Leon Independent School District

Leon Independent School District is a public school district based in Jewett, Texas, (USA).

In addition to Jewett, the district serves the city of Marquez. A small portion of the district extends into northeastern Robertson County.

The district has three campuses – Leon High (Grades 9-12), Leon Junior High (Grades 6-8), and Leon Elementary (Grades PK-5). Notwithstanding that Leon is Spanish for lion, the school mascot is not the lion, but the cougar.

In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.[1]

Leon's speech and debate team is one of the most successful in the state of Texas. Some of the students who were involved in this organization are Daniel Merry and Colby Garcia.

Leon is also known for its theater department, which is successful every year, the theater department also includes Daniel Merry and Colby Garcia.

References

  1. ↑ "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency.

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