The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees met in a regular session Monday, October 16 and approved a retention stipend for employees in November.In September, the board initially considered a retention stipend for all WISD employees for a one-time payment of $500. Superintendent John McCullough said that the money for the stipend would be … Continue reading WISD Board approves retention stipend
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School board reviews testing data, hears from food service company
Reporter: Ellie Mahan September 21. 2023 The Whitney ISD (WISD) Board of Trustees met in a regular meeting Monday, September 11 to discuss STAAR and end-of-course test results, hear a food management presentation and take action on other agenda items. Amy Leech, assistant superintendent, presented the 2023 STAAR and end-of-course (EOC) results for each grade … Continue reading School board reviews testing data, hears from food service company
Wildcats cruise to 68-0 win, prepare for West Trojans
Sports Writer: Brent Cook September 14, 2023 The Wildcats are now 3-0 on the season after dominating Dallas Inspired Vision on the road Friday night, September 8. They will face the undefeated West Trojans at home this week. Sara Massey photo. The Whitney Wildcats traveled to Dallas Friday night and made a statement against an … Continue reading Wildcats cruise to 68-0 win, prepare for West Trojans
‘Cats slip by Hillsboro at last minute
Sports writer: Brent Cook September 6, 2023 Quarterback Mason Seely sprints past the Hillsboro defense and eyes the end zone. Seely helped guide Whitney down the field for a last-minute touchdown. The Whitney Wildcats showed true grit and determination Friday night, clawing back against the Hillsboro Eagles and grabbing a 21-20 comeback win. The victory, … Continue reading ‘Cats slip by Hillsboro at last minute
WISD board reviews budget, considers new ATM service
Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 24, 2023 The Whitney ISD Board of Trustees met in a regular session Monday, August 14 to discuss the district budget, hear administrator reports and review other agenda items. The board discussed the 2023-2024 district budget, and Tamara Harrison, WISD business manager, was available to answer questions from the board. Last … Continue reading WISD board reviews budget, considers new ATM service
WMS principal moves to high school campus
Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 11, 2023 WHS Principal Kendra Hensley Whitney Independent School District recently announced changes to its administration team. Former Whitney Middle School Principal Kendra Hensley will now serve as high school principal, and newcomer Jaime Velasco will fill the spot of middle school principal. Hensley, who served as the middle school principal … Continue reading WMS principal moves to high school campus
Leech selected as assistant superintendent
Reporter: Ellie Mahan August 3, 2023 Assistant Superintendent Amy Leech Whitney ISD recently named Amy Leech, former Whitney High School principal and WHS alumni, as the district’s new assistant superintendent. Leech is in her 23rd year in the field of education. She held the role of WHS principal for seven years, and before that she … Continue reading Leech selected as assistant superintendent
WISD tables teacher pay scale in effort to increase raises
Reporter: Ellie Mahan June 29, 2023 The Whitney ISD Board of Trustees met in a regular session Monday, June 19 and discussed the teacher pay scale and stipends for 2023-2024, tabled action on professional design services for the weight room project proposed by the Whitney Touchdown Club and discussed other agenda items. During public comment, … Continue reading WISD tables teacher pay scale in effort to increase raises
WISD serving free summer breakfast, lunch to children
Editor: Shannon Cottongame June 7, 2023 Whitney Independent School District is serving breakfast and lunch to youth 18 and under and enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years old throughout June. The meals are free of charge and offered each weekday. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a U.S. Department of Agriculture nutrition … Continue reading WISD serving free summer breakfast, lunch to children
Board hears travel center proposal, discusses athletic facility project
Reporter: Ellie Mahan May 18, 2023 The Whitney ISD Board of Trustees met in a regular session Monday, May 8, to hear a proposal for a development on the property across from Whitney High School. The board also discussed athletic facility upgrades and heard presentations on potential solutions for the transportation parking lot and FFA … Continue reading Board hears travel center proposal, discusses athletic facility project
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