La Poynor Independent School District
LaPoynor Independent School District is a public school district situated between the communities of Poynor and Larue, an unincorporated community; both are located in Henderson County, Texas (USA). The district is located in southeastern Henderson County and extends into northern Anderson County. Since it serves families in Larue and the city of Poynor (the district's name is a portmanteau of LaRue and Poynor) and a small portion of Coffee City. In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.[1]
| LaPoynor Independent School District | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
Texas ESC Region 7
USA | |
| District information | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | Pre-K through 12 |
| Superintendent | Marsha Mills |
| Students and staff | |
| Athletic conference | UIL Class AA (non-football participant) |
| Colors | purple and white |
| Other information | |
| Mascot = Flyers | LaPoynor Flyer |
| Website | La Poynor ISD |
By 2017, a flag of Christianity is raised on the district's flagpoles. At one point a Texas Revolution flag flew instead, but later the Christian flag was flown, and as of 2024, is flown. The Freedom from Religion Foundation criticized the flag, arguing it is against the Separation of Church and State. The district responded by allowing students to pick a flag on the flagpole, and the Christian flag was chosen by the students.[2]
Schools
editLaPoynor ISD has three schools located on one campus at 13155 Hwy 175 E, LaRue, TX 75770 -
- LaPoynor High School (Grades 9-12)
- LaPoynor Junior High School (Grades 6-8)
- LaPoynor Elementary School (Grades PK-5)
References
edit- ^ "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 2015-10-25.
- ^ Salhotra, Pooja (2024-01-24). "An East Texas school district's flagpole raises questions about America's separation of church and state". Texas Tribune. Retrieved 2024-01-28. - Copy at San Antonio Express-News. Copy at Lufkin Daily News.