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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Board of Trustees Announces Interim Superintendent]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees selected Mr. Rod Townsend to serve as the interim superintendent while they undergo a search for a permanent candidate to replace Dr. Jeffrey Hanks who recently announced his retirement. 

Mike Guest, WISD school board president said, “Mr. Townsend has over 35 years of experience in public education that includes serving as superintendent of schools for Rochester, Hico, and Decatur ISDs. He also held several leadership positions with the Texas Association of School Administrators, including president in 2011-2012.  Since his retirement in 2017, he has served as interim superintendent for both Spring Hill ISD and Peaster ISD.”

Rod Townsend will begin his term as interim superintendent for Weatherford ISD on March 23rd, the Monday after the district’s Spring Break.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2020 09:12:37 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Secondary Final Exam Schedule / Elementary Schedule: May 22-24, 2019]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click on the headline to view the WISD secondary final exam schedule and elementary schedule for May 22-24, 2019.  The last day of school for students is May 24 and is also an early release day.  

WHS Graduation is Saturday, May 25 at 7:00 pm at the Fort Worth Convention Center.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2019 10:35:21 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Holidays - April 19 and 22, 2019]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD schools and departments will be closed on Friday, April 19, 2019.  Monday, April 22, 2019 is also a student holiday.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Apr 2019 13:24:21 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weather Safety Message 9-21-18]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[With this afternoon's forecast calling for thunderstorms, lightning, and possible flash flooding, we will be closely monitoring weather conditions throughout the day.  

Weatherford ISD subscribes to Perry Weather, a service that includes access to a meteorologist for our area.  We also follow the weather on local media stations and use several weather apps.  

In the event a severe weather warning (such as lightning) is in progress at our school release time, we will hold all students in the building until the threat is lifted.  In this situation, we will also hold buses.  As a result, bus transportation may be delayed.  

Should it become necessary to communicate with parents this afternoon regarding the weather, we will use our SchoolMessenger system to send calls/emails/texts to parents and post information on the Weatherford ISD website and social media sites (Facebook and Twitter).  

We appreciate your support as we work to ensure the safety of our students, parents, and staff.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Sep 2018 11:16:18 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD Announces Flu Shot Clinics]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD and the Parker County Hospital District have teamed up to offer flu shot clinics to students, staff, and families. On Wednesday, September 19, from 4-7 pm Weatherford ISD will host a flu shot clinic for family and friends at the Ninth Grade Center campus. For more information on campus flu shot clinics, please click on the headline.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Sep 2018 09:17:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Public Hearings Scheduled]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Weatherford Independent School District will conduct a public hearing to discuss the performance of the Optional Flexible School Day Program (RISE Academy) during the 2016-2017 school year on June 12, 2017, as part of the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Education.
 
The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Weatherford ISD District Services Building Boardroom located at 1100 Longhorn Drive.  
 
The Optional Flexible School Day Program (RISE Academy) allows districts to provide flexible hours and days of attendance for students who meet at least one of the requirements of the Texas Education Code §29.0822(a). The goal of the program is to improve graduation rates for students who are in danger of dropping out of school, have dropped out, or are behind in core subject courses.

Also, at the June 12, 2017 meeting of the WISD Board of Trustees the Weatherford Independent School District will conduct a public hearing for the consideration of continuing the Weatherford ISD RISE Academy as an innovative option for students to pursue high school graduation.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2017 09:54:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Monday, February 20, 2017 is a Student Holiday]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Monday, February 20 is a school holiday for students.  All classes will resume on Tuesday, February 21.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2017 19:23:15 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD Announces a Public Hearing to Discuss the Consideration of Designation of Weatherford ISD as a District of Innovation]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Weatherford Independent School District will conduct a public hearing for the consideration of designating Weatherford ISD as a District of Innovation on February 13, 2017, as part of the regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Trustees.
 
The meeting will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Weatherford ISD District Services Building Boardroom located at 1100 Longhorn Drive.  
 
A district of innovation is a concept passed by the 84th Legislative Session in House Bill 1842, effective immediately, that gives traditional independent school districts most of the flexibilities available to Texas’ open enrollment charter schools.  To access these flexibilities, a school district must adopt an innovation plan, as set forth in the Texas Education Code Chapter 12A.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2017 09:45:05 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Filing Deadline for Place on WISD School Board - February 17, 2017]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Applications for a place on the Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees may be submitted beginning January 18, 2017 with a deadline of February 17, 2017.  For more information, please click on the headline.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2017 10:42:26 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Community Education Winter/Spring Catalog]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Online registration is now open at http://comed.weatherfordisd.com and catalogs will be arriving in mailboxes the first week of January.  To preview the catalog, please click on the headline.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2016 12:58:51 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thanksgiving Holiday]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[All campuses and departments will be closed Monday, November 21 to Friday, November 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday.  School will resume on Monday, November 28.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2016 16:03:17 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD Final Exam Schedule and Elementary Schedule Released]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The final exam schedule for the fall semester is available by clicking on the headline link.  The schedule includes final exam dates and times for December 14-16, 2016 as well as the elementary campus schedule for those dates.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2016 15:44:52 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tison Middle School Principal and Ninth Grade Center Associate Principal Named]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved Eric Sams as principal for Tison Middle School at their Special Meeting held on October 31, 2016.  Mr. Sams replaces Carrie Harrison who recently accepted a position with Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD.  R. J. Rodrigue was named the Weatherford High School Ninth Grade Center Associate Principal, replacing Eric Sams.  

For more information on Eric Sams and R. J. Rodrigue, please click on the headline.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2016 11:03:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2016 Distinguished Alumni and Service Award Recipients Announced]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD and the WISD Ex-Student Association announce the recipients for the prestigious 2016 Distinguished Alumnus and Service Awards.  Established in 1998, the Distinguished Alumnus Award is the highest honor given to a Weatherford High School graduate.  The Distinguished Service award is the highest honor given to a former WISD employee or school board member.

2016 Distinguished Alumnus Award Recipients
Lynn Easley, Class of 1960
Donna Murphree Tillman, Class of 1975
Kim Vincent Butler, Class of 1979

Distinguished Service
Roger Grizzard, 1992-2013

Weatherford ISD superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Hanks said he is proud of the tradition to honor former students and staff through the Ex-Student Association.  “Through their actions and careers, these Distinguished Alumni recipients show that Weatherford ISD has a long tradition of providing a world-class education.  Honoring a former employee demonstrates the tremendous influence our staff has on our students’ lives.”

The Weatherford ISD Ex-Student Association will honor these recipients during Homecoming weekend, September 22-24, 2016.  A special luncheon will take place on Friday September 23rd, underwritten by Texas’ oldest National Bank, First National Bank of Weatherford.  There is no cost to attend the luncheon, but reservations are required due to seating limits.  RSVP to clagrone@weatherfordisd.com or by calling 817-598-2956.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2016 14:47:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Back to School Information]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click on the headline to see our back to school newsletter for families.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2016 17:00:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Choir Hosting All State Choir Camp]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[WHS Choir is hosting an All State Choir Camp beginning on Monday August 1-5, August 8-9 from 4- 7:30 p.m. at the WHS Choir Room. Registration is free and there will be multiple guest clinicians as well as our MS and HS Vocal Faculty. For more information, please contact Mr. Chestnut by email at rchestnut@weatherfordisd.com .]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jul 2016 13:21:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD July School Board Update]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Texas public schools are required to teach an abstinence-based program within their human sexuality curriculum according to Texas Education Code 28.004(h).  The law further states that the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) is required to annually review the human sexuality curriculum and provide recommendations regarding this instruction to the Board of Trustees. The SHAC consists primarily of parents from each of our Weatherford ISD schools in order to reflect the values of our community and also includes school counselors, curriculum personnel, and a school nurse. 

To comply with Texas law, Weatherford ISD uses the Worth the Wait curriculum developed by the Baylor Scott and White Health System.  The Worth the Wait curriculum emphasizes abstinence as well as healthy habits and relationships, healthy choices, and personal safety. This curriculum is used by more than 200 school districts across the state and is presented to our 6th grade students in gender separated classes by school counselors in a series of 10 lessons each spring.  At the July regular meeting of the Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees, school board members voted to accept the recommendations of the SHAC to implement the Worth the Wait curriculum as written, reflecting a change within one lesson from the way it has been presented to students in previous years.  This change adopts the full vocabulary within Lesson 4 of the program.  

Weatherford ISD will provide multiple opportunities to inform parents about this curriculum.  Parents or guardians of 6th grade students will receive a mailed letter with information about the course and campus personnel will give an overview of the material and make the curriculum available for review at several scheduled fall parent meetings.  Weatherford ISD will also continue to offer parents the opportunity to “opt out” of their child’s participation in all or parts of this instruction. 

“Weatherford ISD has used the Worth the Wait curriculum for the past ten years.  This program presents factual information and emphasizes abstinence,” said Dr. Jeffrey Hanks, WISD superintendent. “We understand that parents may have questions about this course. Our desire is to provide parents the information they need to make informed decisions about their child’s education.” 

Rise Program	

The Board of Trustees approved a proposal for the Rise Program – an Optional Flexible School Day Program (OFSDP) for Weatherford High School.  The goal of the program is to improve graduation rates for students who are in danger of dropping out of school, have dropped out, or are behind in core subject courses.  The OFSDP allows districts to provide flexible hours and days of attendance for students who meet at least one of the requirements of the Texas Education Code 29.0822(a).  

Campus Handbooks

Per Weatherford ISD Policy FN(LOCAL), the Board of Trustees reviewed the Campus Handbook for the 2016-2017 school year.  This year Weatherford ISD has combined the elementary and secondary handbooks into one campus handbook.  This handbook will be posted on the Weatherford ISD website within the week.  Printed copies are available on request by a parent/guardian.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jul 2016 16:44:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Location Manager announced for Dallas County Schools Transportation - WISD's New Provider of Bus Service]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Randy Gover was recently hired as the Location Manager for Dallas County Schools Transportation.

Mr. Gover earned a bachelor's degree in agriculture from Texas A&M University and a master's degree in public administration from Tarleton State University.  He served 22 years as an Army officer specializing in maintenance and logistics and retired at the rank of Major.  

Randy holds both a Teacher and Mid-Management Certification.  He taught high school in Whitney and Gatesville, Texas, where he also drove a bus for a regular route and extracurricular trips.  He accepted an Assistant Principal position with Mineral Wells ISD and later served as their Director of Transportation.  Randy was selected as the Director of Transportation for Abilene ISD and served in that capacity until accepting his current position as Location Manager for Weatherford ISD.  

Mr. Gover holds the Certified Texas Transportation Official designation with the Texas Association of Pupil Transportation (TAPT).  In 2015, Randy was elected to the Executive Committee for TAPT.  He also serves as President of the Big County TAPT affiliate chapter which encompasses the Education Service Center 14 area.  

Randy is a bus driver Certification Instructor for the Department of Public Safety, teaches certification classes for TAPT and has instructed classes at multiple Education Service Centers.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2016 19:22:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2016-2017 School Supply Lists]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2016 14:08:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[State Board of Education Seeks Input]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The State Board of Education is seeking public input about the state’s current assessment and accountability programs and gathering suggestions for future program development. The survey will be open online to all Texans through June 30. Your input, concerns, and suggestions will help State Legislators, the State Board of Education, as well as the members of the Texas Commission on Next Generation Assessments and Accountability make recommendation for statutory changes to the current system. To participate in the survey and for more information, click on the headline.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2016 08:59:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kids Unite Summer Program]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kids have fun, fun, fun at our Kids Unite Summer Camps!  For more information or to enroll your child, please click on the headline.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2016 14:14:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Healthy Kids Summer Lunch Program]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD's Healthy Kids summer lunch program kicks off on Monday, June 6th.  The program offers free lunches to all area children who are 18 years old and younger.  Healthy Kids will run Monday - Friday thru August 5.  
 
Over the course of the summer, children will enjoy a variety of hot baked entrees - including popcorn chicken, chicken nuggets, and sandwiches - along with fruits and vegetables.  Funded through a Texas Department of Agriculture program, the meals are prepared by the school district and meet all federal and state nutrition guidelines.  
 
To eat, children should visit one of the following locations, Monday - Friday at noon (unless another time is designated):  
 
Ikard Elementary
100 Ikard Lane
 
Seguin Elementary
499 E. 8th Street
 
Cherry Park
302 W. Lee Avenue
 
Vine Street Park
700 W. Vine Street
 
McGratton Park
645 N. Main Street

Horseshoe Bend First Baptist Church
7156 Brazos Trail
 
Love Street Park
309 Love Street]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2016 14:09:26 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Early Release Times - March 26 and 27, 2016]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Elementary campuses 11:45 am
Middle School campuses 12:05 pm
High School campuses 12:15 pm
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2016 11:03:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD Responds to School Bus Accident 5-9-16]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[At approximately 7:40 a.m. on Monday, May 9, 2016, a First Student school bus slid off Sweet Springs Road while transporting Weatherford ISD elementary students to school. There were twenty-four students on the bus and one bus driver. 

Ambulance crews immediately responded to the scene to assess the situation. Weatherford ISD administrators and a school counselor were also at the scene to assist students and families. All students and the driver were assessed for injuries at the scene.  Eight students were transported to hospitals and are currently being evaluated to determine the extent of any injuries. 

“I want to applaud the emergency crews for their quick action to help our students and families,” stated Dr. Jeffrey Hanks, superintendent. “The Department of Public Safety, Parker County Sheriff’s Office, LifeCare EMS, Parker County Hospital District, and Weatherford Regional Medical Center are to be commended for their rapid response and assistance to these students and our school district. The safety of our students will always be our number one priority and we are grateful for their support.”]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2016 10:59:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bus Information for Rio Brazos/Horseshoe Bend Families & Red Cross Shelter]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tomorrow morning, First Student will pick up students from the Rio Brazos neighborhood at Mary's Cafe. Students living in Horseshoe Bend will be picked up at the corner of Bethel and Horseshoe Bend. Parents should plan to have their children at these locations by 6:15 am.

Weatherford ISD is fortunate to be able to provide a safe location that can be used to temporarily house families in the event of a neighborhood evacuation.  The American Red Cross is working with Weatherford ISD staff to create a temporary shelter for families who must leave their homes due to flooding.  

The Ninth Grade Center Activity Center is a separate building at our Ninth Grade Center campus.  Families will be supervised by American Red Cross personnel and WISD staff during their stay.  Parking is available in the area south of Kangaroo Stadium adjacent to the Raymond E. Curtis baseball field.  Families taking shelter in this facility will not have access to our Ninth Grade Center campus. 

Our thoughts are with those families who have been displaced from their homes.  Weatherford ISD encourages our families to monitor local news stations for the most current road conditions, avoid walking or driving into high water, and follow instructions issued by emergency personnel.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2016 15:17:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kindergarten Round Up - Thursday, April 14, 2016]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Begin your child's love of learning in a Weatherford ISD elementary school by enrolling them in kindergarten for the 2016-2017 school year!  Kindergarten Round Up on Thursday, April 14, 2016 provides parents their first opportunity to enroll children in kindergarten. Parents are invited to enroll their child at a WISD elementary campus on Thursday from 9-11 am and 6-7:30 pm.  For more information, please click on the headline.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Apr 2016 10:24:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[On the Border Gives Back!  Monday, April 4, 2016]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today On the Border in Weatherford is generously giving back! Dine in for lunch or dinner and On the Border will donate 20% of your dining amount to Project Graduation 2016! Just print the flyer and bring it with you.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Apr 2016 08:57:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Blue Belles 35th Anniversary Spring Show]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[April 8 & 9, 2016 7 PM 
WHS Durant Auditorium
Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door.
 
Forever Belle Reception celebrating 35 years of tradition
April 9, 2016 5:00-6:30 PM
WHS Cafeteria
 
There is additional information for Forevers on the Weatherford Blue Belle Facebook page.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2016 16:08:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spring Break Ends; School Holiday Friday, March 25]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We look forward to seeing our students and staff back at school tomorrow, Monday, March 21st, as we resume school following Spring Break.  A reminder - this will be a short week for students because Friday, March 25, is a school holiday. 

Thank you!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2016 10:11:24 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Board of Trustees Approves GMP for Tison Middle School Project]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[At its March 10, 2016 regular meeting, the Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees approved a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) of $7,361,374 for the construction that will occur at Tison Middle School as part of Proposition 2 from the May 9, 2015 Bond Election. 
 
The construction at Tison Middle School will include a wing designed to add capacity for a grades 6-8 campus, a controlled entry for campus safety and security, access control and security camera upgrades, traffic flow improvements, and track and field improvements that are equitable to the new Hall Middle School.  

Zach Walker, Vice President at Pogue Construction, reported 122 proposals were received for the Tison Middle School construction.  Of those, seven were from local bidders.  

Now that the final GMP is known, all projects, including professional services, Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E), and technology for all propositions reaffirm the total bond amount of $74,900,000.  The total cost for all projects associated with the bond is currently $355,191 under the estimated cost.  Dr. Jeffrey Hanks stated, “The District is very pleased with the number of competitive bids received for these projects.  This means more dollars are available to address the needs of the District. We will continue to seek additional value-added opportunities without compromising quality in these projects as we move forward.”]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Mar 2016 20:45:18 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spring Break 2016]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[All Weatherford ISD campuses and offices will be closed for Spring Break, March 14-18, 2016.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Mar 2016 19:37:32 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weather Message for Families 3-8-16]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[UPDATE: A message for our Weatherford ISD families. For the safety of our students and staff, all WISD campuses conducted a shelter in place due to a tornado warning this morning. The warning expired at 8:15 am and students and staff have now returned to class. Thank you for your understanding.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2016 08:22:36 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Adult Education Addressing Local Workforce Needs]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Weatherford ISD Adult Education Department offers classes in English as a Second Language and High School Equivalency (GED) for adults in Parker, Palo Pinto and Wise Counties.  As part of an emphasis on assisting adults to develop work ready skills, students are able to pursue training for jobs in the hospitality industry.  During this training, students learn about careers, practice applying and interviewing, hone their soft skills, receive instruction in industry-specific skills, and complete on-line requirements for state-recognized food handler certification (pictured) making them “job ready” to obtain employment.  WISD Adult Education offers classes during the mornings and evenings at various sites across the three county region.  All classes are free of charge to the participants.  Please call 817-598-2806, option 4 or email to contact.adulted@weatherfordisd.com  for more details and registration information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2016 17:40:09 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Adult Education Addressing Local Workforce Needs]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Weatherford ISD Adult Education Department offers classes in English as a Second Language and High School Equivalency (GED) for adults in Parker, Palo Pinto and Wise Counties.  As part of an emphasis on assisting adults to develop work ready skills, students are able to pursue training for jobs in the hospitality industry.  During this training, students learn about careers, practice applying and interviewing, hone their soft skills, receive instruction in industry-specific skills, and complete on-line requirements for state-recognized food handler certification (pictured) making them “job ready” to obtain employment.  WISD Adult Education offers classes during the mornings and evenings at various sites across the three county region.  All classes are free of charge to the participants.  Please call 817-598-2806, option 4 or email to contact.adulted@weatherfordisd.com  for more details and registration information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2016 17:40:04 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Elementary School Delayed Release 3-7-16]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[A storm cell is currently moving through the Weatherford ISD area that includes heavy rain and possible lightning. For the safety of our students and staff we are delaying our elementary release until further notice. As a result, bus routes will be delayed this afternoon.  Thank you for your understanding as we work through this weather situation.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2016 15:31:40 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Softball Games for 3-7-16 are Cancelled]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Lady Roos softball games re-scheduled for this evening have been cancelled due to inclement weather.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Mar 2016 13:20:28 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[High School Students Tour Jamak Fabrication]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford students were recently treated to a tour of Jamak Fabrication’s manufacturing facility located here in Weatherford. Cody Dotson’s Principles of Manufacturing students from the WHS Ninth Grade Center, along with Kevin Herring’s WHS Advanced Engineering students, were given the chance to tour the plant and visit with Steve Meeks, Manufacturing Engineer, as well as Brian Thornburg, Director of Product Development. Following the tour, a presentation was given explaining all of the products the company creates as well as all the opportunities available to students who pursue a career in engineering. 
 
Weatherford High School Career & Technical Education is designed to prepare our students for success in the global community. We thank Jamak board member, Ken Davis, for his assistance in setting this opportunity in motion and his support of WHS CTE programs.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2016 14:02:30 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hall Middle School GMP Clarification Statement]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dear Weatherford ISD community, 

On behalf of the WISD Board of Trustees, I would like to clarify the headline that appeared in February 16, 2016 edition of the Weatherford Democrat stating millions of dollars have been saved with the approval of the guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for the construction of the new Hall Middle School.   

At last week’s school board meeting, the WISD Board of Trustees approved a GMP of $33,207,449 for the building of the new Hall Middle School.  The GMP reflects only the construction costs of this new facility.  Additional costs such as architecture and engineering fees, geo technical services, city permits, along with fixtures, furniture and equipment (FF&E) are expected to bring the total cost of the facility to over $40 million.  

The total cost for the new Hall Middle School campus remains in line with projected costs presented to our community prior to the 2015 Bond Election.  

Weatherford ISD and our Board of Trustees is committed to being fiscally responsible and good stewards of taxpayer dollars.  

Dr. Jeffrey Hanks
Superintendent of Schools]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2016 10:08:33 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Holiday - Monday, February 15, 2016]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[A reminder to our WISD families that Monday, February 15 is a student holiday.  Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 16.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2016 22:47:19 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Board Appreciation - Tiffany Branson]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Celebrating our students and their achievements is Tiffany Branson's favorite part of serving on the Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees.  Read more about Tiffany by clicking the headline.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2016 08:37:29 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Board Appreciation - Gail Wirtanen]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Gail Wirtanen has served on our school board for seven years.  When we asked her what would be impossible for her to give up she replied, "Volunteering, Reese's Peanut Butter cups, and my Ohio State University loyalty!"  Read more about Gail by clicking the headline.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2016 10:20:55 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Community Conversation FT WORTH - Next Generation Assessments and Accountability for Texas Public Schools]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Texas State Board of Education representatives Donna Bahorich (chair), Pat Hardy, Geraldine “Tincy” Miller, and Erika Beltran invite you to participate in a Community Conversation discussing Next Generation Assessments and Accountability for Texas public schools from 6:00-8:00 pm on February 16th at Region XI. Their hope is to address an audience of parents, educators and business leaders. Registration is required to participate.  Please note there is limited seating for this free event and registration will be handled on a first come first serve basis.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2016 19:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are so proud to announce the results of today's Parker County Spelling Bee!  Kellen Jones, a 5th grade student Austin Elementary School took first place and will represent Parker County at the Regional Spelling Bee to be held on the TCU campus on March 2.  Kellen is the son of Josh and Erin Jones.  The First Runner Up was Lohi Ejere, a 5th grade student at Mary Martin Elementary ROOS.  Lohi is the daughter of Henry and Nneke Ejere.  Congratulations to Kellen and Lohi!  #RooPride #WhyWISD]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2016 14:54:32 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Board Appreciation - Dr. Joshua Tarbay]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our School Board vice president grew up in Saratoga, NY where we're sure their summers were cooler!  Read more about Dr. Tarbay by clicking on the headline.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 17:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Board Appreciation - Ashley Conlon]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our School Board president Ashley Conlon and her husband Brian are both graduates of Weatherford High School.  They have a wonderful family that includes two beautiful daughters, two cute dogs, and one grouchy cat!  Read more about Ashley by clicking the headline.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2016 14:32:40 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[UIL Realignments for 2016-2018 to be Announced Monday]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Every two years, the University Interscholastic League (UIL) uses student enrollment figures to determine school districts' classifications (1A -6A), then realigns districts to balance the number of teams and to minimize travel.  On Monday, February 1 the UIL will announce realignments for the 2016-2018 school years.  The announcement will identify the districts Weatherford ISD will compete against in UIL events.  We are focused on being competitive in this new realignment.  

