Olney Independent School District is a school district headquartered in Olney, Texas (USA).
The district serves portions of Young County (including the city of Olney), - Text list Archer County (including the town of Megargel), - Text list Baylor County, - Text list and Throckmorton County. - Text list
In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.
Schools Olney High School Olney Junior High School Olney Elementary School
History Prior to fall 2006, Megargel ISD served the town of Megargel and portions of Archer, Baylor, Throckmorton, and Young Counties, while Olney ISD served Olney and portions of Archer and Young counties.Texas Education Agency: See maps of Archer, Baylor, Throckmorton, and Young counties. Retrieved on September 23, 2024.
Megargel School (along with the town of Megargel) had declined for years, and was running out of funds. The school board voted to consolidate with Olney ISD, subject to voter approval on May 13, 2006. The vote was in favor of consolidation with 79% of voters in favor. The school and district closed after the school year ended. Olney ISD announced plans to hire former Megargel ISD employees.
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