This graphic represents the current project budget summary for the proposed HISD school bond.
There are a few important things we want to clarify. This is not an official budget. Final numbers will not be determined unless the bond passes and official architectural drawings are completed. These estimates are based on research and experience, developed in collaboration with our architect and construction consultants.
The new high school and safe rooms are the top priorities in this proposal. District upgrades will only be considered if funds remain after these primary projects are completed.
The total cost includes a year of construction escalation, as well as turn key facilities, meaning each new space will be fully equipped with technology, furniture, and everything students need on day one.
For this bond, the average homeowner with a homestead exemption would see an estimated increase of $9.83 per month.
To learn how the bond may impact you, visit herefordisdbond.com.
There are a few important things we want to clarify. This is not an official budget. Final numbers will not be determined unless the bond passes and official architectural drawings are completed. These estimates are based on research and experience, developed in collaboration with our architect and construction consultants.
The new high school and safe rooms are the top priorities in this proposal. District upgrades will only be considered if funds remain after these primary projects are completed.
The total cost includes a year of construction escalation, as well as turn key facilities, meaning each new space will be fully equipped with technology, furniture, and everything students need on day one.
For this bond, the average homeowner with a homestead exemption would see an estimated increase of $9.83 per month.
To learn how the bond may impact you, visit herefordisdbond.com.
Give your child a strong start! 🌟
Region 16 Head Start is now enrolling for its tuition free early childhood program designed to support school readiness and family success.
📅 April 7–10
⏰ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
📍 Hereford ISD Administration Building
601 N 25 Mile Avenue, Hereford, TX
This program serves children ages 3–4 and focuses on early learning and development in a nurturing environment.
Be sure to bring:
Birth certificate
Proof of public assistance or income
Immunization records
Apply today by scanning the QR code or visiting r16.us/headstart. For more information, call (806) 363-7680.
Region 16 Head Start is now enrolling for its tuition free early childhood program designed to support school readiness and family success.
📅 April 7–10
⏰ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
📍 Hereford ISD Administration Building
601 N 25 Mile Avenue, Hereford, TX
This program serves children ages 3–4 and focuses on early learning and development in a nurturing environment.
Be sure to bring:
Birth certificate
Proof of public assistance or income
Immunization records
Apply today by scanning the QR code or visiting r16.us/headstart. For more information, call (806) 363-7680.
Happy Librarian Appreciation Day! 📚✨
Today we celebrate the heart of our libraries and the incredible individuals who inspire a love of reading, support learning, and help our students find the resources they need to succeed.
Thank you for all that you do to make a difference every single day!
Today we celebrate the heart of our libraries and the incredible individuals who inspire a love of reading, support learning, and help our students find the resources they need to succeed.
Thank you for all that you do to make a difference every single day!
What is included in the bond?
This $150 million bond proposal focuses on the future, safety, and growth of our district. Plans include building a new high school, adding safe rooms at every campus, and relocating the softball and tennis courts to make room for the new high school.
One of the most important pieces of this bond is the addition of safe rooms across the district. Currently, all of our elementary campuses use their cafeterias as a gym, cafeteria, and auditorium all in one. Adding dedicated safe rooms will not only add additional safety measures at all campuses, but also free up those shared spaces so students can spend more time learning, eating, and participating in activities without scheduling conflicts.
These safe rooms are designed with safety as the top priority. They will provide secure shelter for our students and staff during severe weather, and they will also serve our community. In the event of inclement weather, these rooms can be unlocked remotely to provide a safe place for surrounding residents.
This $150 million bond proposal focuses on the future, safety, and growth of our district. Plans include building a new high school, adding safe rooms at every campus, and relocating the softball and tennis courts to make room for the new high school.
One of the most important pieces of this bond is the addition of safe rooms across the district. Currently, all of our elementary campuses use their cafeterias as a gym, cafeteria, and auditorium all in one. Adding dedicated safe rooms will not only add additional safety measures at all campuses, but also free up those shared spaces so students can spend more time learning, eating, and participating in activities without scheduling conflicts.
These safe rooms are designed with safety as the top priority. They will provide secure shelter for our students and staff during severe weather, and they will also serve our community. In the event of inclement weather, these rooms can be unlocked remotely to provide a safe place for surrounding residents.
Just a reminder there will be no school on Friday, April 3rd and Monday, April 6th for the holiday weekend!
We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Easter weekend! 🐣🌷
We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Easter weekend! 🐣🌷
Hereford ISD will be hosting tours of the high school on the evening of April 13th!
This come and go event begins at 5:30 PM and is a great opportunity to walk through the campus, ask questions, and get informed.
Plus, we’ll have free sausage wraps, drinks, and chips available for those who attend!
We hope to see you there!
