Secondary 3 week progress report is ready and posted on parent portal. If you have any questions feel free to email Dawn Green at
dawn.green@wintersisd.org
Staff Shout-out!
Congratulations to Mrs. Diane Fine, Winters Elementary Pre-K teacher! Mrs. Fine found out Friday that she passed her PPR exam! Thank you for choosing Winters ISD to teach at!
Winters ISD received the "Best of the Bunch Award" from the Texas Department of Agriculture for serving Local Texas Made Foods.
Don't forget to join Winters FFA for their 2nd annual golf tournament on April 26th! To enter, scan the QR code at the bottom of the flyer to access a Google form to enter your information. We also have hole sponsorships available for $100 each. We can not wait to welcome each of you to another great year of golf!
Winters High School hosted a Financial Forum for junior and seniors and a Planning for your Future Day for the freshmen and sophomores today. The junior/senior programs focused on financial literacy topics when transitioning from high school to the “real world.” Calista Green from Victory Bank in Winters presented Banking Basics I (Types of accounts (checking, savings, money market, CDs), deposits/withdrawals, how to write a check, and balancing your accounts monthly while Sara Long and Andrew Lacombe from First National Bank-Ballinger presented Banking Basics II (debit cards & credit cards (features, interest, payments), loans (types & interest rates, purposes/need, application, payments, cosign), and establishing credit. Victoria Escobar, also with Victory Bank, explained how to understand a pay stub, (wages vs. deductions, what you make isn’t what you’ll bring home). Toby Virden with West Texas Council of Governments spoke about consumer safety (credit/debit cards, identity theft, scams, cyber security) and Chanda Moseley with Texas Farm Bureau presented on insurance and financial protection. Auggie Woodruff with Woodruff Financial Planners in Ballinger spoke to students about budgeting, managing their money, and paying bills while CPA Will Ahrens discussed how to understand taxes (sales, income, and property).
Freshmen and sophomores learned how to manage high school from their presentations. WHS Counselor Mandie England discussed transcripts, GPAs, honors and dual credit courses, and programs of study. Technology teacher Melissa Gerhart spoke about the involvement and participation necessary to build an impressive resume and science teacher Beth Wortham walked students through the online Texas Reality Check involving a lifestyle calculator and an occupation calculator. WISD Curriculum Director Amy Flippin outlined goals and expectations for high school students at each grade level while Social Studies teacher Brandon Drake discussed all of the state/national tests to be taken while in high school (EOC, SAT, ACT, ASVAB, TSIA2, IBC exams) and the importance and purpose for each. Work Force Solutions liaison Sierra Wilson talked about post-secondary options from college to the workforce and all options in between to round out the morning.
Winters High School alum (2001) Colby Walker finished the day as keynote speaker presenting “Remember Who You Are and Where You’re From ”(the meaning behind those famous words) to discuss integrity, service, community responsibility, work ethic, and owning your rural, West Texas roots.
The program was the second in a series of financial literacy presentations sponsored by the Winters ISD EAF Grant Steering Committee. The committee wants to THANK all guest speakers and presenters for their willingness to serve our students in through this program. Your knowledge and support is greatly appreciated.
Law enforcement was present Today 2/27 at Winters Secondary School to investigate reports of an inappropriate statement made by a student. Staff and Administrators were quick to respond to the situation. We would like to thank all who were involved to help support Winters ISD.
Attendance Matters!
Top 3 classes with highest attendance for week of February 24-27, 2025.
1st Place: Freshman 99.24%
2nd Place: Seniors 97.58%
3rd Place: 2nd Grade 96.88%
Way to go students! We appreciate you being at school!
Reminder: there will be school tomorrow, 2/28, with a 2:30 release.
Secondary grade reports are available now on parent portal. If you are experiencing trouble logging in please contact Dawn Green at dawn.green@wintersisd.org and she will help you access the report.
https://portals15.ascendertx.com/ParentPortal/login?distid=200904
Join your elementary student for Donuts with Grownups next Tuesday morning and shop the Scholastic Book Fair!
