The Wildkat Word: Back-to-School
Summer is almost over, and we are eagerly awaiting the return of your students to our classrooms! This newsletter contains important information regarding back-to-school. Below, you will find details about registration, transportation, school supplies, and more. We encourage you to take a moment to review the contents of this newsletter to ensure your student has everything they need to start the school year.
PLEASE NOTE: An updated version of this newsletter will be sent out towards the end of the month due to the launch of our new website. The information will remain the same, but the links will change.
Thank you for welcoming me to Willis ISD!
We wrapped up the school year with many wonderful celebration opportunities. First, we toured with the Education Foundation to surprise the district Teachers and Paraprofessionals of the Year. The Willis High School senior awards night was a highlight for me. It is clear that the high school has focused on a culture of success. Graduation was another wonderful opportunity to celebrate the students of Willis ISD. I was so proud to be on stage with Mr. Crowe and shake hands with almost 600 students as they prepare to enter the best part of their lives.
This summer, I spent time with all of the district’s school principals and department directors. These meetings have given me insight into the inner workings of the district, as well as an understanding of current priorities and initiatives. I also held extended-length meetings with each board member to learn more about them, their history with the district, and their goals and priorities for me as Superintendent.
I look forward to the upcoming school year and am excited to see all your students' smiling faces back in our halls. Go Kats!
NEW STUDENTS
We are glad you have decided to register your child for school in Willis ISD. If your student has attended Willis ISD before but did not attend last year, use the "new student" link for instructions on how to recover your information. Students registering for pre-k will also fall under the "new student" category.
Please click the button on the left to begin the registration process, or click here.
CURRENT STUDENTS (REQUIRED)
If your student is currently enrolled and attended a Willis ISD school last year, you still have to verify all information in PSS and fill out your annual forms for the new school year.
Please click the button on the right to begin the verification process, or click here.
NEW APP: My Ride K-12
My Ride 360 is now My Ride K-12. This app will provide you with easy and fast access to your children’s bus route/pickup locations and times and allow the district to send you updates about early or late buses or other information related to your child’s bus.
To download the new app: Visit the App Store or Google Play Store, type in "My Ride K-12" and select "Install/Download/Get," or click on the links below.
Download My Ride K-12 on iPhone
Download My Ride K-12 on Android
The app should automatically transfer your data from the old app, but if it doesn't, you may be required to log in. If you are having trouble remembering your login information, please select "Reset your password."
VIEW YOUR CAMPUS CALENDAR
Please create an account on Schoolcafe.com, where you can manage your child’s lunch account and fill out the National School Lunch Program application. Once you log in to Schoolcafe, click on the “Apply for Benefits” button. Please submit only one application per family. You can also print out a copy HERE.
Completing the application provides a variety of benefits:
- Additional funding for your campus
- Reduced or waived fees for academic testing such as the ACT or SAT
- Reduced or waived fees for college applications
- Continued benefits through the first 30 days of the next school year
For more information about Willis ISD Child Nutrition, please visit:
https://www.willisisd.org/childnutrition.
If you have any questions or need any assistance, please contact Mandy Chance:
Email: mchance@willisisd.org
Office Phone Number: 936-890-7730
- 24/7/365 Multilingual Support - A multilingual team is available 24/7/365 to help you understand options, call providers on your behalf and schedule an appointment.
- Care Regardless of Insurance - Connect to care with any coverage including Medicaid, Medicare, and sliding scale options for those without insurance.
- Easy Access to Care - Use Care Match, the self-serve website, to find a provider on your own.
For more information, visit caresolace.com/willisisd
