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					<title><![CDATA[Portrait of an Owl -- Work Ethic]]></title>
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						<description><![CDATA[As we come to the close of the second six weeks, I can’t help but reflect on how far we’ve come since our Opening Day celebration. We began this year with a shared sense of purpose — a commitment to our students, to one another, and to the values that make Hondo ISD such a special place. This six weeks have been packed with moments of celebration, growth, and learning — and yes, a few challenges that have tested our resolve. 

Every time I walk through our campuses, I see the heart of this district in action. It fills me with deep hope and a renewed love For Hondo’s Honor and Glory.

I can’t wait to see what awaits us as we step into the third six weeks and continue this journey together.

Superintendent Rose Mary Mares]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:11:10 PST</pubDate>
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					<itunes:subtitle>As we come to the close of the second six weeks, I can’t help but reflect on how far we’ve come since our Opening Day celebration. We began this year with a shared sense of purpose — a commitment to our students, to one another, and to the values that make Hondo ISD such a special place. This six weeks have been packed with moments of celebration, growth, and learning — and yes, a few challenges that have tested our resolve. 

Every time I walk through our campuses, I see the heart of this district in action. It fills me with deep hope and a renewed love For Hondo’s Honor and Glory.

I can’t wait to see what awaits us as we step into the third six weeks and continue this journey together.

Superintendent Rose Mary Mares</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>As we come to the close of the second six weeks, I can’t help but reflect on how far we’ve come since our Opening Day celebration. We began this year with a shared sense of purpose — a commitment to our students, to one another, and to the values that make Hondo ISD such a special place. This six weeks have been packed with moments of celebration, growth, and learning — and yes, a few challenges that have tested our resolve. 

Every time I walk through our campuses, I see the heart of this district in action. It fills me with deep hope and a renewed love For Hondo’s Honor and Glory.

I can’t wait to see what awaits us as we step into the third six weeks and continue this journey together.

Superintendent Rose Mary Mares</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[McDowell 5.1K Color Run/Walk]]></title>
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						<description><![CDATA[McDowell hosted a 5.1K Color Run/Walk on August 2, 2023 as part of the Back to School event hosted by the City of Hondo!

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					<pubDate>Sat, 28 Oct 2023 07:08:05 PDT</pubDate>
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					<itunes:duration>1:30</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>McDowell hosted a 5.1K Color Run/Walk on August 2, 2023 as part of the Back to School event hosted by the City of Hondo!

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					<itunes:summary>McDowell hosted a 5.1K Color Run/Walk on August 2, 2023 as part of the Back to School event hosted by the City of Hondo!

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					<title><![CDATA[HHS- Thrive in 2025!]]></title>
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					<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 09:01:09 PDT</pubDate>
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					<itunes:author>Hondo ISD</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>00:09</itunes:duration>
					
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					<title><![CDATA[2023-2024 Welcome Message]]></title>
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						<description><![CDATA[Superintendent Rose Mary Mares welcomes the Hondo Family to the new website.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Wed, 20 Sep 2023 07:06:28 PDT</pubDate>
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					<itunes:author>Hondo ISD</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>00:24</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Superintendent Rose Mary Mares welcomes the Hondo Family to the new website.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Superintendent Rose Mary Mares welcomes the Hondo Family to the new website.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Hondo ISD closed for district holiday]]></title>
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						<description><![CDATA[District Holiday December 22nd to Jan 3rd. Staff return January 4th and students return January 8th.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Sat, 16 Mar 2024 07:12:23 PDT</pubDate>
					<author>Hondo ISD</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Hondo ISD</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>00:15</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>District Holiday December 22nd to Jan 3rd. Staff return January 4th and students return January 8th.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>District Holiday December 22nd to Jan 3rd. Staff return January 4th and students return January 8th.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Celebrating Veterans Day at McDowell Middle School]]></title>
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						<description><![CDATA[McDowell Middle School Journalism students created a video celebrating Veterans Day showcasing Hondo ISD employees that have served in the Armed Forces.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 07:11:09 PST</pubDate>
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					<itunes:author>Hondo ISD</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>5:17</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>McDowell Middle School Journalism students created a video celebrating Veterans Day showcasing Hondo ISD employees that have served in the Armed Forces.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>McDowell Middle School Journalism students created a video celebrating Veterans Day showcasing Hondo ISD employees that have served in the Armed Forces.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[2023-2024 HISD Pride Video]]></title>
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						<description><![CDATA[The school song is performed by the Mighty Owl Band.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 08:01:09 PDT</pubDate>
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					<itunes:author>Hondo ISD</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>00:45</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>The school song is performed by the Mighty Owl Band.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>The school song is performed by the Mighty Owl Band.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Portrait of the Owl -- Critical Thinking]]></title>
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						<description><![CDATA[The first six weeks of the school year have flown by, and that's a testament to the energy, commitment, and care being poured into our campuses every single day!