What the UIL does during realignment is a difficult job and regardless of their efforts they will be criticized by some for the outcome and praised by others. Weatherford ISD believes the UIL works very hard to provide equity and common sense to the process. If you would like additional information about the process used by the UIL to realign districts, you may visit their website at http://www.uiltexas.org/alignments.  We will keep you informed as we learn more.  To view frequently asked questions about UIL realignment, please click on the headline.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2016 09:01:42 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[UIL Realignment Announced]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[UIL has just announced realignment information for the 2016-2018 school years.  Weatherford ISD will compete in District 3-6A.  

District 3-6A
Abilene
Haltom
Keller
Central (Keller)
Fossil Ridge
Timber Creek
Weatherford]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2016 09:09:43 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kidz Nite Out - Parents Nite Off!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We're so excited to host the first night of our WISD Community Education's Kidz Nite Out - Parents Nite Off at Tison Middle School tonight from 7:00-10:30 pm. The event is open to children in grades 1-6 and offers fun activities in a safe environment. ‪#‎WhyWISD]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jan 2016 09:43:17 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Student Holiday on Monday, January 18, 2016]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Monday, January 18, 2016 is a student holiday and a comp/in-service day in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2016 08:49:29 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Opt In for Text Messaging Service]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD offers parents and guardians the ability to participate and receive SMS text alerts on your cell when Weatherford ISD sends out a SchoolMessenger message.  With this service, you will receive text messages from WISD notifying you of inclement weather, safety alerts, school closings, or other important information about our school district.  Just text YES or OPTIN to the short code 68453.  

When you opt in to 68453, you will receive a text reply from SchoolMessenger.  At any time, you may reply STOP to cancel the text messages. 

For more more information, please click on the headline.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2016 16:41:54 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board of Trustees Application Packets Available]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Application packets for a place on the May 7, 2016 Board of Trustees Election Ballot are available at the Weatherford ISD District Services Building located at 1100 Longhorn Drive, Weatherford, TX in the Superintendent's Office beginning on Wednesday, January 20, 2016. For more information, click on headline.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2016 11:19:05 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Winter/Spring Community Education Catalog Now Available!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Watch your mailboxes the first of January for the Community Ed catalog of course offerings for Winter/Spring 2016! ComEd has many NEW  things to offer the community in 2016.  To view the catalog, click on the headline and then the attached link.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2015 16:20:54 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Winter Break Early Release Days - December 17 and 18]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[A reminder to families:

On Thursday, December 17th, our secondary schools will have an early release at the following times:  
Middle School 12:05 pm
High School 12:15 pm

On Friday, December 18th, all campuses will release early at the following times:  
Elementary 11:45 am
Middle School 12:05 pm
High School at 12:15 pm

Weatherford ISD wishes you and your family a safe and happy holiday season!  All students will return to class on Tuesday, January 5, 2016.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2015 08:28:13 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Final Exam and Early Release Schedule]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click on the headline to view our final exam and early release schedule for all campuses for December 16-18, 2015.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2015 17:33:32 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Horseshoe Bend Bus Routes Altered for Monday, November 30, 2015]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD has been notified by Parker County emergency personnel of rising water that has resulted in some road closings in Horseshoe Bend.  As a result, tomorrow's bus routes for the Horseshoe Bend neighborhood have been altered.   

•	First Student buses traveling to Horseshoe Bend will pick up students at Mary's Cafe (located at 5090 Tin Top Road) tomorrow morning between 6:00 - 6:15 am.  
•	Buses will drop off students at the same location tomorrow afternoon at the following approximate times: elementary 4:30 pm and secondary 5:00 pm.

Weatherford ISD encourages our families to monitor local news stations for the most current road conditions, avoid walking or driving into high water, and follow instructions issued by emergency personnel.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sun, 29 Nov 2015 14:16:13 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jerry Durant/Charlie Gilchrist Kangaroo Klassic scheduled for Dec. 3-5]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Local basketball fans will have 40 games over three days to enjoy during the 20th annual Jerry Durant/Charlie Gilchrist Kangaroo Klassic December 3-5 at Weatherford High School.

Formerly known as the Weatherford New Car Dealers Kangaroo Klassic, the tournament is hosted by the WHS Boys Basketball Booster Club and features high school teams from across the state. Participating schools include Weatherford, Boswell, Burleson, Burleson Centennial, Conroe, Denton Guyer, El Paso Montwood, L.D. Bell, Lubbock Coronado, Midlothian, Northwest, Red Oak and Richland.

“We’re proud that this is our tournament’s 20th year,” said Brent Baker, Booster Club president. “The late Don Allen and others started this event in the mid-90’s, and we’d like to dedicate this year’s tournament to him. Thanks to Jerry and Charlie for helping us continue the tradition.” 

Games begin at 10:30 a.m. each day. The final game Thursday will be held at 6 p.m., the final game Friday will tip off at 7:30 p.m., and Saturday’s varsity championship game will begin at 3 p.m.

The Weatherford varsity will begin the tournament against Burleson at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. The Roos’ remaining game times will depend on their bracket position. Weatherford’s JV and both freshmen teams will also participate in the tournament.

“Last year, several visiting coaches told us that this is their favorite tournament of the season,” Baker said. “We’re going to continue that Weatherford hospitality this year. Coach Charles Tatum, Coach Jordan Coffman and others do a great job of organizing the tournament, and we have a team of hard-working volunteers.”

Tournament passes will be sold at the gate: three-day passes for $15, two-day passes for $10 and daily passes are available for $6 each.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2015 12:37:22 -0600</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Saves District Taxpayers $7,600,659.  
 
On November 19, 2015, Weatherford ISD finalized the terms for a $23.2 million refunding/refinancing of a portion of the District’s bonds from the 1999 bond authorization that resulted in a savings of $7.6 million to the District and its taxpayers. The extremely favorable interest rate environment allowed for the savings to be considerably higher than initial projections and expectations. The true interest cost rate on the 17 year fixed rate refunding bond issue was 3.12% while the bonds that were refunded had an average interest rate of 4.69%.

Initially the District was unable to move forward with the refunding due to the State Attorney General’s interpretation of a provision within the new House Bill 114 law. In an effort to ensure that the District would not miss the opportunity to save millions of dollars for its taxpayers, the Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees formally approved an action item that would allow the Administration to enter into a Bond Validation process that would have challenged the Attorney General’s initial interpretation of the provision within HB 114. Shortly after the Board’s action, the Attorney General’s office changed its interpretation and the refunding was able to be successfully executed by the Administration and its financing team.

Dr. Jeffrey Hanks, WISD Superintendent of Schools, stated “While there was an unexpected hurdle we had to clear in order to complete the refunding, we are very thankful for the final results. I am pleased to be able to say that we were able to save Weatherford ISD taxpayers $7.6 million. I would also like to say that I believe our Board’s willingness to take formal action to challenge the Attorney General’s original interpretation of HB 114 for the benefit of our taxpayers is the main reason we were able to complete the refunding and realize this savings. I have no doubt that other districts throughout the State in similar circumstances will now be able to refund their bond issues for savings as a result of the WISD Board’s actions and efforts. We are also thankful for the assistance that State Representative Phil King and his office provided to this issue.”]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2015 16:41:42 -0600</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[A reminder to parents that all campuses will dismiss early on Tuesday, November 24th for the Thanksgiving holiday at the following times: 

Elementary 11:45 
Middle School 12:05 
High School at 12:15

Weatherford ISD wishes you and your family a happy Thanksgiving!  We’ll see everyone back at school on Monday, November 30th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2015 09:22:42 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Mock Safety Drill Completed]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today’s planned safety drill involving Weatherford ISD, Weatherford Police Department, Weatherford Fire Department, Weatherford Regional Medical Center and LifeCare began around 9:00 am and lasted approximately one hour.  The purpose of this exercise was to test the emergency planning processes of all participating organizations.  

The safety drill took place in the east parking area of the Weatherford Ridge Shopping Center and involved a simulated collision between a propane truck and school bus.  A few Weatherford High School Health Science students participated in the drill as bus riders.  
Because the mock accident was near a school campus and involved a simulated propane leak, Austin Elementary practiced a “shelter-in-place” drill during this safety exercise.  

We appreciate the support of our families and community as we worked to improve processes that ensure the safety of our students and staff.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2015 15:22:45 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Boys Basketball Game Changes]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[WHS V/JV boys basketball games against Mineral Wells have been rescheduled from Friday, November 20th to Saturday, November 21st.  

All games will be played at Weatherford High School.  The JV game begins at 6:00 pm; the varsity game begins at 7:30 pm. 

**THE WHS freshmen basketball game originally scheduled for Friday, November 20th has ben cancelled.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2015 15:21:12 -0600</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please Be Advised:

Tomorrow Weatherford ISD will join with our local fire and police departments, Weatherford Regional Medical Center and LifeCare to conduct a mock safety drill. While the drill will be conducted in a public location, it is not our intent to alarm the community. The purpose of this exercise is to test the emergency planning processes of all participating organizations and agencies. The safety of our students and staff are our highest priority. Thank you for your understanding as we practice our emergency responses.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2015 16:28:44 -0600</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD mourns the loss of our Curtis Elementary Cafeteria Manager, Janean Kennedy. Late yesterday evening we learned that Ms. Kennedy was involved in a fatal auto accident on Highway 51. Most recently, Janean served Curtis Elementary as the Cafeteria Manager. Prior to that, she worked in the Tison cafeteria. She was a valuable member of our Kangaroo Family for more than 13 years. Janean was a dedicated, hard-working employee who loved working with our students. Please join us in keeping her family in your thoughts and prayers.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2015 10:25:21 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Governor Greg Abbott Proclaims November 9-13, 2015 School Psychology Week]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD has 5 Licensed Specialists in School Psychology (LSSP) professionals in this district. Featured in the group photo from left to right are: Magen Gore, Jessica Ornelas, Trisha Perkins, Lindsey Zies, and Loren Ross in the back.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2015 15:52:33 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford Kangaroo Basketball Tip-Off Event!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[A signed Dirk Nowitzki jersey, donated by PlainsCapital Bank, and many other great live and silent auction items will be up for grabs at the Weatherford Kangaroo Basketball Tip-Off Event scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the WHS Gym. The fun, free event will also feature a three-pointer contest and a sneak peak at the 2015-16 WHS teams. Pictured are (left to right) Booster Club President Brent Baker, PlainsCapital Bank President Pat Hamilton and new WHS Head Boys Basketball Coach Charles Tatum.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2015 15:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Elementary Quest Students Show Working Arcade Inventions at "Roo-Cade"]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The community is invited to a “Roo-Cade” event hosted by WISD elementary Quest students.  The event will take place on Tuesday, November 10, from 5:30-7:00 pm and will feature arcade games crafted by students using cardboard and other materials.  

Quest students across the district also voted to support a local charity at this event.  Guests attending the Roo-cade are invited to support the Parker County Animal shelter by making a monetary donation or by contributing other items needed by the animal shelter including: towels, blankets, dog and cat food, cat litter, and cleaning supplies. 

Weatherford ISD Roo-Cade
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 
Weatherford Ninth-Grade Center
1007 S. Main Street

Weatherford Independent School District's gifted and talented program, Quest, identifies and serves gifted students in grades kindergarten through twelve.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2015 11:00:52 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Santa's Helpers]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Each year, the Weatherford ISD District Services Building supports our community by serving as an Angel Tree location for Manna Storehouse.  

We’ve just learned that Santa’s Helpers will be working with Manna to help families in need during the upcoming holiday season.  Applications are currently being taken at Manna Storehouse located at 129 East Spring Street in Weatherford.  

For more information, please click on the headline.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2015 15:01:49 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal Appreciation Month - Carrie Harrison]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We simply love Tison Middle School principal Carrie Harrison's "lesson from mom."  Read about her amazing family and more as we wrap up our features on our campus principals in honor of Principal Appreciation Month.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2015 08:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Roo Elective Expo Announced]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Monday, November 16 from 5:30-7:00 pm in the WHS Cafeteria.  
Click on the headline for more information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2015 16:32:41 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal Appreciation Month - Joy Bailey]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Where did Wright Elementary principal Joy Bailey work while she was in college?  Hint:  It is round!  Find out the answer and more as we honor Mrs. Bailey for Principal Appreciation Month.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2015 13:59:08 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kangaroo Football Game - Thursday at 7:00 pm]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/512167</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our Kangaroos are still in the hunt for the playoffs so wear your Roo Blue spirit attire tomorrow in support of our WHS football team!  

We are monitoring the weather for tomorrow night’s game that will be played in Arlington at Wilemon Field at 7:00 pm.  Right now we don’t expect the game time/day will be changed.  If there is a change, we’ll send an All Staff email and post information on the web and our social media sites.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2015 10:34:39 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal Appreciation Month - Frances Adams]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[When we asked Seguin Elementary principal Frances Adams what would be impossible for her to give up, she replied, "Rice and beans cooked the Caribbean way."  We want the recipe!  

Read more about Mrs. Adams by clicking on the headline.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2015 13:17:08 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal Appreciation Month - Christy Burton]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We completely agree with Ikard Elementary principal Christy Burton's wish for a superpower and loved her responses when we asked her to tell us something most people don't know about her. Find out more about Mrs. Burton by clicking the headline.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2015 09:59:30 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal Appreciation Month - Amy Crippen]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We asked Martin Elementary Principal Amy Crippen to name one thing most people don't know about you and you won't believe her answer!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2015 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Varsity Football Schedule Change]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to the forecast for inclement weather on Friday evening, the Weatherford HS varsity football game will be played on Thursday at 7:00 pm at Kangaroo Stadium. Come out and cheer for our Roos as they take on Arlington Lamar!

*All tickets sold for this week's game will be honored on Thursday night.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2015 09:12:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Football Schedule Changes Announced]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Freshman and JV football game dates have been changed for this week to Wednesday, October 28, 2015.  

Freshman Game at Kangaroo Stadium
B Team plays at 6:00 pm; A Team plays at 8:00 pm

JV Game at Lamar at 7:00 pm

A decision will be made by Wednesday morning regarding the varsity game if forecasted weather conditions indicate a strong possibility for thunderstorms for Friday evening.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2015 08:53:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bond Progress Update]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us tomorrow evening at 6 pm in the Hall Middle School library for an update on the 2015 bond facility work. Information on our progress is also posted on our website and can be located from the Bond link on the right side of the home page.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2015 12:29:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Message from the Superintendent]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dear WISD Family, 
 
Today is an exciting day as approximately 500 WHS students prepare to play or perform at the world-renowned AT&T Stadium.  As we all prepare to make our way to Arlington, we need to let you know about an issue that occurred late yesterday afternoon involving a possible threat to Weatherford High School. The police were immediately contacted and initiated an investigation. 
 
Although the threat was not deemed credible based upon the investigation, Weatherford ISD in partnership with the Weatherford Police Department, took additional precautions to ensure our high school was safe for students and staff.  
 
We take all perceived threats seriously and immediately refer to law enforcement for criminal investigation and prosecution.  
 
While we cannot elaborate on the details regarding the person or persons responsible for this threat, we do want to assure you this issue has been resolved.  The safety of our students and staff will always be our highest priority and we will take every precaution when we receive concerning information.  
 
This is a great day for our students and staff and we invite you to join us at AT&T Stadium this afternoon as we show support for our outstanding students.  
 
With Roo Pride, 
 
Dr. Jeffrey Hanks
Superintendent of Schools]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2015 09:00:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal Appreciation Month - Kristy Dowd]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Family is very important to Weatherford High School principal Kristy Dowd.  She also has several favorite sports teams and loves lime sherbet ice cream! Read more about Mrs. Dowd by clicking on the headline.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2015 16:10:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal Appreciation Month - Eric Sams]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[What would be impossible for Ninth Grade Center principal, Eric Sams to give up?  Click on the headline to find the answer!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2015 15:28:23 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD Bond Information Fair - October 28, 2015]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Pogue Construction Co., LP and Weatherford ISD are committed to providing opportunities for our local subcontractor and supplier community. 

We invite all interested firms to join us to learn about the upcoming Weatherford ISD construction projects and find out how you and your company can get involved.

Please stop by the Bowie Learning Center - Conference Room located at 900 N. Elm Street in Weatherford anytime between 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm on October 28.  

For more information, please contact bid@pogueconstruction.com .
We look forward to seeing you!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2015 17:44:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal Appreciation Month - Jenny Morris]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[If Austin Elementary principal Jenny Morris could choose a superpower, what would it be?  Find the answer to this question and more as we honor Ms. Morris during Principal Appreciation Month.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2015 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal Appreciation Month - Jessica Robert]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[In honor of Principal Appreciation Month, we're highlighting our campus principals throughout the month of October! In our “Get to Know” feature articles, we’ll share some fun facts about our campus leaders. Click on the link to learn more about Crockett Elementary principal, Jessica Robert.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2015 10:50:14 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal Appreciation Month - Jeanette McNeely]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[In honor of Principal Appreciation Month, we're highlighting our campus principals throughout the month of October! In our “Get to Know” feature articles, we’ll share some fun facts about our campus leaders. Click on our headline to learn more about Hall Middle School principal, Jeanette McNeely.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2015 11:25:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford High School’s Annual College Fair Announced]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thursday, Oct. 29th 
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
WHS Gyms B & C
All students in Grades 10-12 will have the opportunity to attend.
 
To save time, students may bring a pre-coded barcode obtained by going to 
www.gotocollegefairs.com.  Choose Texas and TACRAO 10-26-15 through 10-30-15 for the event.
 
For more information, please contact Mrs. Lindsey or any of the high school counselors.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2015 10:16:13 -0500</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students from Weatherford High School’s Advanced Animation and Printing & Imaging classes along with several Graphic Design students were treated to a tour of Lockheed Martin on Thursday, October 15 to support their interest in Arts and Audio Visual careers. They were transported down the manufacturing flight line before visiting the Television and Video Production Studio where they viewed some corporate created news and videos of Lockheed’s work around the world. Next, they went through the Animation Department and were allowed to see the different types of animation software used in industry. In the photography studio, they learned about green screens, software, lighting, and other equipment. Finally it was on to the Graphic Arts Department where they were greeted by professionals who shared experiences, knowledge, and a vast array of marketing, public relations, and educational materials. Students were surprised and delighted with an unplanned stop in the Model Design Workshop where craftsmen create 3D models out of materials ranging from wood to titanium. Along the way they were presented information about how to prepare for careers in all of these fields. 
Weatherford High School Career & Technical Education is designed to prepare our students for success in the global community.  Pictured with the students are Bobbye Moreno, Graphic Design and Printing & Imaging Instructor and Charles Fredrikson, Computer Animation Instructor.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2015 15:00:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Principal Appreciation Month - Lorie Bratcher]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[In honor of Principal Appreciation Month, we're highlighting our campus principals throughout the month of October! In our “Get to Know” feature articles, we’ll share some fun facts about our campus leaders. First up...Curtis Elementary principal Lorie Bratcher.  Click on the headline to see how Mrs. Bratcher answered our questions!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2015 11:26:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD and Pending Litigation Between the Weatherford Texas Hospital Company and the Parker County Appraisal District]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD is not a party to the pending litigation between Weatherford Texas Hospital Company and the Parker County Appraisal District (PCAD), however; as the largest taxing entity in Parker County, WISD is keenly interested in the outcome of this litigation.  The lawsuits, the first of which was filed in the 415th District Court in September of 2012, contend that the Parker County Appraisal District has over-valued the land and buildings leased by Weatherford Texas Hospital Company by about $25 million.  The Weatherford Texas Hospital Company believes the taxable value should be about $35 million, while PCAD has estimated a value of $60 million.  

Weatherford ISD and the other taxing entities affected by these lawsuits have only recently become aware of the existence of this pending litigation from a September 15, 2015 meeting of the PCAD Board of Directors.  If the pending litigation results in a favorable outcome for the Weatherford Texas Hospital Company, Weatherford ISD may be required to reimburse as much as $1 million for the 2012-2014 period.  Should that occur, the WISD Board of Trustees and administration would evaluate repayment scenarios that would minimize any impact to the operation of the school district.  WISD’s first priority is to provide a world-class education to our students. The District would focus its efforts toward protecting the educational program so that a minimal affect results from the loss of revenue.  Trials on the lawsuits have been set for February and December of 2016.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2015 10:48:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS 7th Annual Kangaroo Craft Fair - Saturday, October 10]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford High School 7th Annual Kangaroo Craft Sale Today!
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Weatherford High School Gym
All proceeds benefit the WHS Senior Prom.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2015 10:19:24 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reminder:  Early Release Date Friday; No School on Monday]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[All Weatherford ISD campuses will release early on Friday, October 9th at the following times:  

Elementary 11:45 am
Middle School 12:05 pm
NGC/WHS 12:15 pm

In addition, Monday, October 12th is a student holiday.  All students will return to class on Tuesday, October 13th.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2015 17:12:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Administrator Appointed to Regional Workforce Board of Directors]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Chip Evans, Director of Community Education for Weatherford ISD, has been appointed to the Texas Workforce Commission’s Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas board of directors. Please click on the headline to read more!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2015 11:12:34 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lady Roo Volleyball Program Selling Pink Out Apparel]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join the Lady Roo volleyball program in their support of PINK OUT 2015 by ordering your t-shirt or hoodie today!  All proceeds from the sale of these shirts will be donated to the Parker County Health Foundation and will be designated for mammogram services in Parker County.  Be sure to wear your shirt for the PINK OUT volleyball game on October 13th and the PINK OUT football game on October 30.  Please click on the headline to access the order form.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2015 10:51:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Homecoming Football Game]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[A reminder that our Homecoming football game will begin at 7:30 pm this evening.  Come out to Kangaroo Stadium to cheer for the Weatherford Kangaroos!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2015 15:55:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Updated Acceptable Use Policy]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Part of the school district’s responsibility in preparing our students for the 21st Century is to provide them access to the tools they will be using as adults. Weatherford has recently updated the Administrative Regulations to our Acceptable Use Policy regarding electronic communication and data management.  Please take a moment to read through this document so that you are informed. This document will be emailed to all families on September 30, 2015 and posted on the Weatherford ISD website on the Parents page.  To view this document in English and Spanish, please click on the headline.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2015 11:28:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2016-2017 Parent and Community Calendar Survey]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/498986</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, we're already beginning to gather information for the 2016-2017 school calendar! Current and future WISD parents/family members and our community are invited to take a two question survey about this calendar. Click on the headline to begin the survey]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2015 15:56:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Homecoming Football Game - Ticket Sales]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tickets to the October 2nd Homecoming football game will be sold from the Athletics Office this week during the following hours: 

Monday - Thursday:  8:15 am - 12:45 pm and 1:45 - 4:00 pm
Friday:  8:15 am - Noon
*The Athletics Office is closed from 12:45 - 1:45 pm

Payment may be made with a check payable to WISD or with cash - exact change please.  At this time we are unable to process debit/credit card payment. 

