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
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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
Sanders comes out ahead in Whitney mayor race
Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 10, 2023 When the votes were tallied Saturday, May 6, it appeared that Janice Sanders would be Whitney's next mayor and A.J. Marino and Nicole Corson had secured school board seats. The vote tally was unofficial until canvassed by the Whitney City Council and Whitney ISD Board of Trustees, and the … Continue reading Sanders comes out ahead in Whitney mayor race
Early voting underway this week for cities, schools
April 26, 2023 Early voting began Monday, April 24, as schools and cities in the area plan elections for the Saturday, May 6, uniform election date. Both the City of Whitney and Whitney Independent School District will need elections. Whitney Mayor Jerry Barker filed to keep his seat, and he will be challenged by Janice … Continue reading Early voting underway this week for cities, schools
Early voting in May election to begin Monday
April 19, 2023 Early voting will begin Monday, April 24, as schools and cities in the area plan elections for the Saturday, May 6, uniform election date. Both the City of Whitney and Whitney Independent School District will need elections. Whitney Mayor Jerry Barker filed to keep his seat, and he will be challenged by … Continue reading Early voting in May election to begin Monday
Candidates file for spots in Covington and Blum
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 1, 2023 Elections will be needed in both Covington and Blum after the filing period for the May election date came to a close recently. The City of Covington will need an election to fill three seats on its council. Marcos Soto (seat one) and Garrett Woodlee (seat 5) were uncontested. … Continue reading Candidates file for spots in Covington and Blum
WES recognized at board meeting for passing intruder detection inspection
Reporter: Ellie Mahan February 22, 2023 The Whitney Independent School District Board of Trustees met in a regular session Monday, February 13, and congratulated Whitney Elementary School for earning a perfect score on its intruder detection inspection. The board also discussed the elementary school’s middle of the year testing data and other agenda items. The … Continue reading WES recognized at board meeting for passing intruder detection inspection
WISD board appoints member,WMS passes safety inspection
Reporter: Ellie Mahan January 18, 2023 The Whitney ISD Board of Trustees met at 6 p.m. Monday, January 9 to appoint a new member, congratulate Whitney Middle School for earning a perfect score on its intruder detection inspection completed by the Texas School Safety Center and hear a presentation on benchmark and interim STAAR data. … Continue reading WISD board appoints member,WMS passes safety inspection
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