Merkel Independent School District

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Merkel Independent School District
Location
302 Ash St. Merkel, Texas
ESC Region 14[1]
USA
District information
TypeIndependent school district
GradesPre-K through 12
SuperintendentJoseph O'Malley [1]
Schools3 [2]
NCES District ID221904[2]
Students and staff
Athletic conferenceUIL Class 3A Football Division II[3]
District mascotBadgers[4]
Colors    Purple, Gold [4]
Other information
WebsiteMerkel ISD

Merkel Independent School District is a public school district based in Merkel, Texas (USA). The district covers portions of two counties, Taylor and Jones.

In addition to Merkel, the district also serves the city of Tye. Their mascot is the Badger. Their UIL conference affiliation is 3A.

The district changed to a four day school week in fall 2022.[5]

Schools

  • Merkel High School(Grades 9โ€“12)
  • Merkel Junior High (Grades 7โ€“8)
  • Merkel Elementary (Grades Pre-K-6)

References

  1. ^ a b "Texas School Directory 2012" (PDF). Texas Education Agency. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
  2. ^ a b "Search for Public School Districts โ€“ District Detail for Merkel ISD". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences.
  3. ^ "UIL Alignments". University Interscholastic League. Retrieved 18 July 2012.
  4. ^ a b "Merkel High School Football". CBS Interactive. Retrieved 4 April 2016.
  5. ^ "Texas School Districts Switching To Four Day School Weeks". KSST. 2023-02-07. Retrieved 2023-02-10.

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