Paradise Independent School District

Paradise Independent School District is a public school district based in Paradise, Texas, United States.

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

Schools

Paradise High School (grades 9-12)
Paradise Junior High School (grades 6-8)
Paradise Intermediate School (grades 4-5)
Paradise Elementary School (prekindergarten grade 3)

Band

Paradise High School Marching Band (grades 8-12) - The band has around 60 members and marches about 50 at any given time. The band has received two Superior and 2 Excellent ratings at the UIL Region II Marching Band Competition. After football season, the band begins what is known as concert season and works on just music for concerts and UIL Concert and Sight Reading Contest.
Paradise Junior High Band (grade 7)
Paradise Intermediate Band (grade 6)

Sports

Cross country

The Paradise cross country team has a history of success spanning from the mid-1990s until now. Paradise has sent three teams and a large number of individuals to the state meet.

Powerlifting

The Paradise powerlifting team is one of the best in the state for its size. They have repeatedly sent many lifters to the state meet in Abilene.

Track and field

The Paradise track program is very solid and is frequently represented in the regional meets. In 2012, a 34-year-old school record in the 100 m sprint was broken by Chase Reynolds. The previous record time was 10.75 sec; Chase broke the record in the first meet of the season with a time of 10.65 sec.

Controversy

In July 2024, the ACLU of Texas sent Paradise 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.

References

External links

Paradise ISD