It's that time of year again! The Scholastic Book Fair starts Friday, February 28th! Here is a link to set up your child's ewallet.
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/winterselementaryschool
Staff Shout Out!
A huge round of applause for Judy Black and Leslie Lara for their outstanding work on the fourth grade program!
The students performed beautifully. The chili and refreshments were delicious and added a special touch to the event.
Thank you, Judy and Leslie, for your dedication and creativity in making this program such a success for our students and school community!
Your hard work is truly appreciated!
Congratulations to the 2nd grade class for winning the highest attendance for the 3rd 6 weeks at Winters Elementary School! They earned a skating party for their reward!
🏆👏 The class with the highest attendance for the week of February 18-20, 2025 is the FRESHMAN Class! Congrats to the Freshman for showing up, staying engaged, and leading the way with the best attendance this week even though the temperatures were brutal! Your dedication and commitment to learning are truly inspiring! 🏆👏
Staff Shout Out!!!
Thank you to Ms. Hall, Ms. Lara and Mrs. Belew that braved the cold temperatures this morning to make sure our students got from their car to the door safely this morning! Y'all rock!
Don't forget to make plans to come see Paul Goebel tomorrow(Wednesday) night ! You don't want to miss this presentation.
Ten members of The Pride of West Texas Blizzard Band were accepted to play in the McMurry University Honor Band this past weekend. They spent one and a half days preparing for the concert which was fantastic! This song was the finale called Choose Joy.
You can watch the performance by clicking this link, https://www.facebook.com/blizzardband/videos/1558394351533621
The ten students chosen to participate are from left to right: Trinity Mooney, Priscilla Sanchez, Noel Mendez, Nehemiah Alvarado, Angel Sanchez, Santana Barnes, Todd Prater, Scarlett Betz, Jonah Whitaker, and Hunter Gray.
Staff Shout Out to Coach Joshua Wisham. This is Coach Wisham's first year in Winters ISD and has done an outstanding job. He works on all 3 campuses in our district as a teacher and coach. We appreciate him choosing Winters ISD as his place to make a difference in students' lives.
A huge shout-out to Coach Green for his unwavering dedication to education and his incredible impact on students' lives. He goes above and beyond to ensure that both his students and staff feel valued, appreciated, and supported. His commitment extends far beyond his title of principal—he happily serves also as a coach, bus driver, clock keeper, fundraiser organizer, confidant, and an active member of his church and the Lions Club.
Despite juggling so many roles, including being a devoted husband and father, he does it all with a smile. His hard work, long hours, and deep involvement in the community do not go unnoticed. Coach Green, your dedication and heart for others make a lasting difference—thank you for all that you do! Winters ISD is blessed to have you!
Reminder to Parents!!!
Winters High School will host a two-part financial literacy forum, beginning Wednesday, February 19, 2025. A parent program will be presented at 6 pm that evening in the WHS Library. High school parents should mark their calendars NOW for the event.
This presentation is designed to help parents navigate the complex process of college planning, financial aid, and alternative post-high school pathways with their students. Participants will gain valuable insights on how to support their students in making informed decisions about their futures, whether that involves attending college, exploring professional certification programs, or pursuing other career pathways. This session provides practical advice and resources to help parents feel confident in supporting their students through the important transition to life after high school. Paul Goebel, founder of the University of North Texas State Student Money Management Center, will be the keynote speaker.
Earlier in the day, juniors and seniors will rotate through breakout sessions to include: Post Secondary Options & Cost: University, small college, junior/community college, trade school, certifications, workforce; Post Secondary Education Costs vs. Job Income Return on Investment; Affordability: Financial Aid/
Scholarships/Grants/Work Study/Free Student Services; and an audience generated Panel Discussion.
Part two of the Financial Literacy Forum will be held on Friday, February 28 for all high school students. The second program will include financial breakout sessions for banking, payroll, taxes, order of operations, legal pitfalls, and consumer safety to name a few. These financial literacy programs are sponsored by the EAF Grant Steering Committee and funded through the 2024-2025 EAF Grant.
