News and Announcements

On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, West High School Senior, Julia Kazda, was named the KWTX Channel 10 Classroom Champion for her outstanding leadership and work in both the classroom and on the track. West ISD would like to congratulate Julia on this special honor.

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

On Saturday, April 15, 2023, West High School Seniors, Gavin Busby and Ryleigh Montasser, were crowned the 2023 Prom King and Queen during the 2023 West High School Junior and Senior Prom at the County Line Venue. Congratulations to Gavin and Ryleigh!

For additional information, please call David Truitt, Superintendent, at (254) 981-2000. (Pic by Hooked on Selfies, 254-366-9721)

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.

This web page serves as an information storage site for the work of the West ISD Strategic Planning Team (SPT) and Bond Steering Committee, as well as all required postings for our work on the state's District of Innovation (DOI) designation, T-STEM Academy designation, and the federal ESSER I-III Grant plan. For additional information, please contact David Truitt, Superintendent, at (254) 981-2000.