Warren Independent School District

Congratulations to the WARREN FFA! They are sending 7 teams on to Area competition and secured 2ND PLACE in the SWEEPSTAKES competition. Way to continue the winning tradition!

On behalf of the WISD Board of Trustees and Administration, all staff were given a token of appreciation today! WISD is filled with exemplary employees that inspire and dedicate everything they have to this district and our students. We thank you for setting such an incredible example for our community's future! Enjoy the upcoming week off and be safe over the upcoming holiday breaks.

SO PROUD of each of the members of the FFA Ag Issues team! Their presentation to Superintendent Minyard this morning was thought provoking, heartfelt, and very relevant. Wishing them the best as they travel to Onalaska on Friday to compete.

An early release date was added to the school year! Mark your calendars that 12/5/2023 is now an early release date. See image for details.

Please see the image for upcoming calendar details pertaining to the fast approaching Thanksgiving Break! Note: There is no early release scheduled for this Friday. The two early release days for this calendar year are set for the day before Christmas break and the last day of school.

In honor of Veterans Day, Warren ISD would like to acknowledge all who have served and continue to serve. Thank you for your courage, service, and sacrifice. We hope all WISD Veteran's Day ceremonies and celebrations were enjoyed by all who were able to attend yesterday!

Introducing a dynamic behavior initiative at Warren Elementary aimed at fostering positive conduct among students! With the Tribe Dollar program, students have the opportunity to earn and spend Tribe dollars at their designated Tribe Time every week. Encouraging good behavior is key as students accumulate Tribe dollars for positive choices while facing the responsibility of potential deductions for less favorable decisions. This initiative not only motivates students to excel but also instills a sense of accountability within the school community. Tribe Dollars: Shaping a culture of positivity, responsibility, and rewards!

Happy Friday Warrior Family! This is Keith Collins, principal at Warren High School with our Warrior Word. We had a busy week last week. Our Ag department competed in the McGee Bend District Contest. Unlike UIL events, FFA events are not divided by school size. Warren FFA went up against schools of all sizes throughout East Texas and were very successful. They brought home 2nd overall in sweepstakes and the following individual team results: Senior Chapter Conducting earned 1st place and advanced to Area. Team members are Elyn Meredith, Emily Jones, Hunt Reid, Sam Standley, Claire Petty, Sarah Decorte and Jada Thompson. Radio Broadcasting earned 2nd place and advanced to Area. Team members are Jana Haynes, Makayla Baker and Joel Cowart. Ag Advocacy earned 1st place and advanced to Area. Team members are Colton Taylor, Trent Tillman, Hunt Reid, Andrew Craig and Rebecca Norwood. Senior Farm Skills earned 1st place and advanced to Area. Team members are Hallie Foret, Bethany Lee, Peter Redecop, Sophie Smith, Ruby Spurlock, Roxie Spurlock and Jaylie Sparlin. Public Relations earned 1st place and advanced to Area. Team members are Chloe Johnson, Olivia Meredith and Easton Evans. Senior Creed earned 4th place. Jana Haynes is our team member. Greenhand Conducting earned 1st place and advanced to Area. Team members are Lily Elrod, Lala Nelson, Bryce Dees, Jace Harris, Sara Brantley, Chance Moses, Peyton Taylor, Braxton Boamer and Julia Jeansonne. Ag Issues earned 1st place and advanced to Area. Team members are Avery Tibbetts, Cole Walters, Kyla Wallace, Mikayla Brown, Jarrick Harper, Karli Ryals and Kloey King. Senior Quiz earned 7th place and team members are Cade Atkinson, Hunter Parker, Carolina Norsworthy and Dakota Moore. Job Interview earned 6th place with Julia Drake competing. Congratulations to all of AG team and big shout out to our sponsors: Mr. Jacob Spivey, Mr. Matt Swinney, Mr. Rex Currie and Ms. Brooke Mitcham. Our Juniors and Seniors took the ACT and Pre ACT on Tuesday. Testing went smoothly and I know our students performed well. Our Veteran’s Day program was terrific today. Thank you to all our Veterans for attending, our guest speaker Tyler Greeson, and Ms. Parks for coordinating the event. Our boys basketball team will travel to Hamshire Fannett Saturday with first tip set at 12 pm. I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend and as always….GO WARRIORS!

