Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District

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Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District (LCISD) is a 3-A school district located south of the city of Lubbock, Texas (USA), centered on the small community of Woodrow. School colors are red and black, and the mascot is the Fighting Pirates. Lubbock-Cooper is known for its accomplishments in the Future Farmers of America (FFA), University Interscholastic League (UIL), and baseball, and prides itself on having a small-town feel.

Lubbock-Cooper is a largely rural school district located southern Lubbock County. A small portion of the city of Lubbock lies within its boundaries. It is bordered by Lubbock ISD to the north, Frenship ISD to the west, Slaton ISD to the east, and New Home ISD to the south. Considered one of the premier school districts in West Texas, Lubbock-Cooper is known for high academic standards and athletic achievements.

1 Schools
2 Academics
3 Athletics
4 Leadership
5 Website
6 References
7 External links

[edit] Schools

The Lubbock-Cooper Independent School District currently operates four campuses. Three are located in the unincorporated community of Woodrow and one in the city of Lubbock. A new campus, Lubbock-Cooper West Elementary, is currently under construction and is scheduled to open in 2008.

Lubbock-Cooper High School (Woodrow)
Lubbock-Cooper Junior High School (Woodrow)
Lubbock-Cooper North Elementary School (Lubbock)
Lubbock-Cooper South Elementary School (Woodrow)
Lubbock-Cooper West Elementary School (Lubbock)

[edit] Academics

Lubbock-Cooper has maintained a "recognized" or "exemplary" TAKS state rating for the past several years. Each campus features recognized UIL (University Interscholastic League) teams, leadership organizations and accelerated classes. Lubbock-Cooper High School was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2007, one of only three high schools in Texas so recognized during that year.^[1]

[edit] Athletics

Lubbock-Cooper High School is a strong athletic competitor and currently a member of District 4-AAA, which includes Lubbock-Cooper, Levelland, Seminole, and Brownfield. The Pirates are recognized statewide for many athletic achievements, including, most recently, a Regional Semifinalist girls' basketball team. Lubbock-Cooper athletics is perhaps most recognized for producing one of the strongest 3-A baseball teams in the state of Texas, holding nine out of the past ten district titles, and almost always advancing far in the playoffs, making appearances at the state and semi-final levels in previous years.

After district re-alignment going into effect at the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year, Lubbock-Cooper will be in a larger district including Levelland, Borger, Dalhart, Perryton and Lubbock-Estacado.

[edit] Leadership

LCISD is under the leadership of a Board of Trustees including seven community members and parents, and Superintendent Pat Henderson.

[edit] Website

Lubbock-Cooper offers a constantly updated website, www.lcisd.net, which includes information for students, staff, parents, and community members, and is arguably one of the most advanced district websites in the area.