Smyer Independent School District

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Smyer Independent School District
Location
Smyer
, Texas
United States
Coordinates33°35′24″N 102°09′51″W / 33.5900°N 102.1642°W / 33.5900; -102.1642Coordinates: 33°35′24″N 102°09′51″W / 33.5900°N 102.1642°W / 33.5900; -102.1642
District information
SuperintendentChris Wade
NCES District ID4840590 [1]
Other information
Websitewww.smyer-isd.org

Smyer Independent School District is a public school district based in Smyer, Texas (USA) that serves students in east central Hockley County. There are two schools in the district: Smyer Secondary (Grades 7-12) and Smyer Elementary (Grades (PK-6).

History[]

In September 1934, the Smyer Independent School District architect, O.R. Walker, accepted bids for construction of a new high school, with an estimated cost of $20,000, for a gymnasium, study hall, office and science department, with other rooms to be added later.[2] The Works Progress Administration provided funds in 1937 for a gymnasium at the Smyer Elementary School.[3]

Repairs in 1950 delayed the opening of both schools. At that time, ten teachers were introduced to the assembled students.[4] In 1953, a board of equalization for Smyer Independent School District met "for purpose of determining and equalizing value of all taxable property situated in the district".[5]

In 1972, Smyer Independent School District sold $5300,000 unlimited tax school bonds to LeveIIand State Bank, and Underwood, Neuhaus Co. Inc., Houston.[6]

By the 1976 school opening, the district superintendent expected enrollment to be 245.[7]

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.[8]

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.[9][10][11]

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. ^ "Bids to be opened Monday on new school building at Smyer". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. 1934-09-23. p. 24. Retrieved 2021-11-06.
  3. ^ "WPA aids Texas in recreation". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. 1937-08-01. p. 23. Retrieved 2021-11-06.
  4. ^ "Smyer school opens after repair delay". Lubbock Evening Journal. 1950-09-08. p. 18. Retrieved 2021-11-06.
  5. ^ "Equalization Board for Smyer School District sets meeting". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. 1953-07-12. p. 7. Retrieved 2021-11-06.
  6. ^ "Smyer school bond issue purchased". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. 1972-05-17. p. 24. Retrieved 2021-11-06.
  7. ^ "Smyer". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal. 1976-08-15. p. 68. Retrieved 2021-11-06.
  8. ^ "Search for Public School Districts - District Detail for SMYER ISD". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 2021-11-06.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ^ "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 2015-10-25.
  10. ^ "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)
  11. ^ 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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