Mumford ISD Celebrates 100 Years of educational excellence

Mumford ISD, a storied community on the Brazos Bottom, is proud to announce its 100th anniversary on March 16, 2025. Our school board celebrated with a meal and cake ahead of the month’s school board meeting. This occasion honors a century of educational excellence, community involvement, and the countless lives shaped within its school buildings. Mumford Independent School District history began in 1916 when the first school was started by Lillian Collier. The wife of a prominent local landowner and a Baylor University graduate, she started teaching and began what today is a proud tradition in the Brazos Valley. The school became an Independent School District on March 16, 1925, and served primary and elementary grade levels. It was not until 1999 that Mumford ISD started the Mumford High School and we have not stopped growing since that time. Our first high school senior class graduated in May, 2003. Today, we proudly provide education from PK3 to grade 12. Mumford ISD has been a beacon of learning and growth for generations of local families. From its humble beginnings as a one-room schoolhouse to its current state-of-the-art facilities, the school has consistently adapted and evolved to meet the changing needs of its students and the community. “This 100-year milestone is a testament to the unwavering dedication of our teachers, the hard work of our students, and the sustained support of our community and our school board,” said Dr. Allen Reese, Superintendent of Mumford ISD. “We are incredibly proud of our rich history and the legacy of achievement that has been built over the past century. Special thanks is due to Mr. Pete Bienski who laid the foundation for this incredible event due to his 47 years of service to our district.” Throughout its history, Mumford School has maintained a strong commitment to academic excellence, focused on the traditional, conservative values of hard work and dedication, such that every student can thrive. The school has consistently achieved high academic standards as evidenced by numerous National Blue Ribbon Schools Awards. Mumford ISD takes pride in all of its students, teachers, and staff members who provide a safe environment where learning and education are possible. We strive to excel in the challenging world of K-12 education and athletics. Our students’ parents expect nothing but the best for their children and Mumford ISD’s teachers and staff work hard every day to meet this expectation. “We are deeply grateful to everyone who has contributed to the success of Mumford ISD over the past 100 years,” said Mr. Edward Scamardo, President of the Mumford School Board. “We look forward to celebrating this milestone with our community by continuing to provide exceptional educational opportunities for the students of the Brazos Valley. We are grateful for all of the families who make up the Mumford ISD Community.”