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25-586: Sheldon ISD covers 53.5 square miles and serves several neighborhoods in the Sheldon Lake area. Administration for the district is headquartered in the Dr. Donald Ney Administration Complex with Dr. King Davis acting as superintendent. Since the early 2000s, strong enrollment growth has driven new construction and expansions throughout the district. Nearly 7,800 students are enrolled in 2015. The district and all of its schools were rated as having " Met Standard " in 2014 under

50-533: A large portion of northeast Harris county. From west to east, it is geographically bounded by Greens Bayou on the west, and by the San Jacinto River on the east. Its southern boundary runs along the Crosby Freeway until Beltway 8 and Carpenters Bayou where the boundary line drops south to include Liberty Lakes subdivision. Its northern boundary follows an arbitrary line that extends from Greens Bayou on

75-401: A military uniform to school unless it is in conjunction with a school-approved activity. 2. Students may not wear suggestive or inappropriately-located decorative patches, insignia, or clothing with improper advertising, pictures, slogans, or statements. 3. A flag is not to be worn as an article of clothing. 4. Hats or head coverings may not be worn in the school buildings. 5. Appropriate footwear

100-419: A natural hair color (black, brown, brunette, blonde, natural red). Any hair style that is distracting or disturbing will not be permitted on school property. 13. [High School Only] Facial hair must be neatly groomed and styled in a way that is not distracting and may not reach a length greater than 1 inch. 14. No paraphernalia that indicates or promotes gang membership may be worn or displayed (this may include but

125-465: Is a multi-purpose stadium in unincorporated Harris County located northeast of Houston, Texas. The stadium is owned and operated by Sheldon Independent School District and is composed of a track and field which are used for various sports. The stadium is situated in the space between C.E. King Middle School and C.E. King High School and is shared by C.E. King Middle school and Michael R. Null Middle School. Until 2019 when Sheldon ISD Panther Stadium

150-486: Is best viewed from along the west levee. This colony is growing and now hosts over 2,200 heron , egret , roseate spoonbill , anhinga , Neotropic cormorant and ibis nests each year. Purple gallinule and least bittern also breed on the lake. Also in spring, over 22 Neotropic migrant species are reported. Winter is the next best birding season at SLSP. Over 160 bird species are possible here in winter. Annual winter bird counts find over 90 species of wintering birds on

175-538: Is in conjunction with a school-approved activity (i.e., cheerleading, Pantherettes, athletics). 19. Student IDs must be worn at all times. Crenshaw Memorial Stadium Sheldon ISD Panther Stadium Sheldon Lake Sheldon Lake is a reservoir in Sheldon Lake State Park (SLSP) located in Harris County approximately 16 mi. (26 km) northeast of downtown Houston, Texas . It is positioned within

200-545: Is not limited to bandannas, chains, jewelry, hip cloths, baggy pants, t-shirts, gang writing, and color codes). 15. Piercings: • Earrings are allowed. • No other body piercings are allowed (i.e., eyebrow, nose, tongue rings, etc). 16. Tattoos, icons and any other markings on the body that cannot be removed shall be covered at all times in an unobtrusive manner that is not disruptive to the instructional process. A student who has such markings on his or her body and who wishes to participate in extracurricular activities shall ensure that

225-536: Is required. 6. Any garment or design of a garment which is too short or too revealing may not be worn to school. Appropriate undergarments must be worn. 7. Any attire that is distracting or disturbing will not be permitted on school property. 8. No underwear-styled garments will be worn as an outer garment. 9. Shorts/skirts/dresses are acceptable as long as they are fingertip length or longer when standing. Bike shorts of any style or length, worn either as an outer or visible under garment, are prohibited. 10. Pants that hang on

250-474: The San Jacinto River Basin, on Carpenters Bayou . It contains a variety of prairie and wetland habitats . There is a significant amount of aquatic vegetation in the lake, and populations of several species of fish are maintained for recreational fishing. Bird and nature watching are also popular activities around the lake. Sheldon Lake was established by the federal government in 1943 through

275-526: The 2008–09 and 2009-10 school years was 6.8% and 5.9% respectively. The construction of two major highways, US 90 (Crosby Freeway), and the Sam Houston Tollway , have been major drivers for growth. With easier access to the area, the district is expected to continue growing as new homes are built. [2] Sheldon I.S.D School Board Members: Additional members include: Debbie Kolacny, Leticia Charlot, Fred Rivas, Keith Norwood. Sheldon ISD covers

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300-678: The city. In 1952 the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department purchased the lake and surrounding property. They established the Sheldon Wildlife Management Area in 1955, providing a public fishing and recreation area and a refuge for wildlife. A fish hatchery was also created and maintained, but was closed in 1975. The Sheldon Wildlife Management Area was designated as a state park in 1984, becoming Sheldon Lake State Park. Sheldon Lake State Park has four distinct habitats: bottomland woods; restored coastal prairie; open water and marsh of

325-544: The construction of a dam on its tributary , Carpenters Bayou. Its original purpose was to provide a source of fresh water to Houston and industries operating on the Houston Ship Channel . The City of Houston began managing the reservoir following World War II . The eastern half of Sheldon Lake was drained in the early 1950s, and the Houston West Canal was constructed to divert fresh water from Lake Houston to

