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Wheeler Independent School District

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Wheeler Independent School District
Address
1 Mustang Dr
, Texas, 79096
United States
District information
GradesPre-school - 12
SuperintendentPaul Markham[1]
Enrollment397[2]
Other information
Telephone(806) 826-5241
Fax(806) 826-3118
WebsiteWheeler Independent School District

The Wheeler Independent School District is a public school district in Wheeler County, Texas, United States, based in Wheeler, Texas. The district extends into a small portion of Gray County.

In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.[3]

Schools

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The Wheeler Independent School District has one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school.[4]

Elementary schools

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  • Thomas R. Helton Elementary

Middle schools

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  • Wheeler Junior High School

High schools

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Controversy

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In July 2024, the ACLU of Texas sent Wheeler Independent School District a letter, alleging that the district's 2023-2024 dress and grooming code appeared to violate the Texas CROWN Act, a state law which prohibits racial discrimination based on hair texture or styles, and asking the district to revise its policies for the 2024-2025 school year.[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ "Wheeler Independent School District". Wheeler Independent School District. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
  2. ^ "Wheeler Independent School District". GreatSchools Inc. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
  3. ^ "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on 2015-10-25.
  4. ^ "Wheeler Independent School District". Wheeler Independent School District. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
  5. ^ Gross, Kristi (2024-07-24). "ACLU of Texas Finds 51 School Districts Likely Remain in Violation of the CROWN Act". ACLU of Texas. Archived from the original on 2024-08-08. Retrieved 2024-08-22.
  6. ^ Leffingwell, Kelsey (2024-07-24). "51 Texas school districts violating CROWN Act, ACLU says". Spectrum News. Archived from the original on 2024-07-25. Retrieved 2024-08-23.
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