#hisdbond2026
This come and go event begins at 5:30 PM and is a great opportunity to walk through the campus, ask questions, and get informed.
Plus, we’ll have free sausage wraps, drinks, and chips available for those who attend!
We hope to see you there!
#hisdbond2026
The deadline to register to vote is April 2nd!
Make sure your voice is heard. To check your registration status or to get registered, visit the voting tab at herefordisdbond.com. While you’re there, you can also learn more about the bond and what it means for our schools and community.
Make sure your voice is heard. To check your registration status or to get registered, visit the voting tab at herefordisdbond.com. While you’re there, you can also learn more about the bond and what it means for our schools and community.
Big news from our choir program! 🎶👏
Our students earned Sweepstakes at the UIL Concert & Sight Reading Evaluation, the first time in school history that our program has received this honor at any level!
This achievement is even more impressive considering the challenges they faced this year, including schedule changes and limited rehearsal time. Through it all, these students stayed committed and delivered a performance they can be incredibly proud of.
We are so proud of their hard work and dedication, and we appreciate the continued support of our fine arts programs.
#HerdProud #hisdrockstars
Our students earned Sweepstakes at the UIL Concert & Sight Reading Evaluation, the first time in school history that our program has received this honor at any level!
This achievement is even more impressive considering the challenges they faced this year, including schedule changes and limited rehearsal time. Through it all, these students stayed committed and delivered a performance they can be incredibly proud of.
We are so proud of their hard work and dedication, and we appreciate the continued support of our fine arts programs.
#HerdProud #hisdrockstars
What is a Homestead Exemption and how does it work ?
A homestead exemption is a property tax benefit that lowers the taxable value of your primary home, which can reduce how much you pay in property taxes.
Where do I go to apply or check mine?
In Hereford, you’ll go through the Deaf Smith County Appraisal District.
You can apply, check your status, or download forms online or in person:
140 E. 3rd St., Hereford, TX
Or visit: www.deafsmithcad.org
What are the exemption amounts?
Standard Homestead = $140,000
Age 65+ or Disabled = $200,000 plus a tax ceiling (freeze) on school taxes
Who qualifies?
You must own and live in the home as your primary residence
Additional exemptions may apply for seniors, disabled individuals, or veterans
Applying is free
Once approved, it usually stays in place as long as you live in the home
It can also limit how much your home’s taxable value increases each year
If you own your home, it’s worth taking a few minutes to check, you could already qualify and not even know it!
A homestead exemption is a property tax benefit that lowers the taxable value of your primary home, which can reduce how much you pay in property taxes.
Where do I go to apply or check mine?
In Hereford, you’ll go through the Deaf Smith County Appraisal District.
You can apply, check your status, or download forms online or in person:
140 E. 3rd St., Hereford, TX
Or visit: www.deafsmithcad.org
What are the exemption amounts?
Standard Homestead = $140,000
Age 65+ or Disabled = $200,000 plus a tax ceiling (freeze) on school taxes
Who qualifies?
You must own and live in the home as your primary residence
Additional exemptions may apply for seniors, disabled individuals, or veterans
Applying is free
Once approved, it usually stays in place as long as you live in the home
It can also limit how much your home’s taxable value increases each year
If you own your home, it’s worth taking a few minutes to check, you could already qualify and not even know it!
The Spirit Stick has made its way over to HCAL! 🎉
Talk about a campus full of school spirit. The halls have been decked out in full rockstar fashion since before the first bell rang! 🎸⭐
Our students and staff are true rockstars, working hard, completing their programs, with many of them getting ready to walk the stage in May.
Congratulations, HCAL! 👏
#hisdrockstars #HerdProud
Talk about a campus full of school spirit. The halls have been decked out in full rockstar fashion since before the first bell rang! 🎸⭐
Our students and staff are true rockstars, working hard, completing their programs, with many of them getting ready to walk the stage in May.
Congratulations, HCAL! 👏
#hisdrockstars #HerdProud
Town Hall meetings about the bond are coming soon!
Join us on April 7 and April 20 for an opportunity to hear a detailed breakdown of the bond and ask questions.
📍 Hereford Civic Center
🍽 Meal provided at 5:30 PM
🕕 Meeting begins at 6:00 PM
To help us plan for food, please RSVP to karaesquivel@herefordisd.net
Both meetings will be livestreamed, and we will share the link closer to the dates.
#HISDBond2026
Join us on April 7 and April 20 for an opportunity to hear a detailed breakdown of the bond and ask questions.
📍 Hereford Civic Center
🍽 Meal provided at 5:30 PM
🕕 Meeting begins at 6:00 PM
To help us plan for food, please RSVP to karaesquivel@herefordisd.net
Both meetings will be livestreamed, and we will share the link closer to the dates.
