Celina Map

Downtown Celina

History of Celina 

Celina, Texas became a town in October of 1879. This small town is an hour North of Dallas. John T. Mulkey created the name, "Celina." The first school was a brick school and is where the current day administrative buildings are. In 1915, the school was burnt down due to a fire. Celina Texas built current day schools beginning in 2001. 

https://celinachamber.org/celina-history/

Celina schools

There are two elementary schools, one middle and one high school in this town. 

Lykins Elementary, O'dell Elementary, Celina Middle school and Celina High School.

https://www.celinaisd.com/

Celina High School History

 Celina's first High school was built in 1976. Pictured below is the new high school built in 2004.

What makes Celina a great rural town to live and teach in? 

With Celina just being a 4a district, there is a sense of community and family between students, parents and teachers. The Celina life is laid back and feels like home for those within the town. Most people live close to each other and farm together. These teachers have also grown up here and have a passion for their jobs.