Update as of 1:40pm from the Tyler County Sheriff's Office: Tyler County shelter in placed order has been "lifted" for the Chester, Colmesneil, and Rockland areas. Shelter in place is now cancelled for the previously affected region. - - - Warren ISD is following the proper emergency management systems for updates pertaining to the chemical fire in San Jacinto County resulting from a refinery plant explosion in Shepherd. As it currently stands, we have NOT been issued any shelter-in-place. The Tyler County Emergency Management Office's current advice is for residents in the Chester, Colmesneil, and Rockland area, along with the northwest portion of Tyler County, to shelter in place. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and make notifications should we receive any updates. If you are interested in monitoring the trajectory of the chemical fire's smoke, visit the following link: https://www.hysplit-pub.noaa.gov/hysplitpublic-bin/hyresults.pl?jobidno=28929

See the image for details on January's sub training and how to sign up!

Please see the image for this month's district calendar important dates! Want to see the full district calendar? Visit our website! A graphic is included in this post to show the location of the current school year district calendar.

Happy November, WES Family! We look forward to a great month ahead.

Happy Halloween Warriors! Remember the annual Trunk Or Treat is tonight from 6-7:30 in the Warren Elementary parking lot! Sponsored by the WHS National Honor Society.

Governor Abbott has officially declared October as Principal Appreciation Month. Thankfully, here at Warren ISD, we have the best of the best! Thank you to our Principals, Keith Collins (WHS), Heather McInnis (WES), Jess Schneider (FES), and Kristina Wiedman (WJH) and all of our assistant principals Brianne Dean (WHS), Stephanie Jones (WES), and Sharon Jeansonne (WJH) for all that you do!

This month's Tribe Tribute award goes to bus driver and custodian Sally Tatum, whose dedication to keeping our kids safe has made a difference in our community! Last month, a vehicle passed our buses on the shoulder of the road at high speeds as some of our children were exiting. Thanks to Sally's quick acting in preventing them from exiting the bus while the vehicle passed, the children remained safe. It is this level of alertness and dedication that Sally brings with her every day that keeps our kids safe! Thank you for all that you do, Sally! #busdriverssavelives

Hello parents! Several weeks ago your junior was given the opportunity to volunteer at the Haunted House at the Fred Carnival. Today is the last day for them to sign up for that as the event is this Saturday. This is the last prom fundraiser we will offer this year and it is always the most fun! If you would like to donate supplies we are in need of the following items. black duct tape 3 cans each of gray, white, and black spray paint glue gun and glue black lights halloween lights small flashlights extension cords power strips smoke machine If you can help with this please contact Ms. Sloan by emailing her at renate.sloan@warrenisd.net. Thank you!

Happy Thursday WHS Family! This is Keith Collins, principal at Warren High School. I hope you're doing well. I wanted to remind you that our snapshot attendance day is scheduled for tomorrow. Attendance is crucial for your student's education as it ensures they don't miss out on valuable lessons and opportunities. It also helps us monitor their progress and provide the best support possible. In Texas, as in many other states in the United States, student attendance is crucial for funding because it directly impacts the allocation of financial resources to public schools. The snapshot attendance tomorrow is vital to this process. Please make sure your child is present tomorrow if at all possible. Thank you for your cooperation, and have a great day!

Tomorrow is Pink Out at WJH. We have set a goal of $500 to donate to breast cancer research. If you are able, we would appreciate any donations to the cause.

Jr. High picture day is scheduled for Thursday, December 7th.

Today Warren ISD had the pleasure of hosting the Tri-County Superintendent's Meeting. For the event, some of our very own Warriors within the culinary program served a meal and provided top notch service. We love opportunities for our Warrior students to shine through while utilizing skills they have learned!