We want to express a heartfelt thank you to our entire community—our dedicated staff, supportive parents, and engaged students. Your partnership gives every student the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.

As we move into the next six weeks, we'll continue to build on the foundation of our Portrait of an Owl attributes. These attributes are more than just words; they represent the heart of who we are and who we strive to help our students become. Let’s keep that focus together!	]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 09:10:07 PST</pubDate>
					<author>Hondo ISD</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Hondo ISD</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>1:16</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>The first six weeks of the school year have flown by, and that's a testament to the energy, commitment, and care being poured into our campuses every single day!

We want to express a heartfelt thank you to our entire community—our dedicated staff, supportive parents, and engaged students. Your partnership gives every student the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.

As we move into the next six weeks, we'll continue to build on the foundation of our Portrait of an Owl attributes. These attributes are more than just words; they represent the heart of who we are and who we strive to help our students become. Let’s keep that focus together!	</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>The first six weeks of the school year have flown by, and that's a testament to the energy, commitment, and care being poured into our campuses every single day!

We want to express a heartfelt thank you to our entire community—our dedicated staff, supportive parents, and engaged students. Your partnership gives every student the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed.

As we move into the next six weeks, we'll continue to build on the foundation of our Portrait of an Owl attributes. These attributes are more than just words; they represent the heart of who we are and who we strive to help our students become. Let’s keep that focus together!	</itunes:summary>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 08:12:18 PDT</pubDate>
					<author>Jazel Garza</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Jazel Garza</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>00:27</itunes:duration>
					
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					<title><![CDATA[Merry Christmas Card 2024]]></title>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 08:12:18 PDT</pubDate>
					<author>Hondo ISD</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Hondo ISD</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>00:27</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
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					<title><![CDATA[It's Family Picnic Time!]]></title>
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					<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 09:02:21 PDT</pubDate>
					<author>Erica Gutierrez</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Erica Gutierrez</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>1:13</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
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					<title><![CDATA[How Public Schools in Texas are Funded (3 min)]]></title>
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						<description><![CDATA[Video created by Raise Your Hand Texas explaining how public school funding works in Texas.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 08:07:11 PDT</pubDate>
					<author>Hondo ISD</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Hondo ISD</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>2:53</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Video created by Raise Your Hand Texas explaining how public school funding works in Texas.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Video created by Raise Your Hand Texas explaining how public school funding works in Texas.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Hondo ISD Proposition B & C Information Video]]></title>
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					<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:04:16 PDT</pubDate>
					<author>Hondo ISD</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Hondo ISD</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>2:09</itunes:duration>
					
