Willis High School students selected for Lone Star College leadership program
Willis High School students Hadlee Davis and Raileigh Smith were selected to participate in Lone Star College's 2026–2027 Leadership High School program, a tuition-free opportunity designed to help high school sophomores and juniors strengthen leadership skills, explore career pathways, and become engaged in their communities. The program began in October 2026 and will continue through April 2027.
- When it happened
- October 30, 2026 announcement
- Where
- Willis High School, Willis ISD
- First reported by an outlet
- Oct 30, 2026 at 3:01 pm
- Confirmed by
- the original record or a trusted outlet
Taxes & money
None stated in this story's sources.
Willis ISD school tax rate, 2026-27
- Total rate
- $0.9998 per $100 of taxable value
- Operations
- $0.6318 per $100
- Debt service
- $0.3680 per $100
Willis ISD says the rate "will effectively be raised by 1.80 percent."
Source: Willis ISD, "Willis ISD Adopted 2026-2027 Tax Rate", August 20, 2026. This comes from that record, not from this story's sources. Checked October 19, 2026. Your bill also includes county, city and district taxes; your appraisal notice has the full list.
Who's involved
The facts
- Willis High School students Hadlee Davis and Raileigh Smith were selected to participate in Lone Star College's 2026–2027 Leadership High School program on October 30, 2026.[1]
- The Leadership High School program is tuition-free and brings together high school sophomores and juniors from across the Lone Star College service area.[1]
- Students are selected through a competitive application process that considers leadership potential, character, and motivation, with two students selected from each participating high school.[1]
- Throughout the school year, Davis and Smith will participate in sessions focused on leading by example, developing a shared vision, creating positive change, empowering others, and building stronger teams.[1]
- The program began in October 2026 and will continue through April 2027, concluding with a certificate ceremony.[1]
- Since its inception, the Leadership High School program has graduated more than 2,000 students representing 11 independent school districts throughout the Lone Star College System service area.[1]
Who said what
- Dr. Kimberley James, superintendent of Willis ISD Opportunities like this allow our students to learn beyond the classroom, build confidence, and see the difference they can make in their schools and communities, and the district is proud of Hadlee and Raileigh and looks forward to seeing how they grow through this experience.[1]
Sources
- Official record Willis High School Students Selected for Lone Star College Leadership High School Program Willis ISD newsroom · Oct 30, 2026
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