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. Mrs. Allison Crowson is currently the Freshman principal. Mr. Don Silvey currently serves as the Sophomore principal. Mr. Michael Watts is the current Junior principal. Mr. Steve Skrla currently serves as the Senior principal.

The mascots of Brenham High School are 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, tennis, 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. Also, Jarrett Lee, quarterback for the LSU Tigers, graduated from Brenham High School in 2007. The Brenham High athletic director is currently Coach Glen West.

Brenham High is also the 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 Shelby Seeker, Michael Hanson, and Bryan Winningham.

Brenham High School has multiple AP classes and programs.