Winnsboro ISD is thrilled to announce our new College Academy, a fantastic opportunity for current 8th-grade students to earn college credits while in high school!
Join us for an informational meeting during the Winnsboro Junior High Open House to learn all about this incredible program.
Date: Monday, March 10
Location: WJH Auditorium
Open House Begins: 5:00 p.m.
College Academy Meeting: 5:30 p.m.
We can't wait to share this exciting opportunity with you! See you there!
Attention WISD Parents:
Due to a high number of WISD homes without power outside the city limits and the incoming inclement weather, WISD will have a delayed start today, March 4. School will begin at 10:00 AM, and all buses will run two hours later than normal.
We will keep you updated if there are any further changes.
Please stay safe, and thank you for your understanding.
This week, our amazing WISD staff enjoyed a drink of their choice from local favorite, Milk & Honey—courtesy of WISD Administration! It’s just a small token of our appreciation for all you do every day. Thank you for your hard work and dedication!
REMINDER: WISD will be closed February 24-28 for Winter Break! All classes will resume on Monday, March 3.
Here is your 2025-2026 WISD School Calendar.
Our Valentine’s parties were a total hit! From fun games and crafts to sweet treats, everyone had an amazing time celebrating friendship and kindness. Thank you to all the teachers, parents and students who helped make this day extra special!
Winnsboro ISD is looking for a dedicated Landscaper/Groundskeeper to help keep our campuses beautiful and welcoming! This is a full-time position with benefits.
If you have a passion for outdoor work and take pride in maintaining green spaces, we want to hear from you!
For more information please contact the WISD Maintenance Department at 903-342-0249 or email Roger Spakes at roger.spakes@winnsboroisd.org.
WISD Parents,
This morning, a firearm was recovered from a student’s backpack at Winnsboro High School. The situation was handled immediately once staff became aware, and all students are safe. The student responsible was detained, and there is no ongoing threat to our campus. The safety of our students is always our top priority, and we appreciate the swift response of our staff and law enforcement.
Thank you for your support as we continue to ensure a safe learning environment for all.
Today, WISD celebrated Keegan McNeil and Tyson Johnson as they signed to continue their football careers at the collegiate level! McNeil is heading to McPherson College, while Johnson is joining Kansas Wesleyan. We are so proud of these guys and all their hard work!
These two guys will join the 10 WHS graduates that are currently competing in athletics at the college level—what an incredible achievement for WISD.
Chick-fil-A Day is Coming!
Mark your calendars! Chick-fil-A Day will be Thursday, FEBRUARY 20 at all Winnsboro schools!
The Rotary Club of Winnsboro will be delivering a $9 lunch, which includes a Chick-fil-A sandwich, chips and cookies.
Ordering Details:
Order envelopes will be sent home with WES, WMIS, and WJHS students on February 13.
WHS orders will be coordinated through the office.
All orders must be returned by 1 PM on Monday, FEBRUARY 17.
Pre-orders only! No lunches will be sold on Chick-fil-A Day.
This fundraiser supports our students and community projects, including Rotary Park and the WISD $50 Teacher Classroom Grants! Thank you for supporting our schools and community!
Our WISD staff enjoyed the first day of free employee lunches today!! We are excited to be able to provide this for our amazing team!
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.