Wheeler Independent School District
| Wheeler Independent School District | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
1 Mustang Dr
, Texas, 79096United States | |
| District information | |
| Grades | Pre-school - 12 |
| Superintendent | Paul Markham[1] |
| Enrollment | 397[2] |
| Other information | |
| Telephone | (806) 826-5241 |
| Fax | (806) 826-3118 |
| Website | Wheeler Independent School District |
The Wheeler Independent School District is a public school district in Wheeler County, Texas, United States, based in Wheeler, Texas. The district extends into a small portion of Gray County. In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.[3]
Schools
The Wheeler Independent School District has one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school.[4]
Elementary schools
- Thomas R. Helton Elementary
Middle schools
- Wheeler Junior High School
High schools
Controversy
In July 2024, the ACLU of Texas sent Wheeler Independent School District a letter, alleging that the district's 2023-2024 dress and grooming code appeared to violate the Texas CROWN Act, a state law which prohibits racial discrimination based on hair texture or styles, and asking the district to revise its policies for the 2024-2025 school year.[5][6]
References
- ↑ "Wheeler Independent School District". Wheeler Independent School District. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
- ↑ "Wheeler Independent School District". GreatSchools Inc. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
- ↑ "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 2015-10-25.
- ↑ "Wheeler Independent School District". Wheeler Independent School District. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
- ↑ Gross, Kristi (2024-07-24). "ACLU of Texas Finds 51 School Districts Likely Remain in Violation of the CROWN Act". ACLU of Texas. Archived from the original on 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
- ↑ Leffingwell, Kelsey (2024-07-24). "51 Texas school districts violating CROWN Act, ACLU says". Spectrum News. Archived from the original on 2024-07-25. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