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					<title><![CDATA[Mrs. Mares addresses HISD budget and school finance]]></title>
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						<description><![CDATA[As part of the HISD series on Texas school finance, Mrs. Mares speaks regarding the new school year's budget.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2024 08:07:18 PDT</pubDate>
					<author>Hondo ISD</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Hondo ISD</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>00:60</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>As part of the HISD series on Texas school finance, Mrs. Mares speaks regarding the new school year's budget.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>As part of the HISD series on Texas school finance, Mrs. Mares speaks regarding the new school year's budget.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[2025 Teachers of the Year]]></title>
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						<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the 2025 Hondo ISD Teachers of the Year! They are now finalists to be named Hondo ISD Educator of the Year. The winner will be announced at the Chamber Awards Ceremony on March 1st. 
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					<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 09:02:17 PDT</pubDate>
					<author>Hondo ISD</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Hondo ISD</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>2:03</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Congratulations to the 2025 Hondo ISD Teachers of the Year! They are now finalists to be named Hondo ISD Educator of the Year. The winner will be announced at the Chamber Awards Ceremony on March 1st. 
</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Congratulations to the 2025 Hondo ISD Teachers of the Year! They are now finalists to be named Hondo ISD Educator of the Year. The winner will be announced at the Chamber Awards Ceremony on March 1st. 
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					<title><![CDATA[2023 World Teacher's Day]]></title>
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						<description><![CDATA[Hondo ISD delivered cookies to teachers in appreciation for all their hard work! Happy World Teacher Day!]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Fri, 29 Dec 2023 07:10:06 PST</pubDate>
					<author>Hondo ISD</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Hondo ISD</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>2:22</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Hondo ISD delivered cookies to teachers in appreciation for all their hard work! Happy World Teacher Day!</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Hondo ISD delivered cookies to teachers in appreciation for all their hard work! Happy World Teacher Day!</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Students vs Staff March Madness Basketball game]]></title>
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						<description><![CDATA[Students vs Staff March Madness Basketball game]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 09:03:28 PDT</pubDate>
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					<itunes:author>Hondo ISD</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>00:56</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Students vs Staff March Madness Basketball game</itunes:subtitle>
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					<title><![CDATA[5th grade March Madness Students vs Staff]]></title>
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					<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 09:03:28 PDT</pubDate>
					<author>Hondo ISD</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Hondo ISD</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>00:56</itunes:duration>
					
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					<title><![CDATA[Back to School Message 25-26 Tim Graff]]></title>
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					<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:08:08 PDT</pubDate>
					<author>Hondo ISD</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Hondo ISD</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>1:42</itunes:duration>
					
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					<title><![CDATA[2023-2024 School Board Appreciation Video]]></title>
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						<description><![CDATA[The McDowell Journalism students created a video to show their appreciation to the members of the HISD School Board to celebrate School Board Appreciation Month.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 08:01:23 PDT</pubDate>
					<author>Hondo ISD</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Hondo ISD</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>00:53</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>The McDowell Journalism students created a video to show their appreciation to the members of the HISD School Board to celebrate School Board Appreciation Month.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>The McDowell Journalism students created a video to show their appreciation to the members of the HISD School Board to celebrate School Board Appreciation Month.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Superintendent Rose Mary Mares School Finance Update]]></title>
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						<description><![CDATA[As part of the ongoing series on school finance, Mrs. Mares provides a breakdown of Hondo ISD's Budget, highlighting the major areas of expenditure. 
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					<pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:08:20 PST</pubDate>
					<author>Sandra Sexton</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Sandra Sexton</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>1:21</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>As part of the ongoing series on school finance, Mrs. Mares provides a breakdown of Hondo ISD's Budget, highlighting the major areas of expenditure. 
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					<itunes:summary>As part of the ongoing series on school finance, Mrs. Mares provides a breakdown of Hondo ISD's Budget, highlighting the major areas of expenditure. 
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					<title><![CDATA[McDowell Christmas Karoke]]></title>
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						<description><![CDATA[Staff and students show their holiday spirit by singing their favorite holiday jingles.  ]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 07:12:21 PDT</pubDate>
					<author>Hondo ISD</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Hondo ISD</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>11:45</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Staff and students show their holiday spirit by singing their favorite holiday jingles.  </itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Staff and students show their holiday spirit by singing their favorite holiday jingles.  </itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Portrait of the Owl -- Social-Emotional Intelligence]]></title>
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						<description><![CDATA[The Portrait of the Owl is the driving focus for Hondo ISD, utilizing five essential "feathers"—critical thinking, work ethic, communication, literacy, and social-emotional intelligence—to provide the flight for our students to be successful in every moment of their lives. Building strong social-emotional intelligence is foundational to a student’s future, as it equips them with the empathy, resilience, and self-awareness needed to navigate real-world challenges. By fostering these skills, we ensure our students are not only academically prepared but also emotionally equipped to build healthy relationships, adapt to change, and thrive in whatever paths they choose to pursue.

