Tatum Independent School District

Tatum Independent School District is a public school district based in Tatum, Texas (USA).

In addition to Tatum, the district serves rural areas in northeastern Rusk and northwestern Panola counties.[1][2] It includes most of Lake Cherokee.[1] The portions of the district located within Rusk County are part of the Kilgore College community college taxation district.[3]

In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.[4]

History

Mike Moses served as superintendent until circa 1985. In a period on or after 1985, Robert Barrett became superintendent of the district. On July 31, 1988, Barrett was scheduled to resign from his position.[5]

In 2017 J.P. Richardson became the sole person considered for the superintendent position at Tatum ISD.[6] He was previously the superintendent of the Gladewater Independent School District. Richardson expressed satisfaction in taking the Tatum job.[7]

Schools

  • Tatum High (Grades 9-12)
  • Tatum Middle (Grades 6-8)
  • Tatum Elementary (Grades 3-5)
  • Tatum Primary (Grades PK-2)

The district's athletic teams are known as the Eagles and compete in green and white school colors. In the 2024–25 season, the boys basketball team won the UIL 3A Division 1 state championship.[8] Historically under the previous state accountability systems, Tatum ISD campuses frequently maintained "Recognized" or "Exemplary" ratings through the Texas Education Agency.

References

  1. 1 2 "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Rusk County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 11, 2023. - Text list
  2. ↑ "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Panola County, TX" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved February 11, 2023. - Text list
  3. ↑ "2024 Tax Rates and Exemption Amounts" (PDF). Rusk County Appraisal District. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
  4. ↑ "2009 Accountability Rating System". Texas Education Agency. Archived from the original on October 25, 2015.
  5. ↑ Bruce, Doug (May 26, 1988). "Tatum ISD chief resigns post". Longview Daily News. Longview, Texas. p. 10-A. - Clipping from Newspapers.com.
  6. ↑ Lane, Christina (February 9, 2017). "Tatum ISD taps Gladewater chief as lone superintendent finalist". Longview News-Journal. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
  7. ↑ Shamburger, Meredith (May 25, 2017). "Two months into new job, Tatum superintendent has no regrets". Longview News-Journal. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
  8. ↑ "UIL Boys Basketball State Champions" (PDF). University Interscholastic League. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
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