Sondra Hernandez Staff writer May 1, 2025

To commemorate Montgomery ISD’s 100th anniversary in 2025, a Montgomery County Historical Marker was unveiled at Montgomery Elementary School. 

The site of Montgomery Elementary School at 13755 Liberty Street is also the location of the original Montgomery High School that was destroyed by fire Jan. 7, 1984. 

The marker placement and dedication Wednesday morning was a project of the Montgomery County Historical Commission and Montgomery ISD staff and officials. 

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About the dedication ceremony 

Montgomery Elementary principal Bobby Ingalls welcomed guests to the school before the Montgomery Elementary School fifth-grade choir and Montgomery High School Madrigals gave musical tributes. 

Victor Uher, vice-chair of the historical commission, reflected on the history of the district. He said it was the 16th historical marker in the city of Montgomery. 

“Today we especially honor those people who 100 years ago started this district. We also wouldn’t be here with those who have carried out that mission and continue it today,” he said. “Thank you to Montgomery ISD for being an example to others and showing the importance of recognizing your history.” 

Billy Ray Duncan, 83, is a 1960 graduate of Montgomery ISD. He said there were 19 in his graduating class of which he is the only male remaining.

He said all 19 members of the class came up together through the grades and were more than classmates; he said they were a family. He now heads up the Montgomery Historical Society. 

Montgomery ISD Superintendent Mark Ruffin and Matt Fuller also reflected on the legacy of the school district. 

Kindergarten students Hannah Hunter and Josue Obrajero Rosas joined with Class of 2025 senior Braylee Dyer to unveil the marker which is in front of Montgomery Elementary. 

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History of Montgomery ISD 

The roots of Montgomery ISD date back to 1837, mirroring the history of the town. That year Dr. E.J. Arnold and C.E. Clepper donated land for the construction of a Masonic lodge and public school, according to a narrative history of Montgomery ISD. 

The Montgomery School Association was formed in 1846. The Texas Legislature established the Montgomery Independent School District on March 16, 1925.

Early in the district’s history, Black students were educated at the Lawson and Lincoln schools. Montgomery was integrated on Jan. 1, 1970. On that date, the Lincoln School and the Montgomery School were consolidated with the integrated elementary to the old Lincoln School building, according to the narrative. 

The completion of Lake Conroe in 1973 brought a season of growth to the district. A fire destroyed the original high school in 1983 and the new one opened in 1986 on Texas 105. A second high school, Lake Creek High School, opened in August 2018. 

The school district has grown from one schoolhouse in 1925 to 11 campuses that serve the community with over 9,900 students in 2025, according to the marker text.

See more about the district’s 100th anniversary, stories, pictures and videos on its “Century of Success” page. 

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