Pottsboro Area Chamber of Commerce 2022-2023

POTTSBORO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT T he school district is driven in providing the highest level of education for all of its students. This is evident by the award winning program, gifted and talented program, dynamic fine arts, and athletic programs that continue to compete with the best in Texas, Pottsboro ISD is providing opportunities for students to excel during school and beyond. district’s goal of a secure and safe learning environment. The PTA/PTO’s are very strong and raise additional monies to supplement a campus budget. Raising The Bar For Academic Excellence

programs, academic recognitions, and exemplary facilities. Even though the school district has grown over the past few years, the campuses still keep a small-town, family-friendly atmosphere with high expectations like our town of Pottsboro. With strong advanced placement and dual credit programs and school campuses receiving the highest ratings by the Texas Education Agency, Potts boro ISD is raising the bar for academic excellence. Pottsboro Independent School District is a Class 3A district with an enrollment of approximately 1,424 students. The district comprises a total of 3 campuses: Elementary (PK 4th grades), Middle School (5th – 8th grades), and High School (9th-12th grades). opportunities for students to explore their interests and be prepared for the next step beyond high school. A group of PISD College and Career Guidance advisors spend two days in the Spring semester meeting with each eighth grade student and parents to design a four-year plan that meets the students’ goals in high school and beyond. With numerous Advanced Placement courses, Career and Technical Education pathways which include courses that lead to Nationally recognized certifications, special education program, dyslexia Future Quest Pottsboro ISD strives to provide

Pottsboro ISD was excited to support the establishment of the Pottsboro ISD Education Foundation in March of 2013. The Foundation has 22 Board of Directors and an Executive Direc tor who obtain funding from outside sources to enhance the classroom by providing grants for innovative and creative teaching ideas. The Board of Directors is comprised of a cross-section of the community bringing expertise from all areas. Since inception, the PISD Education Foundation has raised approximately $400,000 to enhance the classrooms. The school district has a strong partnership with other key community organizations that play such a vital role in the success of our students. Community organizations have generously donated money, provided food and snacks for kids in need, established leadership and scholarship opportunities for students, and been instrumental in providing technology resources, books, and reading programs for our kids. Like Pottsboro itself, community plays an important role in the schools, and the school district believes, “It Takes a Community to Build a Cardinal.” The district welcomes family and community members to the campuses and invites their input to improve all students’ educational experiences.

21st Century Learning Pottsboro ISD believes that people are empowered by their independent use of computers and other technologies and are united by their opportunities to share resources and communicate in a global community. We recognize the increasing need to know more, to know how to access information, to understand, and communicate. By including technology as a component of a well-balanced K-12 program, PISD provides students with the opportunity to develop life-long learning skills through the use of technology. support staff are more efficient and effective in facilitating and managing the learning environment. Pottsboro ISD maintains a technology strategy that fully integrates district curriculum and professional needs and is proud to have every child in grades K-12 with access to a digital device. This will provide another tool to ignite learning in the eyes of a child. By using technology as a tool, teachers, administrators, and

Family And Community Involvement

Parent and community involvement are strong in PISD. This is evident through the district’s volunteer program that assists schools with tutoring students as well as the Watch Dog program that supports the

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