Football Ticket Prices:
Pre-sale (Monday - thru Friday noon) 
(Varsity) Adult general admission $6.00
(Varsity) Student general admission $4.00

At the gate:
(Varsity) All general admission $7.00
(Varsity) All reserve tickets $8.00]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2015 08:50:53 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Homecoming Schedule of Events]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Be sure to join us as we celebrate WHS Homecoming 2015 next week!  For a complete schedule of events, please click on the headline.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2015 16:41:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekly RooView]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Marshmallow Challenge, our focus on healthy kids, and details about the October 23rd AT&T Stadium game make up this week's Weekly RooView!  Click on the headline for the link.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2015 15:56:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Flu Shot Clinics Announced]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[With the flu season just around the corner, pediatricians and Weatherford ISD school nurses are already recommending students get vaccinated against the flu.

In partnership with the Parker County Hospital District, WISD will be hosting flu clinics offering free flu shots or FluMist to WISD students (18 and under) on multiple dates in September.

Click on the headline or photo for more information including the complete schedule of flu shot clinics and necessary forms.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2015 08:37:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Julie Enlow Receives Heroes for Children Award from State Board of Education]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This morning, Weatherford community member, Julie Enlow, was presented with the Heroes for Children award from the State Board of Education.  Julie was nominated for the award by Weatherford ISD for her role in bringing a summer feeding program to our school district.  

In June 2014 the Weatherford ISD Child Nutrition Department launched a program called Healthy Kids to provide free hot lunches for children 18 and younger during the summer months and served over 8,400 lunches that first year.  The program might not have taken flight without Julie Enlow.  She’d seen the program’s success in Granbury ISD and knew that we had children in Weatherford who would benefit from Healthy Kids.  

Julie went to great lengths to make the Healthy Kids program a reality.  She contacted area churches and local support organizations.  She researched possible serving locations.  She loaded up her family and boxes of flyers to promote the program visiting local Laundromats, parks, churches, and wherever you might find groups of children and families.  Most importantly, she recruited churches and individuals to establish a strong volunteer base to support the program.

As Weatherford ISD moved into the second year of the Healthy Kids, Julie worked just as hard to make sure the program was an even bigger success and it was!  Weatherford ISD served over 11,500 lunches this summer, a 36% increase over last year’s numbers.  

There were so many people who contributed to the success of our Healthy Kids program, but none of it would have been possible without Julie’s vision and hard work to make the program a reality.  Julie’s efforts show us all that one person really can make a difference in a community.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2015 16:55:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Labor Day Reminder]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[A reminder that all Weatherford ISD schools and offices will be closed on Monday, Sept. 7 in observance of Labor Day.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2015 16:49:23 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Homecoming 2015]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[One month from today is Weatherford High School's homecoming! Be sure to check out our homecoming publication that includes parade entry information, homecoming t-shirt sales, and our schedule of events for the weekend by clicking on the title of this post.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2015 16:05:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Safety Message for WISD Parents]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[In an effort to keep you informed about safety issues in our community, we are providing information about an incident that happened today at one of our campuses.  

Late this evening Weatherford ISD was notified that a student at Hall Middle School was approached by man between 4:30-4:45 pm.  The student described the man as being black or Hispanic, 30 to 40 years old with a flat top style hair cut, and wearing a black and red striped t-shirt.  The student indicated the man was driving a gray, possibly Ford, "heavy duty" truck that had tinted windows and was loud.  He said the man drove up to him and asked him his name.  The student told the man that was none of his business and began to walk away.  The man then reportedly chased him in the truck so he ran to a group of students.  At that time the man drove off.  The student and his mother were concerned this may have been an attempted abduction and have reported this incident to the Weatherford Police Department.  

Weatherford ISD campuses have been notified about this incident and will have additional staff present during tomorrow’s drop off and pick up times.  In addition, the Weatherford Police Department will increase patrol units around all schools tomorrow.  

We encourage parents to talk with their children about stranger safety and to report any suspicious activity to our campuses and the police department.  

The following tips for children and parents are from the National Crime Prevention Council and may be found at http://www.ncpc.org/topics/violent-crime-and-personal-safety/strangers .  
Recognizing and Handling Dangerous Situations
Perhaps the most important way parents can protect their children is to teach them to be wary of potentially dangerous situations – this will help them when dealing with strangers as well as with known adults who may not have good intentions. Help children recognize the warning signs of suspicious behavior, such as when an adult asks them to disobey their parents or do something without permission, asks them to keep a secret, asks children for help, or makes them feel uncomfortable in any way. Also tell your children that an adult should never ask a child for help, and if one does ask for their help, teach them to find a trusted adult right away to tell what happened.
You should also talk to your children about how they should handle dangerous situations. One way is to teach them “No, Go, Yell, Tell.” If in a dangerous situation, kids should say no, run away, yell as loud as they can, and tell a trusted adult what happened right away. Make sure that your children know that it is okay to say no to an adult in a dangerous situation and to yell to keep themselves safe, even if they are indoors. It’s good to practice this in different situations so that your children will feel confident in knowing what to do. Here are a few possible scenarios:
•	A nice-looking stranger approaches your child in the park and asks for help finding the stranger's lost dog.
•	A woman who lives in your neighborhood but that the child has never spoken to invites your child into her house for a snack.
•	A stranger asks if your child wants a ride home from school.
•	Your child thinks he or she is being followed.
•	An adult your child knows says or does something that makes him or her feel bad or uncomfortable.
•	While your child is walking home from a friend’s house, a car pulls over and a stranger asks for directions.
What Else Parents Can Do
In addition to teaching children how to recognize and handle dangerous situations and strangers, there are a few more things parents can do to help their children stay safe and avoid dangerous situations.
•	Know where your children are at all times. Make it a rule that your children must ask permission or check in with you before going anywhere. Give your children your work and cell phone numbers so they can reach you at all times.
•	Point out safe places. Show your children safe places to play, safe roads and paths to take, and safe places to go if there’s trouble.
•	Teach children to trust their instincts. Explain that if they ever feel scared or uncomfortable, they should get away as fast as they can and tell an adult. Tell them that sometimes adults they know may make them feel uncomfortable, and they should still get away as fast as possible and tell another adult what happened. Reassure children that you will help them when they need it.
•	Teach your children to be assertive. Make sure they know that it’s okay to say no to an adult and to run away from adults in dangerous situations.
•	Encourage your children to play/walk home with others. There’s safety in numbers!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2015 20:54:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cross Country Meet - Location Change]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The location for the Cross Country meet this Saturday will be at Gerault Park, 1200 Gerault Rd, Flower Mound, TX 75028. The relocation was made due to construction.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2015 13:35:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bond Progress Community Meeting]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The community is invited to a meeting on Tuesday, September 1 at 6:00 pm in the Hall Middle School Cafeteria.  Weatherford ISD​ will provide an update on the bond progress over the summer months.  

We also have a bond website linked to our Weatherford ISD website designed to keep our citizens informed about the status of our bond program projects. As design and construction progresses over the next several years, this site will be updated with design presentations, schedule information and construction photos. Click Bond from the Weatherford ISD website or visit www.roobond.com for more information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2015 09:18:23 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NGC and WHS Open House - Monday]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[WHS/NGC Open House will be Monday, August 31, 2015 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2015 16:01:44 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Roo Pride Returns!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Get your Roo Blue on and come to Kangaroo Stadium on Friday night to cheer for our Roos! Click on the title for information on Friday night's football game.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2015 13:18:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Varsity Tennis Match Rescheduled]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to storms moving through the area, today's varsity tennis match with Boswell has been rescheduled for Thursday at 4:30 pm.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2015 08:11:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[First Day of School!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Welcome to the 2015-2016 school year!  We're excited to see everyone back at school tomorrow.  Be sure to post your first day photos on our Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram pages using the hashtag #firstdayroo.

All classes begin at the times listed below.  
  - All Elementary Campuses  8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
  - Hall and Tison Middle Schools  8:05 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.
  - Ninth Grade Center and Weatherford High School  8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Weatherford ISD wishes you and your family the best first day of school ever!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sun, 23 Aug 2015 15:42:31 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Zone Reminder]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[As students head back to school, it’s particularly important to obey traffic laws and drive safely in school zones. 

If you drive to school, through a school zone, or in neighborhoods near a school, follow these safety tips to keep all students safe this year:
•	Obey the 20 mph speed limit in all school zones.
•	Be patient during drop-off and pick-up if you drive your student to school or drive near a school. The roadways surrounding schools are congested during these times.
•	Yield to pedestrians at all intersections.
•	Look both ways for pedestrians and bicyclists when turning right on a red light.
•	Be aware of students where there are no sidewalks along the road and when backing out of driveways.
•	Watch for younger and less predictable children who may dart into the road.
•	Stop and wait for school buses when red lights are flashing.

Thanks for doing your part to provide safe student travel near all Weatherford ISD schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2015 15:29:14 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kangaroo Stadium Incident]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Weatherford ISD parent is under investigation after a handgun he was carrying at Kangaroo Stadium discharged at the end of last night’s Meet the Roos event.  The man has been identified and the Weatherford Police Department is currently investigating the situation.  

Weatherford ISD is focused on creating a safe environment for our students and families and is handling this situation with the highest priority.    Dr. Jeffrey Hanks, superintendent, said, “We are extremely fortunate that no one was injured as a result of this incident.  Weatherford ISD is currently working with the Weatherford Police Department and will pursue charges to the extent of the law.”

As a reminder, Weatherford ISD Board Policy prohibits the use, possession, or display of any firearm, illegal knife, club, or prohibited weapon, as defined at Board Policy FNCG (Legal), on all District property at all times (GKA Local).  

Dr. Hanks said, “We consider school premises to be sacred ground.  We’d like to remind everyone that a license to carry a concealed handgun does not permit an individual to bring a weapon on school property.”]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2015 09:06:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD Prices and Sells Voter Approved Bonds: Tax Rate Impact is 2 Pennies Less than Original Projections]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[On June 25, 2015, Weatherford ISD priced and sold all of the bonds from the $74,900,000 May 2015 voter approved authorization.  Due to favorable interest rate market conditions and recent tax base growth, the Interest and Sinking Fund (I&S) tax rate will be $0.02 lower than original projections: $0.2999 instead of the original $0.3200 projection.

The true interest cost rate on the 30 year fixed rate bond issue was 4.0678%.  $18,985,000 of principal associated with shorter life projects/assets will be paid off within the first 15 years of the bond issue.  The bond issue structure does not include any capital appreciation bonds (CABs) or variable rate bonds. In summary, the low interest rate achieved on the bond issue combined with recent growth in the District’s tax base, Weatherford ISD’s current bond repayment plan is more favorable than the projection that was approved by the voters in May.

Dr. Jeffrey Hanks, WISD Superintendent, stated “We are very pleased with the results of the bond pricing.  WISD students, parents, faculty and the whole community will benefit from the much needed projects included in this bond package AND the tax rate impact of the bond issuance is $0.02 less than the original projections that were communicated to WISD voters”   

At the August 20, 2015 Special Session of the Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees the school board adopted the budget for 2015-2016 then set the tax rate and adopted an Ordinance so stating.  The Board of Trustees adopted the tax rate of $1.17 for Maintenance and Operations and $0.299 for Interest and Sinking for a total combined tax rate of 1.469 for 2015-2016.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2015 18:58:08 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD unpluggED Camp Roo 2015]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tomorrow we welcome our entire WISD staff at our annual convocation event! The WISD Vendor Fair opens the morning and then we'll spend the rest of the day preparing for the new school year. This year we're unplugging from traditional professional development by offering an EdCamp format with sessions that were requested by our staff. We're so excited about the day and love the message from WHS teacher Mrs. Barnes!  Click on this news title to view her message.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2015 11:45:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Education Foundation Backpack Drive]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Saturday, August 15 from 10-2 our Weatherford ISD Education Foundation will be accepting backpack donations to be given to students in WISD.  The Foundation has been providing school supplies and backpacks to students in need since 2003.  Parents needing assistance with school supplies should contact their child's office.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2015 15:20:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Roo News - Back to School Edition]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We've got all the information you need to get ready for a new school year!  Click on the photo or the headline for our Roo News - Back to School edition.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2015 11:08:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Fall 2015 Football Season Ticket Sales Information]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Season Ticket Renewals Available Until Wednesday, August 12
All Remaining Tickets on Sale to Public on Thursday, August 13

All who held season tickets (Reserved Seating) to Weatherford High School Varsity Football games for the fall 2014 season were mailed a letter several weeks ago, and have first option, beginning Monday July 27, 2015 through Wednesday, August 12, 2015, to purchase season tickets and a parking pass for the Fall 2015 season. 

During the renewal process you will be able to renew your parking pass and/or seats or select a different location if the seat is available. Please bring your letter to the WISD Athletic Office, 912 Charles Street, located between Hall Middle School and the WISD District Service Building to purchase your tickets. Hours for season ticket renewal sales, during these dates, will be Monday-Thursday 8:00am - 1:00pm and 2:00-4:30pm.  WISD Offices are closed on Fridays during the summer.  

This renewal option must be exercised, and payment must be received by the Athletic office, beginning Monday, July 27, 2015 and no later than end of sales on Wednesday, August 12, 2015.  

Failure to renew this option, including payment, by the end of sales on Wednesday, August 12, 2015, will result in your seats becoming available for sale to the public at 8:00am on August 13, 2015.  

The price for a four game season ticket book (one seat) is $28.00.  The price for a reserved parking pass is $50.00. Payment may be made by checks or cash.  Electronic payment by debit/credit card is not available at this time.

**Beginning Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 8:00am, all remaining reserved seat tickets and parking passes will become available to the public for purchase.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2015 19:34:39 -0500</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[This summer 275 athletes committed to the Summer Strength and Conditioning program hosted by the Weatherford Athletic department. The program runs six weeks during the months of June and July with sessions for high school and middle school students. Students focused on both physical and mental preparation for their upcoming seasons. We're proud to report the program has experienced an increase of 150 athletes in the past two years! Way to go ROOS!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2015 16:52:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Summer University Features Don Wettrick]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD provides staff development for teachers at our Summer University event each summer.  On Monday we are thrilled to have nationally-known educator, Don Wettrick, present at Summer University.  

Don Wettrick is an Innovation Coordinator at Noblesville High School, just outside Indianapolis, IN. Wettrick has worked as a middle school and high school teacher; educational and innovation consultant; and educational speaker. Don is passionate about helping students find their educational opportunities and providing them with the digital tools they need to give them a competitive edge. Don has lectured across the US and Europe about collaboration, social media use, and work environments that enable innovation. He also hosts an internet radio program, InnovatED, for the BAM! Radio Network.  He is the author of "Pure Genius: Building a Culture of Innovation and Taking 20% Time to the Next Level".  Most importantly Don works with educators and students to bring innovation and collaborative skills into education. Don lives in Greenwood, IN with his wife, Alicia, and three children: Ava, Anna, and Grant. You can find him on Twitter @donwettrick where he tweets updates on his student's innovation work or on his website at http://theinnovationteacher.com/don-wettrick/ .]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2015 11:31:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Becoming "Field of Dreams"]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[In backyards all over America a time-honored tradition will continue this summer. When the sun fades the temperature will cool down and two arms will begin to warm up. Not many things can bond a father and son like a game of catch. As the father enjoys a distraction from his responsibilities the boy is simply dreaming that one day he will play professional baseball. For most boys it’s simply just that. A dream. But for Weatherford ISD, Raymond E. Curtis Field has literally become a “field of dreams” as our players are starting to achieve their boyhood fantasy in vast numbers. 

Currently, there are six former WHS athletes playing for a Major League organization. Headlining the group is Zach Britton who currently serves as the closing pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles. The baseball talent runs in the family as Zach’s brother, Buck Britton, currently plays for the Los Angeles Dodgers AAA affiliate. WHS alum Colt Hynes is currently on the Toronto Blue Jays 40 man roster and Michael Peoples, Kevin Cornelius, and Grayson Huffman are starting their professional careers in Class A ball for their respective organizations. Six players from one high school is very impressive…and the next wave is coming.

In this year’s MLB draft three former WHS players were signed by organizations. The Detroit Tigers snagged two Roos when they selected Beau Burrows (1st round pick 22) and Trey Teakell (9th round). A few days later Jacob Dorris was signed by the Houston Astros organization. That makes nine former Roos that are playing professional baseball. Yes, that is enough to field an entire team.

This success is not a coincidence according to WHS Head Baseball Coach Terry Massey. “The school district gives us great support and everything we need to give our players a chance to be successful. The community also gives us great support and we have a strong little league program.” Massey said. 

If anyone would know what it takes to get players to that level it would be Massey who has had two players make it to the big leagues in his 30 years of coaching. But the reality is not every player will achieve major league success. The best players will naturally catch the attention of big time college programs and MLB scouts. However, smaller colleges are always looking for quality athletes to contribute to their programs and don’t always have the scouts to evaluate talent.  This is where Coach Massey and WISD go the extra mile to help their athletes plan their futures. 

“We make calls and talk to different college coaches all the time. I also ask players if and where they might want to play and I will often call those schools for them.” Massey said. 

This extra work is what helps our athletes get a chance to continue playing baseball and assist with college tuition. But it’s not just the baseball program according to WISD Athletic Director Richard Scoggin.  “All of the coaches in Weatherford ISD do an excellent job in assisting our athletes to play at the next level. It’s very rewarding to be a part of helping these great young men and women continue their athletic careers. Then it becomes fun following and keeping up with their success.” Scoggin said.  

Weatherford ISD is always attempting to build on its mission statement to be “world-class” in everything we do. Whether on the diamond, in academics, or other extra-curricular activities, we are always attempting to help our students achieve their dreams.

So the next time you are enjoying a game of catch in the backyard allow your son to dream big. Who knows?  Someday you might find yourself smiling as you remember that game of catch during his major league debut. It could happen, especially in Weatherford ISD. 


Below is a list of former WHS baseball players and their current MLB organization/college

Zach Britton (2006), Baltimore Orioles, MLB, closer
Colt Hynes (2003), Buffalo Bisons, Toronto Blue Jays AAA affiliate - started the season on the Blue Jays roster, currently on their 40-man roster
Buck Britton (2004), Oklahoma City Dodgers, Los Angeles Dodgers AAA affiliate.  
Michael Peoples (2010), Lynchburg Hillcats, Cleveland Indians High A affiliate.
Kevin Cornelius (2011), Gulf Coast Yankees, New York Yankees affiliate 
Grayson Huffman (2013), Bluefield Blue Jays, Toronto Blue Jays affiliate
 
2010
Trey Teakell- TCU, played in the College World Series, just drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 9th round of the 2015 MLB draft

2011
Jacob Dorris - Texas A&M Corpus Christi, just signed a contract with the Houston Astros organization
 
2012
Trooper Reynolds - Dallas Baptist University
Austin Hilton - Southwestern Oklahoma State 
Ty Hanson - Grayson College 
 
2013
Dustin Williams - Oklahoma State University - led the team with 6 HR's
Will Young - Weatherford College 
Jake Davis - Texas Wesleyan University 
 
2014
Andy Swain - Louisiana Tech University 
Andrew Healy - Paris Junior College 
Corey Bynum - McMurry University 
Andy Rogers - Weatherford College 
Alex Adair - Weatherford College 
Tony Rodriguez - Clarendon College 
 
2015
Beau Burrows - selected #22 in the 1st round of the MLB draft by the Detroit Tigers.  Also signed with Texas A&M University. 
Hayden Rowell - Murray State College 
Randy Crevier - McMurry University 
Blake LaGrassa - McMurry University 
Zachary Rodriguez- Howard Payne University]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2015 10:20:53 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Earns Upgraded Bond Rating]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Standard and Poor’s Rating Services has upgraded Weatherford ISD’s bond rating to an AA- from an A+ following a recent bond rating review. This new rating covers the $74.9 million worth of Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds. In assigning the upgraded rating, S&P noted, “We base the upgrade on the District’s consistent budgetary performance, which has experienced four consecutive years of surpluses, and maintenance of strong reserves.”

Analysts also applauded the District for its
•	very strong financial position,
•	expanding tax base,
•	stable enrollment growth.

WISD’s bond rating was also assigned an Aa3 rating by Moody's Investors Service, which is the equivalent rating to Standard and Poor’s AA- rating. 

“Weatherford ISD has solid processes and procedures in place to ensure fiscal responsibility as we manage taxpayer dollars.  The District’s bond rating is an important criterion for our taxpayers’ consideration.  A school district’s bond rating is very similar to your personal credit rating. For our District, a higher bond rating means we can sell our bonds at a lower interest rate,” said Dr. Jeffrey Hanks, Weatherford ISD Superintendent. “These ratings will save Weatherford ISD taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars over the term of these bonds.”]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2015 16:18:23 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD Child Nutrition Receives Donation]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Watermelon, blueberries, strawberries, and more, are now part of the lunches served to area children thru Weatherford ISD’s Healthy Kids summer feeding program thanks to a donation from the Department of Defense (DoD) Fresh Fruit and Vegetables program.  Weatherford ISD learned late last week that we are the recipient of an additional $13,000 from this program, bringing the total donation from the DoD to $29,000 in free vegetables and fruit.  

Alicia Hernandez, Director of Support Services for Weatherford ISD said, “We are so grateful to receive this donation of fruits and vegetables that will benefit our students by allowing us to add fresh fruits and vegetables in the meals served thru our Healthy Kids summer feeding program.”    

This is the second year for WISD to offer free lunches to children 18 and under thru the Healthy Kids program.  Over 5,200 meals have been served during the first three weeks.  

Healthy Kids is administered by the Weatherford ISD Child Nutrition department in partnership with area churches including First Baptist Church in Horseshoe Bend, First Methodist Church in Weatherford, Grace First Presbyterian Church, Messiah Lutheran Church, New River Fellowship, and North Side Baptist Church.  

Meals are served Monday – Friday from 11:30 am – 1:00 pm thru August 7th at the following locations:  
Cherry Park, 302 West Lee Avenue
Curtis Elementary, 501 W. Russell Street
Lake Country Acres Pool, 100 Lois Circle
McGratton Park, 645 North Main Street
Seguin Elementary, 499 E. Eighth Street
Vine Street Park, 700 West Vine Street

For more information about Weatherford ISD’s Healthy Kids program, please contact the WISD Child Nutrition office at 817-598-2991.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2015 21:12:32 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hannah Cleveland Earns Top 10 Placement in National HOSA Competition!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are filled with ‪‎Roo Pride‬ for Hannah Cleveland, WHS Class of 2015 graduate. Late last night we learned Hannah placed in the top 10 in Life Support Skills at the National Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) conference and competition! Hannah’s journey to Nationals began when she earned second place in her category at the Texas HOSA competition. With that win, she became the first student in the history of HOSA at Weatherford High School to advance to the national competition. Congratulations to Hannah Cleveland and her teacher, Pat Hoffman! ‪ Hannah's parents are Buster and Lisa Cleveland.  #‎WhyWISD‬]]></description>
				
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				<title><![CDATA[Martin Elementary Principal Named]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees approved Amy Crippen as principal for Martin Elementary at their regular board meeting held on Thursday, June 18, 2015.  

