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Spring Creek Independent School District

The Spring Creek Independent School District is a public school district located in southeastern Hutchinson County, Texas, United States.

The district consists of a single campus, Spring Creek School, that serves students in grades kindergarten through 12th grade. To boost enrollment, Spring Creek also accepts transfer students from outside of the district.[1]

Secondary students (grades 7-12) from Spring Creek can attend school at SCISD or in one of three neighboring districts – Borger, Plemons-Stinnett-Phillips, Panhandle ISD, or White Deer.[1]

In 2009, the school district was rated "exemplary" by the Texas Education Agency.[2]

History edit

The first Spring Creek School building was built in 1900, one year prior to the organization of Hutchinson County, on the Harvey Ranch. In its first year, there were a total of seven school-aged students, six males and one female, and six under school age for a total of 13. In 1901, the Hutchinson County Commissioners Court divided the county into four school districts, Spring Creek being named district #4. The school moved to several different locations until the 1930s, when a red brick school building was constructed. On March 8, 1938, the school was dedicated in a ceremony attended by approximately 500 people. The Spring Creek Independent School District was formed in 1949.[3]

On September 22, 2001, Spring Creek celebrated its 100th anniversary and held an all-school reunion as well as an official historical marker dedication.[3]

The district changed to a four day school week in fall 2018.[4]

Principal/Superintendents edit

Since 1937, Spring Creek School has had 6 principal/superintendents.[3] They are:

  • James W. Dillard (1937-1946)
  • L.E. Dyer (1946-1980)
  • Gene Weeks (1980-1987)
  • Susan Perez (1987-1991)
  • Peter Cameron (1991-1995)
  • Bret Madsen (1995-2012)
  • Mandy Poer (2012–Present)

Student demographics edit

As of the 2007-2008 school year, the Spring Creek Independent School District had a total enrollment of 85 students.[5]

  • Ethnicity[5]
    • Whites: 69 (81.2%)
    • Hispanics: 12 (14.1%)
    • African Americans: 4 (4.7%)
  • Socio-Economic Groups[5]
    • Economic Disadvantaged: 41 (48.2%)
    • Limited English Proficient: 3 (3.5%)
    • Students w/Disciplinary Placements (2006–07): 0 (0.0%)
    • "At-Risk": 40 (47.1%)
  • Historic District Enrollment Figures by school year[5]

Programs edit

Spring Creek Elementary School offers a Gifted and Talented Program, a Learning Lab where students can receive assistance on individual curriculum objectives, and a strong technology program. As well as an active Parent-Teacher Organization (P.T.O.).[1][3]

They also offer programs and classes such as: art, journalism, Student Council, National Junior Honor Society, and National Honor Society, basketball.

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "School overcomes consolidation, oil industry trends". Amarillo Globe-News. 2001-09-03. Retrieved 2009-08-06.
  2. ^ "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 2015-10-25.
  3. ^ a b c d "History – Spring Creek School". Spring Creek Alumni site. Retrieved 2009-08-06.
  4. ^ "Texas School Districts Switching To Four Day School Weeks". KSST. 2023-02-07. Retrieved 2023-02-10.
  5. ^ a b c d "2007-08 AEIS Reports". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 2009-01-21. Retrieved 2009-08-06.

External links edit

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