Hallettsville ISD

AT MONDAY’S HALLETTSVILLE ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING, THE BOARD NAMED KRISTEN BROWN AS THE NEW PRINCIPAL FOR HALLETTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL. PICTURED ARE GRACELYN OWEN, MASON OWEN, KRISTEN BROWN AND EASTON CAFFEY. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

AT MONDAY’S HALLETTSVILLE ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING, THE BOARD NAMED KRISTEN BROWN AS THE NEW PRINCIPAL FOR HALLETTSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL. PICTURED ARE GRACELYN OWEN, MASON OWEN, KRISTEN BROWN AND EASTON CAFFEY. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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HISD Board selects High School Principal

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting Monday evening and approved the application of Kristen Brown as the new high school principal.Brown, who is originally from El Paso, is a dedicated educator and leader with 18 years of experience in public education.
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Board approved purchase of property

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees met in a special called meeting Monday morning and approved the purchase of an approximate 0.212 of an acre tract of land from Michael and Barbara Tankersley.
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HHS commencement Friday; 107 candidates up for graduation

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Hallettsville High School will hold its 2026 Commencement Exercises Friday, May 22 beginning at 7:30 p.m. at the Hallettsville Brahmas Memorial Stadium.Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. and in the event of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved to the HHS Gymnasium.

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Bell Award winners at HHS

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, May 7, 2026
The Hallettsville ISD recently held its annual Bell Award ceremony with 10 educational leaders recognized by senior students at Hallettsville High School.

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HISD board sets 26-27 school calendar

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, April 16, 2026
The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting Monday evening and approved the 2026-27 school calendar.According to the calendar, the Fall semester will begin on Thursday, Aug. 13 and end on Thursday, Dec. 17.
Four Hallettsville High School seniors recently enlisted to serve in the military after graduation. Jake Woytek and Peyton Prihoda enlisted in the USMC, while Lucas Hill and Austin Kainer signed with the US Army. From left to right are Steven Drozd, USMC veteran, USMC Marine Corps recruiter Sgt. Axel Gonzalez- Sanchez, Woytek, Prihoda, Hill, Kainer and VFW Post 6382 commander Daniel Smith. Photo courtesy of The Lariat

Four Hallettsville High School seniors recently enlisted to serve in the military after graduation. Jake Woytek and Peyton Prihoda enlisted in the USMC, while Lucas Hill and Austin Kainer signed with the US Army. From left to right are Steven Drozd, USMC veteran, USMC Marine Corps recruiter Sgt. Axel Gonzalez- Sanchez, Woytek, Prihoda, Hill, Kainer and VFW Post 6382 commander Daniel Smith. Photo courtesy of The Lariat

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HHS seniors answering the call

News Staff
Thursday, April 16, 2026
On Friday, Mar. 6, four brave Hallettsville High School young men took an oath to serve their country and signed up for the military.The signers included Lucas Hill and Austin Kainer, who enlisted with the US Army, while Jake Woytek and Peyton Prihoda signed up with the United States Marine Corps.

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HISD Board reaffirms resolution regarding prayer in school

Jimmy Appelt
Friday, March 20, 2026
The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting on Monday, March 9 and reaffirmed a resolution regarding prayer in school.At its Feb. 9 meeting the board adopted a resolution in accordance with Texas Senate Bill 11 permitting students to pray in school.

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HJH to display Proposition B project

Jimmy Appelt
Friday, March 6, 2026
In May 2024, Hallettsville ISD voters approved a Proposition B bond for $9.3 million which went toward renovations and expansions on the Junior High campus.
Journalism students work on their projects at the Hallettsville High School Open House last Thursday. Students also participate in their weekly podcast.

Journalism students work on their projects at the Hallettsville High School Open House last Thursday. Students also participate in their weekly podcast.

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HISD hosts Journalism Open House

News Staff
Friday, March 6, 2026
Last Thursday was National Scholastic Press Freedom Day and the Hallettsville High School hosted an open house.Christi Opiela teaches the journalism class at Hallettsville ISD.
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