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West Elementary School

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Trojan Tidbits: September 21, 2026

Posted Date: 09/21/26 (11:49 AM)





District Updates
  • Progress Report 2 (SIX WEEKS GRADE CHECK): This new grade report is set to go live in Skyward today, Monday, September 21, 2026, at 3:30 PM. 
  • West U Parent Academy: Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at 6:00 PM via Zoom, the district will host the first West U Parent Academy of the year. The topics are: Student Mental Health Awareness and Dyslexia and other Related Disorders. If you can't make it, the Zoom will be recorded and shared out on the West ISD YouTube Channel. Here's the Zoom information:
    • Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83243372101?pwd=O85qzNIqes4FYHR7dp2mbvY56eoA7q.1 
    • Meeting ID: 832 4337 2101
    • Passcode: 163967
  • West ISD Board and West City Council Town Hall: This Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the West KC Hall is a joint Town Hall between the West Board of Trustees and West City Council. The purpose of this Town Hall is to discuss possible uses for the former West Elementary School land and how the sealed bid process works when a Texas public school district is looking to sell land. 
  • "Seussical the Musical": This Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27, 2026, the West High School theatre department kicks-off their new musical, "Seussical", in the West Middle and High School Auditorium. On Saturday, times are 2:30 and 7:00 PM and 2:30 PM on Sunday. 
  • West Education Foundation Casino Night: This new special evening of fun is set for Saturday, October 3, 2026, 6:00 PM at the KC Hall. The ticket link is located here: https://www.msbtickets.com/westhighschool1/schoolevents
  • 2026 Homecoming: The 2026 West High School Homecoming game is set for Friday, October 9, 2026, versus Mexia High School, at 7:00 PM at Trojan Field. 
  • 2026 Fall Break: The 2026 Fall Break is Monday, October 12, through Friday, October 16, 2026. All students also have off Monday, October 19, 2026 (staff work/conference day). 
  • Concession Stand Volunteers: The WABC is looking for volunteer help for the indoor/outdoor Concession Stands. The Booster Hub volunteer sign-up link is located here: https://wabc.boosterhub.com/about/12314 
  • STOPit Safety and Bully Reporting System: STOPit is the district's anonymous incident reporting system for students and parents for all safety and bully reporting needs. STOPit has an app feature you can download or the link is saved on your student's Chromebook main login page or the West ISD website (first button on the first row of the page). 
  • Staff Shoutouts - Thank a Trojan or Lady Trojan: West ISD loves hearing about our amazing employees! From our bus drivers and office staff to principals, custodians, teachers, and more - our Trojan and Lady Trojan Nation consists of the best of the best. When you can, please consider nominating a special staff member here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2gi9yqBqMZAn0CeGjpgrxDgQkQf2BURD2tPAywSbU-3R0bQ/viewform. 

2026-2027 West ISD New & Returning Student Online Registration
  • 2026-2027 Federal Free and Reduced Meal Application: https://www.myschoolapps.com/Home/PickDistrict 
    • Deadline: This Friday, September 25, 2026
    • Currently, the district has received back right at 65% of our student enrollment. 
    • Possible Benefits for Qualification include: Daily Meal Savings, Summer Grocery Assistance (SUN Bucks), Reduced Testing & Exam Fees, Dual Credit Course Assistance, College Application Fee Waivers, Home Internet & Technology Discounts, and Extracurricular & Local Waivers.
    • All approved reduced meal applications will receive 100% free meals. 
    • Families only have to fill out one form per household. The district is available to help you fill out the form. 
    • To add money to your student's meal account, please go to the following website: https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/getmain?requestAction=home. Please note the Child Nutrition Department has a plan in place to cover all fees.

Current District Openings
  • The following positions are currently open for the 2026-2027 school year: Child Nutrition, School Bus Aide, Custodian, Maintenance/Grounds, and Substitute. If interested in applying for one or more of these positions, please contact David Timmons, Assistant Superintendent, at (254) 981-2000 or dtimmons@westist.net. The positions and online applications are also posted on the West ISD website under "Careers".

District Events for the Week


For questions or additional information, please contact David Truitt, Superintendent, at (254) 981-2000.