Woodsboro ISD is a small rural 2A school district on highway 77 between Refugio and Sinton. The 217-square mile district serves 518 students. Woodsboro ISD is comprised of two schools, an elementary campus serving grades Pre-K through 5th and a combined junior and senior high campus for students in 6th through 12th grade.
Woodsboro schools are the core of the community. Whether it is parents and neighbors gathering at academic family nights or friends and staff cheering at extra-curricular events, there is a strong sense of community pride across the district.
The Flower Chain Tradition at Woodsboro High School
For over 75 years, the passing of the flower chain has stood as one of Woodsboro High School’s most cherished traditions — a symbol of connection, continuity, and community across generations. Each year, on the day before graduation, the junior class lovingly crafts the flower chain, preparing it to be handed off in a ceremony filled with pride and reflection.
At the start of graduation, each senior selects up to two alumni who have played a meaningful role in their journey to present them with the flower chain. This moment honors the legacy of those who have come before and the bonds that endure long after leaving our halls.
Once the graduation ceremony concludes, the seniors, now graduates, pass the flower chain to the upcoming senior class — the juniors — entrusting them with the spirit of Woodsboro and the promise of carrying forward its traditions with pride.
This living tradition is more than just a ceremony; it’s a celebration of unity, a tribute to the past, and a bridge to the future.
We refer to the magnificent huge "W" on the Woodsboro High School Campus near the tennis courts. It "looks over" the high school entrance in majestic solemnity, strength, and silent sentry. Our "W" is one of the great signatures of Texas high schools. In fact, we've got something nobody else has--- that we know of. Here is the story of the "W" that captures the eye and the imagination of all who attend, visit, are employed by, and know about Woodsboro High School.
In 1981, the WHS Student Council asked Ron Hicks, then a school board member, to make a big "W". He agreed. For two months, in his spare time, he put together the gigantic "W" you see today. At the unbelievable total cost of $250.00, he utilized 2500 pounds of 14" steel "H" beams, welding each part separately. Throughout the labors of construction, he was helped by Dennis Haertig and Danny Martin. They helped with the welding and the painting.
When the "W" was ready to move from Hicks' work location, Bob Spence, of Natural Gas Pipeline Company donated his expert crew to haul it to its present location, right it, and steady it while "probably 30,000 pounds of cement" were poured as "anchor" for our beautiful "W". The "anchor" is four feet deep in the ground. Painted green, the "W" was permanently in place during the 1981 school year. It has been a beacon of welcome at Woodsboro High School ever since.
Mr. Hicks emphasized that he had "lots of help" from "lots of people". He is understandably happy that hurricane winds have not budged it an inch. Mainly, he is pleased that Woodsboro High School has a distinctive landmark that sets it aside from others.
Our "W" is unique to our Woodsboro High School. On this 10th anniversary, we thank those who gave it to us. It is and will be a lasting memorial to the strength and solidity of Woodsboro High School.
