Free Community Health Fair!
Join us on May 2nd at Dameron Park for a free Community Health Fair open to all community members!
There will be lots of booths, helpful resources, and information focused on health and wellness. This is a great opportunity to connect with local organizations and services at no cost.
We hope to see you there!
Join us on May 2nd at Dameron Park for a free Community Health Fair open to all community members!
There will be lots of booths, helpful resources, and information focused on health and wellness. This is a great opportunity to connect with local organizations and services at no cost.
We hope to see you there!
Celebrate Earth Day by planting YOUR VERY OWN flowers and vegetables! This week Herd Round Up is decorating pots, planting seeds of all kinds and starting to grow their own plants! Enroll today and stay after school any day this week!
Call the school or check your email for enrollment forms!
School vouchers, also known as education savings accounts, are funded through a separate state program and are not paid for through local property tax dollars collected for Hereford ISD. Local tax dollars generated in our community remain tied to supporting our local schools.
While state policy can impact education funding discussions, our community should not be alarmed by claims that vouchers will drain local resources. Hereford ISD will continue serving students and supporting staff.
If you have questions about school vouchers or their impact on Hereford ISD, please reach out to Dr. Ralph Carter.
While state policy can impact education funding discussions, our community should not be alarmed by claims that vouchers will drain local resources. Hereford ISD will continue serving students and supporting staff.
If you have questions about school vouchers or their impact on Hereford ISD, please reach out to Dr. Ralph Carter.
The Annual SHAC 5K is Coming Up!
This year, we’re adding a more competitive twist! The 5K will be timed, with race medals and winner medals awarded.
Registration is $25, which includes a t-shirt, and all proceeds benefit Hereford’s Snack Pak 4 Kids.
Sign up today through the form below!
https://forms.gle/JTtKyB1ZCeZJrA7YA
This year, we’re adding a more competitive twist! The 5K will be timed, with race medals and winner medals awarded.
Registration is $25, which includes a t-shirt, and all proceeds benefit Hereford’s Snack Pak 4 Kids.
Sign up today through the form below!
https://forms.gle/JTtKyB1ZCeZJrA7YA
Early voting begins today and runs through April 28th! Make your plan to vote and have your voice heard.
Tonight is also our final town hall meeting. We encourage anyone who is able to attend in person and join us as we share information and answer questions. We look forward to seeing you there!
Tonight is also our final town hall meeting. We encourage anyone who is able to attend in person and join us as we share information and answer questions. We look forward to seeing you there!
It’s that time of year! The SHAC Family 5K and Health Fair is coming up on Saturday, May 2nd. This is always a great event for our community, and we’re excited for another year!
If you are a business, food truck, or civic organization interested in hosting a booth, be sure to fill out the Google Form linked on the QR code. Booths are completely free, so sign up today!
More information about the race and health fair will be released soon.
If you are a business, food truck, or civic organization interested in hosting a booth, be sure to fill out the Google Form linked on the QR code. Booths are completely free, so sign up today!
More information about the race and health fair will be released soon.
We can’t let Assistant Principal Week come to an end without recognizing the incredible work our assistant principals do every single day. Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and the countless ways you support our students, staff, and campuses. We appreciate you!
Our Life Skills students from HPA and HHS had a great time on their field trip to the Deaf Smith County AgriLife Center! They learned how to make desserts, sandwiches, and wraps while gaining valuable hands-on experience. It was a fun and engaging day, and they absolutely loved it! Thank you to everyone who helped out at this fun learning event!
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.
