The package included nearly $50 million for technology alone, allowed major renovations at nearly all campuses, and funded the construction of the Pat May Center administration building.

[18] In September 2006, a task force of parents, teachers, and other district staff was created to study 10 possible grade configurations in anticipation of future growth.

[20] During the 2006–2007 school year, fifth-grade students at Bellaire, Midway Park, Shady Brook, Bell Manor, Shady Oaks, and Wilshire elementary schools participated in the pilot of a ballroom dance program called "Dancing Classrooms".

[24] Due to cuts in funding from the state, the Dancing Classrooms program was discontinued after the 2010–2011 school year.

Bell and Trinity High Schools, and for renovations to re-purpose the spaces those extracurricular programs were using, at a cost of $23.7 million.

[26][27] In a May 2018 election, more than 71% of voters approved a $199 million bond issue that focused on accommodating continuing growth in the school district.

Funds from the largest bond package in the school district's history will be used to completely replace aging buildings, including L.D.

[29] Students in Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD typically outperform local region and statewide averages on standardized tests.

[30] In 2017 and 2018, HEB ISD was among the 5% of school systems that received Texas Education Agency's post-secondary readiness distinction.

Core classes are supplemented by "Schools of Choice" or "Edge" programs, which focus on providing unique opportunities for students to develop their skills to compete in the global job market.

[34] "Schools of Choice" programs accept applications from students who live outside of Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD's boundaries; residents of the HEB area are given first priority.

The program is the highest academic curriculum offered; students study six subjects in college-level classes that culminate in comprehensive exams or artistic portfolio assessments.

[39] Beginning in the 2007–2008 school year, Hindi and Mandarin Chinese language classes are offered at Central Junior High.

In 2006, the program received certification from the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation[43] for brake repair, electrical electronic systems, engine performance, and suspension and steering.

These certifications are awarded after on-site evaluations of instruction, facilities, and equipment and are recognized by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.

[45] Students at Bellaire, Hurst Hills, Lakewood, North Euless, River Trails, Shady Brook, South Euless, Spring Garden, Viridian, and Wilshire elementary schools can participate in orchestral instruction based on the Suzuki method.

The program continues through the high school level at the Buinger Career and Technical Education Academy with many STEM classes such as Engineering Design and Honors Aerospace.

[47][48] In conjunction with Bell Helicopter Textron and other local companies, HEB ISD also hosts an annual drone camp at the Buinger Career & Technical Education Academy.

[51] The seven members of the Board of Trustees are elected in May of odd-numbered years to serve staggered four-year terms.

[53] Board of Trustees[54] Former superintendent Dr. Gene Buinger planned to retire on June 30, 2012, as announced on the District's official website.

The honor is given to the top 16% of the 15,571 public school districts that SchoolMatch monitors, based on criteria compiled through over 97,000 parent questionnaires: academics, instructional expenditures, secondary-level programs, and more.

Out of 32 school districts in the western Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex area, HEB ISD ranked in the top three in every category compared (including teachers with a bachelor's or master's degree, and years of experience varying from none to 30).