Wilmer-Hutchins Shuts Down

The doors of a once proud school district have been closed forever, as Wilmer-Hutchins Independent School District is no more. There is no need to go into the scandals, mismanagement, and poor record of education the district leaves as its final legacy. The predominantly black district, made up of predominantly black students and teachers, run by predominantly black administrators embarks upon a new phase.

And when Wilmer-Hutchins was unable to open for the 2005-2006 school year, Dallas ISD was the only school district to step up and educate the children of Wilmer-Hutchins. It was more than Dallas being able, but they were willing to take the kids for at least one year. Just as in the days following Katrina, Dallas took on the challenges had by others, while trying to deal with issues of its own. Again, allowing the surrounding cities to look the other way in a time of need.

I have a cousin who was bused from Wilmer-Hutchins to a DISD high school last year, and for her it has worked out relatively well. Some W-H parents are not happy with DISD, but I’d argue that it beats the alternative. The next school bond issue scheduled to be voted upon late next year will be crucial in crafting a more permanent solution for those who matter most: the students.