We are a diverse and dynamic learning community. As the largest school in Carter County, we offer a broad range of programs and learning opportunities that are enhanced by strong support from families and the community.
Ardmore is nestled at the foot of the Arbuckle Mountains and is surrounded by seven lakes totaling 100,000 acres. Its strategic location on I-35, just 90 miles from either Dallas or Oklahoma City, gives Ardmore a unique market proximity. The advent of the Santa Fe Railroad in 1887 marked the beginning of Ardmore. It was named by Santa Fe Railroad agents after Ardmore, Pennsylvania, which had been named after Ardmore By-the-Sea, Ireland and means “high point” for its lighthouse.
On March 11, 1899, Ardmore City Schools held their first Board of Education meeting. After 25 meetings over a period of seven months, Ardmore City Schools opened their doors to students for the first time. The date was September 20, 1899; the place was Indian Territory. Now, over 100 years later, Ardmore City Schools is still going strong. We are proud of our diverse student population of over 3,000 students, which reflects the faces of our great nation.
Our mission is to educate all students through an unconditional commitment to quality and high standards.
Belief Statements
- We believe that all students can learn and succeed.
- We believe that all students deserve capable, caring, professional, well-trained and dedicated teachers who have high expectations for their learning success.
- We believe that all students are entitled to a learning environment in which they experience security, acceptance and dignity as individuals.
- We believe that all teachers must be provided with appropriate up-to-date classroom materials and teaching tools.
- We believe that instruction is structured and sequential in nature and must focus on skills and curriculum content that are considered essential and that are assessed and most valued.
- We believe that educationally appropriate and well-kept facilities foster a productive learning environment.
- We believe that an effective school community requires respect for others, responsibility for actions, and accountability for results.
- We believe that teachers and principals should be empowered to implement innovative programs and techniques.
- We believe that the cultural and ethnic diversity of our system is an asset and enriches the overall learning experience.
- We believe that an understanding of information technology is essential to the success of students and staff.
- We believe that higher academic and behavioral standards will challenge students to reach their full potential
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