Amy has been a public school educator for 17 years.  She began her career in education as a 4th grade teacher and joined Weatherford ISD in 2001 as the counselor at Wright Elementary.  She later worked as a part-time counselor at Martin Elementary and in 2009 was named Assistant Principal at Austin Elementary.  

Following tonight’s announcement, Amy said, “There is a very special place in my heart for Weatherford ISD.  I feel extremely blessed to be joining the Mary Martin family and honored to be working with such an amazing group of students, teachers, and parents.  I look forward to continuing the excellence that has been established at Martin Elementary.” 

Amy and her husband, Brice, have three children who attend Weatherford ISD schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2015 22:18:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Healthy Kids Free Summer Lunch Program]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD​'s Healthy Kids Free Summer Lunch program will resume tomorrow, Thursday, June 18, at all locations.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2015 19:52:34 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD Bond Process Update]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[On May 9, 2015, voters of the Weatherford ISD community approved a bond package of three propositions totaling $74.9 million and the district has already been busy launching the planning and design phases of the approved projects. The district is working closely with its architect, Huckabee, and financial advisor, First Southwest, to detail our strategy, timeline, and plan to implement the approved bond package.

The bond package addresses existing facility improvements, grade realignment, growth, and safety and security. 
•	Proposition One, for $18.8 million, will touch every existing campus and includes improvements to comply with current codes and standards, increase safety and security, make schools more energy efficient and extend the life of each facility. 
•	Proposition Two, totaling $49,500,000, will construct a brand new Hall Middle School at its existing site for grades 6-8, as well as provide a sixth grade classroom addition as well as other improvements at Tison Middle School.
•	Proposition Three, $6.6 million, includes the construction of controlled entrances to improve security at all existing campuses.

At its regular May meeting, the school board reviewed and chose its preferred construction delivery method and is now beginning the selection process of a Construction Manager at Risk. The district hopes to have a construction company on board by the end of the month to assist the district and architect with budget management as the details for each project are developed.

To address the needs in Proposition Two, the district formed a design committee at each campus that consists of teachers and school administrators.  These committees are already meeting with the architect to discuss the planning of the two projects. This collaborative process will allow staff to have an active role in the decisions being made on the programming and design of their campuses. Dr. Jeffrey Hanks, superintendent of schools said, “We believe this process will yield a wealth of new, innovative techniques, concepts, and ideas that will ultimately result in a design that embraces 21st century learning opportunities.” 

The Board of Trustees is expected to give final approval on the designs for the renovations for all facilities in Propositions One and Three in July, and for the new Hall Middle School and additions and renovations at Tison Middle School in August. 

Construction sets and building permits for all work will be available in late fall, with construction kicking off in the early months of 2016 for all projects. Proposition One facility improvements and Proposition Three controlled entrances (with the exception of Tison) are projected to be completed by August 2016.  Estimated completion of the new Hall Middle School and renovations and additions to Tison Middle School is July 2017 with an August 2017 move-in. 

Weatherford ISD is excited to begin the journey to update and improve our district, and is committed to transparency throughout the process with the community. To do so, we will continue to update www.roobond.com to inform our community about the design and construction status of the May 2015 Bond Program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2015 11:43:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Inclement Weather Changes for Athletic Events]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Important Information: The middle school 7 on 7 scheduled for this evening, June 16th, has been cancelled due to rain and the potential for lightning.  In addition, all summer strength and conditioning workouts on Wednesday, June 17 will be held at the Outback on the WHS campus.]]></description>
				


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				<title><![CDATA[Healthy Kids Summer Lunch Program - Wednesday, June 17]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to forecasts for inclement weather and our concern for the safety of our students, families, and volunteers, free lunches for the Weatherford ISD Healthy Kids Summer Feeding Program will only be available at Curtis Elementary on Wednesday, June 17.  Curtis Elementary is located at 501 W. Russell Street.  Free lunches will be served from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2015 11:17:14 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD Announces Healthy Kids Summer Lunch Program]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD’s Healthy Kids Summer Lunch Program is beginning its 2nd year of offering free lunches to all area children who are 18 years old and younger.  The program is offered from June 8th to August 7th.]]></description>
				
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				<title><![CDATA[2015 Roos Boys Basketball Summer Camp Announced]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2015 16:39:34 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Important Safety Message for Parents]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[In an effort to keep you informed about safety issues in our community, we are providing information about an incident that happened today.  Late this afternoon Weatherford ISD was notified that a child walking home from Martin Elementary was approached by an older white male in a black SUV.  According to the student, the man was accompanied by a female passenger and said he was “Public Safety Services” and was trying to find a lost dog.  The child did not approach the SUV and made it safely home.  A police report regarding this incident has been filed.  

Weatherford ISD campuses have been notified about this incident and will have additional staff present during tomorrow’s drop off and pick up times.  In addition, the Weatherford Police Department will increase patrol units around all schools tomorrow.  

We encourage parents to talk with their children about stranger safety and to report any suspicious activity to our campuses and the police department.  

The following tips for children and parents are from the National Crime Prevention Council and may be found at http://www.ncpc.org/topics/violent-crime-and-personal-safety/strangers .  
Recognizing and Handling Dangerous Situations
Perhaps the most important way parents can protect their children is to teach them to be wary of potentially dangerous situations – this will help them when dealing with strangers as well as with known adults who may not have good intentions. Help children recognize the warning signs of suspicious behavior, such as when an adult asks them to disobey their parents or do something without permission, asks them to keep a secret, asks children for help, or makes them feel uncomfortable in any way. Also tell your children that an adult should never ask a child for help, and if one does ask for their help, teach them to find a trusted adult right away to tell what happened.
You should also talk to your children about how they should handle dangerous situations. One ways is to teach them “No, Go, Yell, Tell.” If in a dangerous situations, kids should say no, run away, yell as loud as they can, and tell a trusted adult what happened right away. Make sure that your children know that it is okay to say no to an adult in a dangerous situation and to yell to keep themselves safe, even if they are indoors. It’s good to practice this in different situations so that your children will feel confident in knowing know what to do. Here are a few possible scenarios:
•	A nice-looking stranger approaches your child in the park and asks for help finding the stranger's lost dog.
•	A woman who lives in your neighborhood but that the child has never spoken to invites your child into her house for a snack.
•	A stranger asks if your child wants a ride home from school.
•	Your child thinks he or she is being followed.
•	An adult your child knows says or does something that makes him or her feel bad or uncomfortable.
•	While your child is walking home from a friend’s house, a car pulls over and a stranger asks for directions.
What Else Parents Can Do
In addition to teaching children how to recognize and handle dangerous situations and strangers, there are a few more things parents can do to help their children stay safe and avoid dangerous situations.
•	Know where your children are at all times. Make it a rule that your children must ask permission or check in with you before going anywhere. Give your children your work and cell phone numbers so they can reach you at all times.
•	Point out safe places. Show your children safe places to play, safe roads and paths to take, and safe places to go if there’s trouble.
•	Teach children to trust their instincts. Explain that if they ever feel scared or uncomfortable, they should get away as fast as they can and tell an adult. Tell them that sometimes adults they know may make them feel uncomfortable, and they should still get away as fast as possible and tell another adult what happened. Reassure children that you will help them when they need it.
•	Teach your children to be assertive. Make sure they know that it’s okay to say no to an adult and to run away from adults in dangerous situations.
•	Encourage your children to play/walk home with others. There’s safety in numbers!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2015 19:37:08 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Early Release for WISD Students & Bus Information for Horseshoe Bend Families]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Reminder:  Monday and Tuesday are early release days for Weatherford ISD students.  Release times are:
Elementary 11:45 am
Middle School 12:05 pm
High School 12:15 pm

Also, First Student will continue to pick up/drop off students living the in Horseshoe Bend neighborhood at Mary's Cafe located at 5090 Tin Top Road.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2015 17:14:08 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Horseshoe Bend Suggested Evacuation]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD has been notified by Parker County emergency personnel that a suggested evacuation is in place for residents living in Horseshoe Bend to be out of their homes by 8:00 pm this evening due to potential flooding.  

Parents living in the Horseshoe Bend neighborhood should contact the school office if they need to pick up their child before the end of school today.  

Bus Information
First Student buses traveling to Horseshoe Bend will drop off students at Mary’s Café located at 5090 Tin Top Road this afternoon at the following approximate times:  
•	Elementary 4:30 pm
•	Secondary 5:00 pm  
First Student will also pick up students from Mary’s Café tomorrow morning between 6:45 – 7:00 am.  

As with all safety advisements, Weatherford ISD encourages our families to monitor local news stations for the most current information and to follow the instructions issued by emergency personnel.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2015 15:28:23 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[American Flag]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[It is not our habit to address rumors nor do we talk about discipline issues regarding our students. However, late this afternoon a posting was made on social media alleging that one of our campuses had expelled a student for displaying the American flag. Nothing could be further from the truth. We believe this rumor is tied to a story that happened several weeks ago in South Carolina. As we approach Memorial Day - a holiday dedicated to honoring the memory of fallen Veterans - we hope that you will join us in displaying your American flag at your home and/or business and proudly wear the Red, White, and Blue. ‪#‎RooPride‬ ‪#‎GoRoos‬]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2015 22:18:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board members sworn in following this morning's Special Session]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jeff Geyer and Brian Catlin were officially sworn in as WISD Board Members following this morning's canvassing of the May 9, 2015 WISD Trustee Election.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2015 15:43:26 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District Geography Bee winner announced]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Tison Middle School eighth grader Nathan Arnold for winning the District Geography Been Tuesday in the WHS Ninth Grade Center Auditorium. Curtis Elementary sixth grader Luke Denham finished second in the event, and Martin fifth grader Hailey Toten came in third.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2015 10:27:19 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kids Unite delivers cookies to Weatherford Police Department]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Members of the Weatherford ISD Kids Unite after-school program deliver cookies to the Weatherford Police Department in honor of National Police Week.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2015 09:44:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Nurse Appreciation Day]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD celebrated all of its Registered Nurses with a breakfast at the Weatherford Downtown Cafe on Tuesday morning as a token of appreciation for keeping WISD children safe and healthy.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2015 09:17:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Voters Approve Bond Election; School Board Candidates Elected]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Results from today's election:  

Proposition 1
Total Votes Cast = 4,343
For = 2,281 (52.52%)
Against = 2,062 (47.48%)

Proposition 2
Total Votes Cast = 4,331
For = 2,169 (50.08%)
Against = 2,162 (49.92%)

Proposition 3
Total Votes Cast = 4,339
For = 2,252 (51.90%)
Against = 2,087 (48.10%)

Board of Trustees Place 1:
S. Brian Catlin		1,873 (54.05%)
Amy Bonnett		1,592 (45.95%)

Board of Trustees Place 2:
Jeff M. Geyer		1,730 (50.82%)
Ben Schoonover	1,674 (49.18%)]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2015 21:52:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Community Ed Summer Catalog Out Soon]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[WISD’s Community Education Department is excited about their slate of summer offerings.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2015 14:43:08 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Election Day]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Election Day is Saturday, May 9. Visit http://www.roobond.com/voting.html to look up your voting location. All you need to vote is an approved form of photo ID. Polls are open from 7 am until 7 pm.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2015 09:40:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Early Voting Ends Today]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD encourages you to exercise your right to vote.  The last day to vote early in the May 9th election is today, Tuesday, May 5.  You may vote today from 7 am – 7 pm at any WISD campus.  

On Saturday, May 9th, you may vote in any Parker County election at any of the following locations:  

City of Aledo/Aledo ISD
Aledo ISD Administration Building
1008 Bailey Ranch Road
Aledo, Texas

Peaster ISD
Peaster Fire Department
220 Judd Street
Weatherford, Texas

City of Reno
Reno City Hall
195 W Reno Road
Azle, Texas

City of Springtown
Springtown Municipal Court Annex
200 N Main Street
Springtown, Texas

City of Weatherford/Weatherford ISD/Parker County Courthouse Annex
1112 Santa Fe Drive
Weatherford, Texas]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2015 13:56:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD Final Exam Schedule - Spring 2015]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click on the PDF file to download and/or view the WISD Final Exam Schedule - Spring 2015.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2015 15:42:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weekend Early Voting Location]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Early Voting is open at the Aledo ISD Administration Building today, Saturday May 2, from 7am until 7 pm and also on Sunday, May 3 from 12 pm to 5 pm. For more voting information, you may visit http://www.roobond.com/voting.html.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2015 10:25:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mailing]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[It has come to our attention that some households received a letter from a Political Action Committee with a return address that indicates the sender was Weatherford ISD. This letter was not sent by the school district. WISD is required by law to limit our communications about the proposed bond election to information only and cannot take a position in any of our communications.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2015 20:47:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD students participate in Special Olympics Texas competition at UTA]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[A few Weatherford ISD students traveled to Arlington to participate in the Special Olympics Texas competition a few weeks ago at Maverick Stadium on the campus of The University of Texas at Arlington.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2015 08:14:32 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD announces 2014-15 Teachers of the Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Eleven teachers, each representing a Weatherford ISD campus, were recognized today at the WISD Education Foundation Teacher of the Year Luncheon at the Doss Heritage and Culture Center.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2015 15:29:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lady Roos Softball Bi-District Playoff Games Announced]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[It's time to get your Roo Blue on and cheer for our Lady Roos softball team! 

Softball Bi-District Round: Weatherford HS vs. Midland HS

7:30 PM May 1, 2015 @ Abilene Christian University
2:00 PM May 2, 2015 @ Abilene Christian University 
(3rd game 30 minutes after conclusion of second game, if needed)
Admission is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for students]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2015 16:30:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Baseball Schedule Changes]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tonight's 9th grade and JV baseball games have been cancelled but you can catch the varsity game tomorrow at 1:00 pm with senior activities beginning at 12:40 pm. All games scheduled with Aledo on Saturday have also been cancelled. Thanks and GO ROOS!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2015 15:23:24 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bond Information Presentation - Monday, April 27]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please join Weatherford ISD for a community bond information presentation on Monday, April 27th at Hall Middle School. Facility tours will be given between 6:00-7:00 pm. The bond information presentation will be given at 7:00 pm in the Hall cafeteria.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2015 08:32:32 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS sends 14 athletes to Area Track Meet Friday in Abilene]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford High School will be sending 14 athletes to compete in this weekend's Area Track Meet at Abilene Christian University in Abilene.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2015 13:31:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD makes decision to suspend sales of Blue Bell ice cream products]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[As a precaution, the Weatherford ISD Child Nutrition Department has made the decision to immediately suspend all sales of Blue Bell ice cream products in the district for the remainder of the year.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2015 10:40:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD announces Kindergarten Registration, PreK Registration information]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kindergarten Registration for the 2015-2016 school year will be Thursday, April 16, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and also from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at any of the District's seven elementary campuses.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2015 15:27:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD is wearing Roo Blue on Thursday in support of World Autism Awareness Day]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please help us support World Autism Awareness Day by wearing your Roo Blue on Thursday!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2015 10:11:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD students, staff prepare for Monday's STAAR assessments]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/452649</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD students will join others across the state next week in taking the state-mandated State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) tests.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2015 08:44:44 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reminder - No school on Friday, April 3]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is just a friendly reminder to please remember that all Weatherford ISD campuses and departments will be closed on Friday, April 3.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2015 15:02:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Voter registration information available Tuesday during WHS MegaLunch]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Representatives from the Parker County Election and Voter Registration Office will be at Weatherford High School on Tuesday during MegaLunch to help assist those students who wish to register to vote.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2015 11:05:19 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD offices and departments are closed]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD offices and departments are closed today. Please have a safe and restful weekend!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2015 08:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Three WHS students named to the Texas All-State Choirs]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Lillian Holguin, Emily Hatch, and Rachel Ward for earning spots on the All-State Choirs.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2015 10:38:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board recognizes WHS All-State band members]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/450668</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford High School band students Jacob Quarles and Callie Stout were recognized at Thursday's School Board meeting for earning spots on the All-State Band.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2015 15:23:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Halo for Freedom Event Cancelled]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/450451</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Today's Halo for Freedom event at Kangaroo Stadium has been cancelled due to inclement weather.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2015 06:32:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District to make up bad weather days on June 1-2]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/450382</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD students and staff members will be attending school on Monday, June 1, and Tuesday, June 2, because these were the District's designated bad weather makeup days that were originally built into the 2014-15 school year calendar.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2015 15:41:39 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Save the Date: Weatherford ISD Roo Fest is May 1]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/450372</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD's annual Roo Fest Special Olympic Event is going to be Friday, May 1, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Kangaroo Stadium.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2015 14:58:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day on Friday by wearing blue, crazy socks]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/450365</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD students and staff members are encouraged not only to wear blue on Friday, but to also wear crazy socks in recognition of World Down Syndrome Day.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2015 15:42:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford Art Association Student Art Show winners]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/450276</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fifteen students representing Weatherford ISD used their talents to win awards at the recent Weatherford Art Association Student Art Show.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2015 10:59:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD middle school, ninth grade students to attend special event Friday at Kangaroo Stadium]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/450254</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD middle school and ninth grade students will have an opportunity to take part in Friday’s “A Weekend to Remember” event at Kangaroo Stadium benefitting the HALO for Freedom Warrior Foundation.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2015 14:55:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD administrators attend appreciation lunch at Pythian Home]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/447252</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD administrators were treated to an appreciation lunch today at the Pythian Home.

Lisa Watson, administrator at the Pythian Home, said the annual appreciation luncheon is to thank the District for teaching some of their kids.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2015 15:18:26 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD Schools Closed 3-5-15]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/446561</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to inclement weather and icy road conditions, all Weatherford ISD schools and offices will be closed on Thursday, March 5.  Stay warm Kangaroos!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2015 21:36:47 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Schools Early Release March 4; Delayed Opening March 5]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/446067</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In anticipation of the wintry weather that is expected to arrive late this afternoon, Weatherford ISD schools will dismiss at 2:00 pm today.  The early release allows parents to pick up their children and all of our buses to complete their routes by 5:00 pm before road conditions worsen. All evening activities, including Kids Unite, are cancelled.  

WISD schools will also delay opening on Thursday, March 5 by 2 hours.   

We appreciate your help and support as we work together to get our students and staff home safely today.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2015 09:15:22 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD Launches Bond Website]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD has launched a Bond website to provide information to our community at www.roobond.com . 

The Weatherford Independent School District’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to call a bond election for May 9, 2015. The proposal includes:
• Facility improvements at all existing WISD schools to extend the life of each facility
• Grade level realignment to better serve current and future WISD students and provide greater operational efficiencies

The bond package is based upon recommendations from the WISD Facility Advisory of Citizens, Teachers and Students (FACTS) Committee made up of local citizens, civic and business leaders, students, parents and school staff. Members met to study and prioritize over $200 million of district needs and develop a bond package that addresses what they identified as the most critical of those needs. They toured district facilities, studied a district-wide facility assessment, growth projections, grade configuration data and district financial information. The FACTS Committee recommended four priorities that were further studied by the Board of Trustees and reduced to three single propositions for voters to consider.

“The planning for this bond election has been a thorough and transparent process that began in late 2013 and included a comprehensive assessment of our existing facilities and considerable input from the community,” said Weatherford ISD Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Hanks. “The FACTS Committee, Administration and Board of Trustees all worked diligently to develop a package they felt met the needs of the students and teachers while continuing to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars.”

Proposition One: Existing Facility Improvements | $18.8 million
The average age of WISD schools is 30-years-old. This bond will allow for upgrades and improvements to comply with current codes and standards, increase safety and security, make schools more energy efficient and extend the life of each facility.

“The first priority of the FACTS Committee was to take care of what we have and ensure that all students and staff are safe,” said FACTS Committee Co-Chair Leo Neely. “We worked to prioritize the deficiencies identified in the facility assessment and recommended to the Board of Trustees that the most critical items be addressed at every campus.”

Proposition Two: Grade Realignment & Growth | $49.5 million
Currently, WISD elementary schools serve grades K-6 and middle schools serve grades 7-8. The district is proposing to realign elementary schools to K-5 and middle schools to 6-8. This will provide better alignment with age-appropriate curriculum and state accountability standards and eliminate the need to transport sixth graders to the middle schools for advanced courses and fine arts.

This bond would replace the existing Hall Middle School with a new school at its current location to serve grades 6-8, as well as construct a sixth grade classroom addition at Tison Middle School to also make it a grade 6-8 campus.

“The committee studied several options to address the age and condition of Hall Middle School,” said FACTS Committee Co-Chair Amy Crippen. “To renovate and add onto the existing Hall Middle School to add 6th graders, bring it up to modern standards and create an equitable environment to Tison Middle School, would cost $31.3 million and would extend the life of the facility by only 20 years. Therefore, we recommended to replace the existing facility with a new school at its current location at a cost of $41.1 million that will serve the district for 50 years or more.”

In addition, these projects will provide space for student growth over the next decade at the elementary school level and will remove students from existing portable buildings.

Proposition Three: Safety & Security at All Campuses | $6.6 million
This proposition includes the construction of controlled entrances to improve security at all existing campuses. “This is a best practice utilized in educational facilities across the nation,” says Allen Lawrence, national school safety expert. With the controlled entrances, internal spaces will be reconfigured in order to house administration at the entrance of the facility. Visitors will be required to report to the campus office and present identification before being granted access to the main part of the school.

If approved, the estimated maximum tax impact of the total bond proposal is anticipated to be 11 cents for a total tax rate of $1.49. For a $100,000 home value this represents an increase of approximately $7.79 per month. Additional information about the proposed bond election will be posted to www.roobond.com in the coming days. Weatherford ISD residents will have the opportunity to vote on the bond referendum beginning with Early Voting on April 27 through May 5, 2015 and Election Day, Saturday, May 9.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sat, 28 Feb 2015 21:11:54 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Message from Dr. Hanks about Today's Early Release]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/444621</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dear Weatherford ISD Community, 

Understandably, we received phone calls and social media posts after this morning’s decision to hold school. 

The decision to operate on a regular schedule had to be made in the very early hours of the morning to allow for bus transportation. At that time, our assessment of road conditions showed roads were clear. Taking into consideration our local forecast that indicated 1-3” of snow over an 8 hour period, we made the decision to hold school on a regular schedule because we believed it would be safe for our students to travel to and from school. 

Our first priority is always the safety of our students, parents, and staff. In the past, there have been instances when we’ve closed school in anticipation of bad weather that did not arrive. There are also situations like today, where weather conditions worsened rapidly during the morning hours after we’d made the decision to operate on a regular schedule. 

We make our decision to open or close schools in bad weather based on careful analysis of as many relevant factors as we can gather, including:

• Information on road conditions from transportation staff and local law enforcement officials - we must give careful consideration to the most dangerous roads in the District. Even if the street in front of your house looks clear, travel elsewhere in the District may be dangerous. 

• Amount of snow or ice accumulated and projected accumulations. 

• School entrances – we monitor the clearing and treating of sidewalks to ensure safe passage.

• Weather predictions.

Who makes the decision to close school?

As Superintendent, I am responsible for the final decision, based on the above factors and recommendations from District staff and First Student (bus transportation). 

How is the public notified?

We post the announcement on the District website, www.weatherfordisd.com , social media platforms (Facebook and Twitter), and automated phone calls to parents. (That’s one reason we always need up-to-date contact information.) In addition, we notify local media so they can broadcast these updates.

When is the decision made?

We try to make the decision by 5:30 a.m. or earlier so we can notify local media and post the information on our website, start automated communications, emails, and phone calls by 6:00 a.m. Also, our first buses leave the transportation center around 5:45 a.m. Finally, we know that waiting much later in the morning limits parents’ options when they are making childcare decisions.

