About Us
Welcome to Ropes Independent School District!
At Ropes ISD, we are proud to serve our students, families, and the Ropesville community. Our commitment to excellence drives everything we do—from providing a high-quality education to creating opportunities for every student to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.
Together, we are building lives, hopes, and dreams.
Thank you for being part of our journey as we prepare our students for a bright and successful future.
Dade Cosby
Superintendent, Ropes Independent School District
Our Mission, Vision, and Core Values
Mission Statement:
We Build Lives. We Build Hopes. We Build Dreams.
Vision Statement:
Ropes ISD is dedicated to preparing every student for success in a rapidly changing world by fostering critical thinking, innovation, and leadership.
Core Values
Excellence
We strive for the highest standards in academics, extracurricular activities, and community engagement.
Integrity
Honesty and accountability guide all our decisions.
Community
We celebrate our close-knit, supportive environment and value the contributions of every stakeholder.
Equity
Every student deserves the opportunity to succeed.
A Tradition of Excellence
At Ropes Independent School District, we proudly embody the motto: "Small Town Values, Big Time Results!"
Nestled in the heart of Ropesville, Texas, our district reflects the close-knit spirit of this farming community of approximately 517 residents. Surrounded by productive cotton farms, Ropesville is a place where neighbors feel like family and every student’s success is celebrated.
Our community is rooted in tradition and thrives on shared values. With a convenience store, Dollar General, post office, senior citizens community center, and five churches, Ropesville epitomizes the joys of rural American life. This strong sense of community extends to our schools, where collaboration and commitment to excellence shine.
District Highlights:
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Recognized as one of the Best High Schools in America by U.S. News & World Report in 2020, the fifth time we’ve received the award
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State championships in marching band and UIL academic competitions
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Advanced and dual credit courses, helping students earn college credits before graduating high school
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A culture of achievement across academics, arts, and athletics, supported by a community that values education and lifelong success
Through the unwavering support of our families and the dedication of our educators, Ropes ISD continues to uphold its tradition of academic and extracurricular excellence while honoring the values of our rural roots.
District of Innovation: 2022-2027
Ropes ISD is proud to be a designated District of Innovation under the Texas Education Code.
This designation allows us to create unique programs and policies tailored to the needs of our students and community, fostering innovation and flexibility in our educational practices.
To learn more about our strategic initiatives and goals for 2022-2027, please review the full District of Innovation Plan.