Ingram Tom Moore High School

Tom Moore High School
The highway entrance to ITMHS
Address
510 College St Ingram , Texas 78025 United States
Information
School type	Public high school
Motto	Ingram Pride Inside
Established	1980
School district	Ingram Independent School District
Principal	Justin Crittenden
Faculty	45.8 (on FTE basis)
Grades	9-12
Enrollment	337 (2016-17)
Student to teacher ratio	11.3:1
Color(s)	Red, Black & White
Mascot	Warrior
Website	Tom Moore webpage

Ingram Tom Moore High School is a small public high school in Ingram, Texas, USA serving grades 9-12. It is the only high school in the Ingram Independent School District, and is attended by students from west Kerr County. Built in 1976, ITMHS opened in 1980 as the first school in west Kerr County and was named at the request of Tom Moore, who donated the land it rests on today.

As of the 2015 school year, the school has an enrollment of 451 students, This number of students places Ingram in the 3A class when competing in UIL, Ingram has been classified as a 3A school for the 2014 school year, and those following. The mascot is the Warrior and the colors are red, black, and white.

History

The school's main entrance to the original building, with the letters ITM clearly visible.

Although the main building (including the office and 16 classrooms) was constructed in 1976, it wasn't until 1980 that the first classes were held. When the school opened, the following words were etched in the foyer: "Ingram Moore High School [sic], established 1980, A student centered school in a student centered community where the standard of quality education will not be compromised." The school was named in honor of Tom Moore after the large land grant he provided.

Academics and curriculum

In 2019, the Texas Education Agency awarded Ingram ISD an “A” rating for academic performance, the only one in the area. This, in large part, is due to the strong academic performance of Ingram Tom Moore High School.

The school is notable for offering a large number of AP classes for its size, with courses in English Language and Composition, English Literature and Composition, Government, Macroconomics, U. S. History, Calculus AB, Physics B, Environmental Science, Biology, Art, Music and Chemistry among others. Ingram Tom Moore High School is transitioning into an Early College High School beginning with the 2020-2021 school year. Currently Ingram Tom Moore High School Students are offered 42+ college hours, all free of charge.

Campus

For a school of its size, the physical footprint is sprawling. The land is shared with Ingram Middle School, but the majority is used for high school activities. Visitors often liken the facility to that of a junior college.

Extracurricular activities

Athletics

Since 1980 the Warriors have won one state championship in the major sports, that coming in basketball in 1990. In the mid-2000s the basketball team had nice success, going to the state quarterfinal in 2004 and in 2005. Football has gone to the playoffs seven times, the last being in 2018.

Agricultural Science Department

Ingram Tom Moore High School is well-known for its ag department and FFA. The various teams that compete for the Ingram FFA have placed well in all levels of competition. Unlike other school competitions, FFA teams do not compete only against other 3-A teams; they compete against teams from schools of all sizes.

Warrior Marching Band

The WMB (Warrior Marching Band) is part of the musical program offered at Ingram ISD. The band has a prestigious record, winning many region and area titles. The band is currently under the direction of Mr. Samuel Bigott, and competes at both Concert and Marching UIL competitions. The Warrior band also fields a successful Jazz Band.

Warrior Thespians

The Tom Moore Warrior Thespian troupe has been very successful with numerous district, area and state appearances and wins. Under the direction of Jacqueline Kana, the Warrior theater department is housed in a 700 seat, state of the art performing arts center, the only one of its kind in the area.