Hudson Independent School District Explained

Hudson Independent School District
Region:ESC Region 7[1]
Superintendent:Donny Webb
Students:2799 (2021-22)
Teachers:212.5 (2021-22) (on full-time equivalent (FTE) basis)
Ratio:13.2 (2021-22)
Schools:5 (2021-22)
Conference:UIL Class AAAA (non-football participant)
Colors:Maroon, White, and Black
Free Label:Mascot
Free Text:Hornet

Hudson Independent School District is a public school district based in Hudson, Texas (USA).

In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.[2]

History

The current Hudson school began as the traditional "one-room schoolhouse" in 1880. After several moves, it relocated to its current location in 1928.

That same year, the Hudson, Narroway, and Bethlehem districts voted to consolidate into the Hudson Consolidated Common School District, and the Chancy Switch district was later annexed into the district that same year.

In 1930 the Providence, Peavy Switch, and Happy Hour districts voted to consolidate into the Hudson district.

In 1940, Hudson became an independent school district, adopting its present name.

The school has a unique relationship with the nearby Apple Springs Independent School District. Apple Springs participates in six-man football but does not offer a band program, while Hudson has a band but does not participate in football. Therefore, the Hudson band participates at Apple Springs games. The unusual relationship was filmed by the crew of the popular Texas Country Reporter. The television show aired on November 16, 2008. Additional sports offered include soccer, cross country, basketball, track, golf, softball, baseball, and volleyball.

Schools

In the 2021-2022 school year, the district had students in five schools.

High schools
Middle schools
Elementary schools
Alternative schools

Controversies

HISD has had controversies regarding a few of its former faculty members.

Notes and References

  1. Book: <!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> . Texas School Directory 2013-14 . February 2014 . . Austin, Texas . 44 . 14 December 2014.
  2. Web site: 2009 Accountability Rating System . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20151025190535/http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/perfreport/account/2009/index.html . 2015-10-25 . Texas Education Agency.
  3. News: Awtrey . Jeff . 2017-05-05 . 8 new charges filed against Hudson teacher accused of sex with students . en . 2023-10-23.
  4. News: Bass . Gary . 2020-02-13 . Affidavit: Former Hudson ISD math teacher touched student inappropriately . en . 2023-10-23.
  5. News: Bass . Gary . 2020-02-13 . Affidavit: Hudson ISD teacher’s aide slapped mentally disabled student’s face . en . 2023-10-23.