Connally Independent School District
Connally Independent School District is a public school district based in the northernmost part of Waco, Texas (USA).
| Connally Independent School District | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
ESC Region 12
USA | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | Pre-K through 12 |
| Established | 1950–51 |
| Superintendent | Wesley Holt |
| Students and staff | |
| Athletic conference | UIL Class AAAA |
| Colors | Blue and Grey |
| Other information | |
| Mascot | Cadet |
| Website | Connally ISD |
In addition to a small portion of north Waco, Connally ISD serves most of the city of Lacy-Lakeview, the community of Elm Mott, and parts of Bellmead.
History
The district was formed in 1950–51 by the merger of the Lakeview and Elm Mott school districts.[1] The name comes from the former James Connally Air Force Base in the district (now the flagship campus of the Texas State Technical College System) and carries over to the school mascot, the Cadet.[2]
After the resumption of classes in fall 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic, two teachers at the junior high school died of COVID-19 by September 1, 2021; the district canceled classes for two days[3] and reopened after Labor Day with a mask mandate, one of several smaller school districts to join urban districts in requiring masks.[2]
Schools
- Connally High School (Grades 9-12)
- Connally Junior High School (Grades 6-8)
- Connally Elementary School (Grades 4&5)
- Connally Primary School (Grades 1-3)
- Connally Early Childhood Center (Grades Pre-Kindergarten–Kindergarten)
References
- Sharon Bracken; Amanda Sawyer. "Lacy Lakeview". Waco History. Retrieved 2021-09-10.
- Jack Douglas and; Laura Meckler (2021-09-07). "After 2 teachers die, a small Texas town rethinks masks". Washington Post. Retrieved 2021-09-10 – via Houston Chronicle.
- "Texas school system closes after 2 teachers die of COVID-19". Associated Press. 2021-08-31. Retrieved 2021-09-01.