Wellington ISD

Here is the Wellington Athletics Weekly Schedule! 🚀🏀⛹🏼‍♀️🏈🚀

The Collingsworth County Chamber of Commerce Banquet was held tonight at the Bura Handley Community Building, recognizing several outstanding members of our community. Here are the winners with WISD ties. 🎓 2025 Student of the Year WHS Senior – Noah Cantu Noah currently serves as Student Council President and Senior Class Vice President and has held the top academic rank in his class since the sixth grade. He is a captain for the Skyrocket football team and was named Homecoming King this year. His classmates also selected him as Most Likely to Succeed and Most Handsome. Noah has been accepted to West Texas A&M University and Oklahoma State University, and has applications submitted to Texas Tech University and Texas Christian University. He was presented the award by WISD Superintendent, Mr. Kurt Ashmore. Congratulations, Noah! 🚀 🍎 2025 Educator of the Year Wellington Elementary Teacher – Megan Wischkaemper Megan has served 18 years in education, including 14 years at Wellington ISD. She currently teaches Pre-K and is known for her creativity, organization, and passion for helping our youngest students grow. She also serves as the Gifted and Talented teacher for Wellington Elementary. Megan is actively involved in our community through the Wellington Ex-Students Association Board and the WTAMU Wellington Alumni Chapter Board. She is an avid Skyrocket supporter and loves cheering on her boys—Carvin, Easton, and Holden. Megan is married to Jason Wischkaemper. She was presented the award by Wellington Elementary Principal and 2024 Educator of the Year, Mrs. Deidre Kane. Congratulations, Mrs. Wischkaemper! ❤️🍎 🏆 2025 Man of the Year Wellington City Manager – Justin Mixon Justin served Wellington ISD for 18 years as a beloved band director and continues to impact our town as Wellington City Manager. He has led the Wellington Community Fund Board and is well known for his leadership in local praise and worship ministry. Justin is married to Natasha Mixon and is the father of Landry and Kaydence. Congratulations, Mr. Mixon! 🎶🏛️ ⭐ Special Recognition WISD Superintendent Kurt Ashmore was honored for being named the Region 16 Superintendent of the Year and for being selected as a Top 5 Finalist for Texas Superintendent of the Year. Mr. Ashmore is in his 11th year leading Wellington ISD. During his time as golf coach, he led the Lady Rockets to the 2016 Class 2A Girls Golf State Championship. He is married to Mrs. Karoline Ashmore, WHS English teacher, and is the father of Kayla, Klark, and Kamri. Congratulations, Mr. Ashmore! ⛳✨

🚀🏈 Wellington opens the UIL State Football Playoffs on Thursday, November 13th in Burkburnett against the Haskell Indians with kickoff set for 7:00 PM. Let’s go win Bi-District! 🔥

The Lady Rockets open the season today as the 3A Canadian Lady Cats come to town! 🏀
• JV tips off at 12:00 PM
• Varsity follows at 1:15 PM

🎟️ Purchase tickets using the link. beow. https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/wellingtonisd/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzU0
🥤🍬 Our boys' basketball teams will be running the concession stand with soft drinks and candy — all proceeds support their program.

Let’s pack the gym — Go Lady Rockets! 🚀

It’s a special day to celebrate our Class of 2026! 🎓❤️

• Senior Pep Rally: 3:15 PM in the high school gym
(our seniors will close with the traditional singing of the Alma Mater ❤️)

• Senior Night Recognitions: 6:30 PM
Band • Cheer • Cross Country • Football — seniors will be honored with their loved ones.

• Kickoff: 7:00 PM vs. the Memphis Cyclones
🎟️ Use the link below to purchase tickets.
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/wellingtonisd/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzIy

After the game, stay as the Class of 2026 walks Powell Field one last time.
Let’s pack the stands, celebrate our seniors, and cheer on the Rockets! 🚀

JV plays in Bushland at 4:30pm TODAY in our final game of the season. Click on the link below to purchase your tickets in advance or pay cash at the gate. Go JV Rockets! 🚀🏈🚀 https://gofan.co/event/4129700

Wellington FFA students traveled to WTAMU today and successfully completed their Texas Cattle Feeders Association (TCFA) ranch and feedlot management certifications! 👏 To earn this certification, students demonstrated knowledge and skills in: • Wheel loader safety & operation • Skid steer operation & safety • Welding • Heat bending • Torch usage & qualification • Lockout/Tagout safety • Formal interview & written testing Congratulations to Mr. Taylor and the following students for their hard work and dedication: Kenady Skelton Brecklyn Powell Jacy Lampe Joey Orozco Travis Tillman Major Brown Yobani Moreno Gustavo Soto KJ Molina Proud of our Rockets representing Wellington FFA with excellence! 🚀