What happened this time?

This morning we followed our protocol to make the decision about the school schedule considering our inclement weather. With the most recent weather information, we began communicating with our experts around 4:00 a.m. Our staff had completed their check of road conditions by 5:00 a.m. and continued to monitor conditions throughout the morning. At 6:00 a.m. we had no reports of dangerous road conditions within the WISD boundaries and the forecast predicted an end to the precipitation around before our dismissal times.  Even with the decision to have a regular start, WISD launched a SchoolMessenger call informing parents and staff of the possibility of an early release if the weather turned worse.  

Morning classes had just begun when it became clear that road conditions were worsening and that more precipitation than was previously forecast was on the way. Considering all of these factors we made the decision, shortly before 9:00 a.m., to dismiss school at 10:00 am. We contacted First Student to ask bus drivers to return to work, coordinated with our Child Nutrition department to ensure bus students would be provided lunch (and to any child upon request), and notified parents to make transportation arrangements. 

I am so thankful for our excellent staff and for our parents who dealt with this change in a caring, professional manner. Our maintenance staff braved the elements to ensure school entrances were cleared multiple times this morning and our child nutrition staff modified their schedule to make sure students were fed. Hall Middle School staff took care of students from several campuses until their parents could pick them up.  

Please know that we always strive to make the best decision possible with the information we have at the time. I hope this explanation helps to clarify the process we use during inclement weather. I am honored to work with our outstanding staff and engaged parents as we strive to provide an excellent education for all students. 

Without question, this week’s weather has been unusual for late February.  I appreciate your confidence and support as we work together to make decisions in the best interest of students, employees, parents, and our community. 

With Roo Pride, 

Dr. Jeffrey Hanks
Superintendent]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2015 16:18:09 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Early Dismissal Message]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/444367</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to rapidly changing weather, Weatherford ISD will be releasing students at all campuses at 10:00 am today (Friday, February 27).  Parents may pick up their children at any time prior to that if desired.  Buses will be at campuses at 10:00 am to begin transporting students to their homes.  A sack lunch will be provided for students who are bus riders and any other students at request.  All after-school activities, including Kids Unite, have been cancelled for this evening.

At this time, weather conditions are much worse than forecasted.  We appreciate your understanding as we work together to get our students and staff to their homes as safely as possible.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2015 08:38:23 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Friday's School Board meeting canceled]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Friday's Weatherford ISD School Board Special Session that was scheduled for 4 p.m. has been canceled.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2015 07:59:06 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Open Today - Friday, February 26]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/444324</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD has monitored roads and the weather forecast this morning. All schools will open on time and buses will run according to their normal schedule. We will constantly monitor the weather throughout the day and consider an early release if conditions warrant.

Should we make a decision to alter today's school schedule, we will notify parents via SchoolMessenger, the website, and social media.

We encourage you to be sure your children are dressed warmly today.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2015 05:53:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD Board Of Trustees Call For May 2015 Bond Election]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/444305</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Proposal addresses aging facilities, safety, grade realignment, and growth

WEATHERFORD, TX--The Weatherford Independent School District’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to call a bond election for May 9, 2015. The proposal includes:
•	Facility improvements at all existing WISD schools to extend the life of each facility
•	Grade level realignment to better serve current and future WISD students and provide greater operational efficiencies

The bond package is based upon recommendations from the WISD Facility Advisory of Citizens, Teachers and Students (FACTS) Committee made up of local citizens, civic and business leaders, students, parents and school staff.  Members met to study and prioritize over $200 million of district needs and develop a bond package that addresses what they identified as the most critical of those needs. They toured district facilities, studied a district-wide facility assessment, growth projections, grade configuration data and district financial information. The FACTS Committee recommended four priorities that were further studied by the Board of Trustees and reduced to three single propositions for voters to consider.

“The planning for this bond election has been a thorough and transparent process that began in late 2013 and included a comprehensive assessment of our existing facilities and considerable input from the community,” said Weatherford ISD Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Hanks. “The FACTS Committee, Administration and Board of Trustees all worked diligently to develop a package they felt met the needs of the students and teachers while continuing to be good stewards of taxpayer dollars.” 

Proposition One: Existing Facility Improvements | $18.8 million
The average age of WISD schools is 30-years-old. This bond will allow for upgrades and improvements to comply with current codes and standards, increase safety and security, make schools more energy efficient and extend the life of each facility. 

“The first priority of the FACTS Committee was to take care of what we have and ensure that all students and staff are safe,” said FACTS Committee Co-Chair Leo Neely. “We worked to prioritize the deficiencies identified in the facility assessment and recommended to the Board of Trustees that the most critical items be addressed at every campus.” 

Proposition Two: Grade Realignment & Growth | $49.5 million
Currently, WISD elementary schools serve grades K-6 and middle schools serve grades 7-8. The district is proposing to realign elementary schools to K-5 and middle schools to 6-8. This will provide better alignment with age-appropriate curriculum and state accountability standards and eliminate the need to transport sixth graders to the middle schools for advanced courses and fine arts.

This bond would replace the existing Hall Middle School with a new school at its current location to serve grades 6-8, as well as construct a sixth grade classroom addition at Tison Middle School to also make it a grade 6-8 campus. 

“The committee studied several options to address the age and condition of Hall Middle School,” said FACTS Committee Co-Chair Amy Crippen. “To renovate and add onto the existing Hall Middle School to add 6th graders, bring it up to modern standards and create an equitable environment to Tison Middle School, would cost $31.3 million and would extend the life of the facility by only 20 years. Therefore, we recommended to replace the existing facility with a new school at its current location at a cost of $41.1 million that will serve the district for 50 years or more.”

In addition, these projects will provide space for student growth over the next decade at the elementary school level and will remove students from existing portable buildings.

Proposition Three: Safety & Security at All Campuses | $6.6 million
This proposition includes the construction of controlled entrances to improve security at all existing campuses. “This is a best practice utilized in educational facilities across the nation,” says Allen Lawrence, national school safety expert. With the controlled entrances, internal spaces will be reconfigured in order to house administration at the entrance of the facility. Visitors will be required to report to the campus office and present identification before being granted access to the main part of the school.

If approved, the estimated maximum tax impact of the total bond proposal is anticipated to be 11 cents for a total tax rate of $1.49.  For a $100,000 home value this represents an increase of approximately $7.79 per month.  Additional information about the proposed bond election will be posted to www.roobond.com in the coming days. Weatherford ISD residents will have the opportunity to vote on the bond referendum beginning with Early Voting on April 27 through May 5, 2015 and Election Day, Saturday, May 9.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2015 21:33:13 -0600</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[It's snowing! The National Weather Service issued a short term forecast indicating we would receive a light snow this morning. Temperatures are expected to rise above freezing early this afternoon. We will monitor the weather and road conditions throughout the day, but at this time we don't expect any change in today's school schedule.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2015 08:57:33 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[This Week's Soccer/Baseball/Softball/Track Schedule Changes]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/443865</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[SOCCER
The Feb 24th WHS Varsity BOYS Soccer game vs Paschal is rescheduled to 6:00 pm TONIGHT, Wednesday, Feb 25th @ Paschal
The Feb 24th WHS Varsity GIRLS Soccer game vs Paschal is scheduled to 4:30pm Thursday, Feb 26th @ Roo Stadium.
Varsity Girls Soccer vs Arlington Martin is scheduled for Friday night, Feb 27 @ 7:30pm @ Roo Stadium
Varsity Boys Soccer vs Arlington Martin is scheduled for Friday night, Feb 27th @ 6:00pm @ Roo Stadium
JV2 Boys Soccer vs Arlington Martin is scheduled for Friday night, Feb. 27th @ 5:00pm @ Roo Stadium
JV Girls Soccer vs Arlington Martin is scheduled for Saturday, Feb 28th @11:00am @ Martin
JV1 Boys Soccer vs Arlington Martin is scheduled for Saturday, Feb 28th @ 12:15pm @ Martin
 
BASEBALL/SOFTBALL
Varsity Baseball Game @ home vs Aledo Thursday, Feb 26 @4:30pm.
Varsity Baseball Game @ home vs Northwest Tuesday, March 3rd @ 4:30
The Jerry Durant Classic Varsity Baseball Tournament for Feb 26-28th has been cancelled.
The Paschal 9th Grade Baseball Tournament for Feb 26-28th has been cancelled.
Varsity Softball Tournament at Brewer Feb. 26-28th has been cancelled.  
 
TRACK
Middle School Track @ Granbury Middle School has been cancelled for Thursday, February 26
WHS Track relays at Brewer has been cancelled for Thursday, February 26]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2015 18:10:34 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Students Compete at Future Business Leaders of America Area Competition]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/443811</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to WHS Future Business Leaders of America students for their success at the Area 7 competition!  All 1st and 2nd place winners advance to the state competition in San Antonio, Texas, March 5-7.  We’re so proud of these students!  #RooPride

Hunter Greenwood and Waylan Wilder placed 1st in Global Business 
Taylar White 1st in Client Services 
Winston Griffith 2nd in Business Math 
Matthew Self 2nd in Economics 
Kevin Finder 2nd in Business Communications 
Karina Marin 2nd in Business Law 
Dania Valencia 3rd in Business Law
Allie Jennsen 3rd in Word Processing
Thomas Wise 4th Business Calculations
Estrella Gomez 4th in Agribusiness]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2015 09:17:33 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Schools Open - 2 Hour Delayed Start]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/443516</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bundle up your kids…we can’t wait to see them at school today! We’ve been out monitoring roads this morning and found the majority of our roads are wet, but not icy. A light is snow falling and there are some areas with foggy conditions. WISD encourages you to plan to leave early to give yourself a little extra time to make your way to school today.

Reminder: All Weatherford ISD schools will open with a 2 hour delay this morning and buses will run 2 hours later than normal.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2015 08:02:21 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD to Delay School 2 Hours on Wednesday, February 25]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[All Weatherford ISD schools will delay opening 2 hours on Wednesday, February 25. Buses will run 2 hours later than normal.

While current conditions don't warrant a school closing for tomorrow, the 2 hour delay provides us with the opportunity to reassess the weather and road conditions early in the morning and, if necessary, modify our decision.  

We appreciate your understanding as we make decisions to change the school schedule due to weather conditions.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2015 17:44:45 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Closed on Tuesday, February 24]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD has monitored roads throughout our school district this afternoon. The majority of our roads remain covered in ice and are not expected to thaw. For the safety of our students, staff, and parents, Weatherford ISD is cancelling school on Tuesday, February 24. All schools, offices, and departments will be closed. Stay safe and warm!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2015 14:40:24 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Schools Closed on Monday, February 23]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Icy weather arrived overnight creating hazardous road conditions.  As a result, all Weatherford ISD schools will be closed today.  We’ll continue to monitor the weather and road conditions today and post about tomorrow this evening.  Stay warm Kangaroos!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2015 05:22:38 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Winter Weather]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[District administrators are closely monitoring the weather forecast and road conditions as we prepare for the arrival of winter weather.  Any change for tomorrow’s school schedule will be communicated to parents and staff through SchoolMessenger, Facebook, Twitter, the Weatherford ISD website, TV channels 4, 5, 8 11, 21, 23, and 27, and on local radio stations. For more information, please click on our Bad Weather Guide linked below.  Stay warm Kangaroos!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2015 14:21:54 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Child Nutrition offers healthy, nutritious meals]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD’s Child Nutrition Department recognizes the important connection between a healthy diet and a student’s ability to learn effectively and achieve high standards in school. That’s why it continues to focus on creating meals that not only are healthy, but taste good.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2015 15:11:34 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board members recognize Community Education Department's 45th anniversary]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD Board members recognized the District's Community Education Department's 45th anniversary at Thursday's meeting in the District Services Building Boardroom.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2015 10:47:42 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD welcomes Director of Accounting]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD Board members approved Patricia Melendez as the District’s Director of Accounting at Thursday’s Board meeting in the District Services Building Boardroom. 
She will be replacing Emmett Whitefield, who recently took a position with another school district.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2015 08:32:56 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Hope Baptist Choir sings 'National Anthem' at final Lady Roo home basketball game]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Members of the Weatherford New Hope Baptist Church Choir sang a lovely rendition of the "National Anthem" at the beginning of Tuesday's Lady Roo basketball game against Arlington Sam Houston. Thank you for a fantastic performance!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2015 14:32:37 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Board President decides not to seek re-election in May]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[After nearly a decade of service on the Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees, School Board President Paul Paschall has decided to not seek re-election this May.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2015 15:37:17 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS students compete in Region 11 Visual Arts Scholastic Event competition]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Twenty-three students from Weatherford High School entered 28 pieces of art to compete in the Region 11 Visual Arts Scholastic Event (VASE) competition Saturday in Mansfield.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2015 09:57:39 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Country group Eli Young Band skypes in with Austin Elementary fifth graders to make poetry  a little more 'rock star']]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students in Jacqueline Rose’s fifth grade English Language Arts class at Austin Elementary had a unique opportunity to Skype with the popular country group Eli Young Band on Monday.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2015 15:43:01 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Community Education receives donation from Weatherford Noon Lions Club]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Chip Evans, Director of Weatherford ISD's Community Education Department, accepts a $500 donation from Weatherford Noon Lions Club President Brookes Worthington at Wednesday's Lions Club meeting in the Allene Strain Room at Weatherford College.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2015 08:38:49 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS alum wins All-Around rodeo title]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[(Reprinted with permission from Weatherford College):  Seth Cooke has something to write home about.
Of course, the Weatherford College sophomore could just as easily drive home and tell everyone since he is a Weatherford High School product.
Either way, local folks have plenty of which to be proud of concerning the hometown guy. Not only is he now the reigning All-Around Champion in the United Professional Rodeo Association, he’s anxious to get the second half of a productive sophomore season underway for the Coyotes.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2015 15:07:24 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Save the Date: Greater Fort Worth Area 11 Spring Games set for April 17-18 in Arlington]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Athletes from Weatherford, Aledo, and Fort Worth will come together to participate in the Special Olympics Texas Track and Field Greater Fort Worth Area 11 Spring Games April 17-18 at UTA Maverick Stadium in Arlington.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2015 15:34:28 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford FFA students have great start to Stock Show season]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Eight students representing Weatherford ISD had fantastic showings during the first week of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo last week.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2015 18:02:11 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS senior named Finalist in National Achievement® Scholarship Program]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford High School senior Bryant Huggins was one of only 1,300 students in the United States to recently be named a 2015 National Achievement® Scholarship Program Finalist by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2015 09:18:29 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD students prepare to show livestock at Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Good luck to our students who will be showing livestock that they have worked so hard to raise at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo in the Will Rogers Memorial Center.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2015 10:30:11 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD FACTS Committee ]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees recently formed a Facility Advisory of Citizens, Teachers and Students (FACTS) Committee as it considers a possible bond election for May 2015.   Members invited to serve on this planning committee include a thorough cross-section of our community, including parents and non-parents, young adults, and senior citizens, as well as teachers, business owners and community leaders.  

“The FACTS Committee is invaluable to the planning process because it allows the district to hear from and incorporate many different perspectives from people in our community,” said Dr. Jeffrey Hanks, Weatherford ISD superintendent.  “The committee is studying current district financial data, the results of a community-wide survey, a district-wide facilities assessment, demographic information and project options and cost analysis. They are also touring existing district facilities and working collectively to develop a bond package that meets the district’s needs.  I am confident this process will help make the best decisions for our students and teachers and look forward to working with the community on this important effort.” 

The FACTS Committee is led by committee-elected co-chairs, Amy Crippen and Leo Neely.  Amy Bonnett serves as the FACTS Committee secretary.  In addition, some WISD administrators, Board of Trustee Facilities Subcommittee and district consultants serve in an advisory (non-voting) role on the committee.

The charge of the WISD FACTS Committee is:
• To represent the entire community in the bond planning process.
• To review and prioritize the facility needs of WISD.
• To bring forward a plan to the WISD Board of Trustees that will include recommendations as to what should be included and how much money should be requested in a possible May 2015 bond election.

All information presented to the FACTS Committee, along with a list of committee members, resources, meeting agendas, and minutes, may be viewed at www.weatherfordisdfacts.com.  The site is updated weekly and also includes an avenue for community members to submit questions to the district.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2015 15:54:05 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Today's Weather]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[While we do not expect today’s weather to create an unsafe travel conditions or to interrupt our school schedule, WISD administrators are monitoring weather conditions.  We are in constant contact with an AccuWeather meteorologist to stay current with the weather forecast and will also be monitoring road conditions.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2015 08:26:08 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Shrek the Musical!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Durant Auditorium is about to be transformed into “fairy tale land” with the Weatherford High School production of Shrek the Musical! Our students, staff, and parent volunteers have worked tirelessly to bring this world-class production to our community and we know it will be nothing less than spectacular! 

Sponsored by Jerry’s GMC, Shrek the Musical will be presented this Thursday – Saturday at 7:00 pm in the Durant Auditorium and offered as a Sunday matinee at 2:00 pm. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at the door. (Children 5 and under are free.) On Saturday morning at 10:00 am there’s also Character Breakfast Meet and Greet in the WHS cafeteria and auditorium for $10. 

Let the incredible talents of our students in the Shrek the Musical production sweep you away this weekend! 

Be sure to watch, LIKE, and SHARE our Shrek the Musical promotional video on Facebook AND be sure to spread the word that great things are happening for students in Weatherford ISD!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2015 09:04:36 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD, Parker County Hospital District team up to provide immunizations for sixth graders, cholesterol screenings for staff members]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD has once again teamed up with the Parker County Hospital District to provide immunizations for sixth grade students who will be entering the seventh grade during the 2015-16 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2015 14:55:55 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reminder - Jan. 19 is a School Holiday for Students]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Monday, January 19th is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  In observance of this holiday, there will be no school for Weatherford ISD students.  Teachers have a comp/in-service day.  

Looking for ways to celebrate the holiday with your children?  We've pinned great activities, book ideas, and information about Dr. King on our "I Have a Dream" Pinterest Board.  https://www.pinterest.com/weatherfordisd/i-have-a-dream/]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2015 15:46:13 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford Noon Lions, Brookshire's donate hand sanitizers to WISD schools]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Weatherford Noon Lions Club teamed up with Brookshire's in Weatherford to donate more than 520 bottles of hand sanitizer to be placed in Weatherford ISD classrooms.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2015 10:53:36 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[January is School Board Recognition Month]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford Independent School District joins hundreds of other school districts throughout the state in recognizing its School Board members as part of January’s School Board Recognition Month.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jan 2015 10:59:33 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD’s Community Education presents its Winter/Spring line-up of course offerings]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Watch for the new ComEd catalog of course offerings which will be mailed to all Weatherford and surrounding homes in early January.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2015 15:11:47 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Belk 'Angel Days' to benefit Bill Wright Elementary School]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Belk has announced the launch of its first holiday fundraising campaign, Angel Days.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2014 09:25:38 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Winter Break Early Release Days - December 18 & 19]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[A reminder to parents that all campuses will dismiss early on Thursday and Friday, December 18 & 19, at the following times: 

Elementary 11:45 
Middle School 12:05 
High School at 12:15 

Weatherford ISD wishes you and your family a safe and happy holiday season!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2014 14:51:43 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD welcomes new district administrators]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD School Board members unanimously approved the hiring of two new district administrators at Thursday’s meeting in the District Services Building Boardroom.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2014 15:33:40 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD final exam, early release schedule for fall semester]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The final exam schedule for the fall semester is now posted (please click on the headline link). These include final exam dates and times for December 17-19, and early release dates and times for December 18-19.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2014 15:16:56 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford Regional Medical Center recognizes winners of Christmas card contest]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Three middle school students representing both Hall and Tison were the winners of this year's Weatherford Regional Medical Center Christmas Card Contest, and they were recognized at Thursday's WISD School Board meeting in the District Services Building Boardroom.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2014 14:53:53 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Child Nutrition employees serve holiday breakfast ]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD Child Nutrition employees treated and served breakfast items to WISD administrators at Tuesday's annual holiday meal at the Bowie Learning Center.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2014 14:54:06 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mary Martin students teach Board members about Discovery Education]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students from Mary Martin Elementary were on hand to show WISD School Board members how to access Discovery Education at Thursday's Board meeting in the District Services Building Boardroom.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2014 11:13:51 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board members recognize WHS varsity volleyball district award recipients]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD Board members recognized six members of the WHS varsity volleyball team for earning both All-District and Academic honors at Thursday's meeting in the District Services Building Boardroom.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2014 15:53:35 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD proactive in helping fight cold and flu season]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2014 14:48:06 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD employees participate in Manna Santa's Helpers, Parker County Salvation Army Angel Tree program]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD employees have once again partnered with Manna Santa's Helpers and the Parker County Salvation Army's Angel Tree program to help provide new toys and clothing to underprivileged children during the holiday season.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2014 10:47:08 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Local auto dealers donate cars to WHS Auto Technology Program]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD is grateful for its continued partnership with local businesses and companies such as the Jerry Durant Auto Group and SouthWest Ford. These two auto dealers recently donated vehicles to the Weatherford High School Automotive Technology program for students to learn about automotive industry standards.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2014 10:37:14 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Student Resources Officers share holiday safety tips]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD Student Resource Officers have put together some holiday safety tips to share with students, staff, and community members.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2014 11:03:46 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thanksgiving Holiday Early Release for Students]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Early release for students at all campuses. See times listed.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2014 11:59:06 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Community Education's Fall Women's Volleyball League winners]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/420580</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Spikin' Spiffies were the winners of the Weatherford ISD Community Education Fall Women's Volleyball League after winning first in the season-ending tournament on Tuesday.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2014 08:57:06 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Community Education Fall volleyball winners announced (grades 2-3)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/419732</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The winners for the Grades 2-3 Community Ed Girls Fall Volleyball League went to team Mountain Dew who took first, the Volley Brawlers were second, and the Volley Girlz won third place.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2014 14:47:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Community Education Fall volleyball winners announced (grades 4-5)]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Weatherford ISD Community Ed Fall Girls Volleyball League held its end-of-season tournament on Nov. 15.  There were 21 fourth and fifth grade teams participating this season in the eight-week league for area girls in grades 2-8.  Community Ed would like to congratulate all of the winners.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2014 14:27:58 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD students, faculty receive awards at annual Texas Photography Instructors Fall Contest]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD was well represented at the annual Association of Texas Photography Instructors (ATPI) Fall Contest as several students and faculty members received awards.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2014 08:53:35 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board recognizes Weatherford Citizen Policy Academy members]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD School Board members recognized 22 members of the Weatherford Citizen Police Academy for volunteering their time and services at District home football games, high school playoff game(s), the WHS Homecoming Parade, Prom, and Project Graduation.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2014 11:23:17 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board recognizes Lady Roos cross country team]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Members of the Weatherford ISD School Board recognized the Weatherford High School Lady Roos cross country team which advanced to Regionals last week in Lubbock.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2014 11:19:06 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Community Education staff wears purple for a good cause]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Members of the Weatherford ISD Community Education Department wore purple today in observance of National Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Day. Also, November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month throughout the United States.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2014 14:49:23 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cooler weather has arrived]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/417731</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Because of the recent drop in local temperatures, Weatherford ISD administrators would like to remind parents and community members that the District has processes in place to ensure a safe, secure, and warm environment for its students and staff members.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2014 16:32:45 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cox Financial Group sets record-breaking year in '$100 for Touchdowns' program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/417068</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In 2007, Randy Cox began donating $100 for every Roo varsity touchdown scored during the regular season. The Roos have scored more touchdowns this season than any of the previous seven seasons!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2014 08:43:14 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD campuses gear up for Veterans Day programs]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Veterans and their families are invited to attend one or more of the eight Veterans Day programs offered next week throughout the District.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2014 14:59:59 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reminder: No school for students on Monday, Nov. 10]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/416688</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Monday is a Professional Development Day for Weatherford ISD staff members. It is also a student holiday.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2014 13:57:21 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Community Education named Texas Workforce Commission competitive grant recipient]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/416679</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Texas Workforce Commission recently announced that the Weatherford ISD Community Education Department was a successful competitive grant recipient to provide adult education and literacy services (high school equivalency or GED and adult ESL) for adults in Parker, Palo Pinto and Wise counties.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2014 14:11:33 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2013 Homecoming Queen is now 'America's Favorite Homecoming Queen']]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/416082</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Courtney Cox (WHS Class of 2013) for not only winning the title of 2014 Texas Favorite Homecoming Queen, but for also winning the title of 2014 America's Favorite Homecoming Queen.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2014 10:09:42 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[50 Years of Memories]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fifty years ago, the Beatles took America by storm, a postage stamp cost 5 cents, Joe Frazier won an Olympic gold medal in boxing, and the first Ford Mustang rolled off the assembly line in Dearborn, Mich. But in Weatherford, the high school welcomed its first-ever foreign exchange student from Germany.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2014 15:46:38 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Student Council puts together Halloween safety video]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Weatherford High School Student Council's safety committee, called Life Force, has put together a Halloween safety video for children.

