Runge Independent School District

Runge Independent School District is a public school district based in Runge, Texas. The district has two campuses - Runge High and Runge Elementary.

WWW rungeisd.org

History

In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.

COVID-19

On August 21, 2023, ISD superintendent Hector Dominguez announced that its schools would be shut down until August 29 due to a "recent surge of positive COVID-19 cases" in the district. A "COVID-19 tracker" hosted on Runge ISD's website showed that there were 10 "active cases" among staff members at the time of the closure.

Controversy

In July 2024, the ACLU of Texas sent Runge Independent School District a letter, alleging that the district's 2023-2024 dress and grooming code appeared to violate the, a state law which prohibits racial discrimination based on hair texture or styles, and asking the district to revise its policies for the 2024-2025 school year.