News and Announcements

HB 1842 (2015) created the law that allows for the designation of Districts of Innovation (DOI). The law can be found in Chapter 12A of the Texas Education Code (TEC). This chapter provides that a traditional school district that is rated acceptable or better may create a district-level innovation plan, potentially including exemptions from the vast majority of the TEC, which constitutes the state’s regulatory framework and statutory safety net for public schools.

To review the DOI planning process and information and final recommended eight exemptions, please "click" on this News Story. The 30 day posting and feedback period will last until Friday, February 10, 2023. 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.

West ISD has a new phone system. To dial anyone in the district, please dial the campus or building main number. Then, you will be transferred to the appropriate person.

West ISD Admin Building - 254-981-2000
West Elementary School - 254-981-2200
West Middle School - 254-981-2120
West High School - 254-981-2050
Brookhaven Youth Ranch - 254-981-2240

Please note that because West is in the 254 area code, you may need to dial the area code (254) even if you are within the same area code. 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.