All Winnsboro Elementary and Intermediate students will receive FREE school meals for the 2025–2026 school year! Let’s make it a great year, Raiders!
Parents, please note that South Post Oak Street is closed today due to road construction. During Meet the Teacher tonight, we ask that you enter through the elementary entrance off of Coke Road. Thank you for your patience and cooperation!
This week, WISD came together for our annual Convocation to officially launch the 2025-2026 school year!
It was a powerful morning filled with energy, encouragement, and excitement as our entire district united with one mission, to make this school year the best one yet.
We are inspired, we are ready, and we are all in for a great year ahead! Let’s go, WISD!
It was a powerful morning filled with energy, encouragement, and excitement as our entire district united with one mission, to make this school year the best one yet.
We are inspired, we are ready, and we are all in for a great year ahead! Let’s go, WISD!
Our WISD staff enjoyed some delicious Pokey O’s ice cream today, provided by our awesome administration!
WISD conducted substitute training this week as we gear up for the new school year! We're grateful for these dedicated individuals who step in and support our students and staff.
Mark your calendars, Raider families! Here are all the important back-to-school dates you won’t want to miss:
Freshman Orientation
August 5 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. | WHS
Meet Your Pre-K Teacher
August 7 | 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | WES
Meet Your Teacher (Grades K–2)
August 7 | 5:00–6:30 p.m. | WES
Meet Your Teacher (Grades 3–5)
August 7 | 4:30–6:00 p.m. | WMIS
Junior High Orientation – August 11 | WJH
Grade 6 | 🕔 5:00–5:45 p.m.
Grade 7 | 🕠 5:45–6:30 p.m.
Grade 8 | 🕡 6:30 p.m.
We can't wait to see our Raiders back on campus! Let’s make it a great year!
Freshman Orientation
August 5 | 5:30–6:30 p.m. | WHS
Meet Your Pre-K Teacher
August 7 | 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | WES
Meet Your Teacher (Grades K–2)
August 7 | 5:00–6:30 p.m. | WES
Meet Your Teacher (Grades 3–5)
August 7 | 4:30–6:00 p.m. | WMIS
Junior High Orientation – August 11 | WJH
Grade 6 | 🕔 5:00–5:45 p.m.
Grade 7 | 🕠 5:45–6:30 p.m.
Grade 8 | 🕡 6:30 p.m.
We can't wait to see our Raiders back on campus! Let’s make it a great year!
Bus Rider Sign-Up is Now Open!
If your child will be riding the bus during the 2025-2026 school year, please make sure to complete the Bus Rider Sign-Up Form by clicking the link below.
All students must register each school year—even if they rode the bus last year!
Let’s get ready for a safe and smooth start to the school year!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIZSjuLTDtdotN5tmx_Nnp2Jr7nYahSyhkYCTuJhHktiKDIA/viewform
If your child will be riding the bus during the 2025-2026 school year, please make sure to complete the Bus Rider Sign-Up Form by clicking the link below.
All students must register each school year—even if they rode the bus last year!
Let’s get ready for a safe and smooth start to the school year!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIZSjuLTDtdotN5tmx_Nnp2Jr7nYahSyhkYCTuJhHktiKDIA/viewform
Our amazing Child Nutrition staff served up a delicious lunch today for our new teachers following New Teacher Orientation! We’re so grateful for the warm welcome and support they provide to our team!
Come celebrate the start of the new school year on July 31, 2025 from 10 a.m. to noon at Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation (910 S. Beech St., Winnsboro).
Enjoy a waterslide, hot dogs, drinks & chips, and FREE school supplies for local kids!
Hosted by UT Health East Texas Physicians, Heritage Home Health & Hospice, and Whispering Pines. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Enjoy a waterslide, hot dogs, drinks & chips, and FREE school supplies for local kids!
Hosted by UT Health East Texas Physicians, Heritage Home Health & Hospice, and Whispering Pines. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Important Update for WISD Families!
We’re excited to announce that WISD is transitioning from Lunch Money Now to PaySchools Central—our new and improved online payment platform for student meals!
This upgraded system offers:
✅ Enhanced security
✅ Better functionality
✅ A more streamlined experience for families and staff
Please note: The Lunch Money Now platform has been disabled. A redirect is in place to help guide you straight to PaySchools Central so you can continue adding funds to your child’s lunch account without interruption.
If you haven’t checked out the new system yet, now’s the perfect time!
To help make the switch as easy as possible, we’ve put together a set of helpful resources just for you:
Parent Resource Website: https://www.i3verticals.com/education/systems-design/
Thank you for your continued support as we work to improve your family’s experience at WISD!
To sign up for PaySchools Central select the link below!
https://www.payschoolscentral.com/
We’re excited to announce that WISD is transitioning from Lunch Money Now to PaySchools Central—our new and improved online payment platform for student meals!