This video on social-emotional intelligence demonstrates how our staff and students at Hondo ISD invest in the everyday practices necessary to support this vital aspect of a child's overall educational development. While we are incredibly proud to capture these amazing moments on camera, we know there are countless daily interactions that truly reflect how we live and breathe social-emotional growth at our Hondo schools. Thank you for being a part of our Hondo ISD community as you watch this district video on the Portrait of the Owl, focusing on social-emotional intelligence in our schools.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:04:16 PDT</pubDate>
					<author>Hondo ISD</author>
					
					
					
					<itunes:author>Hondo ISD</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>The Portrait of the Owl is the driving focus for Hondo ISD, utilizing five essential "feathers"—critical thinking, work ethic, communication, literacy, and social-emotional intelligence—to provide the flight for our students to be successful in every moment of their lives. Building strong social-emotional intelligence is foundational to a student’s future, as it equips them with the empathy, resilience, and self-awareness needed to navigate real-world challenges. By fostering these skills, we ensure our students are not only academically prepared but also emotionally equipped to build healthy relationships, adapt to change, and thrive in whatever paths they choose to pursue.

This video on social-emotional intelligence demonstrates how our staff and students at Hondo ISD invest in the everyday practices necessary to support this vital aspect of a child's overall educational development. While we are incredibly proud to capture these amazing moments on camera, we know there are countless daily interactions that truly reflect how we live and breathe social-emotional growth at our Hondo schools. Thank you for being a part of our Hondo ISD community as you watch this district video on the Portrait of the Owl, focusing on social-emotional intelligence in our schools.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>The Portrait of the Owl is the driving focus for Hondo ISD, utilizing five essential "feathers"—critical thinking, work ethic, communication, literacy, and social-emotional intelligence—to provide the flight for our students to be successful in every moment of their lives. Building strong social-emotional intelligence is foundational to a student’s future, as it equips them with the empathy, resilience, and self-awareness needed to navigate real-world challenges. By fostering these skills, we ensure our students are not only academically prepared but also emotionally equipped to build healthy relationships, adapt to change, and thrive in whatever paths they choose to pursue.

This video on social-emotional intelligence demonstrates how our staff and students at Hondo ISD invest in the everyday practices necessary to support this vital aspect of a child's overall educational development. While we are incredibly proud to capture these amazing moments on camera, we know there are countless daily interactions that truly reflect how we live and breathe social-emotional growth at our Hondo schools. Thank you for being a part of our Hondo ISD community as you watch this district video on the Portrait of the Owl, focusing on social-emotional intelligence in our schools.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[2024-2025 Hondo ISD Calendar Overview]]></title>
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						<description><![CDATA[McDowell Principal Tim Graff explains the two calendar options for the 2024-2025 school year. Parents and community are encouraged to go to the school website to provide feedback.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 08:02:22 PDT</pubDate>
					<author>Hondo ISD</author>
					
					
					
