Good luck to our WHS VEX Robotics team as they head to Clear Lake, Houston, to compete in the UIL State Robotics Championship! Your dedication, innovation, and hard work have brought you this far, and we couldn’t be more proud. Go show them what Winnsboro ISD is made of!
Cheer Tryouts Are Here!
Sign-ups for Varsity and Junior Varsity Cheer are happening NOW! Don't miss your chance to be part of the squad and show your school spirit!
Check out the details below!!!!
Calling all Red Raider Cheerleaders! Save the date! WHS Varsity & JV Cheer Tryouts are set for Friday, March 7. Stay tuned—more details about sign-ups will be released soon!
Our WHS students are officially putting their new electrical trainers to use—thanks to the generous $95,000 grant from the Moody Foundation! A huge thank you to the WISD Education Foundation for making this opportunity possible and supporting our students in achieving at the highest level!
January is School Board Appreciation Month and we are grateful for our incredible WISD School Board and all they do for our students and staff. They dedicate countless hours to ensuring the success of our district, making decisions that shape the future of our schools. Thank you for your leadership, commitment, and service!
Reminder: WISD will be closed Monday, January 20 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Have a safe and wonderful weekend!
Can't make it to the Lady Raider and Red Raider basketball games in Prairland tonight? No worries! You can catch all the action live on the KWNS broadcast live stream! The broadcast kicks off around 6:45 p.m. Tune in and support our teams at the link below!
https://live365.com/station/KWNS-104-7---FM-a12873
Today, a special display case was installed at Winnsboro High School to honor the memory of Kale Robinson and celebrate the achievements of our state championship fishing team. Featured in the case is a replica of Kale’s final and personal best catch, a meaningful tribute to his passion and legacy.
As of now, the plan is for the Varsity Lady Raiders to play in Mount Vernon at 4pm on Friday, January 10 followed by the Varsity Red Raiders. The final determination will be made by noon on Friday, January 10 after evaluating road conditions and determining the safety of all participants involved in both districts including game officials.
Due to continued deteriorating road conditions and the prediction of overnight snow and ice accumulation with freezing temperatures, WISD will be closed Friday, January 10. Be safe and stay warm!!
At this time, we are continuing to monitor weather and possible overnight road conditions. We will make a determination regarding school tomorrow as soon as possible. Once a decision has been made, we will update all WISD parents, students and faculty.
Due to the potential for inclement weather, Winnsboro ISD will be closed on Thursday, January 9. All athletic events scheduled for that day are also canceled.
We will continue to monitor weather conditions and will make a decision regarding Friday, January 10, as soon as possible.
Please stay safe and warm!
Dear Parent or Guardian:
The peak of the cold and flu season is upon us. To prevent widespread flu in the school, we recommend that your child stay home from school if experiencing flu or cold symptoms. To decide whether or not to send your child to school, please consider the following guidelines:
Consider keeping your child at home for an extra day of rest and observation if he or she has any of the following symptoms:
Very stuffy or runny nose and/or cough
Mild sore throat (no fever, no known exposure to strep)
Headache
Stomach ache
Definitely keep your child at home for treatment and observation if he or she has any of these symptoms:
Fever (greater than 100 degrees and your child may return to school only after his or her temperature has been consistently below 100 degrees, by mouth, for a minimum of 24 hours without fever-reducing medications)
Vomiting (even once)
Diarrhea (2-3 times within 24 hours)
Chills
General malaise or feelings of fatigue, discomfort, weakness or muscle aches
Frequent congested (wet) or croupy cough
To help prevent the flu and other colds, teach your children good hygiene habits:
Wash hands frequently
Do not touch eyes, nose, or mouth
Cover mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, use a paper tissue, throw it away and then wash hands
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Colds are the most contagious during the first 48 hours. A child who has a fever should remain at home until "fever free" for a minimum of 24 hours. Often when a child awakens with vague complaints (the way colds and flu begin) it is wise to observe your child at home for an hour or two before deciding whether or not to bring them to school.
Your child should be physically able to participate in all school activities on return to school. Keeping a sick child at home will minimize the spread of infections and viruses in the classroom.
As a school, we have our custodians disinfect surfaces, door knobs, and banisters on a daily basis. We are also ensuring that there is soap and hand sanitizer in all dispensers and encouraging everyone to remind students about the importance of hand washing. Please also take the time to click on the links below for flu guides for parents from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Thank you in advance for helping make this year at school as healthy as possible.
Sincerely,
Erika Martin, RN, BSN
Winnsboro ISD DIstrict Nurse
903-347-1068
Attention Winnsboro ISD Family!
As we navigate through January and February, we want to ensure everyone is prepared for any inclement weather these months may bring. Here’s a quick reminder of where you can find the latest updates on potential school delays or closures:
Text Notifications: Rooms will send a text message to all parents and staff. (Please double-check that your contact information is correct and up-to-date in Skyward!)
Facebook Updates: Follow the WISD Facebook page for timely announcements.
District Website: Visit our website at www.winnsboroisd.org for official updates.
Local Media: Closures and delays will also be reported to KLTV, KETK, and CBS 19.
We will make every effort to communicate decisions regarding closures and delays as quickly as possible. Thank you for your understanding and patience! Stay safe and warm, WISD!
Thank you so much, Pine Street Baptist Church, for hosting your annual soup and chili lunch for our WISD staff! It was the perfect way to warm up on this chilly day, and we are so grateful for your kindness and support.
Have a very Merry Christmas!
Join us tonight!!!
Good luck to our amazing Winnsboro ISD students as they compete in Academic UIL today! We are so proud of your hard work and dedication!!!
Winnsboro Basketball is seeking broadcasting partners for the 2024-2025 season! All WHS Varsity basketball games (home and away for both boys and girls) will be broadcast live on live365 (KWNS) starting December 10, 2024.
For just $200 per year, your partnership will include advertising during all regular-season games and playoff broadcasts. This is a great opportunity to support our athletes and promote your business to the Winnsboro community and beyond!
We appreciate your support!
Ready to partner with us? Fill out the form below to become a sponsor today!
https://forms.gle/7DDtv15YZEiNVukJ6
Winnsboro ISD is deeply saddened by the loss of Mrs. Clara Ziegler, a dedicated school board member who served our district with unwavering commitment from 1998 to 2018. Over her 20 years of service, she made a lasting impact, most notably helping to pass the 31.5-million-dollar bond in 2017 that led to the construction of our new high school.
A proud 1959 graduate of Winnsboro High School, Mrs. Ziegler continued to be a strong supporter of WISD and the Winnsboro Education Foundation even after her board tenure. Her legacy will forever be a part of our district.
Our hearts and prayers are with her family during this difficult time.
