Education

Sheppard Elementary, on base, serves those children residing in Wind Creek Village and south Heritage Heights. Military Families residing in Freedom Estates and north Heritage Heights (Burkburnett ISD) may also attend Sheppard Elementary by completing a school transfer. You may contact the Sheppard School Liaison at by commercial at 940-676-6774 or DSN at 312-736-6774.

Two school districts serve the three Sheppard housing areas (Wind Creek Village, Heritage Heights, and Freedom Estates):

• Freedom Estates residents attend schools in the Burkburnett Independent School District.
• Wind Creek Village and Heritage Heights residents attend the Wichita Falls Independent School District.

Families who temporarily reside at the Temporary Living Facility are eligible to enroll their children in Sheppard Elementary School. Once families move out of TLF, they may request to keep their children in the Sheppard Elementary School or move to another school in their new attendance school zone. Transfers to Sheppard Elementary School are based on availability, so this option is not guaranteed. Sheppard Elementary serves those children residing in Wind Creek Village and south Heritage Heights. Military families residing in Freedom Estates and north Heritage Heights (Burkburnett ISD) may also attend Sheppard Elementary by completing a school transfer. Individual school information for meals (calendars), athletics, extracurricular activities, and bus schedules can be found on the Witchita Falls ISD website or on the Burkburnett ISD website. You may contact the Sheppard School Liaison Officer by calling commercial at 940-676-6774 or DSN at 312-736-6774 for further assistance.

Wichita Falls ISD

The Wichita Falls Independent School District had graduation rates and standardized test scores exceeding both state and national averages. It has been placed in the top 10% of America's schools. Magnet schools have been established on five elementary campuses and all secondary schools have chosen a magnet theme. These include math, science, communications, visual and performing arts, engineering, languages, the international baccalaureate program and a university career center. Wichita Falls ISD magnet schools have achieved an outstanding record of success and national acclaim.

Each school offers various sports and extracurricular activities. See the Region 9 website or the Witchta Falls ISD website for specific information.

Burkburnett ISD

Burkburnett residents have the highest quality of public and private schools available to them. Burkburnett ISD schools offer advanced placement courses to qualifying students, gifted and talented programs, special education programs, computer instruction and vocational education.

City View ISD

The City View school district lies within Wichita Falls city limits, but remains a separate independent school district.  Grades K-12 are available.

Iowa Park ISD

The Iowa Park school district consists of 2 elementaries (Bradford and Kidwell), 1 middle school (W.F. George), and 1 high school.  Iowa Park is about ten miles West of Wichita Falls, and is about the size of Burkburnett ISD.

Students Living in Base Housing

Two school districts serve the three Sheppard housing areas (Wind Creek Village, Heritage Heights, and Freedom Estates).  Freedom Estates children attend schools in the Burkburnett Independent School District.  Kindergarten through 5th grade attend the John Tower Elementary School, which is within walking distance.  Junior and senior high school students are transported by bus to schools in nearby Burkburnett.  Children residing in Wind Creek Village and Heritage Heights housing areas attend schools in the Wichita Falls Independent School District.  Elementary students attend Sheppard Elementary School, located in the Wind Creek Village housing area.  Other students are bused to nearby Kirby Junior High School or Hirschi High School. 

Important Information for Newcomers to Sheppard AFB

When enrolling students within the Wichita Falls Independent School District parents need to go to www.wfisd.net then click on the new student registration link on the right side of the page. This will take parents to a secure page called InfoSnap where you must create an account to register. Once the account is created you will need to register your student through InfoSnap. Once you enter your permanent address InfoSnap will tell you which school you are zoned for. Once you register through InfoSnap you will still need to take supporting documents to the WFISD Service Center located at 1104 Broad St, Wichita Falls, TX 76301. Once at the WFISD Service Center you will need to go to the attendance office located on the 3^rd floor and there you will be able to complete your registration. The documents you will need to bring will be birth certificate, immunization records, proof of residency such as a lease agreement, electric bill, or water bill. If you would like to call the assignment office their number is 940-235-1029.

There are a number of private schools in the area: Elementary: 13; Middle School: 2; High School: 2; Military Schools: 0.

Also, parents have the option to homeschool their children. Information and legislation on Texas homeschooling can be found online.

Three excellent universities and colleges have a service agreement with the base and are conveniently located in Building 402 next to the Education Office. Wayland Baptist University and Vernon College offer classes in Wichita Falls and on Sheppard Air Force Base. While Embry Riddle Aeronautical University offers classes on base. All three schools also offer courses online. Wayland Baptist University Wichita Falls campus is located on Call Field road. Vernon College's Century City Center is conveniently located on Midwestern Parkway. Midwestern Statue University is the largest of the colleges and is located on Midwestern Parkway.

For more detailed information, please see the Education -- Training (College/Technical) article or contact the Education Office at 940-676-6231 or DSN: 312-736-6231.

You may contact the Sheppard School Liaison for school information for your child by calling commercial at 940-676-6774 or DSN at 312-736-6774.