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
TypePublic
GradesPre-K through 12
SuperintendentMarsha Mills
Students and staff
Athletic conferenceUIL Class AA (non-football participant)
Colors    purple and white
Other information
Mascot = FlyersLaPoynor Flyer
WebsiteLa 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

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LaPoynor 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

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  1. ^ "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 2015-10-25.
  2. ^ 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.
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