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New Home Independent School District

Students Today, Leaders Tomorrow, LEOPARDS FOREVER!

New Home Elementary School

Welcome to New Home Elementary School

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My name is Kelly Baum, and I am thrilled to serve as the principal of New Home Elementary! I have already grown to love the families that make up this wonderful school and community. Small-town schools have always held a special place in my heart, and I truly love what it means to be a New Home Leopard!

At New Home Elementary, our goal is to create an environment where every student feels loved, supported, and inspired to learn. We believe all students can succeed when they are encouraged to try, even when learning is challenging. Please know that our staff is here to serve our families and students to the very best of our ability. We are blessed with an incredible team of teachers and support staff who care deeply about every child who walks through our doors.

Your children are your most precious treasures—and we are honored that you share them with us each day. Always feel free to reach out to me with any questions, concerns, or celebrations.

As we say with our students every morning:

“Leopards are Safe. Leopards are Respectful. Leopards are Responsible. Leopards can DO ANYTHING with Hard Work.”

GO LEOPARDS!
Kelly Baum

Principal, New Home Elementary

 

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UIL Academics

UIL tryouts are currently underway at NHES and teams will be announced by October 20, 2025. Additional details regarding individual contests will be shared directly with selected students and their parents. 

This year’s UIL contest will be hosted by Abernathy ISD on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Team events include: Maps, Graphs, & Charts, Dictionary Skills, Number  Sense, Music Memory, Spelling, Art, Social Studies, Listening Skills &  Chess 

If you plaln to attend the UIL contest the school address is 505 7th Street, Abernathy, TX.

Thank you for you continued support of UIL Academics at NHES!

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Latest News

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October 15, 2025

NHISD Challenge Coins

New Home ISD Challenge Coins celebrate the small-town values that make our community special - neighbors helping neighbors, pride in our work, and doing the right thing even when no ones looking. Stud. . .

October 14, 2025

The Home Front

Check out the latest Superintendent Update, The Home Front . Also, our new NHISD website is up and running - it's linked in The Home Front. Check it out and share your feedback; we are always looking. . .

October 10, 2025

Principal Appreciation Month

It's Principal Appreciation Month! NHISD would like to extend a huge thank you to our two incredible campus principals, Mrs. Kelly Baum of New Home Elementary School and Dr. Gail Smith of New Home Sec. . .

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