Montague Independent School District is a public school district based in Montague, Texas, United States. The district operates a single campus serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.
Montague ISD is a non-high school district, meaning it does not operate a high school. Students residing within the district attend high school in neighboring school districts.
History Education in the Montague community predates the establishment of the modern school district. Following the organization of Montague County in 1858, schools were established throughout the county's frontier settlements. By 1871, at least 71 schools had been established throughout Montague County. Schools were generally established in communities where there were enough pupils within walking distance to support one or more teachers.
The Montague County History Book records the Montague community as being located in District 7, which operated from 1876 to 1958. Records from the incorporated town of Montague indicate that four teachers were employed in 1893 and that the city directed the affairs of the local school.
In 1923, the Montague Independent School District issued bonds for construction of a new school building.
In 2019, the district completed a new gymnasium, which was named in honor of Melvin E. Fenoglio, a longtime administrator and educator associated with the district.
Beginning in the fall of 2022, the district adopted a four-day school week, replacing its traditional five-day academic schedule.
In 2024, Montague ISD celebrated its centennial with a reception and program at the school campus. The event included a history presentation, campus tours, displays of historical yearbooks, and exhibits of historical documents, including bonds issued by the district in 1923.
Academics Montague ISD participates in the University Interscholastic League (UIL), including academic competitions. In a UIL academic meet reported by the district, its elementary and junior high teams each placed second overall, with students competing in events including spelling, mathematics, science, music memory, chess, writing, social studies, and other academic disciplines.
Athletics Montague ISD offers interscholastic athletics for its students, including cross country, track and field, girls' volleyball, boys' basketball, and football.
Enrollment During the 2024–2025 school year, Montague ISD had an enrollment of 163 students across grades pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.
Facilities Montague ISD is undertaking a campus expansion that will add four classrooms, three offices, and modern restroom facilities. The project will also connect the main school building directly to the gymnasium, with the goal of housing all students under one roof. The district stated that the expansion is being funded through its fund balance, a maintenance note, and a time warrant rather than through a bond election.
Programs Montague ISD participates in a farm-to-school program supported by a $30,000 grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture. The program partners with local businesses and agricultural producers to incorporate Texas-grown produce and locally sourced meat into school meals while supporting local agriculture.
Accountability In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.
See also Non-high school district List of school districts in Texas
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