La Poynor Independent School District

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LaPoynor Independent School District
Location
Larue, TX
Texas ESC Region 7
USA
District information
Type Public
GradesPre-K through 12
SuperintendentMarsha Mills
Students and staff
Athletic conference UIL Class AA (non-football participant)
Colors    purple and white
Other information
Mascot = FlyersLaPoynor Flyer
Website La Poynor ISD

LaPoynor Independent School District is a public school district situated between the communities of Poynor and Larue, an unincorporated community; both are located in Henderson County, Texas (USA). The district is located in southeastern Henderson County and extends into northern Anderson County. Since it serves families in Larue and the city of Poynor (the district's name is a portmanteau of LaRue and Poynor) and a small portion of Coffee City. In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency. [1]

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By 2017, a flag of Christianity is raised on the district's flagpoles. At one point a Texas Revolution flag flew instead, but later the Christian flag was flown, and as of 2024, is flown. The Freedom from Religion Foundation criticized the flag, arguing it is against the Separation of Church and State. The district responded by allowing students to pick a flag on the flagpole, and the Christian flag was chosen by the students. [2]

Schools

LaPoynor ISD has three schools located on one campus at 13155 Hwy 175 E, LaRue, TX 75770 -

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LaPoynor High School is a public high school located just outside the unincorporated community of Larue, Texas, USA and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. It is a part of the LaPoynor Independent School District located in southeastern Henderson County. After World War II, the schools in Larue and Poynor consolidated to form the LaPoynor Independent School District. In 2015, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.

References

  1. ↑ "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 2015-10-25.
  2. ↑ Salhotra, Pooja (2024-01-24). "An East Texas school district's flagpole raises questions about America's separation of church and state". Texas Tribune . Retrieved 2024-01-28. - Copy at San Antonio Express-News . Copy at Lufkin Daily News .
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