Primary Goal 1: Increase Student Performance

HISD student performance will demonstrate growth evidenced on state and national standardized assessments, thus narrowing achievement gaps to graduate all students equipped for college and career readiness. Any grade level, or subject with more than an 8% achievement gap will be targeted for improvement.

Supporting Goal 2: Create and Support a Positive District Culture

Through clear articulation of the district’s mission, HISD will create a powerful sense of community and shared direction among personnel, parents, students, and the public.  Parent and community input is valued and utilized to improve a sense of cooperation. Realizing the value of our human assets, HISD will work to attract and retain the best teachers and staff members while creating an environment in which they may flourish.

     *  Evidence of attainment -- Employee satisfaction survey will be utilized annually to evaluate and improve employee satisfaction. The survey will address  employee perceptions of job satisfaction, professional development, work environment, and ask for input in areas identified as in need of improvement.

Supporting Goal 3: Provide for Technology Enhanced Learning

HISD will provide students with technology integrated instruction and learning opportunities in all classes.

Supporting Goal 4: Improve Public Support, Confidence, and Communication

The schools of Hemphill ISD belong to the citizens of our district, hence the board, administration, and support staff are public servants charged to support the schools and the relationship between teachers, students, and parents. Public confidence regarding thte safety and security of our students and staff is our top priority.  Support increases as a result of district transparency, all-inclusive accountability, effective communication, and meaningful community engagement.

     *  Evidence of attainment -- Parent/community survey will be utilized annually to evaluate and improve community relations. The survey will address community perceptions of safety, communication, and transparency and ask for input in areas identified as in need of improvement.

Patience Amburn, 3rd grader at Hemphill Elementary, was awarded $100 and a certificate for Second place in the National Rural Education Association Foundation Essay Contest for grades 3 to 5. The prompt given to write the essay was "Rural schools are often the center of the community. Think about your school and how it relates to your community. Why is your school important to you and the community? What are events and activities that connect your school to the community and why are they important to the livelihood of your community?" Patience was chosen as runner-up out of 45 entries from across the nation. Congratulations, Patience!!

Hemphill Middle School science teacher, Mrs. Lana Procella, was selected as this year's middle school educator recipient of the Gilbert I. "Buddy" Low Excellence in Education Award. This award was created in 2010 to celebrate and recognize superior contributions of teachers whose leadership and dedication inspire a spirit of learning in students of all backgrounds and abilities. Congratulations, Mrs. Procella!

2018-2019 Tax Rate 1.04
2017-2018 Tax Rate 1.04
THIS TAX RATE WILL RAISE MORE TAXES FOR MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS THAN LAST YEAR'S TAX RATE.

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