School type Public high school Grades 9-12 Athletics conference UIL Class AA Phone +1 903-764-5161 Mascot Elks | Principal Jason Ives Enrollment 356 (2012) Website Elkhart High School Color Red and Blue Number of students 356 (2012) | |
Address 301 E Parker St, Elkhart, TX 75839, USA District Elkhart Independent School District Similar Elkhart Middle School, Palestine High School, Elkhart Headstart, Food Services, Westwood High School | ||
Elkhart High School is a public high school located in Elkhart, Texas. It is part of the Elkhart Independent School District located in southwestern Anderson County and classified as a 2A school by the UIL. In 2013, the school was rated "Met Standard" by the Texas Education Agency.
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Athletics
The Elkhart Elks compete in the following sports
Cross Country, Volleyball, Football, Basketball, Powerlifting, Golf, Tennis, Track, Softball & Baseball.
Band
J. Wes Canaday is the head director of bands at EISD, and Jared Autrey is percussion specialist and teacher. The Elkhart High School Big Red Band earned the ranking of Fourth place in the state of Texas during the 08-09 school year. They have also earned a 1st Division at the Region 21 UIL competition in 2010, setting them up for the first Sweepstakes in six years. The high school band has performed at Walt Disney World several times, and takes great pride in everything they do and achieve.