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Back-to-School Toolkit


West is... BEST! Online registration for new and returning students opens on Monday, July 21, 2025. Below, you will find registration and enrollment information for new and returning students, school supply information, immunization information, and important back-to-school dates and activities. Go Trojans and Lady Trojans!
 
Calendar Information:
  • The first day of school is set for Thursday, August 14, 2025.
  • The West Elementary School start time is 7:45 AM, and West Middle/High School begins at 8:00 AM. 
  • Please note the new ending times are 3:30 PM for West Elementary School and 3:45 PM for West Middle/High School.  
2025-2026 West ISD Athletic Team Information and Practice Schedules:
Out-of-District Transfer Requests:
For information on the Out-of-District Student Transfer Request application process, please contact the West ISD Administration Building at (254) 981-2000. The address is 406 West Shook Street, West, Texas. Mrs. Leanna Sexton, PEIMS Coordinator, is available to assist with all transfer requests. Please note all transfer requests are contingent on available classroom space and instructional staff at each grade level and West ISD FDA (LOCAL) and (LEGAL) Board Policy guidelines and district goals. 
 
West Elementary School Special Note: For the 2025-2026 school year, only West ISD employee and current siblings of previously approved student transfer requests will be admitted for the open West Elementary School seats. All other approved, individual requests will be placed on a wait-list and contacted by the campus when and if space is available. Please note that the campus will not know the official student enrollment numbers by grade level and classroom until after the start of school in August 2025.
 
Steps to Request an Out-of-District Transfer:
  • Stop by the West ISD Administration Building to pick up an application. Please see Mrs. Sandra Kettler, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent. 
    • The West ISD Administration Building is located at 406 West Shook Street, West, Texas. The phone number is (254) 981-2000. 
  • Complete the application.
  • Return the application to Mrs. Kettler at the West ISD Administration Building.
  • The district will then notify you within three school days whether your transfer request has been approved or denied. If approved, the district will notify you of your enrollment date. 
    • Note: Again, all transfer requests to West Elementary School will follow the guidelines listed above. 
Prekindergarten Program Enrollment News:
For the 2025-2026 school year, the West ISD Prekindergarten program is tuition-free for all students. 
 
School Supply Lists:
Note: The West High School and Dual Credit teachers will send out their school supply lists via Parent Square, during the "Schedule Pick-Up Time," or on the first day of school. 
 
After School Care Program Information:
 
Transportation:
Notes: New families will be told by the campus registrars to contact the West ISD Transportation Department about bus route and stop times. The transportation department contact is Mrs. Maler. Returning families will only be contacted by the West ISD Transportation Department if their bus route, driver, and/or stop times are different from last year. 
 
Immunization Information:
Note: The dates on the Immunization Requirements document are correct. The requirements have not changed since 2018-2019. 
 
Food Services:
For the 2025-2026 school year, breakfast and lunch will be provided by the district for all students. 
 
Returning to West ISD Student Online Registration: OPENS ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2025
Step One: The parent/guardian will log in to Skyward Family Access to register their child/children at Skyward Family Access. The parent/guardian must fill out all forms online this year. If a parent/guardian cannot remember their Family Access username/password, they can click the forgot password link to reset their password.  
 
Step Two: The parent/guardian must provide a hard copy of the following to the campus front office:
  • Child’s Immunization Record (if any updates from prior school year)
  • Proof of Residence 
    • Water Bill from July or August 2025
    • Electric Bill from July or August 2025
    • Gas Bill from July or August 2025
    • Current Rental/Lease Agreement (must be for the parent/guardian trying to enroll the child)
    • Returning families may email a copy of the Proof of Residence to the campus registrar. The email addresses are:
New to West ISD Student Registration: OPENS ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2025
Step One: The parent/guardian must bring the following to the campus front office when they wish to enroll their child/children:
  • Child’s Birth Certificate
  • Child’s Social Security Card
  • Child’s Immunization Record
  • Proof of Residence
    • Water Bill from July or August 2025
    • Electric Bill from July or August 2025
    • Gas Bill from July or August 2025
    • Current Rental/Lease Agreement (must be for the parent/guardian trying to enroll the child)
  • Parent/Guardian Driver’s License to the campus front office which their child/children will attend school
Step Two: After the parent/guardian provides the above documentation, he/she will be provided a username and password to complete his/her child/children’s registration online in Skyward at New Student Online Registration Link. Please contact the campus front office for your new student for further information. Students will not be enrolled in classes until all documentation is provided and online registration is completed.

Campus Hours:
Campuses will be open to accept registration documents during the following dates and times:
  • Wednesday, July 23, through Thursday, July 24, 2025: 7:30 AM-4:30 PM
    • The campus front office team will be out each day for lunch from 12:00-1:00 PM. 
  • Monday, July 28, through Thursday, July 31, 2025: 7:30 AM-4:30 PM
    • The campus front office team will be out each day for lunch from 12:00-1:00 PM. 
  • Monday, August 4, through Friday, August 8, 2025: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
    • Please note the West ISD Inservice Schedule begins the week of Monday, August 4, 2025, and the campus registrar will have required trainings to attend over these eight days. Please consider calling the campus front office ahead of time to ensure the campus registrar is available. 
    • All district staff will attend District Convocation on Monday, August 4, 2025, from 10:30 AM until 1:00 PM. The campus registrar will not be able to assist with registration during this time. 
    • The campus front office team will be out each day for lunch from 12:00-1:00 PM. 
  • Monday, August 11, through Wednesday, August 13, 2025: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
    • The campus front office team will be out each day for lunch from 12:00-1:00 PM. 
    • Please note the West ISD Inservice Schedule begins the week of Monday, August 4, 2025, and the campus registrar will have required trainings to attend over these eight days. Please consider calling the campus front office ahead of time to ensure the campus registrar is available. 
Back-to-School Events:
  • Coming Soon!

First Day of School with Students

  • Thursday, August 14, 2025; Start Times: West Elementary School 7:45 AM and West Middle/High School: 8:00 AM
Contact Information:
  • West Elementary School - Phone: (254) 981-2200; Fax: (254) 826-7542
  • West Middle School - Phone: (254) 981-2120; Fax: (254) 826-7524
  • West High School - Phone: (254) 981-2050; Fax: (254) 826-7514
  • West ISD Administration Building - Phone: (254) 981-2000; Fax: (254) 826-3342
For more information, please contact Amanda Adams, Assistant Superintendent, at (254) 981-2000.