Media Guidelines

Media Guidelines

Weatherford ISD works cooperatively with the news media for coverage of issues and events involving the district, its students or staff. However, Weatherford ISD is dedicated to providing students with a safe learning environment without unnecessary interruptions Please respect the following Media Guidelines.

The following guidelines are in effect at all WISD facilities:

• All media inquiries should be directed to the Communications Department. The Executive Director of Communications will work with the Superintendent and campus principals or building supervisors to determine the District's response to each media request. Exception: Routine athletic and/or extracurricular activity news coverage may be coordinated with the WISD Director of Athletics. 

• News reporters and/or photographers will not be allowed inside the facility unless the appropriate staff members have been notified and it is determined that such a visit will not be disruptive to the learning environment. 

• Reporters and/or photographers are required to check in to the school office prior to beginning an authorized interview on campus.  

• Photographs and video may be taken by the media at the discretion of the campus administrator/communications department.

• The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) must be followed at all times. Each campus has a list of students whose "directory information" (i.e. names, addresses, photos) cannot be released per the parent or guardian's request.