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

Lady ‘Cats back in action

August 11, 2023 Whitney High School volleyball players are gearing up for the season. Tryouts were held recently, with a total of 43 students hoping to make the team. After scrimmages last weekend, the Lady Wildcats were set to travel to Tolar Tuesday, August 8, before hosting the Whitney Invitational Thursday, August 10 through Saturday, … Continue reading Lady ‘Cats back in action

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

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

Class of 2023 Celebrates

June 1, 2023 The Whitney High School Class of 2023 graduated at Wildcat Stadium Friday night, May 26. The district awarded diplomas to 98 students this year. The graduates celebrated with a customary hat toss after walking the stage. 2023 Whitney High School Graduating Class. Kaden Wayne Auten, Cade Daniel Baker, Daisy Marie Baker, Keegan … Continue reading Class of 2023 Celebrates

Class of ’23 to graduate at Wildcat Stadium Friday

Editor: Shannon Cottongame May 24, 2023 Canyon Massengale Valedictorian Daisy Baker Salutatorian The Whitney High School Class of 2023 will graduate at 7 p.m. Friday night, May 26, at Wildcat Stadium in Whitney. Valedictorian of this year's senior class is Canyon Gene Massengale, the son of Jason and Maggi Massengale of Morgan. Massengale will attend … Continue reading Class of ’23 to graduate at Wildcat Stadium Friday

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

Wildcat sports update

May 3, 2023 Several Whitney High School athletes are headed to state after competing at the Region III 3A Track and Field Championship in Hewitt April 28-29. Boys advancing to the state meet pictured (l-r) are regional long jump champion Jordan Johnson and the 400m relay champion team of Jairdyn Anderson, Tristen Wilson, Marcus Wilson … Continue reading Wildcat sports update

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