Here is the Wellington Athletics Weekly Schedule! 🚀🏈⛹🏼‍♀️🚀

Out of the top 100 runners in Class 2A, our very own sophomore Taytum Kane finished 21st in the state at the UIL Cross Country Championships! 🏁🔥 What a season, Taytum — your hard work, grit, and heart made us all proud. ❤️🤍 A big thank you to Coach Nicks and Coach K for their leadership and commitment to our Lady Firecrackers and Lady Rockets this year. 🚀🏃🏼‍♀️🧨

Lady Rocket basketball scrimmages at home to open the season TODAY against Valley at 1pm. Here's your first chance to check out our JV and Varsity Lady Rockets. 🚀⛹🏼‍♀️

Our very own Lady Rocket takes the state course in Round Rock today at 10:55 AM. Run, Taytum, run! We’re behind you every step! 🚀🏃🏼‍♀️❤️

English I classes took their annual trip down to the basement of WHS in conjunction with reading Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado.” English 1 teachers are Karoline Ashmore and Czrena Watts. 🚀

We proudly sent Taytum Kane off today as she heads to compete at the State Cross Country Meet in Round Rock this Saturday at 10:55 a.m. 🏃‍♀️✨ Taytum, your hard work, grit, and determination inspire us all. Your school and your community are cheering you on — every stride, every step, every mile. Go get it, Taytum! 🚀❤️

Today, our Student Council encouraged staff and students to “Scare Away Drugs…” 🎃🚫💊 We joined the fun with a theme inspired by a phrase our high schoolers have been using lately. If you’ve heard “67” around your house, here’s what it means: 6 = “Forget it.” 7 = “It doesn’t matter / Drop it.” So when kids say “67,” they’re basically saying “Eh, let it go.” We used it today to remind students to drop the pressure, the peer influence, and anything that leads to unhealthy choices. ❤️ We love our high school students — their creativity, humor, and the culture they help build at WHS. We’ll always meet them where they are and encourage them to choose the good, choose each other, and choose to stay drug free. Check out our amazing staff showing 6️⃣ and 7️⃣ in full spirit today! 🚀 #RedRibbonWeek #SkyrocketStrong #67

🏈 Thursday Game Day! 🏈

It’s Thursday Game Day, Rocket fans! 🚀
Our JV Rockets will host Wheeler’s JV immediately following the junior high game tonight.

🎟️ This is your last chance to watch our JV team at home this season!
Don’t miss it — grab your tickets now using the link below:
https://events.hometownticketing.com/boxoffice/wellingtonisd/L2VtYmVkL2V2ZW50LzUz

🏃‍♀️ Good Luck, Taytum Kane! 🏃‍♀️

Taytum Kane is heading to the State Cross Country Meet in Round Rock this week!

Join us as we send her off in style:

Thursday, October 30th

8:30 a.m. – Taytum will walk through the halls at Wellington Elementary.

2:45 p.m. – She’ll drive down 15th Street in front of the Junior High and High School campuses.

Let’s line 15th Street, cheer her on, and show our support as she represents Wellington with pride!

Taytum will compete Saturday morning, November 1st, at 10:55 a.m.

Go Taytum! We’re proud of you!

The Wellington 4-H Food Challenge team of Westin Wiebe, Jacy Lampe, Anna Granadoz, and Kenady Skelton competed at district today. 🚀

Here is this week in Wellington Athletics. A district championship game in Wheeler on Friday and Taytum Kane running at the state cross county meet on Saturday highlight a busy week! 🚀🏈🏃🏼‍♀️

📅 Thursday, October 23rd Game Time Updates 🚨

Pep Rally Schedule:
Junior High and High School will be on the pep rally schedule with 8th and 1st periods switched.
Break: 10:42–10:52 a.m.
Lunch: 12:20–1:00 p.m.

Varsity Pep Rally:
Thursday at 2:40 p.m. in the high school gym — come help us cheer on our Rockets!

JV Game:
Back on! Our JV will host 6A Frenship Memorial’s JV at 3:00 p.m. at home.

Varsity Game:
Pink Out Game vs. Shamrock Irish follows at 7:00 p.m. in district action under the lights!

Football Camp Boys:
Will run out of the tunnel Thursday night with the varsity team!

Let’s pack the gym, fill the stands, wear pink, and show your Rocket pride all afternoon and night! 🚀💗🏈