Brenham Independent School District

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

Located in Washington County, a very small portion of the district extends into Austin County.

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[edit] High School (Grades 9-12)

Brenham High School was the first accredited high school in the state of Texas.

The current principal of Brenham High School is John Dalchau. Mr. Don Silvey is currently the Freshman principal. Mr. Michael Watts currently serves as the Sophomore principal. Mr. Steve Skrla is the current Junior principal. Mrs. Allison Crowson currently serves as the Senior principal.

Brenham High School is the proud home of the Cubs and Cubettes. Brenham High has sent many athletic teams to the state level of competition. These teams include, but are not limited to, football, baseball, volleyball, baseball, and swimming. One of the most notable names to come out of Brenham High Athletics is Limas Sweed, currently a Junior wide receiver for the texas Longhorns. The Brenham High athletic director is currently Coach Glen West.

Brenham High is also the proud home of the Brenham Cub Band. The Cub Band has been a 4A Honor Band Finalist and 4A State Marching Finalist. The Cub Band has also hand numerous players make the TMEA 4A All State Band, as well as many more advancing to TMEA region band and area band. The Brenham Cub Band is currently under the direction of Eric Rettig. He is assisted by band directors Richard Lewis, Michael Hansen, Bryn Speer, and Travis Elrod.

Brenham High School also has a proud academic history. Brenham High has competed successfully in many UIL academic competitions and has advanced one team the state cross examination debate tournament. Brenham High School also multipple AP classes and programs.

Brenham High is also home to a thriving Drama Department. The Drama Department has put on such musicals as Beauty and the Beast,Cinderella,and Grease.