Newsletter for WISD Families
February 25, 2024 Edition
Spring Break 2024
Weatherford ISD schools and offices will be closed from March 11-15, 2024 for Spring Break.
Kindergarten Roundup - March 6, 2024
Begin your child's love of learning in a Weatherford ISD elementary school!
All WISD elementary campuses will hold Kindergarten Roundup events on Wednesday, March 6 (9:00-11:00 a.m. and 5:30-7:00 p.m.). Kindergarten Roundup provides parents their first opportunity to enroll children in Weatherford ISD’s Kindergarten program. This event is for students that will enter Kindergarten in 2024-2025 and their families. Families can meet the staff at their campus, get additional information on enrollment, ask questions and receive a WHS Class of 2037 t-shirt sponsored by Texas Bank!
To complete enrollment, parents should bring: 1) Your child's birth certificate, 2) Your child's shot records, 3) Parent ID - Driver's License, ID Card, or Passport, and 4) Proof of Residency.
More information can be found at www.WeatherfordISD.com/Kindergarten. Please attend Kindergarten Roundup at the campus that your child will attend.
Pre-K Roundup - April 10, 2024
Pre-K Roundup for qualifying students will be held at the WISD Bowie Learning Center located at 907 N. Elm Street on Wednesday, April 10 from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm.
For more information, visit https://www.weatherfordisd.com/PreK/
SAT Test for WHS Juniors
Weatherford High School will administer the SAT to all WHS juniors on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. This is an excellent opportunity for juniors to take this test at NO COST.
The SAT is a standardized test that assesses students' knowledge on math, reading, and writing, as well as college readiness. SAT scores can open doors for college admission and scholarships. For more info about the test, including practice and resources, please visit: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/.../prac.../practice-tests
GRIT & Gears Car Show and WISD Auto Shop Grand Opening
We're SO EXCITED to announce the Grand Opening of the Grizzard Regional Institute of Technology's NEW automotive facility and the GRIT & Gears WISD Car Show all happening on Saturday, March 23rd! Join us for a day filled with a tour of our new facility, stunning cars, delicious food, and more.
Calling all car enthusiasts and vendors! Here's your chance to showcase your pride and joy or promote your products and services. Scan the QR code in the attached image to register for this event.
Our thanks to SouthWest Ford for their sponsorship of the new auto shop!
College Recruitment Presentation
The Athletics Department is providing an information session for all WISD athletes who would like to play sports at the college level. Learn about the recruitment process, scholarships, how to build your athletic resume, and more! This presentation is free to WISD student athletes of all ages and parents.
Monday, March 4, 2024
7:00 pm
WHS Durant Auditorium
Enter through Door #8
Questions? Please contact Joe Kostiha at jkostiha@weatherfordisd.com .
ROOted in Excellence Facebook Series
Weatherford ISD is launching a new Facebook series to spotlight graduates of Weatherford High School! We want to know what you are doing now and how your education in WISD made a difference in your life.
This series is open to all Weatherford High School graduates.
To be featured in the ROOted in Excellence Facebook series, please complete a short Google Form and attach a high school and/or current photo. If you have any questions, please contact Charlotte LaGrone, Executive Director of Communications for Weatherford ISD at clagrone@weatherfordisd.com .
Former students will be notified of the date of their recognition.
Spring Forward
Daylight saving time begins at 2:00 am on March 10, 2024.