News and Announcements

WHS Choir is hosting an All State Choir Camp beginning on Monday August 1-5, August 8-9 from 4- 7:30 p.m. at the WHS Choir Room. Registration is free and there will be multiple guest clinicians as well as our MS and HS Vocal Faculty. For more information, please contact Mr. Chestnut by email at [email protected] .

Texas public schools are required to teach an abstinence-based program within their human sexuality curriculum according to Texas Education Code 28.004(h). The law further states that the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) is required to annually review the human sexuality curriculum and provide recommendations regarding this instruction to the Board of Trustees. The SHAC consists primarily of parents from each of our Weatherford ISD schools in order to reflect the values of our community and also includes school counselors, curriculum personnel, and a school nurse.

To comply with Texas law, Weatherford ISD uses the Worth the Wait curriculum developed by the Baylor Scott and White Health System. The Worth the Wait curriculum emphasizes abstinence as well as healthy habits and relationships, healthy choices, and personal safety. This curriculum is used by more than 200 school districts across the state and is presented to our 6th grade students in gender separated classes by school counselors in a series of 10 lessons each spring. At the July regular meeting of the Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees, school board members voted to accept the recommendations of the SHAC to implement the Worth the Wait curriculum as written, reflecting a change within one lesson from the way it has been presented to students in previous years. This change adopts the full vocabulary within Lesson 4 of the program.

Weatherford ISD will provide multiple opportunities to inform parents about this curriculum. Parents or guardians of 6th grade students will receive a mailed letter with information about the course and campus personnel will give an overview of the material and make the curriculum available for review at several scheduled fall parent meetings. Weatherford ISD will also continue to offer parents the opportunity to “opt out” of their child’s participation in all or parts of this instruction.

“Weatherford ISD has used the Worth the Wait curriculum for the past ten years. This program presents factual information and emphasizes abstinence,” said Dr. Jeffrey Hanks, WISD superintendent. “We understand that parents may have questions about this course. Our desire is to provide parents the information they need to make informed decisions about their child’s education.”

Rise Program

The Board of Trustees approved a proposal for the Rise Program – an Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP) for Weatherford High School. The goal of the program is to improve graduation rates for students who are in danger of dropping out of school, have dropped out, or are behind in core subject courses. The OFSDP allows districts to provide flexible hours and days of attendance for students who meet at least one of the requirements of the Texas Education Code 29.0822(a).

Campus Handbooks

Per Weatherford ISD Policy FN(LOCAL), the Board of Trustees reviewed the Campus Handbook for the 2016-2017 school year. This year Weatherford ISD has combined the elementary and secondary handbooks into one campus handbook. This handbook will be posted on the Weatherford ISD website within the week. Printed copies are available on request by a parent/guardian.

The State Board of Education is seeking public input about the state’s current assessment and accountability programs and gathering suggestions for future program development. The survey will be open online to all Texans through June 30. Your input, concerns, and suggestions will help State Legislators, the State Board of Education, as well as the members of the Texas Commission on Next Generation Assessments and Accountability make recommendation for statutory changes to the current system. To participate in the survey and for more information, click on the headline.

Late this morning contractors working at Curtis Elementary (currently closed for the summer) accidentally hit a gas line. Appropriate first responders and Texas Gas were immediately contacted. Russell Street was blocked off and the Fire Department on site. The gas has now been turned off and repairs are being made.

Congratulations WHS Class of 2016! You’ve walked out of Weatherford High School for the last time and are about to walk at graduation. A huge chapter in your life is closing…but before it does, we’ve got a list of the top 10 things to do before you graduate.

10. Share a pizza and play arcades with your friends at The Pizza Place.

Gather up your friends to split a few pizzas while you reminisce about old times and discuss life after high school. Be sure to bring some quarters to pump into the arcades while you wait for your card to be called!

9. Prepare to answer “What are your plans after graduation?”

You will get asked this question countless times this summer…so whether you are going to college, taking a year off, traveling the world, join the circus, or have no clue...just smile and proudly explain what your next adventure is going to be. People are only asking because they are interested in your life…keep telling yourself that!

8. Thank your favorite elementary school teacher.

Yes, they remember you (for better or worse!) and would love to see you. Sure, you have thanked your high school teachers for everything and rightfully so! But, your elementary school teachers had a large role in getting you to this point.

7. Take pictures you will frame.

In a world where all of our pictures are now taken on smartphones and viewed on Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook…there’s something special about a framed picture. Get a good picture of your closest friends that is a “framer” …then recreate the moment at your 10-year reunion!

6. Write a handwritten letter to a teacher who made an impact.

True, you could send an email, but there’s something about a handwritten letter that shows your sincerity. Plus, your teacher will treasure your message and probably pull it out to read on days when they need a little extra motivation!

5. Write a letter to your future self.

This may sound corny, but hear us out! Chances are you’re going to change over the next few years and it’s important to remember who you are right now. Write a letter and discuss things such as your friends, interests, hobbies and future goals. Tuck it away and make plans now to review it in five years. You will be fascinated with how much you have changed and how much you have stayed the same!

4. Get a Roo decal

Whether you put it on your car, guitar case, or a notebook, you need something to show your #RooPride! You can pick up a FREE decal at the WISD District Service Building! #RooPrideLastsForever

3. Meet a friend for breakfast at Downtown Café.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and there are few places that offer the charm of Downtown Café. Start your day off right by visiting with a friend that you might not see until homecoming over a hot stack of pancakes!

2. Take a drive around town by yourself

Take it a trip down memory lane by cruising around town. Drive by your old elementary school, little league field, church, or anywhere that had a significant meaning in your life. To add to the nostalgia create a playlist of songs that were relevant to each landmark!

1. Thank your parents

This is a no-brainer right? However, with prom, graduation, banquets, and other events this can easily be overlooked. Your parents have been supporting you from day one and will continue to provide motivational and probably financial support. A simple thank you is the least you can do.

Elementary campuses 11:45 am
Middle School campuses 12:05 pm
High School campuses 12:15 pm
*Sack lunches are available