Anson Independent School District is a public school district

School district

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 based in Anson

Anson, Texas

Anson is a city in and the county seat of Jones County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,556 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Abilene, Texas Metropolitan Statistical Area...

, Texas

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 (USA

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In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized

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" by the Texas Education Agency

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The mission of Anson Independent School District

To provide a unique educational system to help students develop into life-long learners and responsible citizens who possess the education and self-esteem to compete successfully in a technologically advanced and multiculturally diverse society.

History

The first school taught in the town section of Anson was opened in April of 1882 and closed in July of the same year. It was taught at the home of R. M. Huie which was located near the First Baptist Church. In 1956, the Johnny Moore Magnolia Station was located in the same place with E. G. Jones as the teacher. The next school was taught out of Jones' home with the assistance of his wife.
The first school building was built on Block 55, Lot 4. In 1933 it was owned by Joe Grace Estate. The decision to build the school was made at a mass meeting at the Buie Law office in 1883. They raised enough money my public subscription to build one room. The Masonic Lodge agreed to build a room for their own use, to cover the building, and to furnish the lot. It was built by volunteer labor and was taught by E.G. Jones as well.
In 1889, a larger building was needed. $5,000 dollars was paid by the taxpayers and used to build this building. This was the building where the first graduating class was taught in. They graduated in 1897 and consisted of Lola Hale, Allie Maxwell, Lelia Morris, Effie Neville, and Nannie Thompkins and the principal was C. E. Evans. This school was sold in 1904 and moved to become the Ansford Hotel. It stood until it burned down in 1943.
A new, two story brick school was built and used for all grades until 1910. Then, in 1910 a new High School building was erected south of the square. In 1929, the original unit of Ward School was constructed.
In 1948 a $250,000 school bond was passed to build a new elementary school and remodel the existing high school. Finally, in 1968, the present high school was built.

The Texas author

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 Lou Halsell Rodenberger

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 (1926-2009) graduated as the valedictorian

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of Anson High School at the age of sixteen in 1942.

Athletics

The mascot for UIL athletic teams at Anson High School is the Tiger with the school colors being red, black and white.

Staff

The Superintendent is Mr. Jay Baccus

High School Principal	Middle School Principal	Elementary School Principal
Greg London	David Hagler	Will Brewer