A Whitney ISD school bus carrying students slid off the roadway into a ditch on HCR 1240 Wednesday afternoon, December 3. The incident was reported at 4:24 p.m., with multiple agencies responding to the scene. The district reported that the bus was carrying elementary and intermediate school children. Superintendent Todd Southard said that those on … Continue reading No major injuries after Whitney ISD bus accident
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Head of TEA to visit Aquilla ISD Wednesday
Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath is scheduled to visit Aquilla ISD Wednesday morning, September 24. Commissioner Morath personally asked to visit Aquilla ISD to see firsthand the innovative programs and successes that set the district apart. During his time on campus, Commissioner Morath will tour classrooms, view the district's ongoing construction project and conclude … Continue reading Head of TEA to visit Aquilla ISD Wednesday
WISD board hears facility assessment
The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees met in regular session Monday, September 8, and heard a presentation from Gallagher Construction Management on the firm's recent assessment of Whitney ISD facilities. The company evaluated the elementary and intermediate schools, the district technology building, athletic facilities and the hangar gym. The middle and high schools … Continue reading WISD board hears facility assessment
WISD tax rate, budget set for 2025-26
The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees approved the district's budget and tax rate in a special meeting held Thursday, August 28. The board approved a tax rate of $0.9511 per $100 property valuation. That is down from last year's rate of $0.9938 but is the calculated voter-approval rate, which would trigger an election … Continue reading WISD tax rate, budget set for 2025-26
WISD board hears budget presentation
The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees met in a special session Tuesday, July 22, and heard a preliminary budget report for the coming fiscal year. Superintendent Todd Southard gave an overview of the preliminary budget for the 2025-26 year. One of the main goals of this year's budget is to resolve issues and … Continue reading WISD board hears budget presentation
Covington superintendent named lone finalist in Slidell
Covington Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Christopher Heskett informed the community last week that he has accepted an employment offer from Slidell ISD. Dr. Heskett is the lone finalist for the position in Slidell, which means he is in the mandatory 21-day waiting period before his new position is official. "I remain committed to supporting … Continue reading Covington superintendent named lone finalist in Slidell
Whitney ISD board approves four-day week for 2025-26
The Whitney Independent School District (WISD) Board of Trustees met in regular session Monday, February 10, and approved the move to a four-day school week for the 2025-26 academic year. In a survey conducted within the district, 94.7% of WISD faculty and staff wished to move to a four-day instructional week, and 66.7% of the … Continue reading Whitney ISD board approves four-day week for 2025-26
Multiple candidates file for city, school positions
The filing period for city and school candidates ended Friday, February 14, and there will be contested races for both the City of Whitney and Whitney Independent School District.Mayor Janice Sanders filed to retain her seat and will be challenged by Zach Hamlin and Brian Burkhart. Council members Sam Pierce and Jason Ince both filed … Continue reading Multiple candidates file for city, school positions
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