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Information, Kilgore ISD
In 1873, Alexander Institute (now Lon Morris College, Jacksonville) was
established here by Dr. Isaac Alexander. When the Institute was moved, the
buildings were used here for schooling. The schools were operated as a common
school district for many years. Then on August 27, 1906 voters approved 53 to
0 the formation of the Kilgore Independent School District. Gregg County Judge
Edwin Lacy, after canvassing the returns of the election, declared the
district incorporated. The school district was located wholly in Gregg County,
covering 12 square miles. Today the district encompasses 106.7 square miles in
both Gregg and Rusk Counties.
Schools
Kilgore High School - constructed in 1932; renovations and additions 1995-96
Maude Laird Middle School - constructed in 1977
Kilgore Intermediate School - occupied 1995
Chandler Elementary School - constructed 1960; addition 1990
Kilgore Heights Elementary School - constructed 1936-37; annex 1945
Elder Cooperative Alternative School - first known as Shell Elementary School
and organized in the early boom days. In 1937, seven acres on the Tyler
Highway were acquired from the Elder family (north of Shell Camp) and the
present building was occupied in December 1938. |
