Wells Independent School District


Wells Independent School District is a public school district based in Wells, Texas.
Located in southern Cherokee County, the district extends into a small portion of Angelina County.
Wells ISD has two campuses - Wells High School and Wells Elementary.
In 2010, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.
Wells ISD is a member of the UIL and has a rich history in both boys' and girls' basketball teams. Both programs having made the state playoffs 7 times over the past 10 years. Additionally, Wells High School has an emerging baseball and softball programs.
In 2012 WISD residents voted to approve a $4,000,000.00 bond to construct a new HS, Basketball Coliseum and Administration wing.
Leadership at Wells ISD
Superintendent= Jim Moore,
High School Principal= Dr. Gary Applewhite,
Elementary Principal= Blake Smith,
Curriculum Director= Leslie Brown,
Athletic Director= Chad Collins,
Counselor= Kathy Ford,
Business Manager= Jana O'Quinn,
Chief of Maintenance= Mike Petty.