Beyond the Line Spring 2021

TEXARKANA PUBLIC EDUCATION TEXARKANA PUBLIC EDUCATION

Texarkana Independent School District “The Place to Be”

community of high achieving administrators, staff and students. Graduates from LEISD leave prepared to reach their full potential as lifetime learners who are confident about their place in an ever- changing world. LEISD’s mission is to provide an instructional environment where all students will develop essential academic, career and social skills for a lifetime of learning. They are working to create an environment in which students can become responsible, contributing and highly productive citizens in a diverse and evolving landscape. Besides high academic achievement, Liberty Eylau also excels through their impressive athletic programs. With multiple state championship titles throughout the years, including baseball, football, girls’ basketball and girls’ track, the proud Leopard tradition of athletic victory is outstanding. Diversified programs of instruction to meet the needs of every learner, along with highly qualified leaders and staff who model and encourage character and integrity, make Liberty Eylau Independent School District the ideal learning environment to set students on a pathway to success.

programs are dedicated to technical curriculums tailored to meet the needs of all students by providing hands-on academic and technical application. Students earn industry-based technology certifications in Microsoft, Adobe and QuickBooks, or medical training in Phlebotomy or as EKG Technicians. These are just a few of the possibilities available to prepare Hawk students for a fast-paced technical world. Pleasant Grove Independent School District is preparing students to be productive members of the global community, capable and committed to making significant contributions to society.

Total Enrollment–8,257 Number of Campuses–13

Red Lick Independent School District “Preparing and Empowering Students for a Changing Tomorrow” Total Enrollment–516 Number of Campuses–2

the TASD village is rich in talent and strength, all working together to enhance the lives of their students. The mission of TASD is to empower all students to realize their full potential, and to be a school district where educators inspire, leaders are developed, and every goal is achieved. In the effort to realize those goals, the brand-new Arkansas Middle School opened in 2021. The new school houses sixth, seventh and eighth-grade students and is the first new campus built in the district in decades. The $26 million dollar project began in 2017. The new middle school is 125,000 square feet and sits on 31 acres. The new campus will house 1,000 students and is equipped with state-of-the-art science and computer labs, two band halls, two gymnasiums, and much more. It’s an exciting time to be part of the Texarkana Arkansas School District’s Razorback family!

Since 1889, Texarkana Independent School District (TISD) has been creating a legacy of educational excellence. Their tradition of Tiger pride comes from their rich history of strong leadership and high student achievement. As an innovative learning community strengthened by its diversity, TISD’s mission is to provide a superior education in a caring environment that inspires, challenges and engages each student through a wide range of opportunities. One of the many ways they strive to achieve that mission is through STEM focused education. The Ross Perot STEM Academy allows students the opportunity to focus on a science, technology, engineering and math course content that is integrated within all core subject areas. This curriculum is rigorous, innovative and college-focused with instruction on inquiry, problem-solving, decision making, discovery and project-based learning. This is just one of the district’s subject concentrations available to all TISD students. Texarkana Independent School District’s commitment to every student, parent, and community member has distinguished them as a leader in education in the Texarkana area for over a century.

Pleasant Grove Independent School District “Black and Gold–It’s a State of Mind”

Total Enrollment–2,230 Number of Campuses–4

Liberty Eylau Independent School District “It Starts Here”

Total Enrollment–2,435 Number of Campuses–4

The mission of Red Lick Independent School District is to provide students with an enthusiastic learning experience that is exceptional; to embrace the diversity of our students’ learning abilities; to inspire optimism in all students so they may realize their full potential; to be proactive in providing teachers with current technology and training; and to be relentless in the pursuit of these principles for the benefit of their students. According to Niche.com, Red Lick ISD has a 13:1 student-teacher ratio, and it was rated #25 for having the Best Teachers in Texas out of a list of 1,031 schools. With only 516 kindergarten through eighth grade students on two campuses, Red Lick may be small, but the extraordinary staff and hardworking students dream big and push hard for excellence in their education. The Mustang tradition runs deep as Red Lick continues to develop students into motivated learners, ethical leaders, independent thinkers, problem solvers and collaborators. Yesterday, today and tomorrow, Red Lick Independent School District is empowering students and preparing them for a great tomorrow.

From its earliest beginnings in 1877, Pleasant Grove Independent School District has grown from a one-room schoolhouse to four beautiful campuses, focused on exceptional student achievement. Academically, students perform above the state average on Texas assessments, and the district offers a wide range of co-curricular and extracurricular activities to enhance the learning experience. It is the mission of Pleasant Grove ISD to ensure high levels of learning for all students by aligning policies, programs and practices. They continue to grow and change to meet the needs of their students and community. One example of the many options available to Pleasant Grove students is Career and Technology Educational. Their CTE

Texarkana Arkansas School District “Potential Realized”

Total Enrollment–4,036 Number of Campuses–8

Texarkana Arkansas School District (TASD) has been providing quality education for the city of Texarkana, Arkansas since 1884. Their committed staff of educators hold high student expectations and provide a challenging curriculum to push them toward success. TASD is a community, and family engagement in the educational process is one key to their classroom success. It takes a village and

Leopard pride is evident everywhere you look throughout Liberty Eylau Independent School District (LEISD). It is a proud

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