Please click on the headline to be directed to the video.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2014 08:42:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reminder: Daylight Savings Time change is Sunday]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Enjoy an extra hour of sleep this weekend as Daylight Savings Time kicks in Sunday at 2 a.m.

Although most clocks will have to be adjusted manually to fall back one hour, smartphones with automatic date and time settings will make the change for users.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Oct 2014 10:44:21 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Fightin' Roo Band marches into Area B Contest]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please come out and support the Weatherford High School Fightin' Roo Marching Band as it competes in the Area B UIL Competition Saturday at Pennington Field in Bedford. The band is scheduled to perform at 2 p.m.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2014 09:09:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Red Ribbon Week® runs today through Oct. 31]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD students are gearing up once again to promote Red Ribbon Week® which runs today through Oct. 31.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Oct 2014 14:50:11 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS College Fair scheduled for Thursday]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford High School students in grades 10-12 will be participating in the school’s annual WHS College Fair on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Gyms B and C where representatives from more than 60 colleges, universities, military, and trade schools will be on hand to answer questions for students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2014 09:40:23 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS senior named honorary captain for Homecoming football game]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford High School senior Matthew McNay served as honorary captain for Friday's varsity football game against North Crowley.

McNay was diagnosed with Pitt Hopkins Syndrome almost a year ago and is one of about 400 individuals world-wide who has been diagnosed with this genetic disorder.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2014 10:00:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kangaroo True Blue Award recipients - 10/18/14]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Friday's "True Blue Kangaroo" award recipients were Leo and Prissy Neeley who have both been long-time supporters of Weatherford ISD.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2014 09:46:28 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rep. Phil King participates in ceremonial coin toss]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[State Representative Phil King (R-Weatherford) participated in the ceremonial coin toss at Friday's Weatherford High School Homecoming football game at Kangaroo Stadium.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2014 08:59:09 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford Fire Department teaches fire prevention at WISD elementary campuses]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Throughout this week, members of the Weatherford Fire Department will be visiting all seven Weatherford ISD elementary schools teaching students about fire safety and prevention.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2014 16:07:26 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Fightin' Roo Band earns eighth straight Division I rating Saturday in Burleson]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford High School's Fightin' Roo Marching Band won its eighth consecutive Division I rating Saturday at the UIL Region 7 Marching Contest at BHS Stadium in Burleson.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2014 14:45:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Ex-Student Association honors four alumni, one distinguished service recipient]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Several Weatherford High School alumni came together to honor the 2014 Distinguished Alumni and Distinguished Service Recipients today at the Doss Heritage and Cultural Center in Weatherford.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2014 14:55:52 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pre-game, post-game lineup at Friday's Homecoming varsity football game]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Friday's WHS Homecoming varsity football game will include a pre-game performance by the North Crowley High School Band and a post-game performance by the Weatherford High School Fightin' Roo Band.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2014 15:33:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS 2014 Homecoming Court]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford High School is proud to announce its 2014 Homecoming Court.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2014 09:44:23 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board participates in student-led learning at Oct. 9 meeting]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hall Middle School eighth grader Peyton Hudson (center) explains to WISD Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Hanks (left) and Board Secretary Jeff Geyer how to use a game-based classroom response system called Kahoot! at the Oct. 9 board meeting in the District Services Building Boardroom.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2014 09:29:24 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS baseball team's annual Spaghetti Supper this Friday]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Weatherford High School baseball team's annual Spaghetti Supper will be Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (before the Homecoming football game) in the WHS Ninth Grade Center Cafeteria.
Cost is $6 per plate - and to-go plates will be available.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2014 08:22:29 -0500</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD Teachers of the Year for the 2013-14 school year were recognized at Friday's varsity football game against Arlington Martin.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2014 11:40:52 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board recognizes Business Offices, Students Services for their outstanding contributions to WISD]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Members of the Weatherford ISD Business Office and WISD Student Services were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the District at the Oct. 10 school board meeting in the District Services Building Boardroom.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2014 14:46:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[37 WHS students attend 'Ag Awareness Day' at State Fair of Texas]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thirty-seven students attended "Ag Awareness Day" Tuesday at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2014 14:09:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Friday is an early dismissal day]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Friday, Oct. 10, is an early dismissal date. Parents will have an opportunity visit with teachers in the afternoon. Early dismissal for elementary campuses will be 11:45 a.m.; and 12:15 p.m. for secondary campuses.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2014 16:42:44 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Texas Neighborhood Services donate to WISD, Education Foundation]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/407840</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD students and staff members will benefit from a recent donation by the Texas Neighborhood Services group in Weatherford.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2014 16:44:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Monday is a Teacher Professional Development Day - no school for students]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Monday, October 13, is a Teacher Professional Development Day. There will be no school for students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2014 15:41:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PINK OUT 2014 t-shirt sales underway]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/401948</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[PINK OUT for Breast Cancer Awareness at Weatherford ISD will be October 10, 2014. Students, faculty and staff, and community members are invited to order PINK OUT 2014 t-shirts by Monday, September 29.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2014 16:52:32 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford Noon Lions donate to WISD Education Foundation]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD Education Foundation President John Hinton (left) accepts a $1,000 check from Weatherford Noon Lions Club President Brookes Worthington at Wednesday's Lions Club meeting at the Weatherford College Doss Student Center.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2014 14:11:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Superintendent speaks to Weatherford Noon Lions Club]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Hanks spoke to Lions Club members about the wonderful things that are happening at WISD at Wednesday's Weatherford Noon Lions Club meeting inside the Allene Strain Room at the Weatherford College Doss Student Center.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2014 16:22:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Today's Weather and School Release]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This afternoon, Weatherford ISD held students inside during release time.  Due to weather conditions, including lightning in our area, all Weatherford ISD elementary campuses kept students inside the building until the lightning warning was lifted.  The inside release also affected our secondary campuses as the lightning warning remained in effect at the time of their dismissal.  

In these situations, parents may choose to come to the office to pick up their child.  Buses, however, will wait at campuses until it is safe for students to board.  Please note that buses and daycare vans may be delayed in arriving at their stops due to this weather delay.  

Thank you for your understanding as we implemented bad weather processes that are designed to keep our children safe.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2014 16:03:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD joins other school districts by promoting bullying awareness]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD joins other school districts throughout the world in participating in Blue Shirt Day® World Day of Bullying Prevention on October 6.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Oct 2014 09:56:45 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Call for Nominations - True Blue Kangaroo Fan Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/405472</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This season Weatherford ISD recognized Roger Grizzard and Jim Yarnell as the recipients of the first True Blue Kangaroo Fan awards.  This award celebrates a Weatherford High School fan that is loyal, and has extreme Kangaroo Spirit and a passion for the blue and white.  Now we want to hear from you!  Tell us who deserves this prestigious award by sending in your nominations.   We'll announce the next recipient at the October 10th Kangaroo Football game between the 3rd and 4th quarter.  #RooPride]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2014 14:55:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS 2014 Homecoming information]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Plans are underway for an eventful and exciting 2014 WHS Homecoming.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Oct 2014 09:08:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA['Fall for the Arts' Coin Drive ends on Friday]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Just a reminder that the Performing Arts Association of Weatherford's "Fall for the Arts" Coin Drive ends Friday.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2014 14:51:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[National Merit® Scholarship students recognized at Friday's varsity football game]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD proudly recognized its recent National Merit® Scholarship recipients and their parents during Friday's varsity football game at Kangaroo Stadium.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2014 11:09:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS seniors earn academic recognition for high test scores]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Six seniors from Weatherford High School received academic recognition by the National Merit® Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) for scoring exceptionally high on last year’s PSAT/NMSQT® test.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2014 16:37:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Mary Martin students, staff receive surprise visit]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mary Martin Elementary students and staff members received a surprise visit from former television celebrity Larry Hagman’s family early Monday morning.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2014 14:40:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[EdCamp Parker County]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Important parking information for EdCamp Parker County - Saturday, September 20
8:00 am - 3:30 pm
Weatherford High School Ninth Grade Center
1007 S. Main St
Weatherford, TX 76086

Parking for EdCamp Parker County will be on the north side of the building.  Please use the entrance on the side of the building adjacent to Kangaroo Stadium. The front entrance will be open for those that park in the front, however space is limited and we expect that lot to fill up quickly. 

We are so excited to learn from all of the amazing educators tomorrow.  It's it's gonna be peachy!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2014 22:19:34 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board recognizes staff members serving on EdCamp Parker County steering committee]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD staff members were recognized at Thursday's School Board meeting for serving on the steering committee for the upcoming EdCamp Parker County that is scheduled for September 20 in the WHS Ninth Grade Center.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2014 14:11:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board recognizes WHS student leadership, Band, Belles]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Board members recognized Student Council Officers, Senior Class Officers, Junior Class Officers, and Sophomore Class Officers at Thursday's meeting in the District Services Building Boardroom

WHS recognizes that students in leadership positions learn the benefits of team building, how to prioritize, utilize resources, and they learn that they can make a difference.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2014 14:24:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parking information for Friday's varsity football game at Mustang-Panther Stadium]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[According to Grapevine-Colleyville ISD's athletics website, parking during football games is available at the Mustang-Panther Stadium parking lot. Overflow parking is available at Grapevine High School, with a free shuttle bus running continuously during the game. Parking at apartment complexes, businesses, and along Highway 26 or Mustang Drive is prohibited. VEHICLES WILL BE TOWED AT OWNER'S EXPENSE.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2014 14:59:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Pizza Place owner receives WISD's first 'True Blue Kangaroo' award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/398828</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD honored Roger Grizzard as the recipient of the school's first "True Blue Kangaroo" award during the second half of Friday's varsity football game against Irving Nimitz at Kangaroo Stadium.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2014 13:40:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parker County Hospital District Board, staff honored at Friday's football game]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parker County Hospital District Board and staff members were recognized at Friday's varsity football game for continuing to protect the health of Weatherford ISD students and by offering flu shot clinics at all 11 campuses.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Sep 2014 13:42:01 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD Parent Survey]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD values your opinion and would like to give you the opportunity to provide input on a survey about the grade structure of our campuses. If you prefer, you may complete the survey on paper. Forms are available at your child's school. Your responses to the survey questions are completely anonymous.

Results from this survey will be presented to the Board of Trustees in September and will be posted on the Weatherford ISD website under the "Planning for the Future" link located on our home page. 

The survey will be open until Monday, September 15th at noon.  To begin the survey click on the link below.  

Thank you for completing this survey for Weatherford ISD!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2014 16:34:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Flu vaccinations offered to WISD children at no cost]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Parker County Hospital Outreach Program will be offering the Quadrivalent Flu injection and FLUMIST to Weatherford ISD students with no deductibles or out-of-pocket expenses.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2014 14:49:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Middle School, High School Bands enjoy ice cream social at Kangaroo Stadium]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Members of the Hall and Tison Middle School bands are standing on the track waiting to enter the field and stand next to high school band members during a hot and humid evening practice in August. Once the rain dissipated, all band members enjoyed an ice cream social (courtesy photo / NANCY WESTBROOK).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2014 07:55:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kangaroo Kickoff Luncheon gets community 'fired up' about 2014 season]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD students, staff members, and community members took part in Friday's annual Kangaroo Kickoff Luncheon in the North Side Baptist Church gymnasium.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2014 14:18:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bus Information]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[For information on bus routes and to access bus rider forms, please click open this post and click on the link below.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sun, 24 Aug 2014 18:30:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Advanced Placement teachers recognized for serving as exam graders]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford High School teachers Staci Tharp, Nicole Comstock, and Alan Roemer were recognized by WISD Board members at their August 17 meeting for spending part of their summer assisting the College Board as AP Exam Readers.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2014 16:18:17 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board pleased with 'Healthy Kids Summer Feeding Program' debut]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD Board members were pleased to hear that 8,431 children ages 18 and under were fed during June 9 - August 8 as a result of the 'Healthy Kids Summer Feeding Program.']]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2014 16:17:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD staff celebrate 2014 Convocation, Vendor Fair]]></title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2014 15:36:30 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2014 Meet the Roos Night]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thanks to everyone who came out to support our WHS Meet the Roos night!  To view photos, please click on the link below or visit the Photo Gallery linked from our home page.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2014 14:42:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Summer Facility Work]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[While students are enjoying their summer vacation, the WISD Maintenance Department has been busy making sure campuses are ready for their return on August 25.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2014 10:48:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New WISD teachers receive warm welcome from administrators, business, community leaders]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD administrators, business and community leaders welcomed 98 new staff members at Monday's WISD New Teachers Luncheon in the Weatherford High School Cafeteria.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2014 15:40:40 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Community Education fall catalog offerings]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/391927</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2014 13:50:19 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Back to School Information]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Back to School information, free immunizations, school supply drive, and more!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2014 11:41:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Child Nutrition Department hosts Open House, Food Show]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Several individuals took advantage of attending today's Weatherford ISD Child Nutrition Department Open House and Food Show inside the WHS Cafeteria.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2014 15:03:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Online free-and-reduced meal applications are now available]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is the second year Weatherford ISD has offered an opportunity for parents to sign up via online for the free-and-reduced meal program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2014 14:17:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS freshman attends STEM summer camp]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford High School freshman Manuel Acuna (right) placed third at this year's STEM Summer Camp at The University of Texas in Arlington.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2014 13:45:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD back-to-school information for 2014-15 school year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD's back-to-school publication, The Communicator, contains 34 pages of important information about the 2014-15 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2014 14:12:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD shifts to online student registration system for 2014-2015 school year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Weatherford Independent School District is excited to announce an online student registration/data validation system for the upcoming school year, powered by InfoSnap. The system is a secure and green process, which allows the District to verify all student demographic, emergency and medical information for your child prior to the start of the new school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2014 08:38:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford FFA Members Attend Texas FFA Convention in Fort Worth]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Members from the Weatherford FFA chapter attended the 86th annual Texas FFA State Convention July 14-18 in Fort Worth, Texas.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jul 2014 14:05:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Integrating Technology in Campus Libraries]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[School libraries aren’t just for books anymore. Today Shawna Ford, Curtis Elementary Librarian, and Tina Berumen of GCISD co-presented at a session called “Information Overload: Digital Curation Solutions” at Denton ISD’s Lone Star Technology in Action Conference.

Their session description read, “From Twitter to Instagram, Learnist to Pinterest, there are countless digital applications to help you brand your library, organize content and market your programming! Join us as we explore some of the leading digital and social media tools that will organize and share all of the great ideas you find.”

Check out the Curtis Elementary Library Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/CurtisElementaryLibraryMediaCenter]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2014 21:07:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[First responder active shooter training continues through Friday]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Just a reminder that the Weatherford area first responders' active shooter training will continue through Friday at Hall Middle School. Schedule pickup information for both Hall and Tison Middle Schools: 8th Grade - Aug. 12 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.; and 7th Grade - Aug. 13 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2014 09:50:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District partners with first responders in active shooting drill]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD was proud to have partnered with local first responders Monday and Tuesday during various active shooter drills at Hall Middle School. Also, many thanks to those who volunteered their time playing civilians in each scenario.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jul 2014 09:50:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spotlight on Summer 2014 Vacation Photos]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD students, teachers, and parents are encouraged to share their favorite vacation photo from the Summer of 2014 by submitting their best high-resolution photo (horizontal only, please) to dmoore@weatherfordisd.com along with the vacation location, student's name, grade level, and campus. Bathing suit photos are not acceptable.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2014 14:00:23 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD Prekindergarten Registration begins July 16]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD's Prekindergarten Registration begins July 16 at the Bowie Learning Center, 900 N. Elm Street, in Weatherford (click headline for more information).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2014 08:29:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Incoming 7th Graders Need Required Immunizations]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/386008</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Attention 6th grade parents: Your incoming 7th grader may need vaccinations this summer. The State of Texas requires that all students be vaccinated against certain communicable diseases before starting school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2014 13:43:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Cheer Workshop set for June 28]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford High School's Cheer Workshop for students entering grades K-8 will be June 28 at Central Christian Church's Cuppett Hall, 1601 S. Main St., in Weatherford.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2014 13:03:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Superintendent's Heart Award Recipient - Elizabeth Baker]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mary Martin Elementary music teacher Elizabeth Baker was the third and final recipient of the Superintendent's Heart Award at the Weatherford ISD End-of-Year Assembly June 2 in the WHS Durant Auditorium.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2014 11:32:40 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Superintendent's Heart Award Recipient - Hannah Smith]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD Deaf Ed teacher Hannah Smith was the second recipient of the Superintendent's Heart Award at the Weatherford ISD End-of-Year Assembly June 2 in the WHS Durant Auditorium.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2014 12:55:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Superintendent's Heart Award Recipient - Val Osterhoudt]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Curtis Elementary fifth grade teacher Val Osterhoudt was the first recipient of the Superintendent's Heart Award at the Weatherford ISD End-of-Year Assembly June 2 in the WHS Durant Auditorium.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2014 10:27:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Jerry Durant Auto Group receives WISD Partnership Award]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD Board members, administrators, and staff members were honored to present the Jerry Durant Auto Group with the District's Partnership Award for the 2014-15 school year at the WISD End-of-Year Assembly June 2 in the WISD Durant Auditorium.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2014 10:20:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Board Names Frances Adams Principal of Seguin Elementary]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Frances Adams was named the principal for Seguin Elementary at tonight’s school board meeting.  Ms. Adams has a Masters in Educational Administration from the University of Texas at Tyler.  Her 20-year career in education includes teaching, serving as a Literacy Coach and as a Bilingual Coordinator.  For the past two months, she has served as interim principal at Seguin Elementary.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2014 20:51:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ikard Elementary Teacher of the Year, Service Award Recipients]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Campus Teacher of the Year: Staci Lawson

Service Awards:
5 years – Haroldo Castillo, Pamela Conover, Tara Hargrove, Niki Mackenzie
10 years – Jaye Cox, James Squyres
15 years – Christy Burton, Becky Glenn, Deborah Rhine
20 years – Kathleen Kechnie, Norma Maxwell]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2014 10:21:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Curtis Elementary Teacher of the Year, Service Award, Retiree Recipients]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Campus Teacher of the Year: Katie Pitman

Service Awards:
5 years – Lara Cavazos, Shawna Ford, Lindsay Fuller, Lisa Houle-Dyer, Katie Pitman
10 years – Misty Crowley
15 years – Lisa McKenzie

Retiree:
Dusty Glover – 27 years (15 at WISD)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2014 10:22:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Crockett Elementary Teacher of the Year, Service Award, Retiree Recipients]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Campus Teacher of the Year: Nita Free

Service Awards:
5 years – Sara Hulce, Say Lim, Sopheap Lim, Shelly Pritchard, Sara Stewart, Courtney Taylor, Valerie Wheeler
10 years – Eva Akins, Geneva Elam, Jennifer Rhoades

Retiree:
Becky Ladley – 40 years (34 at WISD)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2014 10:22:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Austin Elementary Teacher of the Year, Service Award, Retiree Recipients]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Campus Teacher of the Year: Richele Gift

Service Awards:
5 years – Susan Newton
10 years – Barbara Goff, Ashley Kemp, Debra Sefcik
15 years – Kelley Long, Melanie West
20 years – Jacque Baker

Retirees:
Trezelle Guess – 22 years (19 at WISD)
Kim Craun – 28 years at WISD]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jun 2014 10:22:23 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD Ex-Student Association announces 2014 Call for Nominations]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Weatherford ISD Ex-Student Association announces the 2014 Call for Nominations for our Distinguished Alumnus and Distinguished Service Awards.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jun 2014 08:54:08 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Adult Ed students receives Kiwanis Club Memorial Scholarship]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD Adult Education student Christie Oliver was the recent recipient of the Tom DeBeauford Memorial Scholarship presented by the Kiwanis Club of Weatherford.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2014 09:00:50 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD Announces Healthy Kids Summer Lunch Program]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD’s Healthy Kids summer lunch program kicks off on Monday, June 9th.  Thru the program, free lunches will be available to all area children who are 18 years old and younger. The program runs through August 8th.  
 
Healthy Kids is administered by the Weatherford ISD Child Nutrition department in partnership with All Saints’ Anglican Church, First United Methodist Church, Grace First Presbyterian Church, North Side Baptist Church, and Westwood Christian Fellowship.  Julie Enlow serves as the WISD volunteer coordinator for the program.  Volunteers for Healthy Kids pick up the meals from Ikard Elementary and deliver them to the feeding sites. Volunteers may also sponsor fun activities, including reading programs.
 
Over the course of the summer, children will enjoy a variety of hot baked entrées – including taco sticks, pizza, and sandwiches – along with fruits and vegetables. Funded through a Texas Department of Agriculture program, the meals are prepared by the school district and meet all federal and state nutrition guidelines. 
 
Participating locations are First United Methodist Church, Ikard Elementary, Seguin Elementary, Tison Middle School, Travis Campus, Wright Elementary, and Western Lake Estates.  Meals will be served at noon at all locations except First United Methodist Church where lunch will be served at 12:30.  
 
A complete list of locations and times is available on the Weatherford ISD Child Nutrition website.  
 
