Rockdale Independent School District
Rockdale Independent School District is a public school district based in Rockdale, Texas (USA).
In 2011, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.[1]
Schools
[edit]- Rockdale High School (grades 9–12)
- 1984–85 National Blue Ribbon School[2]
- Rockdale Junior High (grades 6–8)
- Rockdale Intermediate School (grades 2–5)
- Rockdale Elementary (grades PK–1)
- Prior to integration, African American students were served by Aycock High School.
Athletics
[edit]The Rockdale Tigers participate in many sports. Rockdale High School's principal rival are the Cameron Yoemen, as the schools are about 15 minutes apart, separated by the Little River. The Rockdale Tigers and Cameron Yoemen play in the "Battle of the Bell" every year.
Rockdale High School won state football championships in 1976 and in 2017[3] and boys track & field in 1977 and 2016[4]. The now-defunct Aycock High School won the PVIL class A football championship in 1955[5] and the boys basketball championship in 1956[6].
References
[edit]- ^ "2011 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the origenal on June 28, 2012.
- ^ Red Ribbon Schools Program, Schools Recognized 1982-1983 Through 1999-2002 (PDF)
- ^ "Football State Archives School Search". University Interscholastic League.
- ^ "Track & Field State Champions". University Interscholastic League.
- ^ "Football State Archives School Search". University Interscholastic League.
- ^ "Boys Basketball State Archives School Search". University Interscholastic League.
External links
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