Pearland Independent School District

Built in 1894, the first Pearland school was a one-room wooden structure with a wood-burning stove and 23 students taught by Miss Nannie Rogers. More than a century later, the district has 23 campuses, over 1,300 teachers and more than 21,000 students. By the end of 1895, Pearland had grown so rapidly there were four classrooms with four teachers and 100 students. The catastrophic 1900 hurricane (Sept. 8, 1900) destroyed nearly all of Pearland. Only the main schoolroom remained, but it was badly damaged. School began again during the last week of October with only 25-30 students. A new two-story brick school with a basement was built in 1912 for $6,000. Once the school was completed, students could attend through 11th grade. Prior to this, Pearland students only went to school through seventh grade. In 1915, a hurricane destroyed the second floor of the building. For the next 22 years, students had to be bussed to attend school in Webster until the new high school opened in 1937. In Sept. 1946, Pearland Common School District No. 1 officially became Pearland Independent School District.

Through all the years of growth in Pearland, the school district has consistently been the heart of the town. The first school, built in 1893, was a one-room wood structure with a wood-burning stove and 23 students taught by Miss Nannie Rogers. More than a century later, the district has 23 campuses, 1,352 teachers and more than 20,000 students. Pearland ISD strives to offer a world-class education that develops every child’s unique gifts and talents. Our diverse programs challenge and equip students for future success: Gifted and Talented Academy Dual Language Program (dual English/Spanish classrooms) Turner College and Career High School Career and Technical Education workforce learning and career pathways Dual credit/dual degrees through local colleges Associate degrees Professional certifications Championship athletic programs Premier drama, choral, band and art programs Special Olympics

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