Hondo ISD was established in 1904 and the first high school building built in 1904.

In 1927 the 2nd floor was removed and the remaining one-story building was covered in white stucco.

In the mid-1970s the Lacey School and the two-story administration building were demolished to make way for a track.

In 1974, the gymnasium was retrofit to house the high school band program and a divider wall built to create a space for the wood shop class.

The Hondo Owls compete in these sports - [4] Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Powerlifting, Golf, Team Tennis, Tennis, Track and Field, Softball and Baseball.