#HISDBond2026
The HISD Bond website is officially LIVE! 🎉
You can now find everything in one place, including project details, FAQs, and an important tax calculator to see how it may impact you.
Reminder: homeowners age 65+ with a homestead exemption will not see a tax increase due to the state cap.
Visit 👉 herefordisdbond.com to learn more.
You can now find everything in one place, including project details, FAQs, and an important tax calculator to see how it may impact you.
Reminder: homeowners age 65+ with a homestead exemption will not see a tax increase due to the state cap.
Visit 👉 herefordisdbond.com to learn more.
You may have seen that the HISD Board of Trustees called a school bond election following a recommendation from the HISD Facilities Committee, but what is a school bond?
A school bond is funding approved by voters that helps school districts construct new buildings, expand existing campuses, and improve facilities to support student learning.
#HISDBond2026
A school bond is funding approved by voters that helps school districts construct new buildings, expand existing campuses, and improve facilities to support student learning.
#HISDBond2026
We’re BACK from Spring Break and rolling into the week with some BIG wins! 🚌🎉
Shoutout to our amazing bus drivers Lucia Marquez, Esther Aguellon, Amanda Cisneros, and Teresa Aguellon for representing us at the PAPT Bus Road-eo in Canyon! And a huge thank you to bus aide Josh Torres for stepping up to volunteer
🥇 Lucia Marquez took 1st place
🥈 Esther Aguellon earned 2nd place
Both are headed to STATE on April 25 in Houston… let’s go!!!
We are so proud of this team for driving excellence every single day. Welcome back, and let’s have a great week!
Shoutout to our amazing bus drivers Lucia Marquez, Esther Aguellon, Amanda Cisneros, and Teresa Aguellon for representing us at the PAPT Bus Road-eo in Canyon! And a huge thank you to bus aide Josh Torres for stepping up to volunteer
🥇 Lucia Marquez took 1st place
🥈 Esther Aguellon earned 2nd place
Both are headed to STATE on April 25 in Houston… let’s go!!!
We are so proud of this team for driving excellence every single day. Welcome back, and let’s have a great week!
☀️🌴 Spring Break is here! 🌴☀️
Just a reminder that Hereford ISD will be on Spring Break March 16–20. We hope our students, staff, and families enjoy a week of rest, fun, and making great memories.
Have a safe and relaxing break, and we’ll see everyone back soon! 😎🌼
Just a reminder that Hereford ISD will be on Spring Break March 16–20. We hope our students, staff, and families enjoy a week of rest, fun, and making great memories.
Have a safe and relaxing break, and we’ll see everyone back soon! 😎🌼
Hereford ISD’s School Board has called for a $150 million bond for the May 2026 election. This bond will fund the construction of a new high school, install safe rooms at every campus, and demolish Stanton to make room for field relocation.
This proposal is the result of months of community collaboration through the Facility Planning Committee, which included citizens, city leaders, board members, teachers, and parents. The Committee collected data, evaluated needs, and planned to put together a bond package that addresses priorities determined to be the most critical by the Committee.
The Facility Planning Committee’s final report was presented to the Board, and after careful review, the following items will be included in the bond referendum for Hereford ISD citizens to vote on:
Bond Referendum Proposes to Focus on:
-Construction of a new high school
-Safe rooms for every campus
-Demolition of Stanton and relocation of fields
The District’s financial advisor has determined that financing $150 million in bonds would result in a 35¢ projected tax rate impact. More information, including details on how this could affect you, will be available on the District’s website.
We encourage every citizen to be informed about the bond. Your voice matters, and it’s important to ask questions and participate in the process. Remind your friends, neighbors, and family to stay involved. Early voting begins April 20, with Election Day on May 2, 2026.
Additional resources, including a tax-impact calculator, will be posted on the District’s website to help property owners understand exactly how the bond will affect them.
This proposal is the result of months of community collaboration through the Facility Planning Committee, which included citizens, city leaders, board members, teachers, and parents. The Committee collected data, evaluated needs, and planned to put together a bond package that addresses priorities determined to be the most critical by the Committee.
The Facility Planning Committee’s final report was presented to the Board, and after careful review, the following items will be included in the bond referendum for Hereford ISD citizens to vote on:
Bond Referendum Proposes to Focus on:
-Construction of a new high school
-Safe rooms for every campus
-Demolition of Stanton and relocation of fields
The District’s financial advisor has determined that financing $150 million in bonds would result in a 35¢ projected tax rate impact. More information, including details on how this could affect you, will be available on the District’s website.
We encourage every citizen to be informed about the bond. Your voice matters, and it’s important to ask questions and participate in the process. Remind your friends, neighbors, and family to stay involved. Early voting begins April 20, with Election Day on May 2, 2026.