For more information about the Healthy Kids program, please contact WISD Child Nutrition at 817-598-2991.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2014 09:09:05 -0500</pubDate>
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Elementary 11:45 am
Middle School 12:05 pm
NGC/WHS 12:15 pm

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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jun 2014 08:47:08 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Class of 2014 Valedictorian, Salutatorian information]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford High School’s Class of 2014 will graduate 491 seniors Saturday at the Tarrant County Convention Center, and seniors Rema Abdeljalil and Brendon Austria will lead the way.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2014 11:25:11 -0500</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD campuses and departments will be closed Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. Classes will resume Tuesday, May 27. Have a safe and restful Memorial Day weekend!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2014 08:33:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District Geography Bee winners]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Three WISD students took top honors at the District Geography Bee May 15 at the WHS Ninth Grade Center auditorium.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2014 14:29:35 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Weatherford ISD Board members sworn in at Friday's meeting]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Two new Weatherford ISD Board members were sworn in following Friday's canvassing of the votes at a special-called meeting in the District Services Building Boardroom.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2014 13:20:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Former WISD Board Member inducted into Texas Women's Hall of Fame]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/379902</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD congratulates former school board member, Col. Kim Olson (Ret.), for her recent induction into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame.  Colonel Olson served on the Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees from 2007-2011.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2014 08:29:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[State Rep. Phil King visits WHS, receives award for his contributions to public education]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[State Rep. Phil King visited Weatherford High School on May 8 where he toured the Robotics and Animations classes, was treated to lunch prepared and served by Culinary Arts students, and also viewed a presentation detailing the benefits of House Bill 5 to Weatherford ISD.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2014 14:29:16 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford High School Campus Teacher of the Year and Weatherford ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year - Staci Tharp]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Staci Tharp is an AP Language and Composition teacher at Weatherford High School. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Tarleton and is currently working on her Master’s degree.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2014 08:12:59 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Ninth Grade Center Campus Teacher of the Year - Natalie Hansen]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/379502</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Natalie Hansen received her Bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University and now teaches Art and World Geography at the WHS Ninth Grade Center.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2014 08:20:43 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tison Middle School Campus Teacher of the Year - Laura Baird]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/379501</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Laura Baird began her teaching career in Granbury ISD after receiving her degree from Tarleton.  Since 1997, she’s been a member of the Tison faculty.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2014 08:33:24 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hall Middle School Campus Teacher of the Year - Teresa Vasquez]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/379497</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Teresa Vasquez received her Bachelor’s degree from The University of Texas and has been in education for 27 years.  She currently teaches seventh grade English Language Arts at Hall Middle School.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2014 16:21:36 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Wright Elementary Campus Teacher of the Year and Weatherford ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year- Jenny Stilwell]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jenny Stilwell graduated from The University of North Texas and began her career in education 11 years ago.  She’s been a Kindergarten teacher in Weatherford ISD for the past eight years.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 May 2014 09:48:34 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Seguin Elementary Campus Teacher of the Year - Linda McAfee]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/379495</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Linda received her Bachelor’s degree from Texas Wesleyan University and currently teaches sixth Grade Bilingual at Seguin Elementary.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2014 08:13:03 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Martin Elementary Teacher of the Year - Annette Baker]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/379493</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[After earning her Bachelor of Science in Education at TCU, Annette Baker started her career in Weatherford ISD where she’s taught fifth or sixth grade math and science for the past 25 years.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 May 2014 08:44:27 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ikard Elementary Campus Teacher of the Year - Staci Lawson]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/379491</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ikard Elementary fifth grade teacher Staci Lawson received her Master’s degree in Education from the University of West Florida.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2014 08:17:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Curtis Elementary Campus Teacher of the Year – Katie Pitman]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/379488</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Katie Pitman received her bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University and then began teaching at Curtis Elementary.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2014 08:34:19 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Crockett Elementary Campus Teacher of the Year – Nita Free]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/379482</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nita Free received her Bachelor’s degree from Tarleton and teaches math and social studies to fifth grade students at Crockett Elementary.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 May 2014 10:15:49 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Austin Elementary Campus Teacher of the Year – Richele Gift]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Richele Gift is a third grade elementary teacher at Austin Elementary. She received her Masters of Education from Towson University in Towson, Maryland.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2014 10:22:12 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Severe Weather Safety]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dear Weatherford ISD Parents,
 
With this afternoon's forecast calling for thunderstorms, lightning, and possible flash flooding, we will be closely monitoring weather conditions throughout the afternoon.  All campuses are equipped with weather radios and two-way radios that enable district officials to communicate with each campus at all times, even in the event of a power outage.

In the event a severe weather warning (such as lightning) is in progress at our school release time, we will hold all students in the building until the threat is lifted.  In this situation, we will hold the buses, so no students and staff are outside loading up.  As a result, bus transportation may be delayed.  

Should it become necessary to notify parents during a severe weather event, we will use our automated calling system and text notification process.

We appreciate your support as we work to ensure the safety of our students, parents, and staff.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2014 14:40:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School Board Election Results]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Tiffany Branson and Mike Guest. They were both elected to the Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees in today's election. Welcome to our team of 8!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2014 21:56:18 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Board, staff welcomes new Executive Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Burleson Centennial Principal Lance Campbell was named the new WISD Executive Director of Secondary Curriculum and Instruction at Thursday's meeting in the District Services Building Boardroom.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2014 20:02:37 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District welcomes new Director of Support Services]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Alicia Hernandez was named Weatherford ISD's Director of Support Services following Thursday's meeting in the District Services Building Boardroom.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2014 15:35:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD celebrates it nurses during 'Nurse Appreciation Week']]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD would like to thank each members of its nursing staff as part of Nurse Appreciation Week throughout the country.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2014 15:13:47 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Two WISD Board members recognized for nine years of service at Thursday's meeting]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD Board Vice President Kip Hooks and Board Member Dave Cowley were recognized at a special recognition Thursday in the District Service Building Boardroom for each serving nine years as a School Board Trustee.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2014 17:59:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kids Unite summer camp offers weekly activities for students in grade K-8]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/378370</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD's Community Education Department is gearing up for the summer as it is hosting numerous events for the Kids Unite Summer Program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2014 15:22:11 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD celebrates 'Teacher Appreciation Week' May 5-9]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Since 1984, the National PTA has designated time each May for communities nationwide to honor teachers for their work with children. Parents, students, and schools across America celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week to show appreciation for the work and dedication of teachers and reaffirm the commitment to parent-teacher partnerships.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2014 15:51:27 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD Board members give back to community by working on Habitat home]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Members of the Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees took some time out of their busy schedules to give back to the Weatherford community by working on a Habitat for Humanity home in town.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2014 15:53:12 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Community Education Summer 2014 Catalog now available]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Be checking your mailbox for the WISD Community Ed Summer 2014 catalog to arrive. The booklet has lots of fun and educational classes and camps for both children and adults to fill your summer.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2014 16:08:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School supply lists for 2014-15 now available for elementary campuses]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD's Elementary School Supply Lists are now available.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2014 13:45:34 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Final Exam Schedule - Spring 2014]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD's Spring 2014 Final Exam Schedule / Early Release Schedule has been released for Friday, May 30; Monday, June 2; and Tuesday, June 3.

Please click on the above headline to be directed to where the PDF file is located.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2014 12:24:18 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year - Jenny Stilwell (Wright Elementary)]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wright Elementary Kindergarten Teacher Jenny Stilwell was the recipient of the WISD Elementary Teacher of the Year at Tuesday's WISD Education Foundation Teacher of the Year Luncheon at the Doss Heritage and Culture Center.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2014 14:48:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD Secondary Teacher of the Year - Staci Tharp (WHS)]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford High School AP Language and Composition/English II Teacher Staci Tharp was the recipient of the WISD Secondary Teacher of the Year at Tuesday's WISD Education Foundation Teacher of the Year Luncheon at the Doss Heritage and Culture Center.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2014 14:36:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Huckabee Presentation to WISD Board of Trustees]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD performed a facilities assessment throughout the spring of 2014. At the direction of school board members, Huckabee & Associates was contracted to visit each of the district's facilities. The group conducted an extensive overview. Below is a link to their presentation to the school board at tonight's Work Session.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Apr 2014 19:47:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Happy Earth Day!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please join Weatherford ISD as its students and staff members celebrate Earth Day today.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2014 10:14:27 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Baseball Game Rescheduled]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to weather conditions, tonight's varsity baseball game has been rescheduled to Friday, April 18 at 1:00 pm; Raymond E. Curtis Field.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2014 17:09:05 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Ikard second graders demonstrate new software to WISD Board]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ikard Elementary second grader Kolbe Jones shows WISD Board Member Dr. Joshua Tarbay how to use two of the campus' new reading instructional apps, "One Minute Reader" and "Core5," at Thursday's regular school board meeting in the District Services Building Boardroom.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2014 10:59:26 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reminder - Friday, April 18 is a school holiday]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/373413</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD will be closed on Friday, April 18. There will be no school for students and staff members.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2014 15:37:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Thank you - First Student, Inc.]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[First Student, Inc. - Weatherford ISD's new transportation provider - graciously volunteered to transport students to and from Roo Stadium during last week's WISD Spring Fest / Special Olympic Event.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2014 09:37:12 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Students enjoy great weather at Friday's Spring Fest / Special Olympic Event makeup day]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students, administrators, teachers, and volunteers converged Friday to participate in the Weatherford ISD Spring Fest / Special Olympic Event Friday at Kangaroo Stadium.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2014 09:08:33 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kindergarten Round-Up is April 17]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Registration for Kindergarten for the 2014-2015 school year will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2014, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and also from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Parents/Guardians need to bring the child's birth certificate, immunization record, and proof of residency in the WISD with them in order to register their child in kindergarten.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2014 14:09:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board hires new Executive Director of Human Resources at Thursday's meeting]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Members of the Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees approved Monty Chapman as the District’s new Executive Director of Human Resources at Thursday’s meeting in the District Services Building Boardroom.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2014 09:27:40 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board recognizes First United Methodist for supporting Ikard's Backpacks for Children Program]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Senior Pastor Glenn Jones, representing the First United Methodist Church in Weatherford, was recognized for the church’s continued support in the Backpacks for Children program for Ikard Elementary.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2014 09:22:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board recognizes WHS head baseball coach for recently earning 400th career win]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford High School Head Baseball Coach Terry Massey was recognized by WISD Board Members on Thursday for recently receiving his 400th career win.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2014 09:18:14 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board recognizes freshman cyclist for representing District in Texas High School Cycling League]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford High School freshman Hunter Hinton was recognized by WISD Board members for representing the District in the Texas High School Cycling League.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2014 09:46:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Curtis, Ikard child nutrition departments recognized in recent national magazine publication]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD's Child Nutrition Department was well represented in the recent issue of "School Nutrition Magazine" as both Curtis and Ikard Elementary schools received some positive ink.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Apr 2014 15:12:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Professional 'Elvis' impersonator to hold WHS Senior Class fundraiser concert April 4 in Durant Auditorium]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kraig Parker, a professional Elvis impersonator, and his crew will be performing a WHS Senior Class fundraiser concert April 4 in the Durant Auditorium beginning at 7:30 p.m.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2014 11:01:56 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Culinary Arts Featured in Weatherford NOW Magazine]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Weatherford High School teacher, Carolyn Cowden, and her culinary arts students!  They're featured in the April 2014 edition of the Weatherford NOW Magazine.  This edition will be arriving in mailboxes soon or you may view the e-edition by clicking on http://omagdigital.com/publication/?i=202464.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2014 22:45:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Optimist Club recognizes middle school students of the month for Hall, Tison]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/369486</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students representing both Hall and Tison Middle Schools were recognized at the Weatherford Optimist Club's meeting on March 20 in the Alene Strain Room at Weatherford College.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2014 15:52:55 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Message from the Superintendent]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dear WISD Parents:

With state testing just around the corner, I’d like to take a moment to provide you with information regarding these exams.  

The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) are the state standards that define what students should know and be able to accomplish for each grade level.  In Weatherford ISD, our curriculum is designed to make sure our students are learning what is required for their grade level/subject.  Periodically, WISD gives district-designed tests that provide feedback to students and teachers on the progress they are making throughout the year.  The annual measure of our success in teaching students occurs each spring with the administration of the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR®).  

STAAR® test results provide parents a cumulative evaluation of their child’s progress for the school year.  These results are also important to Weatherford ISD.  They confirm we are meeting the academic needs of our students, allow us to create individual plans for students, and are one of the indicators we use to evaluate our academic programs.  

Below are some tips to help your child shine during testing days:  

•	Make sure they get a good night’s sleep so they are well-rested, alert, and attentive.
•	Provide them with a nutritious breakfast.  Research shows that “brain foods” include whole grains, berries, eggs, yogurt, cantaloupe, and peanut butter. 
•	Guide them to select school-appropriate clothing that will be comfortable during the day.
•	If they use an assistive device, such as glasses, be sure they bring these to school.
•	Make sure they arrive to school on time.
•	Encourage them to do their best without creating anxiety.
•	Wish them good luck before leaving for school.
•	Ask about their day.
Our teachers are focused on making sure every child achieves academic success.   We believe in the learning that happens in our classrooms, and we have confidence in our students’ abilities to be successful on these state assessments.  

Jeffrey Hanks, Ph. D.
Superintendent]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2014 11:35:54 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[DEIC members provide input to District's Community, Student Engagement System]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Members of the Weatherford ISD District Education Improvement Committee (DEIC) rotated around nine different stations reviewing and providing input to the District's Community and Student Engagement System as part of Thursday's quarterly meeting in the Bowie Learning Center meeting room.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2014 10:38:58 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Annual KangaRun to benefit WHS athletic programs, Project Graduation, campus improvements]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/368873</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Registration is now open for the upcoming KangaRun 5K and 1-mile events on April 5.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Mar 2014 10:00:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD has to make up only two inclement weather days, TEA says]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD administrators received notification from the Texas Education Agency on Wednesday that the District will only have to make up two of its six inclement weather days so far this school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Mar 2014 16:43:32 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford secondary art students make big splash at annual Weatherford Art Association event]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/366001</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Several Weatherford High School students competed and placed in the recent Weatherford Art Association's 2014 Student Art Show, which remains on display at the Firehouse Art Gallery, 119 Palo Pinto, until April 6.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2014 13:07:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board recognizes local business partners for maintaining high rate of tax collections]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Larry Hammonds, Rick Armstrong, and Barbara Williams were recognized for taking care of the District through their property tax collection processes. Hammonds and Armstrong work for the Parker County Appraisal District, and Williams works for Linebarger, Goggan, Blair, & Sampson.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2014 14:01:40 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS mathematics team recognized for placing first at this year's competition at Weatherford College]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Members of the Weatherford High School mathematics team took first place in this year's Pre-Calculus Division on the Coyote Black and Gold Math Competition hosted by the Weatherford College Math Department.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2014 13:49:51 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tison students demonstrate software program to WISD Board members]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tison Middle School students were on hand at Thursday's WISD Board meeting to show Board members how to use 'Career Cruising, an online program that engages and inspires people of all ages to achieve their full potential in school, career, and life.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2014 14:46:35 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board recognizes WHS wrestlers who advanced to state meet]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Members of the Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees recognized six WHS wrestlers who advanced to the UIL State Wrestling Championships at Thursday's meeting in the District Services Building Boardroom.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2014 14:45:08 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD joins state in celebrating Educational Diagnosticians/LSSP Week]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford Independent School District joins the State of Texas in recognizing educational diagnosticians and licensed specialists in school psychology as part of Educational Diagnosticians' and LSSP Week March 3-7 throughout the state.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Mar 2014 10:20:07 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hall Middle School's 'Diviners' earn first place in one-act play competition]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hall Middle School's Theatre Production of "The Diviners" earned a first-place finish at Friday's District one-act play competition.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2014 13:23:37 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD will have a 2 hour delayed start on Monday, March 3.  ]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Many bridges and roads are icy, creating hazardous travel conditions, especially in the northern part of our school district.  As a result, all WISD campuses will delay the opening of school tomorrow morning by 2 hours.  Buses will begin picking up students 2 hours later than their normal pick-up times.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sun, 02 Mar 2014 19:32:05 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD K-2 students enjoy New York performance Thursday at WHS Durant Auditorium]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD K-2 students representing all seven elementary campuses were treated to a special presentation of "The Monster Who Ate My Peas" Thursday in the WHS Durant Auditorium.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2014 16:41:22 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Lady Roos Varsity Soccer]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our Lady Roos varsity soccer team has a record of 6-1!  On Friday, they start the second round of district play on the road against Bowie High School. The next home game is Tuesday, February 25 at 7:30 pm against Arlington Martin. Make plans now to come out to Kangaroo Stadium next week to cheer for our Lady Roos!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2014 06:57:29 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations WHS Wrestlers!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Four WHS wrestlers competed in the 2014 UIL 5A State Wrestling Tournament over the weekend. Congratulations to these students for their commitment, dedication, and hard work! Results: Alex Herle, 5th place; Bethany Jackson, 6th place; Gramm Kelly, 6th place

Pictured from left to right: Assistant Coach Brian Blasingame, Bethany Jackson, Gramm Kelly, Alexandra Herle, Head Coach Read Sanders]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2014 06:58:03 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hooks Lincoln recognized for long-standing partnership with District]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hooks Lincoln was recognized at Thursday's WISD Board Meeting for its long-standing partnership with the District including providing sponsorships for PTAs, booster clubs, the Education Foundation, and for events such as the annual Kangaroo Kickoff Luncheon.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2014 14:40:16 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Education Foundation President recognized at Thursday's Board meeting]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Donna Dickinson was recognized at Thursday's Weatherford ISD Board meeting for serving as president of the Weatherford ISD Education Foundation and for her outstanding support of Weatherford ISD.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Feb 2014 14:52:51 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Friday is an early release day for students, Monday is a staff development day]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please remember that Friday, Feb. 14, is an early release day at Weatherford ISD, and Monday, Feb. 17, is a staff development day (no school for students).
[Please click on the headline for additional information.]]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2014 16:48:23 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford Public Library allows web viewing for each WHS yearbook since 1914]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Weatherford Public Library, in conjunction with the Parker County Library Association, has recently digitized every WHS yearbook since 1914, and they are available for public viewing online.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2014 16:36:09 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[How to receive text messages via the school's notification system]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Many parents currently receive important information from the Weatherford ISD mass communication system, SCHOOLMESSENGER, thru phone calls, e-mails, and text messages.  If you are not receiving text messages and would like to receive them please follow the instructions on the next page.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Feb 2014 16:55:05 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parker County Area Spelling Bee Winners]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Avery Bullock and Brannon Heltzel-Clay!  Avery, an 8th grade student at Hall Middle School, was declared the champion of the Parker County Area Spelling Bee today and will compete in the Regional Spelling Bee held at Texas Christian University on March 19, 2014.  Brannon Heltzel-Clay, an 8th grade student at Tison Middle School, was the runner-up and will serve as the alternate for the Regional competition.  Sixteen students from Parker County schools competed in today’s contest.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2014 17:18:01 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Campuses Open on Schedule, Wednesday, February 12]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[WISD campuses will open on time Wednesday morning.  We’ll continue to monitor the forecast and road conditions this evening and in the early morning hours.  If there is a need to adjust the school schedule, we will communicate with parents around 6:00 a.m.  Thanks for your patience and your feedback.  We appreciate your support!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2014 20:02:46 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Bad Weather Days]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We’re experiencing the MOST unusual winter weather this year!   

In December, Weatherford ISD was closed for 4 days and we’ve had to close 2 days this month because of winter weather and road conditions.  These closings mean we will now use our bad weather makeup dates of June 2 and 3, 2014.  Our most current 2013-2014 school calendar reflects these dates.  To access the calendar, click on the Calendars link on the right side of the WISD home page or any campus home page.   

Weatherford ISD will apply for a waiver from the Texas Education Agency to excuse days missed beyond our scheduled bad weather days.  Also, please note that our school closings will not affect the graduation date for Weatherford High School.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2014 12:26:02 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[UPDATE:  WISD Closed Tuesday, February 11]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[All Weatherford ISD campuses will now be closed on Tuesday, February 11. Road conditions in many parts of our school district are unsafe for travel and we're expecting more winter weather today.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Feb 2014 06:42:27 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD will have a 2 hour delayed start on Tuesday morning.]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[With the potential for some icing to occur on roadways overnight, all WISD campuses will delay the opening of school tomorrow morning, Tuesday, February 11th, for 2 hours.  The 2 hour delay will give the District a better chance to assess road conditions in the morning.  For now, elementary and middle school campuses will start at 10:00 am; the Ninth Grade Center and Weatherford High School will start at 10:15 am.   School buses will begin picking up students 2 hours later than their normal pick-up times.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2014 21:24:27 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A Message from Dr. Hanks]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dear Weatherford ISD Community, 

Understandably, we received phone calls and social media posts after this morning’s decision to hold school.  

The decision to operate on a regular schedule had to be made in the very early hours of the morning to allow for bus transportation.  At that time, our assessment of road conditions showed roads were clear, with only drifting snow.  Taking into consideration our local forecast that indicated the storm would be over before noon, we made the decision to hold school on a regular schedule because we believed it would be safe for our students to travel to and from school.  

Our first priority is always the safety of our students, parents, and staff.  In the past, there have been instances when we’ve closed school in anticipation of bad weather that did not arrive.  There are also situations like today, where weather conditions worsened during the morning hours after we’d made the decision to operate on a regular schedule.  

We make our decision to open or close schools in bad weather based on careful analysis of as many relevant factors as we can gather, including:
• Information on road conditions from transportation staff and local law enforcement officials - we must give careful consideration to the most dangerous roads in the District.  Even if the street in front of your house looks clear, travel elsewhere in the District may be dangerous. 
• Amount of snow or ice accumulated and projected accumulations. 
• School entrances – we monitor the clearing and treating of sidewalks to ensure safe passage.
• Weather predictions.

Who makes the decision?

As Superintendent, I am responsible for the final decision, based on the above factors and recommendations from District staff and First Student (bus transportation).  

How is the public notified?

We post the announcement on the District website, www.weatherfordisd.com , social media platforms (Facebook and Twitter), and automated phone calls to parents. (That’s one reason we always need up-to-date contact information.)  In addition, we notify local media so they can broadcast these updates.

When is the decision made?

We try to make the decision by 5:30 a.m. or earlier so we can notify local media and post the information on our website, start automated communications, emails, and phone calls by 6:00 a.m.  Also, our first buses leave the transportation center around 5:45 a.m.  Finally, we know that waiting much later in the morning limits parents’ options when they are making childcare decisions.

What happened this time?

This morning we followed our protocol to make the decision about the school schedule considering our inclement weather.  With the most recent weather information, we began communicating with our experts around 4:00 a.m.  Our staff had completed their check of road conditions by 5:00 a.m. and continued to monitor conditions throughout the morning.  At 6:00 a.m. we had no reports of dangerous road conditions within the WISD boundaries and the forecast predicted an end to the precipitation around noon.  

Morning classes had begun when it became clear that road conditions were worsening and that more precipitation than was previously forecasted was on the way.   Considering all of these factors we made the decision, shortly before 10:00 a.m., to dismiss school at noon.  We modified our schedule to ensure all students had an opportunity for lunch and to allow parents time to make transportation arrangements.   

I am so thankful for our excellent staff and for our parents who dealt with this change in a caring, professional manner.  Our maintenance staff braved the elements to ensure school entrances were cleared multiple times this morning and our child nutrition staff modified their schedule to make sure students were fed.  

Please know that we always strive to make the best decision possible with the information we have at the time. I hope this explanation helps to clarify the process we use during inclement weather.  I am honored to work with our outstanding staff and engaged parents as we strive to provide an excellent education for all students. 

Without question, this is the most unusual winter we have experienced in a long, long time.  I appreciate your confidence and support as we work together to make decisions in the best interest of students, employees, parents, and our community. 