This upgraded system offers:
✅ Enhanced security
✅ Better functionality
✅ A more streamlined experience for families and staff
Please note: The Lunch Money Now platform has been disabled. A redirect is in place to help guide you straight to PaySchools Central so you can continue adding funds to your child’s lunch account without interruption.
If you haven’t checked out the new system yet, now’s the perfect time!
To help make the switch as easy as possible, we’ve put together a set of helpful resources just for you:
Parent Resource Website: https://www.i3verticals.com/education/systems-design/
Thank you for your continued support as we work to improve your family’s experience at WISD!
To sign up for PaySchools Central select the link below!
https://www.payschoolscentral.com/
The Rugged Red Band from Raiderland is putting in the work and powering through the summer heat! These dedicated students are giving it their all as they prepare for an incredible marching season ahead. We’re so proud of their commitment and can’t wait to see them on the field!
Our Lady Raider Basketball Camp last week was a HUGE hit! The gym was full of energy, hustle, and talent. We’re so proud of these young athletes and can’t wait to see what the future holds for our Lady Raiders!!!!
WISD Cell Phone Policy Update
Please see the letter below regarding WISD's new cell phone policy for the 2025-2026 school year. This update aligns with new state requirements to help create a more focused and distraction-free learning environment.
You can view the full policy by clicking the link below:
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2179/WISD/5902150/Student_Cell_Phone_Policy_HB1481_Board_Approved.pdf
Thank you for your continued support as we work together to create the best learning environment for our students!
Please see the letter below regarding WISD's new cell phone policy for the 2025-2026 school year. This update aligns with new state requirements to help create a more focused and distraction-free learning environment.
You can view the full policy by clicking the link below:
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2179/WISD/5902150/Student_Cell_Phone_Policy_HB1481_Board_Approved.pdf
Thank you for your continued support as we work together to create the best learning environment for our students!
Our Bravettes are putting in the work! This week they’ve been practicing hard, learning new routines, and getting game-day ready for the upcoming football season!
Our amazing WISD teachers participated in the second GT (Gifted & Talented) training session as they prepare for the upcoming school year!
We’re proud of their dedication to meeting the needs of all learners—including our gifted students!
We’re proud of their dedication to meeting the needs of all learners—including our gifted students!
During last night’s regular board meeting, your WISD School Board approved an increase in WISD teacher and staff salaries. We are grateful for the board’s continued commitment to supporting our teachers and staff!
Please visit the WISD website link below to find your 2025-2026 school supply lists!
https://www.winnsboroisd.org/page/2025-2026-school-supply-lists
https://www.winnsboroisd.org/page/2025-2026-school-supply-lists
Attention Winnsboro Red Raider Reserved Season Ticket Holders!
Emails regarding 2025 Football Reserved Seating Season ticket renewals will be sent out Thursday, July 17! Be on the lookout for an email from Hudl (ticketing@hudl.com) — this will contain the information needed to renew your reserved seats.
You’ll have until Thursday, July 24 at 9 a.m. to renew your tickets before they are released to the public.
If you have any questions or need help with the process, please contact Winnsboro High School at 903-342-3641.
Let’s pack the stands and support our Red Raiders this fall!
Emails regarding 2025 Football Reserved Seating Season ticket renewals will be sent out Thursday, July 17! Be on the lookout for an email from Hudl (ticketing@hudl.com) — this will contain the information needed to renew your reserved seats.
You’ll have until Thursday, July 24 at 9 a.m. to renew your tickets before they are released to the public.
If you have any questions or need help with the process, please contact Winnsboro High School at 903-342-3641.
Let’s pack the stands and support our Red Raiders this fall!
Winnsboro ISD received encouraging news yesterday regarding the ongoing federal lawsuit, Kelly vs. Winnsboro ISD.
We are pleased to share that the court has dismissed all claims against the WISD Board of Trustees as an entity, as well as all claims against each individual board member.
Additionally, the court has dismissed Sandra Kelly’s claim under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
We appreciate the continued support of our community as we remain focused on providing a positive and productive educational environment for all students and staff.
Due to a pending criminal investigation and an ongoing review by the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC), a Winnsboro ISD employee has been placed on administrative leave.
The employee was arrested on Monday, June 23, for failing to report an inappropriate relationship between another employee and a student. The Texas Education Code is very clear about the legal responsibility of school employees to report such matters to SBEC, the superintendent, and the proper authorities. Failure to report by the required deadline may result in an administrative penalty of up to $10,000 and is classified as a State Jail Felony.
The safety and well-being of our students is our top priority. Any WISD employee who fails to report violations as required by law will be held fully accountable under the law and will also be subject to disciplinary action by their WISD supervisor.