Kemp Independent School District is a public school district

School district

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 based in Kemp

Kemp, Texas

Kemp is a city in Kaufman County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,133 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Kemp is located at ....

, Texas

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In addition to Kemp, the district serves southern Kaufman County

Kaufman County, Texas

As of the census of 2000, there were 71,313 people, 24,367 households, and 19,225 families residing in the county. The population density was 91/sq mi . There were 26,133 housing units at an average density of 33/sq mi...

 and northwest Henderson County

Henderson County, Texas

As of the census of 2000, there were 73,277 people, 28,804 households, and 20,969 families residing in the county. The population density was 84 people per square mile . There were 35,935 housing units at an average density of 41 per square mile...

, including parts of Seven Points

Seven Points, Texas

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In 2009, the school district was rated "academically acceptable

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" by the Texas Education Agency

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Schools

• Kemp High (Grades 9-12)
• Kemp Junior High (Grades 7-8)
• Kemp Intermediate (Grades 4-6)
• Kemp Primary (Grades PK-3)

Facilities

Kemp ISD owns and operates several support, fine arts and athletic facilities.

• Kemp High School Campus Facilities
  • Library
  • State of the art Fine Arts wing, including a 650 seat auditorium
  • Large Band Hall with practice rooms, music library, office, and ensemble room
  • Jacket Stadium featuring a grass field, an all-weather track and metal stands
  • Baseball Stadium featuring a grass field, dugouts, and metal stands
  • Gymnasium
  • Athletic team and Band practice fields
  • Shot-put/Discus Pens
• Kemp Jr. High School Campus Facilities
  • Cafetorium - a small auditorium used for numerous community events and daily lunch periods
  • Gymnasium
  • Library
• Kemp Intermediate School and Administration Campus Facilities
  • Basketball Courts
  • Gymnasium
  • Board Room
• Kemp Primary School
  • Playground
  • Library
• "Old 40" Support Facilities
  • Kemp ISD Transportation
  • Kemp ISD Maintenance

Traditions

• Colors: Orange and White (Black accents also occasionally used)
• Mascot: Yellow Jackets
• Mascot Name: Herbie

Kemp Homecoming has been held once every four years since 1956. It is known to be the largest event in the community, with thousands of visitors and alumni visiting Kemp during Homecoming weekend. Festivities include class reunions, alumni dinners, a parade, athletic events, and street dances. Many in the community, including students, have proposed a traditional annual Homecoming event for the students while keeping the alumni festivities a quad-annual event.