News and Announcements

On Friday, November 10, 2023, West ISD was notified by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) that a recent grant request was approved totaling $4,889,349 for district safety and security measures via the 2023-2025 Safety and Facilities Enhancement (SAFE) Grant. This SAFE Grant funding amount was one of the largest awarded to a school district in central Texas.

The SAFE Grant allowable uses include adding additional state compliant anti-scaling fencing and upgrading current fencing, emergency egress gates, reinforced exterior doors, mechanical door auto closers, forced-entry resistant film on additional windows and doors, a Silent Panic Alert Technology System, emergency two-way radio signal booster systems, an exterior door numbering system, and security cameras at exterior door locations. With this news, West ISD will continue all efforts to ensure every student, staff member, teacher, and campus guest are safe while present at a West ISD campus, building, or event.

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

For the 2023-2024 school year, West ISD will utilize the state-approved STOPit Solutions for all student bully, cyberbully, and safety reports.

The STOPit reporting features include telephone access, texting, online, and mobile app. Report may include screenshots, photos, audio files, and video files.

STOPit includes a 24/7/365 Incident Response Center with certified specialists who monitor, manage and notify officials and 911 (as needed) of submitted incidents. When needed for any life-threatening situations, the specialists will alert assigned officials via escalation email, text, and phone call. Please "click" on this News Story to go to the STOPit reporting website.

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

All campus guests will now be greeted at the front entry of each campus and building by the District’s new A-Phone system and a locked and secured front door. The A-Phone system combines video security and access control to assist West ISD in identifying all guests and their purpose for entry before being buzzed into the secure front vestibules. All guests will be asked to display a valid state-issued ID or driver’s license along with their full name, student name(s), and purpose of visit through the A-Phone’s video and audio feed. Once buzzed through both the locked and secured front door and vestibule, all guests will be asked to complete the Raptor Visitor Badge protocols. Again, a valid state-issued ID or driver’s license must be presented to receive a Raptor Badge.

Each morning, the A-Phone system will activate at the start of the school day or 7:45 AM for West Elementary School and 8:00 AM for West Middle/High School and the Administration Building. If you arrive at a campus or building after these times, you must go through the A-Phone entry protocols (with a valid ID) to enter the front office.

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

The West High School Class of '63 and West ISD have partnered in support of the placement of a special marker in honor of former West ISD Superintendent, Monroe F. Kruse, to be placed at the current West ISD Administration Building. The Class of '63 requested a way for online donations to be made by interested supporters. West ISD has created a link in My School Bucks for all online donations. Please "click" on this News Story to go to the website.

For more information, please contact JoAnna Macik, Director of Business and Finance, at (254) 981-2000.

The first day of the 2023-2024 school year is just around the corner. Thursday, August 17, 2023, will be here before we know it. To read about all August 2023 Back-to-School events for all Prekindergarten through Grade 12 Trojans and Lady Trojans, please "click" on this News Story.

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

HB 1842 (2015) created the law that allows for the designation of Districts of Innovation (DOI). A Public Hearing on the new DOI plan was held on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 6:00 PM during the Regular March Board Meeting at the West ISD Administration Building located at 406 W. Shook Street. Following the Public Hearing, the Board voted 7-0 to approve the new plan.

To review the DOI planning process and information and final six exemptions, please "click" on this News Story. For additional information or questions, please call David Truitt, Superintendent, at (254) 981-2000.

The District would like to thank the taxpayers of West for approving the November Special Election Proposition for additional funding to increase all teacher and staff salaries. The teachers and staff of West ISD are most appreciative of your support.

For additional information or questions, please call David Truitt, Superintendent, at (254) 981-2000.

On June 30, and July 21, 2022, West ISD received three correspondence from Governor Abbott, the Texas School Safety Center (TxSSC), and the Texas Education Agency (TEA) regarding new Summer School Safety Actions Steps, Requirements, and Information.

On August 10, 2022, David Truitt, Superintendent, posted the linked article in "The West News" highlighting the recent work of the District to ensure all safety requirements are met and in place for the start of school on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.

To read the article, "click" on this News Story. For more information, please call David Truitt, Superintendent, at (254) 981-2000.

On Thursday, April 14, 2022, Tarleton State University President, Dr. James Hurley, and other members of his staff visited West to sign the Distinguished High School Partnership between Tarleton and West High School.

This new partnership includes: (1). Automatic admission for the Top 25% Graduates each year at West High School, (2). Application fee waiver for those who meet the Tarleton criteria, (3). Ongoing support from Tarleton such as financial aid, admissions, degree counseling, and (4). Greater access to scholarship opportunities.

West ISD would like to thank Tarleton State University and President Hurley for reaching out with this new partnership which will greatly impact each senior class. For more information, please call David Truitt, Superintendent, at (254) 981-2000.

Each month, David Truitt, Superintendent, shares videos via the West ISD YouTube Channel and articles via "The West News" and School Messenger to help keep the students, staff, parents, and community updated on the "great things" happening across West ISD. For more information, please call David Truitt, Superintendent, at (254) 981-2000.