Wellington ISD

Hispanic Heritage Month is a month-long celebration from September 15 to October 15 in the United States that honors the histories, cultures, and contributions of Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Hollis, Oklahoma hosted a pageant on Saturday, September 27th and WHS Senior, Treylea Wiebe, won the title of 2025 Hispanic Heritage Reyna/Queen. She was sponsored by the Wellington Lions Club. Congratulations Treylea!

Taytum Kane medaled placing 4th in the Lubbock Invitational today. Lady Rockets will run in Wheeler on Wednesday.🏅🚀🏃🏽‍♀️

🚀🏈 It’s Game Day, Skyrocket Nation! 🏈🚀 Join us at 3:15 PM at the football field for a pep rally featuring our mini cheerleaders as they take the spotlight! 🎉 Tonight, your Skyrockets host the Panhandle Panthers in one of the area’s top matchups—don’t miss it! 🎟️ Purchase your tickets here: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/wellingtonisd/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzIw Let’s pack the stands and bring the energy—Go Rockets! ❤️🤍

🚜 Wellington seniors kicked off their Texas Cattle Feeders Association (TCFA) training today at Warren Cat in Amarillo! This multi-step certification began with hands-on learning to operate both a skid steer and a wheel loader. 👏 Proud of these students for stepping up to the challenge: • Major Brown • Jacy Lampe • KJ Molina • Yobani Moreno • Joey Orozco • Brecklyn Powell • Kenady Skelton • Gustavo Soto • Travis Tillman Way to represent WHS! 🚀

Our JV Skyrockets will play Panhandle's JV on the road following the junior high games in a matchup of undefeated teams. Code Red! Click below to purchase your tickets! 🚀🏈🚀 https://www.ticketleap.events/events/panhandlesd?month=2025-09-01

📢 Fall Title I Parent Meeting Wellington High School will host our Fall Title I Parent Meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, September 24th, from 5:00–6:00 PM. ✅ Pick up your child’s report card from their 2nd-period teacher. ✅ Visit any of their classrooms to connect with teachers. ✅ Enjoy light refreshments in the Food Lab. If you are unable to attend tomorrow evening, please stop by the main high school office on Friday, September 26th at 8:30 AM. Mr. Cantu will provide a recap of the meeting. We look forward to seeing you there! 🚀

Another busy week for Wellington Athletics! 🚀🏈🏃🏽‍♀️

WHS sophomore, Taytum Kane, placed 9th in the 1A-4A division at the Canyon Invitational today. She also PR’d with her best time of 12:12. Great job Taytum and Lady Rockets! 🚀🏃🏽‍♀️

🏃‍♀️Lady Rocket XC in Action! 🚀🏃‍♀️ Our Lady Rockets are competing today in Canyon—time to lace up, dig deep, and run strong! 💪🔥 Let’s go, ladies! Proud of you no matter what—Run hard, Lady Rockets! ❤️

❄️ Cooler weather is on the way, Skyrocket fans! That means it’s the perfect time to get your stadium bags ordered. 🧣You’ve got 10 days to place your order, and payment will be due at pickup. 👉 Click the link below to order now: https://forms.gle/7GTCtkA384LJXHNaA Don’t miss out—be ready to cheer on the Rockets in comfort this season! 🚀🏈

🚀🏈 It’s Game Day! 🏈🚀 Our Rockets are on the road tonight as we travel to Lubbock to take on a tough Lubbock Christian Eagles team. Kickoff is set for 7:00 PM! Can’t make it to the game? Catch the action live on the stream. 👉 Watch Here https://fan.hudl.com/_/_/_/organization/_/_/watch?b=QnJvYWRjYXN0MjUxMjkwMA== We’ll also have a send-off at 11:45 AM in front of the commons, with all schools dismissing immediately following. Let’s show up, cheer loud, and back our boys in red!

