Olney Independent School District is a

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headquartered in Olney,

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). The district serves portions of Young County (including the city of Olney),

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(including the town of Megargel), Baylor County, and Throckmorton County. In 2009, the school district was rated " recognized" by the

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Schools

Olney High School Olney Charter High School, formerly Aspira Charter School at Olney, and Olney High School, is a public high school located in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Previously directly controlled by the School District of Philade ...

Olney Junior High School

History

Prior to fall 2006,

Megargel ISD Megargel Independent School District was a school district located in Megargel, Texas, Megargel, Texas (United States, USA) from 1910 until 2006. The district had one school called the Megargel School. The district served portions of Archer County ...

served the town of Megargel and portions of Archer, Baylor, Throckmorton, and Young Counties, while Olney ISD served Olney and portions of Archer and Young counties. Megargel School (along with the town of Megargel) had declined for years, and was running out of funds. The school board voted to consolidate with Olney ISD, subject to voter approval on May 13, 2006. The vote was in favor of consolidation with 79% of voters in favor. The school and district closed after the school year ended. Olney ISD announced plans to hire former Megargel ISD employees.

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