Wellington ISD

After day one at the regional golf tournament in Canyon, our Lady Rocket golf team is sitting in third place in the team standings where the top three teams advance to state at the end of the day tomorrow. Individually, Kaitlin Bawcom is tied for third putting her in a good position to earn a state qualifying spot as well. You can view the full results by clicking on the link below. Great day one Lady Rockets! We are rooting for a big day two for you tomorrow. Let's go! 🚀⛳️🚀 https://pdc-2024region12agirlstournament.golfgenius.com/pages/10454217222535561891

Mrs. Ashmore’s senior English classes participated in a March Madness Poetry Tournament during the months of March and April. Each student chose four poems that moved through the 64-poem brackets. Students voted for their favorite poems. The winner of the 2nd period tournament was a Gael Turnbull poem chosen by Dakota Marshall. The winning poem in the 6th period class was a Gwendolyn Brooks poem chosen by Bryant Tarver. Pictured in front of their March Madness brackets are members of the two English IV classes. Thanks for making learning fun Mrs. Ashmore! 🚀

Skyrocket golf finished in 5th place in the team standings today at the regional golf tournament in Canyon missing 3rd place and a state berth by only four shots. Coached by Klark Ashmore, the team included Carter Ouellette (freshman), Gunner Guy (freshman), Gatlin Guy (senior), Major Brown (sophomore) and Hunter Hedrick (freshman). Individually, Carter Ouellette tied for 6th and went into a three man playoff for the final state qualifying spot. Carter battled but lost on the third hole of the playoff. The future is bright for Carter who is only a freshman. We are proud of you Skyrocket golf for having a great season! 🚀⛳️🚀

After day one of the regional golf tournament, our Rockets are within striking distance of a top three state qualifying team finish. We are sitting in fifth in the team standings only three strokes out of third place. We are behind you Rockets and hoping for a great day two tomorrow. Carter Ouellette led the way individually shooting a 76. Not far behind was Gunner Guy with a 78 and Gatlin Guy with an 81. For full results click the link below! 🚀⛳️🚀 https://pdc-2024region12aboystournament.golfgenius.com/pages/10454192249985090199

All campuses at WISD are now out of secure lock out and resuming normal schedules.

Wellington ISD has been made aware of a threat by the sheriff's office that involves other entities in town. The threat was NOT made to or at Wellington ISD. Out of an abundance of caution, all campuses at Wellington ISD will be under a SECURE LOCKOUT. No one will be allowed inside at any campus. We will update the situation as we get more information.

Regionals boys golf is underway in Canyon. Check back later for results after day one. Go Rockets! 🚀⛳️🚀

Here is this week in athletics for April 15th-20th. Good luck to all our regional golf and track athletes! 🚀⛳️⚾️🎾🏃🏽‍♂️🚀

Senior Lady Rockets Audrey Jones, Briley Waters and Charley Wilbur as well as Rockets Braylon Tarver, Bryant Tarver, and Carson Tarver played in the all-star game this week at River Road High School. All the boys made it to the championship where Braylon's team ended up defeating Bryant and Carson's team. On the girls side, Audrey and Charley's team took down Briley's team in the consolation game. Thanks for representing us one more time seniors! 🚀⛹🏼‍♀️⛹🏾🏀🚀

The Wellington High School Student Council served at the CASA Gala tonight at the Wellington Community Center. Thanks for serving StuCo! 🚀

Wellington High School was chosen as an advancing play at the area one act play contest today in Post. For the third straight week, Kaseten Welch was named best performer. Also for the third straight week, Jackson Jones and Damiana Peters were named all-star cast. Summer Neufeld was named honorable mention all-star cast. WHS will compete at the regional one act play contest for the third consecutive year on April 27th at Randall High School. Great job Director Lana Tillman and cast and crew of "All My Sons."

Skyrocket Tennis went to Canadian today. Noah Cantu won first place in boys singles and Addy English and Ingrid Granadoz got second place in girls doubles. They are coached by Amy Inman. Great job today! 🎾🚀🥇🥈🥈

Wellington FFA students competed in the Wichita Falls welding contest today. The following students became a certified welder with the following criteria: Arc weld 1F Lisette Vela TJ Salinas Heather Peters Nick Nevarez Karver Field Arc weld 3F up and down Israel Acosta Arc weld 1F and 2F RJ Granadoz Caleb Strickland Wire weld 1F and 2F TJ Salinas Nick Nevarez Wire weld 1F 2F and 3F down Addy Mock Congratulations to these students and Mr. Taylor! 🚀

Our freshmen kick off STAAR EOC testing tomorrow (Thursday, April 11th). We need all freshmen to be at school by 8am so testing can begin promptly. Students have 7 hours to test. Please get a good nights rest and eat a good breakfast. 🚀

After the running finals at the area track meet in Wellington today, here are your results and your regional qualifiers. 400 meter relay-2nd place team included Travon Lewis, Anthony Ortiz, Kamron Brooks & Brenden Garcia 800 meter relay-1st place area champions included Demarcus Lewis, Travon Lewis, Anthony Ortiz & Brenden Garcia 1600 meter relay-1st place area champions included Demarcus Lewis, Anthony Ortiz, Kamron Brooks & Brenden Garcia 200 meter dash-1st place area champion was Demarcus Lewis 110 hurdles-3rd place was Bryant Tarver & 4th place was Carson Tarver All these boys are coached by Creighton Henderson. The regional track meet will be April 19th & 20th at WTAMU in Canyon. Congratulations! 🚀🏃🏽‍♂️🚀

We already have Lady Rockets and Rockets that have advanced to regionals from the area track meet today. Here are the results before running finals start at 2:30pm. Sabrina Segovia qualified in the 3200 finishing in 4th place. Kaitlin Bawcom got 2nd and Audrey Jones 3rd in the discus qualifying both for regionals. Kaitlin broke the WHS record with her throw of 123'10" Major Brown finished 2nd in the long jump, was the 1st place area champion in the triple jump, and finished 3rd in high jump qualifying for regionals in all 3 events. Carson Tarver finished 2nd in high jump and 4th place in the long jump qualifying for regionals in both events. Jovani Munn finished in 3rd place in the shot put qualifying for regionals. Congratulations! 🚀

We are hosting the area track meet today in Wellington. Field events begin this morning with running finals beginning at 2:30pm. The top four in each event will advance to regionals. Go out and support our Rockets and Lady Rockets and visit the concession stand a few times today to benefit WHS Athletics. 🚀🏃‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️🚀

Wellington Elementary will have bad weather pick up at regular dismissal times 3:30 & 3:35. Head Start/Pre-K cafeteria door on Childress Street door #2 Kindergarten/1st Door at 15th Street door #2 2nd Grade- door on Childress street door #4 3rd, 4th, 5th- Flag pole door door #5

Skyrocket baseball makes it three district wins in a row taking down the Memphis Cyclones this afternoon by a final score of 12 to 9. Great job Skyrockets! 🚀⚾️🚀

Congratulations to WHS senior, Madeleine Kane, for finishing in 2nd place in girls singles in Amarillo today at the Canadian Tennis tournament. Way to go Madeleine! 🚀🥈🎾🚀