Skidmore-Tynan High School Explained

Skidmore-Tynan High School
Principal:Stella Resio
Ratio:9.25[1]
Staff:25.83 (FTE)
Colors:
Purple and gold
Conference:UIL Class 2A
Mascot:Bobcat
Streetaddress:213 West Walton Street
Zipcode:78389-0409
Coordinates:28.256°N -97.6922°W
Homepage:Skidmore-Tynan High School

Skidmore-Tynan High School is a public high school situated in Skidmore, Texas (USA) and classified as a 3A school by the UIL. It is part of the Skidmore-Tynan Independent School District located in southern Bee County. For the 2021-2022 school year, the school was given an "A" by the Texas Education Agency.[2]

History

A high school facility opened in 1953. In 2022, the district announced that a replacement high school facility was being built.[3] Construction began in March of that year.[4] In March 2023 the district stated that there were not enough building materials to complete the facility in time for the 2023-2024 school year's start.[5] The current building opened in January 2024.[6]

Athletics

The Skidmore-Tynan Bobcats compete in the following sports:[7]

S-T also participates in powerlifting through the Texas High School Powerlifting Association.

STHS is also one of many high schools in the area that offers dual-credit classes in conjunction with Coastal Bend College.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Skidmore-Tynan H S. National Center for Education Statistics. February 9, 2021.
  2. Web site: TEA . . 18 January 2024.
  3. Web site: Skidmore-Tynan ISD set to build new high school campus. KIII-TV. 2022-08-17. 2024-02-16.
  4. Web site: S-TISD starts work on new high school. Beeville Bee-Picayune. Beeville, Texas. 2022-08-10. 2024-02-16.
  5. Web site: Lindley. Miranda. New high school building for Skidmore-Tynan ISD delayed due to shortage of materials. KIII-TV. 2023-03-23. 2024-02-16.
  6. Web site: Skidmore-Tynan ISD welcomes new high school. KIII-TV. 2024-01-09. 2024-02-16.
  7. http://www.theathleticsdepartment.com/schools/Skidmore-Tynan/{{dead link|date=September 2023}} The Athletics Department