Dayton Independent School District is a public school district based in Dayton, Texas (USA).
The district largely serves the cities of Dayton, Dayton Lakes, Kenefick and surrounding unincorporated areas of Liberty County. Small portions of the district lie within Mont Belvieu and Old River-Winfree, as well as neighboring Harris County. The district stretches over .City of Dayton. "Discover Dayton". www.cityofdaytontx.com. Retrieved January 21, 2025.
History State records indicate the ISD existed as far back as 1883.
Each of the current K-5 schools serviced different grade levels,Dayton ISD. “Schools” daytonisd.net. Retrieved January 21, 2025. but after voters approved an over-$88 million bond in 2014, Dayton ISD began construction of new campuses, repurposing of the former SFA campus and demolishing the old Richter Elementary. The bond plan also included the movement of middle school students from Nottingham to Woodrow Wilson Junior High, improvements to and repurposement of Nottingham to a DAEP (alternative) center and night school, and an expansion of WWJH.Dayton ISD. “Referendum Breakdown” daytonisd.net. Retrieved January 21, 2025. Dayton High School was expanded and its auditorium was built, amongst other improvements and maintenance.
Former Dayton ISD trustee John Otto held the District 18 seat in the Texas House of Representatives from 2005 to 2016, which encompasses Liberty, San Jacinto, and Walker counties.
Schools
Secondary schools
High schools Dayton High School (Grades 9–12)
Middle schools Woodrow Wilson Junior High (Grades 6–8)
Elementary schools
Grades K-5 Kimmie M. Brown Elementary Dr. E.R. Richter Elementary Stephen F. Austin Elementary
Pre-Kindergarten Colbert Elementary
Alternative education
Nottingham Alternative Education Center
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