Merkel Independent School District

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Merkel Independent School District
Location
302 Ash St. Merkel, Texas
ESC Region 14 [1]
USA
District information
Type Independent school district
GradesPre-K through 12
SuperintendentJoseph O'Malley [1]
Schools3 [2]
NCES District ID 221904 [2]
Students and staff
Athletic conference UIL Class 3A Football Division II [3]
District mascotBadgers [4]
Colors    Purple, Gold [4]
Other information
Website Merkel ISD

Merkel Independent School District is a public school district based in Merkel, Texas (USA). The district covers portions of two counties, Taylor and Jones.

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In addition to Merkel, the district also serves the city of Tye. Their mascot is the Badger. Their UIL conference affiliation is 3A.

The district changed to a four day school week in fall 2022. [5]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Texas School Directory 2012" (PDF). Texas Education Agency . Retrieved 18 July 2012.
  2. 1 2 "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Merkel ISD". National Center for Education Statistics . Institute of Education Sciences.
  3. "UIL Alignments". University Interscholastic League . Retrieved 18 July 2012.
  4. 1 2 "Merkel High School Football". CBS Interactive. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
  5. "Texas School Districts Switching To Four Day School Weeks". KSST. 2023-02-07. Retrieved 2023-02-10.