🚀 JV Rockets keep the streak alive! Your Skyrockets move to 4-0 on the season after shutting out Lubbock Christian’s JV 36-0 on the road in Floydada tonight. Proud of these guys and the way they’re competing week after week! 🔴⚪️

👏🚑 A huge congratulations is in order! 🚑👏 At staff development in August, Samantha Blacksher and Farris Nation trained our WISD staff in CPR and First Aid. Then, on September 9th, Samantha returned with her team and voluntarily gave of her time to provide CPR/AED training for the Class of 2026 seniors—a graduation requirement. This week, Samantha was recognized as the Emergency Management Services Professional of the Year! 🎉 Wellington High School is incredibly grateful for Samantha’s dedication, time, and passion in preparing our staff and students with life-saving skills. Please join us in thanking her and congratulating her on this well-deserved honor! ❤️ #WellingtonPride #SkyrocketStrong #EMSProfessionalOfTheYear

🌾🚀 Happy National #TeachAg Day! 🚀🌾 Today we celebrate our amazing Ag Teacher, Mr. Drew Taylor, at Wellington High School! From the classroom to the show ring, Mr. Taylor pours into our students every single day—teaching them not just about agriculture, but also about leadership, responsibility, and lifelong skills. Thank you, Mr. Taylor, for inspiring the next generation of Skyrockets and agricultural leaders. We are proud to honor you today! 🙌 #TeachAg #SkyrocketPride #WellingtonAg

JV Rockets will play in Floydada following the 8th grade game against Lubbock Christian's JV. Tickets can be purchased at the gate at all locations today! 🚀🏈🚀

Here is the weekly schedule for Wellington Athletics. Please note that game times and places have changed on Thursday from what was on original schedules. 🚀

🎓 Senior Parents! 🎓
Join us for Financial Aid Night this Tuesday, September 16th, at 5:00 PM in the WHS Auditorium.

💵 Two $100 scholarships will be given away—but you must be present to win!
📘 If you missed your child’s senior conference, stay after the session as Mrs. Cantu will review important graduation information.

We look forward to seeing you there! 🚀

✨👑 Homecoming Royalty 2025 👑✨

What an unforgettable pep rally today as we crowned this year’s royalty!

🎶 Band Queen: Bailey Stegall
🥈 1st Runner-Up: Jasmin Moreno
🥉 2nd Runner-Up: Eryn Torrez

The court was proudly escorted by our junior band boys: Jacob Lee, Christopher Reyes, Aladdin Rodriguez, Sawyer Smith, and Kris Valdez.

🏈 Homecoming Football King & Queen: Noah Cantu & Bryn Phillips
🥈 1st Runners-Up: Major Brown & Treylea Wiebe
🥉 2nd Runners-Up: Joey Orozco & Brynlee Proffitt

The senior band girls and the entire football court will be presented at halftime of tonight's game. Congratulations to all of our winners and participants—you made this pep rally one to remember! 🚀❤️ #SkyrocketPride #Homecoming2025

🏈🚀 It’s Game Day, Skyrocket Fans! 🚀🏈

The first home game of the year is here—and it’s Homecoming 2025! 🎉 We’ll welcome the 3A Friona Chieftains to Wellington tonight.

👑 Our 2025 Homecoming Royalty will be presented at halftime of the game!

🎟️ Please purchase your tickets in advance by clicking the link below:
👉 Buy Tickets Here: https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/wellingtonisd/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzE3

Let’s pack the stands and cheer loud for our Rockets! ❤️🤍
#GoRockets #Homecoming2025

🚀🔥 HOMECOMING PEP RALLY ALERT! 🔥🚀 Join us TOMORROW (Friday, Sept. 12) at 3:15 PM in the WHS Gym as we bring the spirit and celebrate Homecoming 2025! 🎉🎶 👉 Students will be seated at 3:00 👉 Doors open to the public at 3:05 Pack the gym. Bring the noise. Let’s show what Skyrocket Pride is all about! 🏈🎇