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Pasadena ISD was established in and holds the distinction of being the first independent school district in Harris County . In its early years, the district’s academic calendar was literally dictated by the local economy—the school year was adjusted to accommodate the strawberry growing season , as strawberries were the area's prized crop at the time. Other Compelling Facts about Pasadena ISD:

PISD was named the National Model School District in 2005 and continues to be recognized for excellence, with several schools consistently landing on the U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings. Pasadena Independent School District - 40th Anniversary pasadenaisd.org

A particularly "interesting piece" of the Pasadena Independent School District (PISD) story is its deep-rooted history and its surprising connection to the region's agricultural past. Pasadena ISD was established in and holds the

The original Pasadena High School began in a one-room building nicknamed the "chicken-shack," which housed only 20 students and one teacher. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings

PISD was a pioneer in school safety, establishing its own fully functional, 24/7 police department in 1981, which now serves over 83 campuses.