Hallettsville ISD

Thirty-two HISD faculty members were recognized at the Monday, Aug. 10 Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees meeting. The teachers were presented with Texas Incentive Allotment awards. Front row from left are Michelle Steffek, Kari Etzler, Emily Leopold, Tiffany Wegener, Michele Kolacny, Ashley Mikes, Cheryl Leopold, Megan Bruton, Mary Jo Bludau, Sarah Jansky and Tucker Smolik. Middle row from left are Kristen Jasek, Jennifer Muenster, Madeline Brown, Karen Kahanek, Mary Anne Etzler, Haley Spring...

Thirty-two HISD faculty members were recognized at the Monday, Aug. 10 Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees meeting. The teachers were presented with Texas Incentive Allotment awards. Front row from left are Michelle Steffek, Kari Etzler, Emily Leopold, Tiffany Wegener, Michele Kolacny, Ashley Mikes, Cheryl Leopold, Megan Bruton, Mary Jo Bludau, Sarah Jansky and Tucker Smolik. Middle row from left are Kristen Jasek, Jennifer Muenster, Madeline Brown, Karen Kahanek, Mary Anne Etzler, Haley Spring...

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HISD faculty members receive Teacher Incentive Allotment

News Staff
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
At the Monday, Aug. 10 Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees meeting 32 faculty members were recognized for receiving Teacher Incentive Allotments.

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HISD board holds special meeting

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees met in a special-called meeting Monday evening and set the meal prices for the year.This item had been tabled at the July regular meeting to gather more information regarding the meal prices.The board approved the 2026-27 meal prices that includes $4.

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HISD board approves district marshal

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Following executive session at Monday’s Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees meeting, the board named Callie Kresta as the district’s safety and security coordinator and school marshal for the 2026-27 school year.

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Back to School

News Staff
Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The Hallettsville Independent School District will begin its 2026-27 school term Thursday, Aug. 13 with an expected overall enrollment of 1,100 students.
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HISD board approves stadium rentals

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting Monday and approved playoff stadium rental agreements for the football, baseball, softball and gymnasium facilities.
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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