Additional resources, including a tax-impact calculator, will be posted on the District’s website to help property owners understand exactly how the bond will affect them.
Huge congratulations to this incredible group of students! 🎓✨
Each of these students has earned over 15 hours of Dual Credit and is now on track to receive a FREE associate degree through Amarillo College as part of the very first cohort selected for Badger Bound!
So what is Badger Bound? It is an amazing scholarship opportunity that covers tuition, books, and required materials, allowing students to earn a FREE associate degree or up to 45 credit hours.
We are so proud of these trailblazers who are setting the standard for future classes:
Adriel Alvarez
Audrina Alvarez
Evelyn Alvarez
Zackery Burkhalter
Victoria Castro
Marlee Cruz
Jose De Luna Brizuela
Izak Dominguez
Melany Dominguez
Jacquelin Enriquez
Alyson Fernandez Morales
Adda Flores
Jaslin Gonzalez Rodriguez
Johan Grotegut
Josef Grotegut
Mikhael Ceasar Lim
Jacquelin Macias
Eduardo Martinez
Natalie Martinez
Daniel Moreno
Rose Murillo Cota
Dayami Naranjo
Yaretzi Pacheco
Daksh Patel
Kalub Ramirez
Ava Reyes
Brianna Rodriguez
Carlos Rodriguez
Luz Rodriguez
Rosalia Salas
Jorge Salazar
Keziah Salinas
Jesus San Miguel
Sandra Sebastian Gaspar
Melanie Soto
Araceli Toscano
Leonardo Tovar
David Varela
Marissol Villeda
Valerie Vitela
#HerdProud
Each of these students has earned over 15 hours of Dual Credit and is now on track to receive a FREE associate degree through Amarillo College as part of the very first cohort selected for Badger Bound!
So what is Badger Bound? It is an amazing scholarship opportunity that covers tuition, books, and required materials, allowing students to earn a FREE associate degree or up to 45 credit hours.
We are so proud of these trailblazers who are setting the standard for future classes:
Adriel Alvarez
Audrina Alvarez
Evelyn Alvarez
Zackery Burkhalter
Victoria Castro
Marlee Cruz
Jose De Luna Brizuela
Izak Dominguez
Melany Dominguez
Jacquelin Enriquez
Alyson Fernandez Morales
Adda Flores
Jaslin Gonzalez Rodriguez
Johan Grotegut
Josef Grotegut
Mikhael Ceasar Lim
Jacquelin Macias
Eduardo Martinez
Natalie Martinez
Daniel Moreno
Rose Murillo Cota
Dayami Naranjo
Yaretzi Pacheco
Daksh Patel
Kalub Ramirez
Ava Reyes
Brianna Rodriguez
Carlos Rodriguez
Luz Rodriguez
Rosalia Salas
Jorge Salazar
Keziah Salinas
Jesus San Miguel
Sandra Sebastian Gaspar
Melanie Soto
Araceli Toscano
Leonardo Tovar
David Varela
Marissol Villeda
Valerie Vitela
#HerdProud
The HISD Board of Trustees officially approved “Calendar B” at Monday night’s board meeting for the 2026–2027 school year.
Calendar B received the majority vote in both the staff and community surveys. We appreciate everyone who took the time to provide feedback and be part of the process. Your input matters!
Calendar B received the majority vote in both the staff and community surveys. We appreciate everyone who took the time to provide feedback and be part of the process. Your input matters!
Big time results in Dallas! 🔥🛠
Our welding students competed at Universal Technical Institute and showed out in a big way! 💪
🏆 1st Place – Kevin Garcia | $7,000 scholarship
🏅 5th Place – Emiliano Garcia | $2,000 scholarship
🏅 7th Place – Diego Gonzalez | $2,000 scholarship
We are incredibly proud of these students for representing our program with skill, focus, and determination. Hard work pays off, and this team proved it! 👏🔥
Our welding students competed at Universal Technical Institute and showed out in a big way! 💪
🏆 1st Place – Kevin Garcia | $7,000 scholarship
🏅 5th Place – Emiliano Garcia | $2,000 scholarship
🏅 7th Place – Diego Gonzalez | $2,000 scholarship
We are incredibly proud of these students for representing our program with skill, focus, and determination. Hard work pays off, and this team proved it! 👏🔥
Parents and Guardians,
This is a friendly reminder that school will be in session next Monday, March 2nd. The original staff development day was moved to the fall semester to account for mandatory training requirements.
Please make plans for your student to attend. You can view the updated school calendar at herefordisd.net. Have a great day!
This is a friendly reminder that school will be in session next Monday, March 2nd. The original staff development day was moved to the fall semester to account for mandatory training requirements.
Please make plans for your student to attend. You can view the updated school calendar at herefordisd.net. Have a great day!