| Kemp Independent School District | |
|---|---|
| Type and location | |
| Type | Public |
| Grades | K-12 |
| Region | Texas Education Agency Region 10 |
| Country | United States |
| Location | Kemp, Texas |
| District Info | |
| Superintendent | Dr. Peter Running |
| Budget | US$16 million(2011)[1] |
| Students and staff | |
| Students | 1566 [2] |
| District Mascot | Yellow Jackets |
| Colors | Orange & White (Black accents occasionally used) |
| Other information | |
| Website | kemp.ednet10.net |
Kemp Independent School District is a public school district based in Kemp, Texas (USA).
In addition to Kemp, the district serves southern Kaufman County and northwest Henderson County, including parts of Seven Points.
In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable" by the Texas Education Agency.[3]
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Kemp ISD owns and operates several support, fine arts and athletic facilities.
Kemp Homecoming has been held once every four years since 1956. It is known to be the largest event in the community, with thousands of visitors and alumni visiting Kemp during Homecoming weekend. Festivities include class reunions, alumni dinners, a parade, athletic events, and street dances. Many in the community, including students, have proposed a traditional annual Homecoming event for the students while keeping the alumni festivities a quad-annual event.