Westphalia ISD

Westphalia ISD is a U.S. local government school district located in Lott, Texas, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) since 2009, with current registration valid through February 2026. As a small rural school district, it primarily serves educational needs in its local community. The entity is primarily engaged in federal grant programs focused on supporting rural and small school educational initiatives, with a specific emphasis on addressing educational challenges and opportunities in rural school settings.

Through federal grant awards, Westphalia ISD has consistently received the Small, Rural School Achievement Program grant from the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, with annual awards dating from 2021 to 2025. Additionally, the district has participated in critical pandemic-related emergency relief funding, including sub-awards from the Texas Department of Agriculture and Texas Education Agency. These sub-awards included American Rescue Plan (ARP) Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER III) funding and Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act ESSER II funding. The primary purpose of these grants has been to support safe school operations, address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on students, and provide resources for social, emotional, mental health, and academic needs. The grants demonstrate Westphalia ISD's commitment to maintaining educational continuity and student support during challenging times, particularly for a small rural school district.