Riesel Independent School District is a public

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based in Riesel,

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). Located in

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, a small portion of the district extends into Falls County. In 2009, the school district was rated " recognized" by the

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Schools

* Riesel High School (Grades 7–12) *Foster Elementary (Grades PK–6)

Bond

In May 2010, voters approved a $25 million bond for the district and the school is currently preparing to construct a new two-floor high school, add onto its elementary school, relocate and reconstruct a baseball field, and add another softball field, and more. The school would approve a schematic design in the 2010 school year. New athletic facilities would include 110-seat baseball and softball fields, a new 150-seat gymnasium for the elementary school, and a 954-seat gymnasium for the

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. Improvements would also be done to the football field, including expanding the home bleachers to 1,280 seats.Schematic Designs for new school
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Riesel ISD
School districts in McLennan County, Texas School districts in Falls County, Texas