Willis Independent School District

The Willis Independent School District is a public school district based in Willis, Texas, United States.

Willis Independent School District
Address
204 W Rogers St
Willis
, Texas, 77378
United States
District information
TypePublic
MottoOne Team, One Purpose
GradesPK–12
SuperintendentTim Harkrider
Governing agencyTexas Education Agency
Schools11
NCES District ID4845900[1]
Students and staff
Enrollment7,865 (2019–2020)[1]
Teachers438.00 (on an FTE basis)
Staff517.76 (on an FTE basis)
Student–teacher ratio17.96
Other information
Websitewww.willisisd.org

Located in Montgomery County, the district extends into a portion of San Jacinto County. The cities of Willis and Panorama Village and a small northern portion of the city of Conroe are within WISD.

For the 2018–2019 school year, the district received a B grade from the Texas Education Agency.

History

In 1881 the citizens of Willis, Texas contracted a college building. When final payments were made in 1884, the title was passed to Rev. and MRs. S. N. Barker, who opened Willis Male and Female College in September 1885.

In 1890, the location was sold to F.P. Crow and C.H. Stovall, who operated the college for 4 years.

In 1894 the college was briefly sold to Cyril M. Jansky and Marion Kiline before operations were returned to Crow.

The college was officially closed in 1901 after being sold to the public schools of Willis County.[2]

Effective September 10, 1906, a public school was opened in the building, marking the beginning of the Willis Independent School District.[3]

In 1939, the first Willis High School was built. It became the Cargill Education Support Center sometime after 1944. It was replaced by a new Willis High School which is now known as Lynn Lucas Middle School[4]

In December 1995, the Willis High School at the time became Lynn Lucas Middle School and was replaced by a new Willis High School building.[4]

Sometime after 1995, C.C. Hardy Middle School was turned into C.C. Hardy Elementary School[5][6]

In 2001 three new board members took their positions.[7]

In 2013, an individual sued the district in federal court, accusing it of ignoring a teacher sex abuse case.[8]

Academics

For each school year, the Texas Education Agency rates school district performance using an A–F grading system based on statistical data. For 2018–2019, the district received a score of 85 out of 100, resulting in a B grade. The district received a score of 77 the previous year.[9]

Schools

High Schools

Middle Schools
  • Grades 6-8
    • Robert P. Brabham Middle School (Unincorporated Montgomery County)
    • Lynn Lucas Middle School (Willis)

Elementary Schools
  • Grades K-5
    • Edward B. Cannan Elementary School (Willis)
    • C. C. Hardy Elementary School (Willis)
    • Mel Parmley Elementary School (Willis)
    • A. R. Turner Elementary School (Unincorporated Montgomery County)
    • William Lloyd Meador Elementary School (Willis)
    • Eddie Ruth Lagway Elementary School (Willis)

Other schools
  • Roark Early Education Center (Willis) – a school for Pre-kindergarten
  • Stubblefield Alternative Academy (Willis) – a Discipline Alternative Education Program

The district also participates in the Montgomery County JJAEP alternative education program, which is operated by Montgomery County in partnership with Conroe Independent School District.[10]

References
  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Willis Isd". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved September 12, 2021.
  2. Association, Texas State Historical. "Willis Male and Female College". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 2023-10-25.
  3. Whisenhunt, Donald (1986). The Encyclopedia of Texas Colleges and Universities. Eakin Press. ISBN 9780890155813.
  4. Willis A Proud Past and Brighter Future...Collector's Limited Edition 1995 (PDF). 1995. p. 11.
  5. "About CCH". Willis ISD. Willis ISD. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
  6. Willis A Proud Past and Brighter Future...Collector's Limited Edition 1995 (PDF). 1995. p. 11.
  7. Micek, Kassia (2001-05-05). "Patton takes over as Willis High principal". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
  8. Stanton, Robert. "Federal lawsuit accuses Willis ISD of ignoring classroom sex." Houston Chronicle. July 15, 2013. Retrieved on July 15, 2013.
  9. "Overview: WILLIS ISD". Texas Education Agency. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
  10. Sutton, Kimberley (6 August 2013). "CISD OKs pact with juvenile justice program". The Courier of Montgomery County. Retrieved 30 April 2020.

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