Christmas Gift Idea from the WABC
The WABC has extended the window to order your next round of Trojan & Lady Trojan spirit wear through this coming Wednesday, December 17, 2025. Here's the link: https://www.promoplace.com/west. 

Special Recognitions
West High School TAFE 

• Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE) State Qualifiers: Jordan Avelar, Breanah Boleman, Kacee Cardona, Kailey Cardona, Kinley Dilks, Della Dudik, Adalyn Hand, Taylor Hobbs, Brylee Holmes, Addison Huse, Baylee Huse, Reagan Huse, Olivia Janek, Lola Jaska, Kate Kubacak, Audrey Marek, Kambri Marek, Quima Mestre, Ben Vanek, and Dominick Villarreyna

West ISD Fine Arts and Academic UIL

• TMEA All-Region Band and Area Qualifier: Cooper Darby
• West ISD Christmas Card Contest Winners: Aubrianna Dobecka, Quima Mestre, Hadley Norman, Lillian Hudson, Juliana Calderon, and Emery Tanner
• UIL Academic Events Competition: West Middle School, District Runner-Up
• UIL One Act Play (OAP) Competition: West Middle School, District Champions
  • Best Performer: Tatum Ware
  • All-Star Crew: Charlotte Derington and Ashlyn Kaluza
  • All-Star Cast: Addy Hill and Jacob Bustillos
  • Honorable Mention All-Star Cast: Bo Exum and Kaylee Gutierrez 

West High School Athletics

• Lady Trojan Varsity Basketball: Robinson ISD Invitational Gold Bracket Champions
• Trojan Varsity Basketball: Robinson ISD Invitational Bronze Bracket Champions
• Trojan JV Basketball: West ISD Kolache Classic Tournament Champions
• Lady Trojan Varsity Volleyball: 
  • Elle Grochoske - 2nd Team Super Centex
  • Heidi Harrington, Brooklynn Cummings, and Karter Sowders - Honorable Mention Super Centex
• Lady Trojan Varsity Volleyball: Hailey Strickland Signed with Clarendon College

West High School FFA

• Hartley Kutscherousky - Pig Breed Champion, Centex Classic in Lampasas

District Updates and Reminders
Concession Stand Volunteer Needs

• The district needs your help in the Concession Stand this week and throughout the different West Middle and High School basketball seasons. Here's the link to sign-up: https://wabc.boosterhub.com/about/12314. 

Trojan Table and Band Fiesta Dinners

• The West Athletic Booster Club (WABC) has announced ticket sales for their big fundraiser dinner. Here's the link to purchase tickets: https://wabc.boosterhub.com/store/10721. The dinner is set for Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the KC Hall. 
• The Pride of West Band Boosters have announced ticket sales for their big fundraiser dinner as well. Here's the link to purchase tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/annual-band-fiesta. The dinner is set for Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Tour's Hall. 

2026-2027 Scholastic Calendar

• During the December Regular Board Meeting, the following calendar was approved for the 2026-2027 school year: https://files.smartsites.parentsquare.com/5758/2026-2027_west_isd_scholastic_calendar_draft_1_1.pdf. 

Thank a Trojan or Lady Trojan Staff Spotlight

• This program is a fun, new way to honor a West ISD staff member. The district's hope is that students, parents, community members, and/or co-workers will send in nominations for this new Staff Spotlight honor. Here's the link to the nomination Google Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2gi9yqBqMZAn0CeGjpgrxDgQkQf2BURD2tPAywSbU-3R0bQ/viewform.

District Calendar Reminders

• The last day of the Fall Semester and 2nd Nine-Week(s) Grading Period is this Friday, December 19, 2025. 
• This Friday, December 19, 2025, is also an Early Release Day for all students. West Elementary School will release at 11:45 AM with West Middle and High School following at 12:00 PM. 
• The Christmas Break begins on Monday, December 22, 2025, and lasts through Wednesday, January 7, 2026. The first day of the Spring Semester and 3rd Nine-Week(s) Grading Period is Thursday, January 8, 2026.

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