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The Voice of the Wildkats

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The Voice of the Wildkats

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FINISH STRONG. As the last marking period begins, students have set goals to end the year strong.

Students start last marking period with big goals, expectations

by Jordynn Sager, VOW staff Mar 23, 2025

Pushing through the final half of the semester, students strive for excellence and success. The seniors will take a big picture towards the end of the year for memories. “I am excited to take the...

COMING SOON. WISD will present the Screen Agers series starting April 1.

Film series centers on living safely in digital world

by Brooke Owsley, VOW staff Mar 21, 2025

In a world where smartphones, social media, and gaming dominate daily life, it is important for people of all ages to understand how it shapes our well-being. The Screenagers project explores the impact...

EIGHT IS ENOUGH. Proposed eight period schedule with the day starting at 7:15 a.m. and leaving before 3:00 p.m.

Changes planned for next school year spark controversy, approval

by Ella McDonald, VOW staff Mar 6, 2025

For the past week, rumors of an eight period school day have circulated the school. In an email sent out Tuesday, Principal Eric King confirmed the rumors, adding that the start and end times of school...

SHARP DRESSED TEAM. Before delivering their first round performance, freshman Ella Kouba, freshman Anne Marie Carman, freshman Carter Bernard, junior Isaiah Higgins, senior Danica Sundquist and freshman Alyssa Dennis take a quick picture.

Academic UIL prepares for district competition

by Peter Wetsch, VOW staff Mar 5, 2025

After a successful last practice meet at Caney Creek last week, the Willis UIL team is looking forward to going to district on March 29th back at "The Creek." In spite of critical judgment the students...

DONATE TO SAVE LIVES. The spring blood drive is March 31. Donors can sign up with HOSA members during lunch.

HOSA Blood Drive set for March 31

by Brooke Owsley, VOW staff Mar 3, 2025

Every year, the Health Occupations Students of America, HOSA, organizes a blood drive that allows people to give back to the community and save lives at the same time. Donating blood is simple and doesn’t...

DECA sending 11 students to state competition

DECA sending 11 students to state competition

by Lillianna Weeks, VOW staff Feb 19, 2025

After a successful District 4 Competition in January, 11 DECA members are preparing for their state competition in Dallas on March 7. This competition represents a pivotal opportunity for students engaged...

LOVE IN THE AIR. SNHS is beginning to sell roses for their yearly Valentine Fundraiser. From prices from 3 to 5 dollars, students are able to purchase roses, cards and chocolates for their special someone during lunches.

Spanish NHS sells roses, candy in Valentine’s fundraiser during lunches

by Victoria Medina Feb 10, 2025

Roses are red. Violets are blue. Spanish NHS is selling roses for you. It is not too late to grab a treat for your Valentine at lunch this week. Starting on Feb. 3, the Spanish National Honor Society...

FFA WEEK. Starting Feb. 18, there will be dress up days celebrating FFA Week.

National FFA week set for Feb. 15-22

by Brooke Owsley, VOW staff Feb 8, 2025

For over 100 years, Future Farmers Association, or FFA has allowed students to learn a sense of responsibility, leadership while meeting new people and learning new things. To celebrate the contribution...

SIGN UP NOW. The Floral Design Night is a great way to make a special flower arrangement right before Valentine's Day.

Floral Design Event set for Feb. 6

by Quynne Shevchuk, VOW staff Feb 5, 2025

As Valentine’s is quickly approaching, the floral design program is hosting a fun filled event perfect anyone and everyone. Everyone who attends gets to make a floral arrangement specially designed for...

K-A-T-S. At the competition showcase on Thursday, sophomore Emma Stalder dazzles the crowd. The cheer team is headed to UIL competition in Ft. Worth today.

Cheer heads to state competition

by Jordynn Sager, VOW staff Jan 17, 2025

As the girls line up to start their routine, the crowd is different. They aren't on the sideline of Yates Stadium cheering the football to victory or lined up in the gym to start a pep rally. This...

IT'S FINALS TIME. Starting monday afternoon, students will take finals for all classes.

New final rules bother hard-working students

by Jordynn Sager, VOW staff Dec 13, 2024

The rules for final exams have changed for this semester, and students disagree with this new movement. No matter how hard students work in class, they must take their finals. “At the beginning...

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