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Welcome to Tarkington ISD! We are a family-oriented public school district with a rich tradition of academic excellence, vision and heart. When you move to the Prairie, you join a community of hard-working, committed neighbors who will stand by you and with you. Once a Longhorn, Always a Longhorn!
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Tarkington ISD's mission is to empower, support, and inspire our students to achieve academic success and to pursue excellence in all aspects of learning so they may live purposeful and productive lives.
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In a move set to address crucial renovations and enhance educational facilities, the Tarkington Independent School District (TISD) Board of Trustees has called for a Bond Election for the first time in 21 years.
News & Events
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Tarkington Superintendent Dr. Elna Davis participated in the Leadership East Texas (LET) superintendent's panel on Wednesday, Feb. 21. Hosted in the new Cleveland ISD administration building, the panel addressed the group of aspiring leaders to give insight into the perspective of leadership in education.
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By The Numbers
1911
Current Enrollment
289
Faculty & Staff Members
238
Square Miles in the District
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