2025 Community Education Summer Schedule
Please see the graphic for details on the Community Education summer schedule for Kids Unite, Community Ed, Youth Camps, and Youth Sports.
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Bus Mechanic
We’re Hiring: Bus Mechanic 🛠️🚌
Weatherford ISD is looking for a skilled Bus Mechanic to join our Transportation team! If you’re passionate about keeping things running smoothly and want to make a difference in the lives of students every day, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and be part of a team that keeps our schools moving.
👉 www.weatherfordisd.com/careers
Weatherford ISD is looking for a skilled Bus Mechanic to join our Transportation team! If you’re passionate about keeping things running smoothly and want to make a difference in the lives of students every day, we want to hear from you.
Apply today and be part of a team that keeps our schools moving.
👉 www.weatherfordisd.com/careers
Kids Unite Summer Camp Registration
🎉 Kids Unite Summer Camp 2025 is almost here—and registration is now open!
📅 June 9 – July 18
🕖 7:15 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Ikard Elementary
👧🧒 Ages 5–13
💲 $175/week – Includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, a camp t-shirt, and a special event every week!
Campers will enjoy:
📚 Academic enrichment
🎨 Creative arts & crafts
🎉 Exciting special events
💥 Tons of summer fun and new friendships!
👉 Register now at: https://bit.ly/3WORyrl
📅 June 9 – July 18
🕖 7:15 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 Ikard Elementary
👧🧒 Ages 5–13
💲 $175/week – Includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, a camp t-shirt, and a special event every week!
Campers will enjoy:
📚 Academic enrichment
🎨 Creative arts & crafts
🎉 Exciting special events
💥 Tons of summer fun and new friendships!
👉 Register now at: https://bit.ly/3WORyrl
Curtis Elementary Principal Named
The Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the appointment of Brandi Swenson as the next principal of Curtis Elementary. She will succeed Lorie Bratcher, who is retiring at the end of the school year after a distinguished career of service to the students and families of Weatherford ISD.
Mrs. Swenson brings more than two decades of experience in public education and a strong record of leadership and student-focused success. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Midwestern State University and a Master’s degree in Education Administration from Wayland Baptist University.
She began her career in 1999 as a third-grade teacher at Bradford Elementary in Iowa Park CISD. From 2011 to 2014, she served as Assistant Principal at W.F. George Middle School before being named Principal of Bradford Elementary in 2014—a role she has held for the past decade. Her excellence in education has been recognized at both the local and state level; she was named Iowa Park Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year in 2010 and TASSP Region 9 Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year in 2012.
Mrs. Swenson brings more than two decades of experience in public education and a strong record of leadership and student-focused success. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Midwestern State University and a Master’s degree in Education Administration from Wayland Baptist University.
She began her career in 1999 as a third-grade teacher at Bradford Elementary in Iowa Park CISD. From 2011 to 2014, she served as Assistant Principal at W.F. George Middle School before being named Principal of Bradford Elementary in 2014—a role she has held for the past decade. Her excellence in education has been recognized at both the local and state level; she was named Iowa Park Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year in 2010 and TASSP Region 9 Secondary Assistant Principal of the Year in 2012.
Director of Communications Named
Reid Blackwell was named Director of Communications for Weatherford ISD, replacing Charlotte LaGrone who is retiring at the end of June.
Mr. Blackwell brings a strong background in public relations, strategic communication, and school district messaging. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications, Public Relations, and Journalism from Baylor University. During his time at Baylor, he completed internships with Northwest ISD and the Heart of Texas Retired Senior Volunteer Program, gaining early experience in both education and nonprofit communications.
His professional career includes roles as Marketing Administrator and Marketing Manager for Lone Star Park, where he led promotional campaigns and managed community engagement initiatives. Since 2019, he has served in key roles within the Mesquite ISD communications department, most recently as Communications Coordinator, where he developed district-wide messaging, led multimedia projects, and supported campus-level communication strategies.
Mr. Blackwell brings a strong background in public relations, strategic communication, and school district messaging. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications, Public Relations, and Journalism from Baylor University. During his time at Baylor, he completed internships with Northwest ISD and the Heart of Texas Retired Senior Volunteer Program, gaining early experience in both education and nonprofit communications.
His professional career includes roles as Marketing Administrator and Marketing Manager for Lone Star Park, where he led promotional campaigns and managed community engagement initiatives. Since 2019, he has served in key roles within the Mesquite ISD communications department, most recently as Communications Coordinator, where he developed district-wide messaging, led multimedia projects, and supported campus-level communication strategies.
