Robert, owner of Driscoll Ranch, and his sister, Clara, known as the Savior of the Alamo for her part in restoring the historical structure, took a keen interest in the citizens of this area. Since its beginnings, Driscoll has been home to special people. Ensconced in its rural surroundings, Driscoll still nurtures virtues which have become extinct in other places. Whether it be fire, flood, or pe
rsonal heartache, the people of Driscoll pull together to help each other through trying times. The population has waxed and waned over the years, yet the heart of Driscoll has always been her citizens. DID YOU KNOW...
Driscoll School used to be housed in a two story building west of where the current campus is today? Driscoll originally went through eleventh grade? The outline of the original Driscoll tennis courts can still be seen east of the bus barn? In the 1930's, the community used to attend roller skating nights in the old gym? One of the original school district boundaries was a slash mark carved in a tree? Teachers used to live in teacherages (houses owned by the district), some just north of the present school and others east of the highway? The Driscoll Marching Band was an award winning band for several decades? Center court from the old gym is now hanging in the new school library. The original wooden beams, stained with motor oil in the 1930's were salvaged during the old gym demolition and were reclaimed and utilized throughout the new school design. The old gym court was also salvaged and is incorporated in the library and collaboration area designs of the new school. Driscoll ISD continues to shine with innovation, excellence, and carries on the tradition of being Simply the Best, para los niños!