350-446: The hipbone, result in a bare midriff, or are too revealing are not acceptable. The waistband or other material belonging to the undergarments must not be visible. No holes or tears above mid-thigh are acceptable unless worn over leggings or tights. 11. Any low-cut, see-through, or backless garment may not be worn to school. Straps on outer garments must be sufficiently wide to cover undergarments. 12. Hair must be clean, well groomed, and of

375-495: The lake, with several species present, including cypress trees, water lilies, arrowhead, pondweed, and coontail. Nuisance species such as hydrilla , water hyacinth , alligator weed and giant salvinia are also present. These species can create obstructions to the shoreline and make fishing difficult. Attempts at treating hydrilla and giant salvinia invasions have included herbicides and giant salvinia weevils . Birdwatching and fishing are both popular recreational uses of

400-479: The lake. Habitat maintenance continues through the use of vegetation control measures such as controlled burns and planting native species . Sheldon Lake has been stocked with species of fish intended to improve the utility of the reservoir for recreational fishing. Fish present in Sheldon Lake include catfish , largemouth bass , crappie , bluegill , and sunfish . There is a high level of vegetation in

425-569: The lake; and cypress swamp. These habitats are a microcosm of those found on the Upper Texas Coast. Sheldon Lake is approximately three miles long and over a mile wide. The shoreline is mainly woody and brushy shoreline habitats. The dam itself is 10 ft. tall, composed of compacted soil. It has a yield of around 200 acre-ft/year. Before its settlement, the lake and surrounding area were composed of coastal prairies and marshlands . Restoration efforts have been implemented to restore wetlands near

450-414: The markings are covered by the standard uniform for the activity or in another appropriate manner. The principal, in cooperation with the sponsor, coach, or other person in charge of an extracurricular activity, shall regulate and enforce these guidelines. 17. Students may not wear orthodontic appliances (i.e., grills) unless prescribed by a medical doctor/dentist. 18. Backpacks must be clear or mesh unless it

475-489: The new Texas Education Agency accountability ratings. The Sheldon Independent School District became an independent school district in 1952. Sheldon ISD is the largest growing out of all ten counties in the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown metropolitan area. From 2000 to 2010, district enrollment grew 61.5% and has annually averaged three to five percent growth since 2005. Annual enrollment growth rate change for

500-409: The park in a day. Some winter specialties include ash-throated and vermilion flycatchers , fish crow , Le Conte's and grasshopper sparrows . Also American bittern , canvasback and Ross's goose . A great kiskadee over-wintered in 2005–06. Visit Friends of Sheldon Lake SP for an updated checklist and tips for birding SLSP. Crenshaw Memorial Stadium J.H. Crenshaw Memorial Stadium

525-653: The park. There is one boat ramp for boat access, fishing decks, and access to shoreline. There are two miles of flat trails, boardwalks, and the 82 ft. high John Jacob Observation Tower which provides higher elevation viewing. A five-year bird census of the park was completed in July, 2006. Nearly four dozen additional bird species were added to the park's checklist. The newly revised SLSP bird checklist features 249 bird species. Each spring over 200 bird species are possible. Texas' largest inland waterbird colony can be found on 29+ spoil islands. The nonstop sight and sounds of this colony

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550-529: The stadium was once again updated to include professional grade track and field materials. The track was widened to 8 tracks and the surface was replaced with a 13mm thick synthetic surface composed of the Conipur SW system from BASF . In addition, the field grass was replaced with Desso D-Vision artificial turf . The home side bleachers also upgraded to include 22 inch wide theatre seats. The theatre seats are reserved for football season ticket buyers, those who make

575-751: The west, to south of Lake Houston . Beaumont Place , Houmont Park , Magnolia Gardens, Sheldon Bavaria, Edgewood Village, Evergreen Villas, Greensbrook, Greenwoods, Hampton Oaks, Hidden Meadow, Houston Farms, Imperial Forest, Liberty Lakes, Meadow Lake, Parkway Forest, Ralston Acres, Reservoir Acres, Rio Villa, Royalwood, Sheldon Ridge, Sheldon Woods, Sierra Ranch, Stonefield Manor, Stonefield Terrace, Sunrise Pines, Tidwell Lakes, Village of Kings Lake.KINGLAKES KINGLAKE FOREST The Sheldon ISD Transportation Department provides school bus transportation to students who live 2 mi (3.2 km) or more away from their campus. The district provides an online tool that shows bus route information. 1. Students may not wear

600-540: Was built in 1971 between C.E. King Middle school and C.E. King high school. In 1999, voters in Sheldon ISD passed a $ 97 million bond which included plans for new restrooms, ticket booths, and concession stands . In 2004 the stadium renovations were completed, resulting in improved access for handicapped persons. The bleachers kept the original Ɪ-beam design, but the metallic stands were replaced with concrete ones which allowed for less restrictive seating space. In 2010,

625-422: Was opened, it was used by C.E. King High School The field is used for football during the first semester of the school year, and for soccer during the second half. Track and field athletics also use the stadium for competitive running , jumping , and throwing. It is mainly used for hosting University Interscholastic League athletic competitions against rival school districts in the region. The stadium

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