Board Selects Superintendent Search Firm

The Willis ISD Board of Trustees met in a special meeting Nov. 30 to consider and take possible action regarding the superintendent search process. In a unanimous vote, the board hired legal consultants David Thompson and Mike Moses of Thompson & Horton, LLP. The firm laid out a timeline for the process, which is variable and can take four to six months.

Eaton Hired as Planning and Construction Manager

Willis ISD welcomes Robert (Bob) Eaton as the district’s new Planning and Construction Manager. The position is new and was approved by the Board at the meeting held Sept. 20. Click the headline to read more.

Student of the Month - October 2023

Cannan Elementary students Creek Langford and Austin Rios led the pledges and prayer before the presentation of the district’s Elementary Student of the Month. Ryan Cook, a fifth grader at Cannan Elementary, was nominated by his teacher. Click the headline to read more.

New Resource Officers

During the October school board meeting, the Board of Trustees approved adding five additional School Resource Officers. The district currently contracts with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office for nine officers. Click the headline to read more.

Willis ISD Earns a Superior FIRST Rating

A public meeting concerning the FIRST rating was held prior to the regular board meeting October 19. Garrett Matej, assistant superintendent of business and finance, presented the report, which is for data from 2021-2022. Willis ISD has received a rating of Superior for many years. This year is no exception as the district was again rated Superior with a score of 96 out of 100 possible points. Click the headline to read the full story.

New Director of Special Education Announcement

Willis ISD is happy to welcome Randi Gay as Director of Special Education. Gay most recently served as Director of Special Education in Shepherd ISD. Click the headline to read more.

Student of the Month - September

Lagway Elementary students Brock Stranimier, Katie Mansfield and Sophia Hamby led the pledges and prayers before the presentation of the district’s Elementary Student of the Month. Sofia Trujillo, a first grader at Lagway Elementary, was nominated by her teacher Rachel Wilson. Click the headline to read more.

Willis ISD to Join lawsuit against TEA as schools across Texas continue to fight the efforts to disparage public education

Willis ISD tax rate: 1.0002 - Lowest tax rate since 1992!

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Letter to Community

Please click above to read an important letter from Superintendent Tom Crowe.

Stadium Policies Revisited

As we prepare for the first home football game of the 2023 season, Willis ISD would like to remind the community about our stadium and other event policies. The district will once again be enforcing a clear bag policy and the use of metal detectors. Please click the headline to review more information.

The Wildkat Word is here!

The September edition of The Wildkat Word is here! Click the headline above to read.

Region 6 Accolades for Two Staff Members

Willis ISD would like to congratulate Dallas May and Lauren Posey for being recognized by ESC Region 6 as 2022-23 Support Staff of the Year and Counselor of the Year. Both individuals were chosen out of a pool of candidates from across the Region and were selected as the best representation of their professions.

Willis ISD Staff Attend Festive Convocation

Willis ISD welcomed back staff with the POWER OF LOVE at this week's convocation to kick off the 2023-24 school year. Tom Crowe, Superintendent, shared a powerful message with staff about the importance of strengthening our belief and practice of the One Team, One Purpose motto. To do this, he stressed the importance of ensuring everyone feels like part of the team - not just staff but also students, parents, community members and businesses. Click the headline to read more.

Willis ISD Welcomes New Teachers to District

Willis ISD welcomed its newest teachers today at its annual New Teacher Academy! Teachers were greeted by interim superintendent Tom Crowe, who spoke about educators' lasting impact on students and the methods these individuals employ to ensure student success. Mr. Crowe called on all educators present to visualize their favorite teachers in their minds and determine what unique qualities they had that created such strong influence. He shared that this visualization is key to becoming a great educator.

Free / Reduced Meal Application - ONLINE!

Free & Reduced Meal Price applications for the 2023-2024 school year are now available online at: www.schoolcafe.com, or through the Willis ISD Child Nutrition page at www.willisisd.org Completing an online application ensures faster meal benefits. A new application must be completed each year. Meal benefits from the 2022-2023 school year will continue for 30 days after the first day of school or until a new application is processed. Meals will be charged at full price beginning September 28th, unless a new application is completed. Only one application per household needed.

Teachers and Administrators Attend PLC Conference

This week, nearly sixty Willis ISD teachers and administrators traveled to San Antonio for a Solution Tree conference focused on Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and the Response to Intervention (RTI) method. “I had the pleasure of attending this conference with Willis ISD this week. Watching teachers and administrators come together to create learning communities throughout the district is rewarding and exciting,” said Tom Crowe, Superintendent. “We expect our students to learn, and likewise we must expect our teachers and administrators to learn and grow. Student learning is dependent on educator learning.”

Willis ISD Selects Former Superintendent for Interim Role

Tom Crowe was named Willis ISD’s Interim Superintendent at a special board meeting on July 18. Crowe served as the principal of Willis High School from 1989 to 1991 before taking on the title of superintendent from 1993 to 1997. He will begin his new role Monday, July 24. Crowe will serve as the district’s leader until a permanent superintendent is selected.

STAAR 2023 Reporting Timeline

The spring 2023 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) has been redesigned to align closer to classroom instruction and the unique ways students learn. Reporting final test results for the redesigned STAAR will take a bit longer this year because educators from across the state will meet to provide their expert opinions on the passing scores for the redesigned assessments. Click the headline to read more.

New Principal Announcement

Willis ISD has announced two new principals for the 2023-24 school year. Click the headline to read more.