					<itunes:author>Hondo ISD</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>McDowell Principal Tim Graff explains the two calendar options for the 2024-2025 school year. Parents and community are encouraged to go to the school website to provide feedback.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>McDowell Principal Tim Graff explains the two calendar options for the 2024-2025 school year. Parents and community are encouraged to go to the school website to provide feedback.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[2026 School Board Appreciation Month]]></title>
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						<description><![CDATA[To recognize School Board Appreciation Month, the McDowell Middle School Tech Apps class created this video to thank our board members for their dedicated service. Following its debut at the January school board meeting, we are excited to share this tribute which showcases our students' gratitude and the collaborative efforts of our Tech Apps class and their sponsor Mr. Westly Halbadier. This video serves as a heartfelt "thank you" to the men and women who volunteer their time to lead our district. It is because of their vision and support that both our students and staff continue to excel.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:01:22 PDT</pubDate>
					<author>Hondo ISD</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Hondo ISD</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>1:57</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>To recognize School Board Appreciation Month, the McDowell Middle School Tech Apps class created this video to thank our board members for their dedicated service. Following its debut at the January school board meeting, we are excited to share this tribute which showcases our students' gratitude and the collaborative efforts of our Tech Apps class and their sponsor Mr. Westly Halbadier. This video serves as a heartfelt "thank you" to the men and women who volunteer their time to lead our district. It is because of their vision and support that both our students and staff continue to excel.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>To recognize School Board Appreciation Month, the McDowell Middle School Tech Apps class created this video to thank our board members for their dedicated service. Following its debut at the January school board meeting, we are excited to share this tribute which showcases our students' gratitude and the collaborative efforts of our Tech Apps class and their sponsor Mr. Westly Halbadier. This video serves as a heartfelt "thank you" to the men and women who volunteer their time to lead our district. It is because of their vision and support that both our students and staff continue to excel.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Home page sample]]></title>
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					<pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 07:06:09 PDT</pubDate>
					<author>Hondo ISD</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Hondo ISD</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>00:12</itunes:duration>
					
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					<title><![CDATA[Portrait of the Owl Feathers - Communication]]></title>
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						<description><![CDATA[The Portrait of the Owl is the driving focus for Hondo ISD. The five feathers integrated into the design provide the flight for our students to be successful in every moment of their lives. Those five feathers are critical thinking, work ethic, communication, literacy, and social-emotional intelligence. At Hondo ISD we believe that these components of education are foundational to the development of our students.

This video on communication demonstrates how our staff and students at Hondo ISD invest in the practice necessary to support the overall educational development. We are proud to capture those amazing moments at Hondo ISD, and we know that there are many moments that aren't captured on camera but are truly reflective of how we live and breathe communication at our Hondo schools.

Thank you for being a part of our Hondo ISD community as you watch this district video on the Portrait of the Owl, focusing on communication in our schools.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 10:02:23 PDT</pubDate>
					<author>Hondo ISD</author>
					
					
					
					<itunes:author>Hondo ISD</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>The Portrait of the Owl is the driving focus for Hondo ISD. The five feathers integrated into the design provide the flight for our students to be successful in every moment of their lives. Those five feathers are critical thinking, work ethic, communication, literacy, and social-emotional intelligence. At Hondo ISD we believe that these components of education are foundational to the development of our students.

This video on communication demonstrates how our staff and students at Hondo ISD invest in the practice necessary to support the overall educational development. We are proud to capture those amazing moments at Hondo ISD, and we know that there are many moments that aren't captured on camera but are truly reflective of how we live and breathe communication at our Hondo schools.

Thank you for being a part of our Hondo ISD community as you watch this district video on the Portrait of the Owl, focusing on communication in our schools.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>The Portrait of the Owl is the driving focus for Hondo ISD. The five feathers integrated into the design provide the flight for our students to be successful in every moment of their lives. Those five feathers are critical thinking, work ethic, communication, literacy, and social-emotional intelligence. At Hondo ISD we believe that these components of education are foundational to the development of our students.

This video on communication demonstrates how our staff and students at Hondo ISD invest in the practice necessary to support the overall educational development. We are proud to capture those amazing moments at Hondo ISD, and we know that there are many moments that aren't captured on camera but are truly reflective of how we live and breathe communication at our Hondo schools.

Thank you for being a part of our Hondo ISD community as you watch this district video on the Portrait of the Owl, focusing on communication in our schools.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Portrait of an Owl -- Literacy]]></title>
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						<description><![CDATA[The Portrait of the Owl is the driving focus for Hondo ISD. The five feathers integrated into the design provide the flight for our students to be successful in every moment of their lives. Those five feathers are critical thinking, work ethic, communication, literacy, and social-emotional intelligence. At Hondo ISD we believe that these components of education are foundational to the development of our students.

