Trojan Tidbits: November 12, 2026
Posted Date: 11/12/26 (09:00 AM)
Special Accolades and Recognitions- This Veterans Day, West ISD honors the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces, including the veterans among our staff, families, and community. We take time with our students to reflect on your service and the sacrifices you and your families have made. From all of us across the district, thank you for serving our country!
- The West High School Cross Country teams finished 5th (girls) and 12th (boys) at the UIL Class 3A State Cross Country Championships this past Saturday, November 7, 2026, in Round Rock. Top 10 finishers included Mary Claire Wise (5th) and Kelsie Filer (9th). Special thanks to Coach Posey and Coach Zuehlke! West is... BEST!
- This Friday, West is rooting for the West High School UIL Congress Team as they compete at the Regional Meet!
- West Education Foundation Nerf and Nachos: This special mother/guardian/son event is set for this Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Trojan Field. The link to purchase tickets is here: https://www.msbtickets.coma/westhighschool1/event/nerfgunsnchos.
- Substitute Training: The next substitute training is set for this Friday, November 13, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the West ISD Administration Building. For more information, please contact Kinna Jones at (254) 981-2000.
- Trojan Table Reminder: The West Athletic Booster Club (WABC) has decided to cancel the Trojan Table dinner and raffle previously set for Saturday, November 14, 2026, at the KC Hall. The WABC would like to take this opportunity to evaluate and possibly reimagine this most important fundraiser. The WABC encourages everyone to attend their next meeting on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the West High School Film Room to be a part of the conversation about a possible new plan and direction.
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Concession Stands: The volunteer sign-up calendar for this week is here: https://wabc.boosterhub.com/calendar/10718.
- Reminder: Basketball is here! Yahoo!
- Thanksgiving Break: The dates for the West ISD Thanksgiving Break are: Monday, November 23, through Friday, November 27, 2026.
- The next West ISD Regular Board Meeting is scheduled for tonight, Wednesday, November 12, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the West ISD Administration Building. The online posted agenda is here: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/821?meeting=763891.
- The agenda includes the following:
- Recognitions: "Best of West" and West High School College Board Honorees.
- Oaths of Office for Larry Sparks and Tyler Hykel.
- Recognition of Board Officer Positions.
- Reports: Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) Program, West ISD PEIMS Snapshot Fall Submission Summary Report, and Former West Elementary School Land Usage Suggestions from the Community.
- Action Items: SHAC Resolution for the Human Sexuality Instructional Materials Selection Process, West ISD Staff Retention Stipend Plan, and Interlocal Purchasing Systems Procurement Plan and Quote for Server Infrastructure.
- Closed Session: Personnel Report and Safety Plan Updates.
- Superintendent's Report: Important Upcoming Events, Central Texas Food Bank Partnership, TEA District of Innovation (DOI) Amendments, 2013 West Fertilizer Plant Explosion TDEM/FEMA Closeout, West ISD Administration Building Historical Marker, District Branding/Logos, and West ISD Tennis Courts.
Special Community Announcement
[Thursday, Nov 12 at 9:09 AM]
West ISD Students, Staff, and Families,
My apologies for this Parent Square going out today with two reminders/updates from yesterday, Wednesday, November 11, 2026. I had started this Parent Square yesterday, but timed it to go out today by mistake. I would like to thank our Veterans again for their service, and I hope you will read the Board Meeting information. I will send out a Board Meeting recap here shortly. Thank you for understanding!
- David Truitt, Superintendent