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Winnsboro High School opened its new Meat Lab, successfully harvesting its first cow. This marks the start of the school’s agricultural education program, with students gaining hands-on experience in processing, packaging, and returning meat to customers. The WISD Meat Lab is certified as a Custom Exempt Processing facility by the Texas Department of Health and Human Services, allowing it to process animals for individuals. Enrollment has doubled, with instructor Rance Smith highlighting technical food production, customer service, and business skills development, opening career opportunities. WHS plans to process various animals, including cattle, lambs, goats, and deer, providing students with vital insights into food origins, safety, and processing for industry careers.

Winnsboro, Texas, is home to a strong and growing homeschool community that reflects the town’s family-focused values and supportive small-town atmosphere. Families here enjoy the flexibility of home education while connecting through active local co-ops, church programs, and creative learning opportunities at places like the Winnsboro Center for the Arts. Compared to the state average of about 4%, a higher percentage of families in the East Texas region — often between 6–10% of school-age children — choose homeschooling, making Winnsboro one of the more homeschool-friendly communities in Texas. With access to nearby community colleges, youth programs, and educational events, Winnsboro provides an encouraging environment for parents who want to guide their children’s learning in a close-knit, resource-rich setting. Visit one of our very own Home School Groups The Bizzy Bee Academy.