Communications

The Public Information Act

Texas Government Code, Chapter 552, gives you the right to access government records; and an officer for public information and the officer's agent may not ask why you want them. All government information is presumed to be available to the public. Certain exceptions may apply to the disclosure of the information. Governmental bodies shall promptly release requested information that is not confidential by law, either constitutional, statutory, or by judicial decision, or information for which an exception to disclosure has not been sought. Read the complete policy on Public Information Requests. 

Access the official Texas Public Information Request Form (PDF) 

The District will only respond to requests for information that are sent to the designated email address listed here, mailed to the designated mailing address, or delivered to the physical address. 

Dashianna Dilosa
Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent
Willis Independent School District
612 N Campbell
Willis, TX 77378

Fax: 936-856-5182

Email: publicinformationrequests@willisisd.org

Flyer Distribution

As part of our efforts to be more environmentally friendly, embrace innovative technology, and maintain fiscal responsibility, we have transitioned from paper to electronic flyer delivery. Our district cooperates with approved community partners by posting digital flyers online and distributing them electronically through our service provider, Peachjar.

To request flyer approval, follow the steps below.
Once approved, your flyer will be emailed to all parents and posted online. Paper flyers from outside organizations will no longer be distributed.

• Visit www.peachjar.com
• Hover over the tab titled Community Organizations
• Click on Why Peachjar?
• Select "Get Started Now"
• Register your organization
• Follow the steps to upload your flyer for approval

Your flyer will be automatically submitted to the district office. The Communications Director will review the material and approve or deny based on the standards established. Peachjar charges a fee for this service that is typically much less than the cost to copy and deliver paper flyers to each school. Please email Jamie Fails with any questions, at jfails@willisisd.org. 

Occasionally our area experiences severe weather that requires school closures. This can include flooding, tornadoes and ice/snow. This section outlines information on the process Willis ISD uses to decide if the district must close schools due to weather.

How Does the District Decide to Close Schools?

If bad weather is predicted, district personnel will monitor the weather overnight and drive roads across the district in the early morning hours to determine if major roads are passable. The superintendent also confers with neighboring districts regarding the decision to close schools. Factors for consideration in closing schools for weather reasons include flooding of major roads across the district, patches of ice on major roadways and bridges, and predictions of worsening weather as the day progresses, which could impact school dismissal.

How Will the District Notify Parents of Closures?

If the decision is made to cancel school, the district communications department will send out a phone call to all primary phone numbers listed in a student's permanent file on campus. Therefore, it is imperative that parents/guardians keep student information including phone numbers and emails up to date with the campus front office. The district will make decisions regarding school cancellations by 5:00 a.m. The fastest way to receive announcements regarding weather is to check the district's Facebook page and stay tuned to local news stations including KHOU 11, KPRC 2 and KTRK 13.

Other Important Information

The decision to close schools is difficult and not taken lightly by administrators. We always aim to make decisions that keep all students and staff safe. However, we recognize that even minor weather that might not otherwise seem like a reason to close school, can negatively impact certain pockets of the district. We always encourage parents to evaluate your individual situation to determine if roads are safe for travel.

If you are not receiving emails and phone calls from the district, please check with your school's front office registrar to update your contact information.

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