 Breakfast: 7:30–8:15 AM (Mon–Fri) 🍽 Lunch: 11:30 AM–1:30 PM (Mon–Fri) Hereford Junior High: Open Restricted, ID Required to enter building. First come, first serve 704 La Plata Dr Hereford, TX 79045 🍽 Breakfast: 7:30–8:15 AM (Mon–Thurs) 🍽 Lunch: 11:30 AM–1:30 PM (Mon–Thurs) Tierra Blanca: Open Restricted, ID Required to enter building. First come, first serve 615 Columbia Hereford, TX 79045 🍽 Breakfast: 7:30–8:15 AM (Mon–Thurs) 🍽 Lunch: 11:30 AM–1:30 PM (Mon–Thurs) No cost for kids 18 and younger, and enrolled students up to 21 years old with disabilities.

📢 Summer Food Announcement for Hereford ISD Free, healthy summer meals will be available for all kids under 18 from June 2–30 at the following locations: Hereford High School Cafeteria: Open, No ID Required 200 Ave. F Hereford, TX 79045 🍽 Breakfast: 7:30–8:15 AM (Mon–Fri) 🍽 Lunch: 11:30 AM–1:30 PM (Mon–Fri) Hereford Junior High: Open Restricted, ID Required to enter building. First come, first serve 704 La Plata Dr Hereford, TX 79045 🍽 Breakfast: 7:30–8:15 AM (Mon–Thurs) 🍽 Lunch: 11:30 AM–1:30 PM (Mon–Thurs) Tierra Blanca: Open Restricted, ID Required to enter building. First come, first serve 615 Columbia Hereford, TX 79045 🍽 Breakfast: 7:30–8:15 AM (Mon–Thurs) 🍽 Lunch: 11:30 AM–1:30 PM (Mon–Thurs) No cost for kids 18 and younger, and enrolled students up to 21 years old with disabilities.

📢 Summer Food Announcement for Hereford ISD Free, healthy summer meals will be available for all kids under 18 from June 2–30 at the following locations: Hereford High School Cafeteria: Open, No ID Required 200 Ave. F Hereford, TX 79045 🍽 Breakfast: 7:30–8:15 AM (Mon–Fri) 🍽 Lunch: 11:30 AM–1:30 PM (Mon–Fri) Hereford Junior High: Open Restricted, ID Required to enter building. First come, first serve 704 La Plata Dr Hereford, TX 79045 🍽 Breakfast: 7:30–8:15 AM (Mon–Thurs) 🍽 Lunch: 11:30 AM–1:30 PM (Mon–Thurs) Tierra Blanca: Open Restricted, ID Required to enter building. First come, first serve 615 Columbia Hereford, TX 79045 🍽 Breakfast: 7:30–8:15 AM (Mon–Thurs) 🍽 Lunch: 11:30 AM–1:30 PM (Mon–Thurs) No cost for kids 18 and younger, and enrolled students up to 21 years old with disabilities.

🎉📣 BIG congratulations to Hereford’s very own Lorenzo Baeza, the 4A UIL State Champion in Current Issues & Events! 🏆📰 What an incredible way to cap off your senior year! 👏 Shoutout as well to the entire Current Issues & Events team for finishing 2nd overall at State! Way to represent Hereford with pride! 💪🐮 #StateChampion #HerdProud #UILAcademics