Bullard ISD

Bullard High School

History of Bullard Schools

Bullard Independent School District (Bullard ISD) began as a single room schoolhouse in 1899 (Bullard ISD) and celebrated its 125th anniversary during the 2024–2025 school year. Serving southwestern Smith County and a portion of northwestern Cherokee County, the district has grown alongside the local East Texas community. 
Early Beginnings and Growth

1899: Formed as the original Bullard School, serving the small rural and railroad-centered community named after local settler and store owner John H. Bullard.

1930s: Historical records from 1936 show the district operated separate school provisions, including elementary facilities for local Black students and a school covering grades one through eleven for white students.

Recent Decades: The district transitioned through various academic accountability milestones, earning an "A" rating from the Texas Education Agency (TEA) in 2019 and 2022, and "B" ratings in subsequent years.

Modern Expansion and Facilities

2022 Bond: Voters overwhelmingly approved a $131 million bond package in May 2022 to fund critical district growth and build a brand-new middle school.