Wheeler ISD

Revised Schedule for JH Girls Basketball Tournament at Ft Elliott.

Parents, Just a reminder that all 2nd 6-weeks report cards will be sent home with your child today, Wednesday, November 8th. Report cards will not be mailed. Thank you!

Upcoming Game Information: Saturday, November 11th @ 1PM Wheeler Lady Stangs vs. Stratford Lady Elks Ticket Link: wheeler-isd.ticketleap.com/wheeler-jv-girls-and-varsity-girls-vs-stratford-11-11/

Thomas R. Helton Elementary would like to recognize the following students for earning KEYS 4 Success in Leadership, Kindness, Responsibility, and Respect. Kindergarten: Pandora McElveney; 2nd Grade: Kaydence Honeycutt; 3rd Grade: Dakota Tonguet and Cannyn Hill; 4th grade: Jayden Garza, Jayden Matthews, and Talan Cathey; 5th Grade: Nevaeh Parker; and 6th Grade: Erick Gonzalez. CONGRATULATIONS to all of these students!

*Halloween Trick-or-Treating for PK-1st grade students will be Tuesday October 31st from 8:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. These students are ready and able to hit as many businesses as possible, but all grades may not make it to all businesses. If your business would be willing to meet at the courthouse during this time, it would be very much appreciated! Here is the list of businesses that have reached out to us at school and requested a stop: 1. Parkview Hospital/Home Health/Assisted Living/Parkview Clinic 2. Wheeler County Courthouse 3. Wheeler County Sheriff's Office 4. Kuntz/Smith Tax Office 5. Ware Chevrolet 6. Mel's Diner 7. Coate Rack 8. Wheeler County Extension Office 9. Wheeler Nursing Home 10. Marshall Auto 11. USDA Office 12. Todd Moore Insurance *If your business is not on this list, and you would like students to stop by (or are willing to meet them at the courthouse), please call the elementary office, (806) 826-5241, and we will add you to the list. We would like to have this list finalized by Friday Oct. 28th if possible. Thank you for always supporting our students at Wheeler ISD!

Thomas R. Helton Elementary would like to recognize the following students for earning Keys 4 Success. These students showed exceptional Kindness, Responsibility, Leadership, or Respect in the past few weeks. They earned Pep Rally glow sticks, rings, various coupons for No Homework, ice cream floats, and other privileges at school. 6th graders Rankin Pool, Austin Sims, Audrey Houska, and Aidn Session. 5th grader Jastin Oswalt. 4th grader Kelton Graves. 3rd graders Josue Del Rio and Creed Mercer. 2nd graders Jake Davis and Axel Lazlade. 1st graders Allee Jones and Bexleigh Tignor. Kindergartener Blakely Moore, and Pre-K students Willow Wilson and Thomas Emerson. Congratulations to these students!

Friday, October 20th The following sports photos will be taken.

Monday October 9th will be a student holiday for Wheeler ISD. This day is designated for parent-teacher conferences as well. Your child's teacher may reach out to you to set up a conference for this day. If you would like to have a conference with a teacher, please call the school, 806-826-5241, and set that up. Thank you for being part of your child's education!

Unfortunately, there was a miscommunication and senior photos will only be offered for purchase online. Also, seniors will need to pick online which photo they would prefer for the senior panel. Senior photos will be posted online in two weeks.

Our phone lines and internet are down at Wheeler ISD. We don't have an estimated time that it will be back up and running.

Elementary students in grades PK-1 will trick or treat around town at various businesses. If you would like our students to stop at your business, please call the school, 806-826-5934 and we will put you on the list! Trick or treating times will be Tuesday October 31st from 8:30 a.m.-10:15 a.m. Thank you!

HS/JH - forms were sent home Friday Elementary - forms will be sent home Monday Forms and payment are due at time of photos.

The 2023 Wheeler High School Homecoming Court is as follows: Homecoming King Nominees: Jerry Luna Levi Ashurst Elpidio Navarrete Ruvinzky Garza Homecoming Queen Nominees: Skylar Smith Karina Baylon Aviana Lopez Holden Holwick 2023 Wheeler High School Homecoming King and Queen will be crowned this Friday during the pep rally at the Wheeler County Court House. Congratulations to these young ladies and gentlemen!

🏈 2023 Homecoming Pep Rally information for PK-6th grade students and parents! 📣 Looking forward to a fun and exciting contest! Go Mustangs!

T-Shirt order forms are due on Friday October 6th for our new elementary shirt. These t-shirts are a fundraiser for our "Keys 4 Success" program in the elementary school. Please send order form and payment to school if you are interested.

ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTS: Senior Ads are available for purchase. Deadline to purchase: Thursday, November 30th, 2023 Things due by Nov. 30th are as follows: - payment included with form - verbiage for your ad - baby/toddler pictures if using any For a later date (Due Tuesday, April 30th): - spring senior photos, prom photos, other senior activity photos, etc. Questions? Contact; ragan.dupont@wheelerschools.net

Wheeler ISD and Community, As most are aware, we have a track resurfacing project being completed. Please do not attempt to walk on or otherwise be in the area of the track until further notice. The final stages are being completed, and the track must "cure" for a period of time before use by the school or community members.

2023 - 2024 WHEELER ISD YEARBOOKS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE Paper forms and online purchases are both welcome. Starting Monday, September 25th there will be a slight price increase. Follow the link to purchase yours today; https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1121008/Wheeler-High-School/2024-Yearbook/20230808111541910167/CATALOG_SHOP/

*Reminder* *No School on Friday September 22nd, 2023*

Wheeler ISD Open House TONIGHT, 9/18/23, at 6:00 p.m. in the auditorium. All parents, grandparents, students, and community members are invited to attend this event. We are looking forward to visiting with you about your child's education! See you tonight!