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Kermit Independent School District is located in the city of Kermit in Winkler County, Texas, in the middle of the Permian Basin, and encompasses 398.09 square miles . The city of Kermit is located just under the southeast corner of New Mexico at the intersection of State Highways 18, 115, and 302, approximately 46 miles west of Odessa. Kermit's main industries include ranching and petroleum production & transportation. Although the 2010 census places Kermit with under 6000 residents, population has been growing recently due to the recent oil boom. The district is fully accredited (PK-12) by the Texas Education Agency. Kermit Independent School District serves approximately 1300 students, and employs nearly 250 employees. The District is classed as a 2A school district for UIL competition, and we proudly support the KJHS Daubers and the KHS Yellow Jackets. Our District currently is home to: Kermit High School, grades 9-12, Kermit Junior High, grades 6-8, Kermit Elementary School, grades Pre-Kinder through 5. THE MISSION OF KERMIT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY, IS TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE, CARING EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR ALL CHILDREN KERMIT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT CREATES A FULFILLED, SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE, LIFELONG LEARNER BY NURTURING THE UNIQUE TALENTS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL AND PROMOTING A CULTURE OF RESPECT WHICH VALUES DIVERSITY KERMIT INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT REMAINS DRIVEN BY THE EXPECTATION THAT WE MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL VALUES. NO CHILD WILL BE LEFT BEHIND BY STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE TODAY WHILE PREPARING STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS IN A TECHNICAL WORLD TOMORROW.
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Mission Statement: The District strives to prepare students for the present and the future with fundamental academic skills, the ability to think critically, and the skills necessary to be productive, responsible citizens who exhibit pride in our American heritage. In achieving these objectives, the faculty and staff are accountable for providing quality, equitable instruction. Vision: WLISD - The Best in Texas: Building Excellence, Pride and Tradition!