Bobcat BYTE

Dear Parents,

The Legislative Budget Board (LBB), a permanent joint committee of the Texas Legislature that develops recommendations for legislative appropriations for all agencies of state government, is conducting a management and performance review of the Rio Hondo Independent School District.

The primary goal of this survey effort is to improve the quality of education by helping the district better manage its resources. The three main objectives of this review are to (1) identify opportunities to save money or increase revenue, (2) develop strategies to streamline and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and (3) highlight exemplary programs that other Texas school districts could replicate.

Please complete the entire survey before exiting. The survey will not allow you to return to your specific response once you have exited. Your responses are anonymous. There are no right or wrong answers. Just select the answer that best describes your response to the survey question.

We are asking that all parents complete the survey no later than Friday, September 11, 2026.

If you have any questions, please email the survey administrator, jessica.pena@lbb.texas.gov, or call 512-463-1200.

Please find the survey link below:

Parents: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RioHondo2026_ParentSurvey

Appreciatively,

Mr. Joel W. Alaffa, M.Ed.

Principal

Rio Hondo High School

22547 State Highway 345

Phone: (956) 748-1200

Our Rio Hondo Bobcats are hitting the road to take on Port Isabel! Come out, fill the stands, and show your Bobcat pride as we cheer on our student-athletes!

Friday, September 4, 2026

Kickoff: 7:00 PM

Tarpon Stadium

18001 Highway 100

Port Isabel, TX 78578

Purchase your tickets online:

https://events.hometownticketing.com/.../8559a640-a2be...

Wear your BLACK & GOLD, bring the energy, and let’s support our Bobcats on the road!

ONE TEAM. ALL IN. GO BOBCATS!

#RioHondoBobcats #BobcatFootball #GameDay #FridayNightLights #RHHS #BobcatPride #GoBobcats

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As the anticipation for the first official game of the season continues to build, Rio Hondo's football program recently celebrated one of its most meaningful traditions, Helmet Decal Night.

Student-athletes and their family members gathered together to place the official Bobcat decals on their helmets, marking a special milestone in preparation for the season ahead. This annual tradition symbolizes the commitment, hard work, and dedication that each athlete has invested throughout the offseason and preseason.

More than just preparing equipment for game day, Helmet Decal Night serves as a reminder that football is a family affair. Parents, siblings, and loved ones joined their student-athletes in a moment that reflects the support system behind every player who steps onto the field. The evening was filled with pride, excitement, and anticipation as families helped put the finishing touches on the helmets that will represent Rio Hondo this season.

With helmets now ready and the season officially on the horizon, the Bobcats turn their focus to their upcoming matchup against Brownsville Pace. The team continues to prepare with determination and confidence, eager to put their hard work into action under the Friday night lights.

We thank all of our families for their unwavering support and for helping keep this cherished tradition alive. Together, we are building more than a football team, we are strengthening the Bobcat family.

The decals are on, the preparation is complete, and the BOBCATS are ready to take the field. Let's pack the stands and support our team as they open the season against Brownsville Pace!

Go Bobcats! 🐾🏈

We are proud to celebrate our Rio Hondo High School Class of 2026 graduates as they begin their first days of college!

From stepping onto new campuses and attending their first college classes to meeting new friends and exploring exciting opportunities, our former Bobcats are already taking the next steps toward their dreams. Seeing these students continue their education is a powerful reminder of what all their hard work, determination, and perseverance has prepared them to accomplish.

Their journey may now take them beyond the halls of Rio Hondo High School, but they will always be part of the Bobcat family. We look forward to seeing where their goals, talents, and education take them next.

To our Class of 2026 graduates: keep working hard, keep setting new goals, and continue making us proud. Your journey is just beginning!

🐾 Once a Bobcat, Always a Bobcat!
🎓 Congratulations, Class of 2026!
CATS: Committed. Aspiring. Transformative. Successful.

Our Rio Hondo High School students are putting leadership into action through the start of the RHHS Recycling Project! Students are working together to collect, sort, and prepare recyclable materials while helping promote a cleaner and more environmentally responsible campus.

This project is a great example of our students taking initiative, working as a team, and making a positive difference in their school community.

Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Together, we can make an impact!