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West Independent School District

2025 Texas Education Agency A-Rated District

Back-to-School Toolkit

New Student Enrollment Toolkit

West is... BEST! Online registration for new and returning students opens on Monday, May 18, 2026. Below, you will find registration and enrollment information for new and returning students, school supply information, immunization information, and important back-to-school dates and activities. Go Trojans and Lady Trojans!

 

Summer Camp Information:

West ISD Summer Camps and Programs


Calendar Information:

2026-2027 West ISD Scholastic Calendar

  • The first day of school is set for Thursday, August 13, 2026.
  • The West Elementary School start time is 7:45 AM, and West Middle/High School begins at 8:00 AM. 
  • Please note the ending times are 3:30 PM for West Elementary School and 3:45 PM for West Middle/High School.  


2026-2027 West ISD Athletic Team Information and Practice Schedules:
UIL Participation Form


Out-of-District Transfer Requests:
West ISD Out-of-District Transfer Process and Information


School Supply Lists:

  • Coming Soon!

Note: The West High School and Dual Credit teachers will send out their school supply lists via Parent Square, during the "Schedule Pick-Up Time," or on the first day of school. 

 

After School Care Program Information:

All-Stars After School Program

 

Transportation:

Notes: New families will be told by the campus registrars to contact the West ISD Transportation Department about bus route and stop times. The transportation department contact is Mrs. Jennifer Buchanan. Returning families will only be contacted by the West ISD Transportation Department if their bus route, driver, and/or stop times are different from last year. 

School District Address Verification

 

Immunization Information:

Immunization Requirements

Note: The dates on the Immunization Requirements document are correct. The requirements have not changed since 2018-2019. 

Texas Department of State Health Services: Immunization Branch

 

Food Services:

For the 2026-2027 school year, breakfast and lunch will be provided by the district for all students. 


Returning to West ISD Student Online Registration: OPENS ON MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026

Step One: The parent/guardian will log in to Skyward Family Access to register their child/children at Skyward Family Access. The parent/guardian must fill out all forms online this year. If a parent/guardian cannot remember their Family Access username/password, they can click the forgot password link to reset their password.  


Step Two: The parent/guardian must provide a hard copy of the following to the campus front office:

  • Child’s Immunization Record (if any updates from prior school year)
  • Proof of Residence 
    • Water Bill from July or August 2026
    • Electric Bill from July or August 2025
    • Gas Bill from July or August 2025
    • Current Rental/Lease Agreement (must be for the parent/guardian trying to enroll the child)
    • Returning families may email a copy of the Proof of Residence to the campus registrar. The email addresses are:


New to West ISD Student Registration: OPENS ON MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026

Step One: The parent/guardian must bring the following to the campus front office when they wish to enroll their child/children:

  • Child’s Birth Certificate
  • Child’s Social Security Card
  • Child’s Immunization Record
  • Proof of Residence
    • Water Bill from May, June, July, or August 2026
    • Electric Bill from May, June, July, or August 2026
    • Gas Bill from May, June, July, or August 2026
    • Current Rental/Lease Agreement (must be for the parent/guardian trying to enroll the child)
  • Parent/Guardian Driver’s License to the campus front office which their child/children will attend school

Step Two: After the parent/guardian provides the above documentation, he/she will be provided a username and password to complete his/her child/children’s registration online in Skyward at New Student Online Registration Link. Please contact the campus front office for your new student for further information. Students will not be enrolled in classes until all documentation is provided and online registration is completed.


Campus Hours:

Campuses will be open to accept registration documents during the following dates and times:

  • Wednesday, July 22, through Thursday, July 23, 2026: 7:30 AM-4:30 PM
    • The campus front office team will be out each day for lunch from 12:00-1:00 PM. 
  • Monday, July 27, through Thursday, July 30, 2026: 7:30 AM-4:30 PM
    • The campus front office team will be out each day for lunch from 12:00-1:00 PM. 
  • Monday, August 3, through Friday, August 7, 2026: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
    • Please note the West ISD Inservice Schedule begins the week of Monday, August 4, 2025, and the campus registrar will have required trainings to attend over these eight days. Please consider calling the campus front office ahead of time to ensure the campus registrar is available. 
    • All district staff will attend District Convocation on Monday, August 4, 2025, from 10:30 AM until 1:00 PM. The campus registrar will not be able to assist with registration during this time. 
    • The campus front office team will be out each day for lunch from 12:00-1:00 PM. 
  • Monday, August 10, through Wednesday, August 12, 2026: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
    • The campus front office team will be out each day for lunch from 12:00-1:00 PM. 
    • Please note the West ISD Inservice Schedule begins the week of Monday, August 3, 2026, and the campus registrar will have required trainings to attend over these eight days. Please consider calling the campus front office ahead of time to ensure the campus registrar is available. 


Back-to-School Events:
First Day of School with Students

  • Thursday, August 13, 2026; Start Times: West Elementary School 7:45 AM and West Middle/High School: 8:00 AM


Contact Information:

  • West Elementary School - Phone: (254) 981-2200; Fax: (254) 826-7542
  • West Middle School - Phone: (254) 981-2120; Fax: (254) 826-7524
  • West High School - Phone: (254) 981-2050; Fax: (254) 826-7514
  • West ISD Administration Building - Phone: (254) 981-2000; Fax: (254) 826-3342

For more information, please contact David Truitt, Superintendent, at (254) 981-2000.