EDUCATION IN TXK
TEXARKANA PUBLIC EDUCATION
Texarkana Independent School District Innovate.Lead.Excel
Total Enrollment–8,257 Number of Campuses–13
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 $25 million dollar project began in 2017. The new middle school is 125,000 square feet and sits on 31 acres. It houses 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 a culturally diverse and premier learning community, TISD’s mission is to develop and empower every individual by providing innovative and varied opportunities to lead and excel in a global society through strong family, community, and staff partnerships. 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.
Liberty-Eylau Independent School District “It Starts Here”
Total Enrollment–2,435 Number of Campuses–4
Leopard pride is evident everywhere you look throughout Liberty- Eylau Independent School District (LEISD). It is a proud 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
Texarkana Arkansas School District “Potential Realized” Enrollment - 3,943 Number of campuses - 7
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 believes community and family engagement in the educational process is one key to their classroom success. It takes a village and the TASD
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