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.
WISD will be closed November 25-29 for Thanksgiving Break! Have a safe and wonderful break!
If you are unable to attend tonight's Red Raider football game you can listen to the game by selecting the link below. Kick-off is at 7:30 p.m. GO RAIDERS!!!!!
https://live365.com/station/KWNS-104-7---FM-a12873
IMPORTANT DETAILS FOR FRIDAY’s GAME AT REBEL STADIUM, ORE CITY
BI-DISTRICT vs ATLANTA
Friday, November 15
7:30p Kick Off
WINNSBORO IS HOME
Tickets are $5 at the Gate.
Senior, Veteran, District Passes Accepted.
Gates open two hours before kickoff (5:30p).
Ore City has 1200 seats on home side (compared to our home stands that have 2000 seats). The visitor side has 500 seats.
Rebel Stadium is a bowl-style facility. The “wings” will be opened up for overflow. Fans can bring chairs and blankets and will be able to sit in those areas.
There is plenty of spectator parking available around the stadium and high school.
Atlanta plans to livestream the game. A link will posted close to game time.
We will have our always excellent audio broadcast crew, the link will be posted later this week.
Our WHS FFA Ag. Issues Team presented to the WISD leadership team during today's meeting. They did an amazing job and we wish them the best of luck as they compete at the district level Friday!
Winnsboro ISD had the honor of celebrating our local veterans today! We started the day with a breakfast at the elementary school, followed by a moving parade that united our students in gratitude. The celebrations concluded with a lunch provided by the high school. We are deeply appreciative of our veterans and everyone who made this day special!
WHS Parents: the phone lines at the high school are currently down. If there is an emergency, please contact the WISD administration office at 903-342-3737 and someone will get a message to the high school. We appreciate your patience as we work to get this issue resolved.
If you are unable to attend tonight's Red Raider football game you can listen to the game by selecting the link below. Kick-off is at 6 p.m. GO RAIDERS!!!!!
https://live365.com/station/KWNS-104-7---FM-a12873
Hey Red Raider Football Fans!
If you can't make it to tonight's Rugged Red Football game, no worries! You can now watch it live through our new Hudl service. Each game is just $25.
Click the link below to purchase and watch the game! Go Red Raiders!
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/tx/winnsboro/organization/18541/winnsboro-high-school/video
IMPORTANT FRIDAY NIGHT UPDATE!
Due to the potential for inclement weather, Senior Night and Sweetheart ceremonies will be moved to 5:15 p.m. and will be held in the WHS Cafeteria. The Varsity football game start time has also been moved to 6 p.m.
