Smyer Independent School District

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Smyer Independent School District
Location
Smyer
, Hockley County, Texas
United States
Coordinates 33°35′24″N102°09′51″W / 33.5900°N 102.1642°W / 33.5900; -102.1642
District information
MottoPursue Greatness!
GradesPK-12th
Established1924 (100 years old)
SuperintendentChris Wade
SchoolsSmyer Independent School
Budget$5.12M
NCES District ID 4840590 [1]
Students and staff
Students430
Teachers44
District mascotClaws
Colors🟦⬜
Other information
Website www.smyer-isd.org

Smyer Independent School District is a public school district based in Smyer, Texas, United States that serves students in east central Hockley County.

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There are two schools in the district: Smyer Secondary (Grades 7–12) and Smyer Elementary (Grades (PK-6).

Mr. Pond serves as principal for elementary and Mr. Schaap serves as the principal for high school.

In 2022, The school was named "National Blue Ribbon School" by the Texas Education Agency for its hard work and dedication in school activities.

History

The first school building and district of “early day Smyer” was created in 1904, but after a lack of pupils, the district was forced to foreclose. Smyer, after its construction began, moved the old school and remodeled it for all ages in 1923. Smyer had the school teach from various ages, with Mr. Turney and Mrs. Turney serving as teachers at the school from 1925 to 1935.

In 1937, Clinton Smyer planned on a new complex for kids and teens to fit in, as the town was growing slowly and more room was needed, but after an unfortunate incident with money bonds, the plans was denied and never took effect.

In 1951, Smyer built a new elementary school that had various modern features that would allow the children to feel comfortable and secure. The high school and elementary school were separated for a decent time but would later on be connected in another construction plan. The current additions and changes were made around the early 70s and mid 90s and were completed with the school continuing teaching even with the construction in the background.

In 1972, Smyer Independent School District sold $5,300 unlimited tax school bonds to LeveIIand State Bank, and Underwood, Neuhaus Co. Inc., Houston.

As Smyer ISD has continued through the years, the school district will go through a couple of rough moments before having a change to leap forward and make a major difference. The school has continued its attempts at being forward-thinking and modernistic just like the past generations before them.

By the 1976 school opening, the district superintendent expected enrollment to be 245. [2]

In the 2017–2018 school year, the district reported student enrollment, Pre K through grade 12, was 441, with 40.3 (Full Time Equivalent) classroom teachers. [3]

Athletics

The mascot for both schools is the Bobcats for the boys' teams, and the Ladycats for the girls' teams, who won back-to-back girls state champs in 2010 and 2011, and state runner up in 2013. In 2009, the school district was rated recognized by the Texas Education Agency. [4] [5] [6] In 2022, The coaches have changed, with Funke being the main coach for the boys, and Nicholas being the coach for the girls.

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References

  1. ↑ "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Smyer Independent School District". National Center for Education Statistics . Institute of Education Sciences . Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  2. ↑ "Smyer". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. 1976-08-15. p. 68. Retrieved 2021-11-06.
  3. ↑ "Search for Public School Districts - District Detail for SMYER ISD". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 2021-11-06.
  4. ↑ "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 2015-10-25.
  5. ↑ "Hendrix, Rosetta earn Lubbock Christian University Excellence in Teaching honors". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Retrieved 2021-11-04. Britni Bermea: third-grade math, Smyer Elementary School in Smyer ISD (finalist)
  6. ↑ Herbert, Elizabeth. "South Plains Fair a chance for area youth to showcase livestock". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. Retrieved 2021-11-04. Kayden Gillit, a 12-year-old junior showman for Smyer ISD's Future Farmers of America, said he has been working and training with his animal, Red, for competitions from a young age.
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