Why EMS?

Recognized

EMS ISD’s mission is to foster a culture of excellence that instills a passion for a lifetime of continuous achievement in each of our more than 20,100 students. The EMS ISD covers 73 square miles and is categorized as a 5A school district for athletic, fine arts and academic competitions.

We invite you to see the EMS advantage for yourself!

• 33 academic distinctions from the Texas Education Agency.
• Pioneers in improved learning through added physical activity and unstructured play.
• Award-winning athletic and fine arts programs.
• 1 National Merit Finalist, 4 National Merit Commended Scholars, 2 National Merit Hispanic Scholars, 1 National Merit Semi-Finalist.
• 106 Advanced Placement Scholars, 4 National AP Commended Scholars.
• NASA Space Settlement Design International competitors for four consecutive years.
• 2018 graduates accepted to more than 150 colleges, universities, or technical/ trade schools across the nation.
• Class of 2018 received more than $18.7 million in scholarships.
• Annual Fine Arts Showcase at The Bass Performance Hall.

Innovative

As a “fast-growth” district, EMS sets the pace for education innovation in North Texas.

• The Hollenstein Career and Technology Center (HCTC) connects students to their long-term vision of what they want to do and equips them with the skills and experienced teachers to do it in a state-of-the-art facility.
• The HCTC hosts 10 academies that incorporate rigorous academic study with an emphasis on career preparation through applied learning. These academies include health science technology, legal and protective services, media tech, culinary arts, advanced manufacturing automotive and construction tech, IT, science tech engineering and mathematics.
• We are proud to have partnered with TCU to help pioneer the Liink Program in the United States where changes to the school day allow educators to develop the whole child through increased recess and character development.
• EMS launched the World Languages Academy for parents and their children to have the opportunity to learn a language together. Debuted in 2017 with 54 students, the program offers language enrichment courses for students grades 2-12 and their families in Spanish and American Sign Language.
• EMS was designated a District of Innovation which allows access to many of the same options that are currently available to charter schools.
• Earlier sports skills training are available beginning in 6th grade.
• The AVID college support system equips middle school students who will be first generation college graduates.
• Our high schools offers Entrepreneurship courses where students create their own company in partnership with Jr. Achievement.

Opportunities for Everyone

• 340+ Gifted & Talented / Advanced Academic / Dual-credit opportunities available and growing
• 54 Participants in first World Languages Academy
• State competitors in robotics, culinary, law enforcement, manufacturing, engineering, computer technology, telecommunications, forensic science, etc.
• 15 career pathways with 10 career programs at HCTC
• 20 industry certifications offered across CTE studies
• 8+ Makerspace areas and mobile STEM carts
• HCTC is the first National PRIME campus
• 909 industry-recognized certifications earned by EMS students
• Best Community for Music Education recipient 5 years running