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Rice Consolidated Independent School District encompasses 437 square miles in Colorado County, Texas. It has an enrollment of over 1250 students attending six campuses. District offices are located in Altair, Texas. The District has a 213 member staff, and is governed by a seven member Board of Trustees who serve staggered, three year terms

Message from Bill Hefner

Parting words from a great man, we will miss you Mr. Hefner!

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District of Innovation Public Meeting

There will be a district meeting on the renewal of the District of Innovation Plan to be held on Monday, May 15th, at 8:30am in the staff development room at RHS.

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Our Mission

It is the mission of the Rice Consolidated Independent School District to provide learning opportunities where individual student goals are achieved; where students experience a high degree of learning and demonstrate academic success; where all teachers and staff feel their contributions are valued and experience satisfaction and pride in their work; and where confidence in our District is perceived and expressed by parents, tax payers and community.