Fort Worth ISD, Wyatt High School

‘Comes with some sacrifice’: Fort Worth ISD tells communities about school closure options
FWISD leaders say school closures are inevitable as enrollment drops. East Fort Worth communities have concerns.
Hundreds attend meeting to hear presentation on possible school closures in Fort Worth ISD
Hundreds of people arrived at O.D. Wyatt High School to the first of several meetings hosted by Fort Worth Independent School District to gather community feedback on possible school closures.
Fort Worth ISD considering closing several schools due to budget deficit
Like many North Texas school districts, Fort Worth public schools are facing financial struggles. Fort Worth ISD is stretching to cover a $17 million budget shortfall.
Parents pack first community meeting discussing Fort Worth ISD school closures
The district hosted the first in a series of community meetings Monday night. It was the first chance for families and parents to hear directly from the district about its goals for the next 5, 10 and even 15 years.
Fort Worth ISD could join hundreds of districts suing 4 social media giants. Here’s why.
The Fort Worth Independent School District is taking steps to join hundreds of other school districts nationwide in suing the four big social media companies, alleging the platforms they run contributed to a mental health crisis among students.
Parents rally to save Fort Worth ISD schools from closure
The threat of possible school closures is a major issue facing many North Texas school districts. Fort Worth ISD is considering closing more than 20 schools to address a $17 million budget deficit. Parents at three local schools—North Hi Mount Elementary,
Body found on Fort Worth ISD elementary school grounds
A body was found on the school grounds of Fort Worth ISD's Dolores Huerta elementary school on Friday morning.
Fort Worth ISD trustees discuss possibly closing as many as 25 schools to rightsize district
The school board’s discussion is the beginning of a long road toward shrinking FWISD’s campus numbers in face of declining enrollment.
Longtime Fort Worth ISD official Karen Molinar named lone finalist for district superintendent
FORT WORTH — In a unanimous vote on Tuesday, the Fort Worth Independent School District board selected Karen Molinar as the lone finalist for the district's next superintendent.
Fort Worth ISD considers closing up to 25 schools as the district faces budget shortfall
Fort Worth ISD is facing a $17 million budget deficit and is considering closing up to 25 schools to cut costs. Parents and teachers voiced their concerns at a meeting, urging the district to prioritize communities over numbers.
Owner of school equipment company pleads guilty to defrauding Fort Worth ISD
FORT WORTH, Texas — The head of a school equipment company accused of ripping off multiple high schools pleaded guilty to defrauding Fort Worth ISD, authorities announced Friday. Virenkumar Patel, the 33-year-old owner of VR Group Promotions, was indicted in January and pleaded guilty this week to three counts of wire fraud.
Karen Molinar steps up as Fort Worth ISD superintendent, facing budget and literacy challenges
In just a few weeks, Dr. Karen Molinar will become Fort Worth ISD's new superintendent. She's been with the district for ...
FWISD board approves partnership with Texas Wesleyan to run struggling middle school
The Fort Worth Independent School District’s board voted Tuesday to hand day-to-day operations at a struggling middle school ...