With Roo Pride, 

Dr. Jeffrey Hanks
Superintendent]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2014 13:48:53 -0600</pubDate>
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				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/356707</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to the inclement weather, some Weatherford ISD bus routes are not running, while others have some modifications for Thursday, Feb. 6, only: ROUTES NOT RUNNING = Route 1, Route 3, Route 4, Route 10, Route 13, Route 14, Route 15, Route 21, Route 23, Route 27, Route 29, Route 30, Route 32, Route 43, and Route 44; MODIFIED ROUTES =  Route 8 - No Fox Hollow; Route 11 - No Rio Brazos; Route 18 - No Harmony Area or Western Lake Estates; Bus 31 - No Harmony Area; and Bus 48 - No Western Lake Estates or Horseshoe Bend.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2014 11:13:27 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD to dismiss at noon today due to inclement weather conditions]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD campuses will dismiss today at noon due to inclement weather and worsening road conditions.  All after school activities and events are also cancelled for this afternoon and evening.  Schedules at all campuses have been modified to ensure all students have an opportunity for lunch. (click headline for more information)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2014 10:02:22 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD is Monitoring the Weather and Roads]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD will be continually monitoring the road conditions today and our Maintenance Department will continue to clear the main entrances to our campuses. If there is a need to adjust the school schedule, we will communicate with parents by phone. Information will also be provided to our local radio and TV stations, and posted on the WISD website and social media outlets, Facebook and Twitter. Stay warm!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2014 08:32:36 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD to Open on Time Today]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We’re waking up to a cold, snowy day!  Weatherford ISD administrators have been monitoring road conditions this morning.  All schools will open on time and buses are running a normal schedule.  Parents are encouraged to make sure their children are dressed warmly.  While we’re not expecting road conditions to worsen today, we will continue to monitor road and weather conditions.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2014 06:21:15 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2014-2016 UIL Realignment Information]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We've posted our most frequently asked questions about the 2014-2016 UIL realignment on the Athletics page of our website.  To access these questions and answers click on the link below or go to the Athletics page on our website and then click on the link to UIL Realignment Information located on the right side of the Athletics home page.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2014 16:11:33 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD to Open on Schedule, Monday, February 3]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/355395</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD has been monitoring road conditions throughout the day.  Right now, most of the roads in our school district are dry and are expected to remain that way.  We are planning to open on schedule tomorrow morning.  

If weather conditions change overnight, we will communicate school information to parents by phone.  Information will also be provided to our local radio and TV stations, and posted on the WISD website and social media outlets, Facebook and Twitter.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2014 20:22:47 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Board Secretary visits Ikard Elementary]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD Board Secretary Ashley Conlon paid a visit to Ikard Elementary this morning to talk with students and staff members as part of January's School Board Recognition Month celebration throughout the state.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2014 14:49:44 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Board member visits Juan Seguin Elementary]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Newest Weatherford ISD  Board Member Dr. Joshua Tarbay visited students and staff members at Juan Seguin Elementary this morning as part of January's School Board Recognition Month.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2014 14:42:57 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kindergarten Registration information now available for 2014-2015 school year]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/354082</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Registration for Kindergarten for the 2014-2015 school year will be held on Thursday, April 17, 2014, from 9:00-11:00 a.m. and also from 6:00–7:30 p.m. Parents/Guardians need to bring the child's birth certificate, immunization record, and proof of residency in the WISD with them in order to register their child in kindergarten.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2014 09:04:14 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[On the Border 'giving back' to WHS cheerleading program today for lunch, dinner]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/353762</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dine in at On the Border (Weatherford location) today and help support Weatherford High School's cheerleaders and mascots.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jan 2014 11:03:30 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA['America's Funniest ASL Comedian' visits Wright Elementary this morning in special assembly]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/353375</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Deaf Ed students representing several Parker County school districts were treated to a special assembly by ASL Comedian Keith Wann Friday morning in the Wright Elementary Cafeteria.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 15:39:02 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Elementary Teacher of the Year honored at today's Weatherford College Jack Harvey Fellowship Luncheon]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Jeina Dunn, Weatherford ISD 2012-13 Elementary Teacher of the Year and fourth grade teacher at Mary Martin Elementary, was recognized today at the annual Weatherford College Jack Harvey Fellowship Luncheon.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 14:45:19 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford Noon Lions Club Outstanding Students for Third Six Weeks]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford High School students Trevor Ross and Abbye Shearmire were recognized for being named the Weatherford Noon Lions Club Outstanding Students for the Third Six Weeks at Wednesday's meeting in the Allene Strain Room inside the Doss Student Center at Weatherford College.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2014 08:13:22 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Say 'Thank You' to Board Members]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/352617</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The month of January has been set aside as School Board Recognition Month and Weatherford Independent School District is joining other school districts across the state to thank these community volunteers for their commitment and contributions to our public schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2014 14:52:49 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board approves WISD 2014-15 school year calendar]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Members of the Weatherford ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the District's school year calendar for the 2014-15 school year at their Jan. 16 meeting in the District Services Building Boardroom.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2014 11:10:29 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[22nd Annual Weatherford/Parker County NAACP/MLK Jr. Essay, Artistic Expressions & Coloring Contest Winners]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to the following Weatherford ISD students for placing first, second, or third in Monday's 22nd Annual Weatherford/Parker County NAACP/MLK Jr. Essay, Artistic Expressions & Coloring Contest:]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2014 16:10:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Wright students teach WISD Board members how to use adaptive learning software]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Wright Elementary fifth grader Cole Tierce shows WISD Board Member Dr. Joshua Tarbay how to access the Stride Academy, an online adaptive learning software featuring outcomes-driven learning solutions, at Thursday's school board meeting in the District Services Building Boardroom (photo by DERIK MOORE).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2014 14:48:01 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board recognizes SouthWest Ford for its continued partnership with the District]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[SouthWest Ford CEO Charlie Gilchrist and General Sales Manager Chris Bonnett were recognized by WISD Board members for continuing a holiday tradition by adopting a family from each of WISD’s elementary and middle school campuses and providing a Santa experience for the families on Christmas Eve.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2014 14:39:17 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board thanks local churches for creating Backpacks for Children, Kids Hope programs at Wright Elementary]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Representatives from Westwood Christian Fellowship and Grace First Presbyterian Church were recognized at Monday's WISD Board meeting for supporting the Backpacks for Children program and Kids Hope mentoring program at Wright Elementary.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2014 14:54:40 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Board recognizes Rack Room Shoes]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Rack Room Shoes manager Eva Avery and regional manager Chris Pilcher was on hand to accept recognition for providing new shoes to WISD children in need.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2014 14:13:44 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford Regional Medical Center presents awards to Holiday Card Design winners]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford Regional Medical Center Chief Operating Officer Tom Sledge presented framed artwork and other prizes to three Weatherford ISD middle school students for placing in the WRMC's Annual Holiday Card Design Contest.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2014 14:14:06 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS performance of 'The Wizard of Oz' Jan. 30 - Feb. 1 in Durant Auditorium]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford High School's production of "The Wizard of Oz" will be Jan. 30 - Feb. 1 in the WHS Durant Auditorium.

The event, which is sponsored by Jerry's GM in Weatherford and First Financial Bank, includes a large cast and crew by WHS students as well as band members playing in the orchestra pit.
Admission is $10 each (children 5 and under are free) and may be purchased at the door. Also, for additional information about tickets, please call 817-598-2858 (ext. 3544).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2014 16:56:39 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Football Banquet Jan. 25 in the high school cafeteria]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tickets are currently on sale for the WHS Football Banquet (grades 9-12), which includes a meal as well as celebrating the players and seniors.
Everyone attending the event - including student athletes - will need a ticket. All players will receive a complimentary ticket for themselves.
Parents, siblings, dates, and fans may also purchase tickets for $15 each.
Tickets may be purchased from WHS Head Football Coach Weldon Nelms.
Deadline to pickup and/or purchase tickets is January 21.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jan 2014 16:47:09 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Board President visits Crockett Elementary]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD School Board President Paul Paschall was hosted by Crockett Elementary students and staff members Wednesday in the library.

Each WISD Board member will be visiting a different elementary campus this month as part of January's School Board Recognition Month celebration throughout the state.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2014 10:12:42 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD taking preventive measures to monitor, limit flu virus (Shot Clinic scheduled for Friday at NGC)]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dear WISD Parents and Students:
The cold and flu seasons are upon us and Weatherford ISD is taking steps to monitor and limit the spread of the virus. As cases of flu are reported activity across Texas, your assistance is vital in keeping the students and staff healthy.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2014 10:37:43 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School resumes on Monday, January 6, 2014]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/348730</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We hope everyone enjoyed the last two weeks with family and friends!  Weatherford ISD schools resume tomorrow and will operate with a normal schedule.  Temperatures are expected to be in the teens tomorrow morning with a wind chill in the single digits.  Parents are encouraged to be sure their children are dressed warmly.  

Weatherford High School students will pick up new spring semester schedules Monday morning:  
•	Seniors will pick up schedules in Gym B
•	Juniors in the upstairs landing
•	Sophomores by the cafeteria

We look forward our seeing our Kangaroo family tomorrow!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sun, 05 Jan 2014 11:20:49 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Community Education Winter/Spring catalog offers a variety of opportunities]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/348258</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Watch your mailbox in early January for the Winter/Spring 2014 issue of the Community Education catalog of learning opportunities (click headline link for next page).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Dec 2013 11:50:57 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[How to save our new webpage on your iPhone home screen]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/347884</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2013 08:24:47 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[January is School Board Recognition Month]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford Independent School District joins hundreds of other school districts throughout the state in recognizing its School Board members as part of January’s School Board Recognition Month.

“More than 7,300 men and women serve on local school boards across the state helping to promote public education,” Weatherford ISD Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Hanks said. “At Weatherford ISD, our Board members continue to devote countless hours to this District, and their focus has always been on student success.”]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2014 13:39:22 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Final Exam Schedule - Fall 2013]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/347374</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click on the PDF file inside the headline link to view and/or download the Early Release / Final Exam information on Dec. 18-20.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2013 15:38:43 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Martin elementary students demonstrate STEMscopes science curriculum to WISD Board members]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/347348</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mary Martin second grade student Madolyn Ballard (right) demonstrates to WISD Board Vice President Kip Hooks the use of STEMscopes, a comprehensive online science curriculum program, at the Dec. 12 Board meeting in the District Services Building.
Martin Principal Lori Box said STEMscopes has been a welcomed addition to its curriculum, where students have the opportunities to learn at their own paces (photo by DERIK MOORE).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2013 14:46:53 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford Cheerleading fundraiser tonight at On The Border (Weatherford location)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/347345</link>
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					<description><![CDATA["It's Give Back Night at On The Border"
Please print out this page and take it to On The Border (Weatherford location) this evening (Dec. 16) and 20 percent of your purchase will be donated to the Weatherford Cheerleading program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2013 16:11:56 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Will Operate on a Normal Schedule on Friday, December 13]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/346791</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All Weatherford ISD schools, offices, and departments will operate on a normal schedule on Friday, December 13.  

All bus routes will run tomorrow morning following their regular routes with the following adjustments:  

Buses 1 & 4 will not run down Rising View Court, Water View Court, and Carter View Court.  Students residing on these roads will be pick-up at Carter Hills Lane.  

Buses 14 & 15 will not travel down Woodhaven Drive.  Students in this area should meet the bus at the intersection of Prather Road and Woodhaven Drive. 

If you have questions contact First Student Bus Company at 817-599-3189 Friday morning after 6:00 a.m.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2013 10:32:15 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bus Route Adjustments for Thursday Afternoon, December 12, 2013]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/346726</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bus #s 1, 4, 14, 15, 19, 29 & 43 will not run any portion of their afternoon routes.  

Bus # 17 will not go down Zion Hill Loop east of McFarland Road.  

Bus #s 17 & 26 will drop-off in Stonebridge Estates only at the intersection of Stonebridge Drive and La Mesa Drive.  

Bus #s 12 & 42 will run their complete routes.

Please contact First Student Bus Company at 817-599-3189 if you have any questions.  Parents will be notified of any bus routes changes for Friday morning later today.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2013 10:32:26 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kindergarten teachers prepare materials for Bilingual Centers]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD teachers prepare materials for Bilingual Centers in their kindergarten classrooms Monday in a dual-language training session at the Bowie Learning Center.
Pictured (from left) are Rachel Ray, Kathleen Kechnie, Elizabath Rozzell, and Harold Castillo (courtesy photo).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2013 14:01:36 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Message from the Superintendent]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[I want to thank our students, parents, and staff for your cooperation and support these past few days.   We have tried to provide you with timely information because we know school closings may cause problems for families.  

The following factors are considered when we make a decision that alters the normal school schedule:

•    Information on road conditions and whether buses/cars  can safely travel
•    The existing accumulation of snow or ice
•    The rate and expected duration of precipitation
•    Parking lot and sidewalk conditions
•    Weather predictions

Your safety will always be our top priority when we are faced with decisions about school closings due to weather.  

The ice storm that began last Thursday was more severe than anticipated and created unsafe travel conditions that resulted in Weatherford ISD closing for 4 days.  With these closings, we will now use our bad weather makeup dates of June 2 and 3, 2014.  Our school closings this week will not affect the graduation date for Weatherford High School. 

Weatherford ISD will apply for a waiver from the Texas Education Agency to excuse days missed beyond our scheduled bad weather days.    

Campuses are now in the process of adjusting exam schedules or student performances, as needed.  Parents will be notified of any changes at their child’s campus.  We appreciate your patience as we work through any issues that result from our closings.  

We look forward to resuming our regular school schedule and are hoping for a mild winter!

Dr. Jeffrey Hanks
Superintendent]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2013 10:32:40 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Bus Information for Thursday, December 12]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[First Student and WISD administrators assessed roads this afternoon to determine if bus routes were safe for travel tomorrow morning.  

Due to hazardous road conditions, the following bus routes changes are in effect for Thursday morning, December 12, 2013: 

•	Bus #s 1, 4, 14, 15, 19, & 29 will not run any portion of their morning route.  

•	Bus #s 12, 17, & 42 will not drive down McFarland Road.  Buses will stop at McFarland Road and Zion Hill Loop for student pickup.  

•	Bus #26 will pick up in Stonebridge Estates at the intersection of Stonebridge Drive and La Mesa Drive.  All students in that subdivision should meet there for pickup. 

If you have questions, please contact First Student at 817-599-3189 tomorrow morning after 7:30 a.m.

If you are affected by these changes and can safely bring your child to school, please do so.  Parents will be notified Thursday after 1:00 p.m. if buses can safely travel to these locations after school.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2013 10:32:49 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD to Open 2 Hours Late on Thursday]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/346508</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[While our roads are considerably better this afternoon, some roads in the northern and southern part of our district are still a concern.  

Buses will run 2 hours later than normal.  This allows our bus drivers to have maximum visibility to avoid problem areas on the road. It also keeps students out of the pre-dawn cold.   

First Student is currently assessing the road conditions on all bus routes.  There will be some bus routes that are inaccessible because of icy road conditions.  Parents will be notified this evening or early tomorrow morning if it has been determined buses cannot safely travel to their location.  

Pre-K morning classes will also be delayed for 2 hours with a normal pick up time.  Afternoon Pre-K classes will operate on a normal schedule.  

Due to the delayed start, campuses will not serve breakfast but will be providing lunch.

Your safety remains our highest priority. Our Maintenance Department has worked throughout the day to remove as much ice as possible and the delayed start will enable them to ensure entries to our buildings are safe.  While most roadways are clear and safe for travel, parents should use discretion if it is unsafe to travel from their home.  Parents of teenage drivers should also use discretion and advise their children to use extreme caution if driving to school. 

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and patience as we work to re-open school and we look forward to seeing our WISD Roos tomorrow!]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2013 10:32:58 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD Closed on Wednesday, December 11]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/346242</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD campuses, offices, and departments will be closed on Wednesday, December 11.  School administrators have assessed roads and access to campuses early this morning and found them still too icy for our students, parents, and staff to safely travel to school.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2013 17:17:31 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Message About School on Wednesday]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[In the event road conditions worsen overnight and WISD administrators determine it's necessary to cancel school tomorrow (Wednesday), we will announce by 6:00 a.m. through our website, Facebook, Twitter, and local news and radio stations.  Parents will also be notified by phone through SchoolMessenger.  

Thank you for your patience as we work to make a decision that is safest for our students, parents, and staff.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2013 06:12:10 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD to Open 2 Hours Late on Wednesday]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/346200</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[After monitoring road conditions in our school district this afternoon, administrators have determined WISD will have a 2 hour delayed start on Wednesday, December 11. 
By opening 2 hours later than normal, we allow our bus drivers to have maximum visibility to avoid problem areas on the road.  It also keeps students out of the pre-dawn cold.  

Buses will run their usual routes but will pick up students two hours later than normal on Wednesday.  

WISD and First Student are aware that some roads, especially in the northern part of our district, remain covered in ice.  Parents who have a question about their bus route should contact First Student after 7:45 am 817-599-3189.    

Your safety is our highest priority.  Parents should use discretion if it is unsafe to travel from their home.  Parents of teenage drivers should also use discretion and advise their children to use extreme caution if driving to school.  

We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and patience as we work to re-open school and we look forward to seeing our WISD Roos tomorrow! 


Special Information for Wednesday, December 11
*Please use caution on all campus sidewalks

•	Austin Elementary – use main entrance on Washington; no student entrance from Texas Drive
•	Crockett Elementary – normal student drop off
•	Curtis Elementary – student drop off will be moved to the back of the campus in rear parking area
•	Ikard Elementary – normal student drop off
•	Martin Elementary – normal student drop off
•	Seguin Elementary – normal student drop off
•	Wright Elementary – normal student drop off
•	Hall Middle School – no entrance through main doors by office; other entrances will be open
•	Tison Middle School – students should use main entrance by office
•	Ninth Grade Center – students will enter through main entrance; no cafeteria entrance
•	Weatherford High School – no entry through Durant Auditorium or J Hall doors; students will start the day with 3rd period]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2013 06:12:20 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[No school on Tuesday, December 10]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD has continued to monitor roads throughout our school district today.  While some major roads are safe for travel, many of the rural and residential roads remain covered in ice.  The safety of our students, parents, and staff remains our highest priority.  As a result, Weatherford ISD is canceling all classes on Tuesday, December 10.  All schools, offices, and departments will be closed.  A decision about evening activities will be considered and announced tomorrow.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2013 06:13:47 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Tison MS Breakfast with Santa Rescheduled]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to inclement weather, the Tison Middle School Junior Optimist Club's Breakfast with Santa has been rescheduled to Tuesday, December 17th from 6:30pm-8:30pm.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2013 20:27:59 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[FFA, agriculture students create holiday decor for Saturday's 'Christmas on the Square']]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Weatherford FFA and agriculture students have been hard at work putting together holiday decor to sell at Saturday's Christmas on the Square from noon to 5 p.m. in downtown Weatherford.

The Weatherford FFA will be set up in front of Hair on the Square where students will be serving up hot cocoa and fresh popcorn.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2013 10:00:36 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Cooler weather is on its way - again]]></title>
				<link>http://www.weatherfordisd.com/apps/news/article/344435</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please be advised that the weather is expected to change over the next 24-48 hours, and please make sure that your child is dressed warmly. According to The Weather Channel, Thursday's forecast calls for a 70-percent chance of precipitation and a high of only 38.
Friday's conditions are projected to be even worse with an 80-percent chance of precipitation with a high of 30 and a low of 28.
Weatherford ISD Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Hanks said in the event schools are closed or the daily schedule is altered due to a severe weather condition, information will be sent to television and radio stations, and will be posted on the district’s website, Facebook and Twitter accounts. Also, parents will be contacted through the district’s SchoolMessenger® notification system which is designed to call or text a massive number of people in a relatively short amount of time.
Also, in the event of potential inclement weather, the District will strive to make a decision by 6 a.m. so parents will have ample opportunities to make arrangements, if necessary, for their children."
Photo credit / www.weather.com]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2013 16:34:47 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[FFA senior receives $50,000 scholarship to Oklahoma State University]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Emily Albert, a senior Weatherford FFA officer and member, has been honored by being accepted into the McKnight Leaders Scholars Program through Oklahoma State University. This is a $50,000 scholarship program that includes a full out-of-state tuition waiver for four years, provides $5,000 for each of the student’s first two years at OSU, and offers students an opportunity to develop essential leadership skills through exclusive coursework and seminars.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2013 12:23:50 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Two FFA teams advance to state in Texas Leadership Development Events]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Members of the Weatherford FFA recently competed at the Area 5 FFA Contests in hopes of securing a spot at the state Texas Leadership Development Event Contests. Six teams that had previously qualified traveled to the competition and showed up strong against some very competitive schools. Two of the teams placed well enough in their division to advance them to the state contests, while the others were merely points away from advancing as well.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Dec 2013 11:02:34 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Community Ed Fall Basketball Tournament winners announced]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Weatherford ISD Community Education Department recently held a Fall Basketball Tournament for their league players at Hall Middle School.  Another league is being planned for the spring. Information will soon be on the Community Ed website and Facebook, and the Winter/Spring 2014 Catalog of class offerings will be mailed to each home in the Weatherford area in early January. For more information you may call the Community Ed Office at 817-598-2806 or visit their website at www.weatherfordisd.com and select “Community Education” under the Departments heading.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2013 12:05:16 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Community Ed fall volleyball winners]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Division - Grades 7-8]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2013 12:01:34 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Community Ed fall volleyball winners]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Division - Grade 6]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2013 12:00:26 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD Community Ed fall volleyball winners]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Division - Grades 2-3]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2013 11:58:21 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District launches new website]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weatherford ISD is proud to announce the launch of its new website this morning. 

The new website is the culmination of feedback received by parents, staff, and community members through annual surveys about how the District’s website could better serve our parents and community. What emerged is a clean design, consistent and improved navigation, and quick access to our most frequently visited District-wide webpages.

The new website offers several features for parents including an option to “subscribe” to their child’s teacher’s page.  When a teacher updates their page with news or homework assignments, parents will receive a text message in the evening summarizing these updates. 

The new website is easy to read on mobile phones, tablets, or computers because it automatically adjusts according to the user’s device.  Another new feature is the opportunity to export district/campus events to a mobile phone, Google Calendar, or Microsoft Outlook. 

The Weatherford ISD website address remains www.weatherfordisd.com.  To be sure you are reaching our new site, please clear your internet cache.

We greatly appreciate your patience as we continue to improve upon the website to make it a better experience for all who visit it.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2013 14:35:50 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WISD is Thankful]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students throughout the District were asked what they were thankful for this upcoming holiday season.
As a reminder, there will be no school Wednesday through Friday (Nov. 27-29).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 24 Nov 2013 17:40:32 -0600</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WHS Distinguished Alumni, Distinguished Service recipients honored at today's Ex-Student Luncheon]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Honorees at today's WHS Ex-Student Association's 16th Annual Homecoming Lunch includes (from left) Distinguished Alumni Awards Recipient Anita Garrett-Roe (Class of 1964), Distinguished Alumni Awards Recipient Rhonda Melton Crosswhite (Class of 1987), Distinguished Alumni Awards Recipient Amy Mathis Mercer (Class of 1991), and Distinguished Service Award Winner Jim Yarnell (photo by DERIK MOORE).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 24 Nov 2013 17:41:25 -0600</pubDate>
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