This video on literacy demonstrates how our staff and students at Hondo ISD invest in the practice necessary to support the overall educational development. We are proud to capture those amazing moments at Hondo ISD, and we know that there are many moments that aren't captured on camera but are truly reflective of how we live and breathe literacy at our Hondo schools.

Thank you for being a part of our Hondo ISD community as you watch this district video on the Portrait of the Owl, focusing on literacy in our schools.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:12:22 PDT</pubDate>
					<author>Hondo ISD</author>
					
					
					
					<itunes:author>Hondo ISD</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>The Portrait of the Owl is the driving focus for Hondo ISD. The five feathers integrated into the design provide the flight for our students to be successful in every moment of their lives. Those five feathers are critical thinking, work ethic, communication, literacy, and social-emotional intelligence. At Hondo ISD we believe that these components of education are foundational to the development of our students.

This video on literacy demonstrates how our staff and students at Hondo ISD invest in the practice necessary to support the overall educational development. We are proud to capture those amazing moments at Hondo ISD, and we know that there are many moments that aren't captured on camera but are truly reflective of how we live and breathe literacy at our Hondo schools.

Thank you for being a part of our Hondo ISD community as you watch this district video on the Portrait of the Owl, focusing on literacy in our schools.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>The Portrait of the Owl is the driving focus for Hondo ISD. The five feathers integrated into the design provide the flight for our students to be successful in every moment of their lives. Those five feathers are critical thinking, work ethic, communication, literacy, and social-emotional intelligence. At Hondo ISD we believe that these components of education are foundational to the development of our students.

This video on literacy demonstrates how our staff and students at Hondo ISD invest in the practice necessary to support the overall educational development. We are proud to capture those amazing moments at Hondo ISD, and we know that there are many moments that aren't captured on camera but are truly reflective of how we live and breathe literacy at our Hondo schools.

Thank you for being a part of our Hondo ISD community as you watch this district video on the Portrait of the Owl, focusing on literacy in our schools.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Superintendent Mares Update on Intersessional Days]]></title>
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						<description><![CDATA[Mrs. Mares outlines the purpose and benefits of intersessional days for students at Hondo ISD.

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					<pubDate>Sun, 01 Dec 2024 08:09:08 PST</pubDate>
					<author>Hondo ISD</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Hondo ISD</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>1:16</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Mrs. Mares outlines the purpose and benefits of intersessional days for students at Hondo ISD.

</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Mrs. Mares outlines the purpose and benefits of intersessional days for students at Hondo ISD.

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					<title><![CDATA[What do Texas schools spend their money on?]]></title>
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						<description><![CDATA[Wondering where your tax dollars go in Texas public schools? This video breaks down how school funding is allocated, from teacher salaries to facility maintenance. Raise Your Hand Texas created a video to explain this complicated topic.]]></description>
					
					<pubDate>Fri, 18 Oct 2024 08:07:26 PDT</pubDate>
					<author>Hondo ISD</author>
					
					
					
					<itunes:author>Hondo ISD</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:subtitle>Wondering where your tax dollars go in Texas public schools? This video breaks down how school funding is allocated, from teacher salaries to facility maintenance. Raise Your Hand Texas created a video to explain this complicated topic.</itunes:subtitle>
					<itunes:summary>Wondering where your tax dollars go in Texas public schools? This video breaks down how school funding is allocated, from teacher salaries to facility maintenance. Raise Your Hand Texas created a video to explain this complicated topic.</itunes:summary>
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					<title><![CDATA[Hondo ISD Bond 2026]]></title>
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					<pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:04:15 PDT</pubDate>
					<author>Hondo ISD</author>
					
					
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					<itunes:author>Hondo ISD</itunes:author>
					
					<itunes:duration>4:32</itunes:duration>
					
					<itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
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