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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Friday is filing deadline for May city, school elections
The filing period for May city and school elections opened Wednesday, January 15, and will continue through the Friday, February 14, deadline. Both the City of Whitney and Whitney Independent School District have seats expiring this year. For the City of Whitney, the positions currently held by Mayor Janice Sanders and council members Sam Pierce … Continue reading Friday is filing deadline for May city, school elections
Whitney ISD considers four-day school week
The Whitney Independent School District (WISD) Board of Trustees met in regular session Monday, January 13, and discussed a potential move to a four-day week for the 2025-26 school year. "We've been talking about this for a little bit," said Superintendent Todd Southard. "When we sat down and started talking about this – why we … Continue reading Whitney ISD considers four-day school week
WISD board approves $500 stipend
The Whitney Independent School District (WISD) Board of Trustees met in regular session Monday, December 9, and approved a one-time retention stipend for all district employees. The $500 checks were distributed to WISD faculty and staff members last week.WISD Business Manager Tamara Harrison provided an overview of the district's 2023-24 Financial Integrity Rating System of … Continue reading WISD board approves $500 stipend
Whitney ISD Board discusses Teacher Incentive Allotment
The Whitney Independent School District (WISD) Board of Trustees met in regular session Monday, November 18, and heard a presentation on the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program. Assistant Superintendent Amy Leech presented details about the TIA program, which the district is considering adopting. The program is designed to promote the profession of teaching in Texas … Continue reading Whitney ISD Board discusses Teacher Incentive Allotment
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
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