Hays County School Districts
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DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD
Dripping Springs Independent School District is located in the northwest portion of Hays County (approximately 19 miles west of Austin) and offers a comprehensive curriculum based on the goal of student achievement at the highest level. The curriculum is designed to promote student excellence and is structured to guarantee student success. Currently the district operates five campuses along with a central administration office, and separate transportation and support service facilities. Our Vision: To inspire and equip students to be life-long learners and positive contributors to the world. Our Mission: We partner with parents and the community to provide a superior education for every student.
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HAYS CISD
Located in North Central Hays County, the Hays Consolidated Independent School District serves over 221 square miles. The district’s 22 campuses are located throughout the Kyle and Buda communities, drawing more than 16,500 students. Two 4-year high schools, five middle schools (6-8 grade), 13 elementary schools, an alternative high school of choice and disciplinary campus comprise the district’s campuses, which have tripled in number since 2000. The district features a state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center; a dual-language magnet program at two elementary campuses; a science/ technology/ engineering/ math (STEM) magnet program at two elementary schools; Project Lead the Way designation at both of the comprehensive high schools; and music, art, library, and PE included in the weekly rotation at the elementary level. Award-winning music, theater and athletic programs are part of the student offerings at Lehman High School and Hays High School as part of a rigorous general curriculum. Lehman High School, which opened in 2004, features a culinary program and a Navy JROTC program in its first year. Hays High School, which celebrated its 40th year in 2007, features a nationally renowned debate team and a Marine JROTC program.
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KATHERINE ANNE PORTER SCHOOL
The Katherine Anne Porter School offers an educational curriculum designed to nurture individual interests, foster an appreciation for learning, enhance community responsibilities, and advance peace and human rights. In small classes, using an integrated and practical approach, students are encouraged to become lifelong learners while earning an accredited high-school diploma. Our aim is that each student will go on to the college and/or the career of her/his choice. The free charter school is founded on the belief held by renowned Texas writer, Katherine Anne Porter, that “knowledge of great art and great thought is a good in itself, not to be missed for anything.” Admission is not based on gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, academic, artistic, or athletic ability or the district the student would otherwise attend. To Teach is to Touch the Future!
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SAN MARCOS CISD
San Marcos CISD covers approximately 210 square miles in Hays, Guadalupe, and Caldwell counties. The district has one high school, one academic alternative high school, two middle schools, six elementary schools, and a behavior alternative center. SMCISD owns more than 200 acres of land and 649,403 square footage of buildings. An average of 4250 students are transported to and from school each day. Educational opportunities continue to grow for San Marcos CISD students. The district strives to provide its 7500 students with the skills they will need to be successful in the 21st century. Mission Statement: The San Marcos CISD, in partnership with parents and community, will provide a quality education for all students, empowering them to pursue productive and fulfilling lives in an ever-changing, interdependent world.
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TEXAS PREPARATORY SCHOOL
Located in San Marcos, Texas Preparatory School is a Texas Education Agency Exemplary School that has been serving students in grades K-6 since 2001. We are a tuition-free, public charter school, and enrollment is open to students residing in Hays, Caldwell, Guadalupe, and Comal counties. We currently have a student body population of 176 children. Unlike traditional public schools, we allow a maximum of 22 students per class, which enables teachers to give more individual attention to the students. Students in grades 1-6 have a homeroom teacher, but for each core class, students rotate to other teachers’ classrooms for instruction. We believe that parent involvement is paramount, so we strive to ensure that faculty is readily available for communication regarding their child’s success. TPS also offers a unique “all day” model, which allows students to stay at the school from as early as 7 a.m. to as late as 6:30 p.m. These extended hours are especially beneficial for parents who work late, take classes, or commute from surrounding areas. One of our most unique features is that our charter holder is the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Central Texas, an extension of the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. We are only one of two Clubs in the United States that operates a charter school, and we have the benefit of integrating its programs into our educational plan. These unique features have resulted in notable academic achievement and statewide recognition. This past year, Children at Risk, a Houston-based non-profit, ranked TPS the best public elementary school in Hays County, the third best in Central Texas, and the 26th in the state!
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WIMBERLEY ISD
Wimberley ISD is located in Hays County, Texas approximately 16 miles north of San Marcos, Texas. WISD has a total of 356,183 square feet of building space and 84,799 acres of grounds. The district covers 141.5 miles. Wimberley ISD has 4 campuses; consisting of 2 elementary (grades Pre-K - 1st, and grades 2nd - 5th), one junior high (grades 6th - 8th), and one high school (grades 9th – 12th). In addition, the district has an administration building, an alternative campus, and a Special Education Department, Transportation Department, Maintenance, Custodial, Technology and Child Nutrition facilities. MISSION STATEMENT: Empowering dreams through educational excellence.