Whitney ISD board meets in Sept. session

The Whitney Independent School District (WISD) Board of Trustees met in regular session Monday, September 9. Staff members of the month were elementary school custodian Hector Ramirez, intermediate school teacher Alyssa Mitchell, middle school teacher Gary Kreder and high school librarian Hope Sandoval. Students of the month were elementary student Caleb Peterka, intermediate student Zaden … Continue reading Whitney ISD board meets in Sept. session

WISD Board of Trustees continues budget discussions

The Whitney Independent School District (WISD) Board of Trustees met in regular session Monday, August 12, and discussed the budget for the coming fiscal year. Superintendent Todd Southard spoke regarding the preliminary budget: "One of the things that we've been talking about pretty much all summer is that things are not looking good as far … Continue reading WISD Board of Trustees continues budget discussions

WISD announces 2024-25 school safety protocols

Whitney Independent School District Superintendent Todd Southard announced changes related to school safety and security in a letter to parents last week. Southard said that each Whitney ISD campus will employ an armed security guard this school year. Daniel Turner will be working at the elementary school, Heath Yeager will be at the intermediate school, … Continue reading WISD announces 2024-25 school safety protocols

WISD in-person registration set, returning students register online

Whitney Independent School District has scheduled in-person registration dates for new students, and instructions have been provided for returning students in grades three through 12 to be registered online. New student registration will be conducted Tuesday, July 23, through Thursday, July 25. At all campuses, hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and 8 … Continue reading WISD in-person registration set, returning students register online

Meet & greet Thurs. for newsuperintendent

Whitney Independent School District (WISD) will hold a meet-and-greet event for new Superintendent Todd Southard, as well as a farewell to former Superintendent John McCullough, from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 13. The public is invited to attend the event, which will be held in the WISD Administration Board Room at 305 San Jacinto … Continue reading Meet & greet Thurs. for newsuperintendent

Returning school board members sworn in after reelection

Members of the Whitney ISD Board of Trustees were sworn in to begin new terms last week. Pictured standing (l to r) are Ray Watson, Charles Buzan and Jason Sneed. All three incumbents won new terms on the board in the Saturday, May 4, election. See accompanying story for more information. Returning board members were … Continue reading Returning school board members sworn in after reelection

Incumbents win new terms

It was a good night for incumbents when the votes were tallied in Whitney city and school elections Saturday, May 4. Aquilla ISD voters approved a bond proposal for instructional upgrades but narrowly struck down an athletics package. Incumbents Aimee Boswell and Valery Peacock were reelected to the Whitney City Council with 43 votes each, … Continue reading Incumbents win new terms

Whitney ISD board selects superintendent lone finalist

Whitney ISD superintendent lone finalist Todd Southard is pictured with his wife, Jodi, and their two sons, 16-year-old Cameron and 12-year-old Avery, at a school board meeting held last week At a meeting held the evening of Monday, April 15, the Whitney Independent School District (WISD) Board of Trustees selected a lone finalist in the … Continue reading Whitney ISD board selects superintendent lone finalist

May election needed for council, WISD seats

The candidate filing period for May city and school elections ended Friday, February 16, and both the City of Whitney and Whitney Independent School District will need elections to determine council and board seats. For the City of Whitney, the terms of council members Aimee Boswell, Martis Ward and Valery Peacock are expiring this year. … Continue reading May election needed for council, WISD seats

WISD board holds February meeting

The Whitney Independent School District (WISD) Board of Trustees met in a regular session Monday, February 12. Brad and Melissa Coffelt were announced staff members of the month. Superintendent John McCullough read a letter from Kendra Hensley, principal of the high school, in which she nominated them: "This dynamic duo is an invaluable asset to … Continue reading WISD board holds February meeting