Wellington ISD will dismiss school at 2:00pm on Friday, February 20, 2026, for the basketball games in Canyon and Amarillo.
Rockets open the UIL state basketball playoffs next Monday in Amarillo! 🚀⛹️🏀

Area Championship Game headed your way this Friday at 6:30 PM at Amarillo High in a rematch of last year’s second-round battle. Let’s pack the stands and support your Lady Rockets! 🚀⛹🏼♀️🏀
Wellington (H) vs New Deal (V)
💰$5 & $3
(Cash or Card at Gate)

Less than 25 minutes until our informational parent-student meeting!
Junior meeting begins at 5:00 PM, and the sophomore and freshman meeting begins at 5:30 PM.
We will discuss next year’s scheduling, college preparation, and graduation planning. This is an important opportunity to ensure students are on track for graduation and prepared for their post-secondary plans. We encourage all families to attend. 🚀

Here are some important key dates to add to your spring calendar. The Junior Class Ring Ceremony is at 12:00PM tomorrow (Tuesday, February 17th) in the auditorium and Parent & Student Meetings for the freshmen,sophomore, and junior classes begin at 5:00PM. 🚀


BI-DISTRICT CHAMPIONS! 🏆🚀
The Lady Rockets put on a dominant performance tonight in Bushland, defeating the Stratford Lady Elks 63–31 to claim the Bi-District Championship!
Great job, Lady Rockets!
Stay tuned for Area Round information.
Code Red. 🔴⛹🏼♀️🚀


Road sweep at Highland Park! 🚀🏀
The Rockets closed out district play in dominant fashion with two big wins on the road over the Amarillo Highland Park Hornets.
The varsity boys will now shift their focus to postseason preparation as they compete in the Randall Playoff Preview this Friday at 5:30 PM against 3A Idalou, before officially opening the UIL State Basketball Playoffs next week.
Final Scores:
JV Rockets 48
JV Hornets 34
Rockets 71
Hornets 16
District play is complete. The next mission begins.
Code Red. 🔴⛹️🚀


It’s a BIG week for Wellington Basketball! 🚀⛹🏽⛹🏼♀️🏀
Our Rockets wrap up district play with their final district game of the season in Amarillo, while our Lady Rockets tip off the UIL State Basketball Playoffs in the Bi-District Championship in Bushland!
🎟️ Boys tickets can be purchased by clicking the link below.
https://secure.payk12.com/school/Highland-Park-Secondary-School/628/item/280183
🎟️ Girls tickets will be sold at the gate (cash only). The Lady Rockets will be the HOME team.
Let’s pack the stands, wear your RED, and show up loud and proud for our Rockets and Lady Rockets as they chase greatness!
#CodeRed #SkyrocketNation #UILPlayoffs #GoBigRed 🚀⛹️⛹🏼♀️



We hope our students and staff enjoy a well-deserved three-day weekend! 🚀

⛳️🏌️♀️ Lady Rockets Open Strong at Raider Rumble!
The Lady Rocket golf team kicked off their season with an impressive 3rd place team finish in Canyon at the Raider Rumble — finishing behind only Tascosa High School and Amarillo High School.
Golfing in pairs today were:
• Juniors Allie Duncan & Maggie Tillman
• Junior Elli Ouellette & Freshman Anna Dwyer
Great start to the season, Lady Rockets! 🚀
🏀 JV Rockets Roll in Childress!
In basketball action tonight in Childress, our JV boys took care of business with a dominant 58–22 victory over Childress’s freshman team.




📚 WHS Academic Planning Night on Tuesday, February 17th 🚀
We will be discussing scheduling for next year, college preparation, and graduation planning.
🕔 Current Juniors & Parents: 5:00 PM
🕠 Current Freshmen & Sophomores & Parents: 5:30 PM
This is an important meeting to ensure students are on track for graduation and prepared for their post-secondary plans. We encourage all families to attend!
#SkyrocketNation #PlanTheWorkWorkThePlan 🚀

Lady Rocket golf opens the season in Canyon today. JV boys basketball plays in Childress tonight! 🚀⛳️⛹🏽

Lady Rockets open the UIL state basketballs on Monday in Bushland! 🚀⛹🏼♀️🏀🚀

🔥 ROAD SWEEP IN QUANAH! 🔥
The Rockets and Lady Rockets took care of business tonight with a dominant district sweep over the Indians!
The Lady Rockets finish district play with an impressive 7–3 record and will enter the UIL State Basketball Playoffs as the #2 seed in the Big School Division next week. Playoff mode: activated. 💪❤️
The Varsity Rockets move to 7–2 in district play with one district matchup remaining next week as they continue their push toward the postseason.
All teams will be off this Friday before returning to action next week.
🏀 Final Scores from Quanah:
JV Boys – 75
JV Indians – 25
Lady Rockets – 74
Lady Indians – 29
Rockets – 81
Indians – 49
🚀 Go Big Red! #CodeRed #SkyrocketNation



Three district games in Quanah tonight starting with the JV boys at 5pm. The game will be streamed on Hudl fan. To purchase your tickets, click on the link below. Go Rockets and Lady Rockets! 🚀⛹🏽⛹🏼♀️🚀
https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/quanahisd/indians-lady-indians-vs-wellington-5-00pm

Here is your Wellington Athletics Weekly Schedule! 🚀🧨⛹🏼♀️⛹🏽🏀

Three wins at home tonight in district basketball action on senior night against Wheeler. Our JV Lady Rockets fell on the road to a tough Amarillo High team. 🚀🏀⛹🏽⛹🏼♀️🚀
JV Rockets 40
JV Mustangs 32
Varsity Lady Rockets 52
Varsity Lady Mustangs 19
Varsity Rockets 68
Varsity Mustangs 51




Three games at home and one on the road tonight! ❤️🏀
We will recognize our Class of 2026 Lady Rocket and Rocket seniors with their parents at the conclusion of the varsity girls’ game.
The sophomore class will be hosting their fundraiser featuring freshly smoked pulled pork sandwiches, chips, cookies, and a bottled water — with the option to upgrade your drink for just $1.
We also have more towels available for $25, and if you missed out on the Skyrocket blankets, a limited number are still available for $30.
Go Big Red! Beat Wheeler! 🚀
To purchase your tickets, click on the link below.
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/wellingtonisd/L2VtYmVkL2FsbA%3D%3D
We will recognize our Class of 2026 Lady Rocket and Rocket seniors with their parents at the conclusion of the varsity girls’ game.
The sophomore class will be hosting their fundraiser featuring freshly smoked pulled pork sandwiches, chips, cookies, and a bottled water — with the option to upgrade your drink for just $1.
We also have more towels available for $25, and if you missed out on the Skyrocket blankets, a limited number are still available for $30.
Go Big Red! Beat Wheeler! 🚀
To purchase your tickets, click on the link below.
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/wellingtonisd/L2VtYmVkL2FsbA%3D%3D

Our high school counselor, Ashly Cantu, is lighting the way at WHS — guiding students, encouraging dreams, and helping Skyrockets launch toward their future! 🚀
Our junior high counselor, Landey Waters, is igniting confidence and sparking success at WJHS! 🧨
Our elementary counselor, Meagan Teague is shining bright and sparking smiles at WES! 🎇
Happy National School Counselors Week to our amazing Wellington ISD Counselors!
Thank you for the countless cups of coffee, encouraging conversations, steady guidance, and the way you help our students grow every single day. ❤️🤍






🔥 Here’s your 2026 Wellington Skyrocket Football Schedule — CODE RED! 🔥

