Nacogdoches Independent School District focuses on educating and inspiring everyone to achieve excellence. The district firmly believes its vision extends to not only its 6,400-plus students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, but also to its teachers, staff, parents, community and administrators. The district believes … • Its core purpose is teaching and learning. • Every employee of the district plays a vital role in the educational process. • All students deserve to be taught in a safe and secure environment. • The participation of parents and the community is necessary for the district to succeed at its mission • High expectations for everyone — students and staff — are critical to an engaged, energized, and ultimately successful district. NISD offers innovative programs at every level including: • Three elementary-level magnet schools — fine arts, dual language and joint technology and science — that teach the core subjects while utilizing their school's theme and giving students additional time to further explore the school theme. • Early College High School program which allows high school students to begin taking college classes on the Stephen F. Austin State University campus as early as their freshman year. • Career and Technology Education at Nacogdoches High School offers students courses and often certification opportunities in a variety of career-based skills including phlebotomy, floral design, culinary arts and much more.