Hallettsville ISD

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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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HISD board adopts Senate bill 11 resolution

Jimmy Appelt
Thursday, February 12, 2026
The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees met in its regular meeting Monday evening and adopted a resolution in accordance with Texas Senate Bill 11 that permits the District to designate daily time across campuses for voluntary prayer and reading of the Bible or other religious texts by students and...

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HISD receives sound audit report

Jimmy Appelt
Friday, January 23, 2026
The Hallettsville ISD Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting Monday evening, Jan. 12 and received a sound financial and compliance audit report.

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Board approves purchases for new JH additions

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
The Hallettsville Independent School District Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting Monday evening and approved the purchase of furniture and equipment for the new the Jr. High classrooms and gym addition.According to Jr.
Hallettsville High School principal Mason Briscoe was recognized Monday evening at the Hallettsville Independent School District Board of Trustees meeting. With October designated as National Principal Month, Briscoe was presented a certificate for being named Region III High School Principal of the Year. In June 2026, Briscoe will be officially recognized at the TASSP Summer Workshop in Dallas. From left are Brian Smith (board president), Sandra Fellers

Hallettsville High School principal Mason Briscoe was recognized Monday evening at the Hallettsville Independent School District Board of Trustees meeting. With October designated as National Principal Month, Briscoe was presented a certificate for being named Region III High School Principal of the Year. In June 2026, Briscoe will be officially recognized at the TASSP Summer Workshop in Dallas. From left are Brian Smith (board president), Sandra Fellers

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Briscoe Named Region III Principal of the Year

Jimmy Appelt
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
The Hallettsville Independent School District Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting Monday evening and recognized HHS principal Mason Briscoe for being named Region High School Principal of the Year.
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