Lake Worth Independent School District
| Lake Worth Independent School District | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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Lake Worth, TX ESC Region 11 USA | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | Pre-K through 12 |
| Superintendent | John R. Hebert |
| Students and staff | |
| Athletic conference | UIL Class AAA |
| Colors | green and white |
| Other information | |
| Mascot | bullfrog |
| Website | Lake Worth ISD |
Lake Worth Independent School District is a public school district based in Lake Worth, Texas (USA).
In addition to Lake Worth, the district serves small portions of Fort Worth and Sansom Park.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.[1]
Schools
Lake Worth ISD has six schools - three in Lake Worth and three in Fort Worth.
- Lake Worth High School (Lake Worth; Grades 9-12)
- Lucyle Collins Middle (Fort Worth; Grades 7-8)
- N.A. Howry Intermediate (Lake Worth; Grades 5-6)
- Effie Morris Elementary (Lake Worth; Grades PK-4)
- Marilyn Janice Miller Elementary (Fort Worth; Grades PK-4)
- Marine Creek Elementary (Fort Worth; Grades PK-4)
History
Rosen Heights Independent School District was incorporated by an election held May 6, 1916. There were sixteen votes cast for incorporation and one vote against incorporation. Rosen Heights Independent School was founded in 1923 with 16 pupils in a vacant store donated by a Mr. Hodgkins. In 1936 land was acquired and an architect was chosen to build a school building that would house the entire school. The location of this building was 6713 Charbonneau Road in Lake Worth. The district's band was added in 1942. Sadly, the original Lake Worth school building burned down in a fire. In the fall of 1943, school began in the yet unfinished new school building. The first reference to the building as Lake Worth School was on May 8, 1940, after previously being known as Rosen Heights Independent School District. O.R. Childress was named superintendent on August 10, 1940. On January 29, 1941, the Secretary of the Board of Trustees, J.R. Foster, was authorized to request the Texas State Legislature in Austin asking for aid in getting additional room and equipment to care for the contemplated growth of the school due to the building of the bomber plant in the Lake Worth vicinity. During World War II, on May 4–7, 1942, it was decided that the school was to be closed on sugar rationing days for the purpose of registering families. On January 15, 1943, the Board voted to give the go-ahead for a Victory Garden on school grounds to help the war effort. An effort was made by the City of Fort Worth to annex into its city limits any part of the Rosen Heights Independent School District in 1946, but was resisted by the school board. On February 7, 1947, O.C. Morton was named principal of Lake Worth High School for the 1946-47 school year. On the 15th of February the following year, a motion was made that a bond be organized under the direction of Andrew A. Davis. The Board petitioned Carswell Air Force Base on August 27, 1948 to reroute their flight plans as to not fly over the Lake Worth school building. The same day a year later, a third attempt to pass a bond was initiated in the Board for $50,000 to build new classrooms. The plan was defeated, with a vote of 170 for the plan, and 183 against the plan. Another letter of protest over the route of planes flying from Carswell was sent to congressmen and the Head of the War Department. August 14, 1950- A motion was made by Caldwell and seconded by Pritchard that the results of the Bond Election held August 12 be adopted.
August 31, 1950- Superintendent directed to send a letter to the War Department requesting that the air-planes arriving and leaving from Carswell Air Field change their course so they will not have to fly directly over the Lake Worth Schools.
August 31, 1950- Statement of Taxable Values of Rosen Heights for tax year 1949: Real Property 2,626,440. Personal Property 104,724. Total 2,731,164.
September 28, 1950-Band Director Andrews resigns and Billy Turner second Band Director for District.
September 28, 1950- Voted to go ahead with purchase of 5 acres (20,000 m2) from Charbonneau.
October 26, 1950- The first "Note/Agreement" to purchase Band uniforms is signed with the stipulation that the band parents are to pay $5.00 down and the rest is to be paid in 12 months.
February 19, 1952- Plans for the new High School Building are accepted.
November 16, 1953- A motion to place the new Elementary building on the North West Campus of the Elementary (currently Anne Mansfield Sullivan High School).
November 10, 1954- An attorney is named, Mr. Kermit Smith, to address the issue of the planes coming over the school.
October 28, 1955- Motion to build a new elementary school building (second grade) in line with the present first grade school building (This building is no longer standing).
April 30, 1956- Mr. & Mrs. N .A. Howry are employed by the district.
March 4, 1957- A motion to hold Eighth-Grade Graduation for the grade school effective spring 1957 and that the students in this graduation will wear caps and gowns.
June 30, 1958- M. L. Kittrell was given his first Contract.
August 4, 1958- Taxes are ordered to be collected beginning with W. F. Charbonneau Boat Club Estates and Mr. Ed Bridgeman.
May 25, 1959- A motion to purchase a building from Texas Surplus Property Agency to be used as a shop class. [The previous shop had burned. This building to be placed east of Homemaking building and next to the driveway.] (Current Maintenance and Operations)
June 29, 1959- a decision to change the legal name of the school District from Rosen Heights Independent School District to Lake Worth Independent School district was passed. Effective September 1, 1959.
November 30, 1959-Discussion of consolidation with Eagle Mountain/Saginaw.
February 13, 1962- Mr. David Choate was the first assistant Superintendent
July 25, 1963- The Board voted to build educational facilities underground if it is found to be feasible in this area, after visiting a like facility in Artessa New Mexico.
September 24, 1963- Preston M.Geren selected as architect at a proposed Bond of $500,00.00
March 26, 1964- General Construction Bid Contract awarded to John W. Webb Inc. in the amount of $293,600.00. Drake Co. $118,000.00 for Mechanical and Electrical.
June 1964- Plans are drawn to update existing Athletic facilities and add locker rooms.
February 23, 1965- Accepted as complete underground school. John W. Webb General Contractor.
June 16, 1967- Grady Vaughn fired 5-6-67 M.L. Kittrell serves as Interim Superintendent. David R. Choate named Superintendent. M.L. Kittrell named Athlete Director .
August 8, 1967-M.L.Kittrell hired as High School Principal.
August 10, 1970- Election by Place. Places 1,2,3, shall be first elected in April 1, 1971, places 4 & 5 April 1972, and places 6 & 7 1973.
August 10, 1970-Marilyn J. Miller resigned as Board President and is hired as a Teacher.
May 20, 1971- Board adopts "Annual Superintendents Evaluation" and procedure for evaluation. (Twice a year in December and June.)
July 19, 1971-Assistant Superintendent Don McKinnerney hired for 71-72 School year.
August 9, 1971- Board purchased the buildings for $45,00.00, located on comer of Merritt and Telephone Road to be used as Kindergarten. Marilyn Miller hired as supervisory teacher for 71- 72 school year.
December 21, 2012- The board closes school in the entire district due to a bomb scare.
References
- ↑ "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency.