History of SLC

In 1991, the Texas State Board of Education adopted rules that allowed school districts to partner with private and community-based organizations to provide educational opportunities for students who had dropped out of school or were at risk of doing so. In response, local educators and community leaders came together to establish a countywide non-traditional high school campus in Angelina County.

The Beth and Horace Stubblefield Learning Center was established through the vision and leadership of Hudson ISD Superintendent Mary Ann Whiteker and the campus's first director, Sallye Darmstadter. The school was named in honor of Beth and Horace Stubblefield, two respected community members whose dedication to education and service helped strengthen the lives of countless individuals throughout Angelina County.

Stubblefield began formal operations in 1996, serving students from Central, Diboll, Hudson, Lufkin, and Zavalla ISDs. Since that time, the cooperative has been sustained through the support of participating school districts, community partners, charitable foundations, and individual donors who share a commitment to education and our mission. Key supporters have included the T.L.L. Temple Foundation, E.L. Kurth Jr. Charitable Foundation, Pineywoods Foundation, Simon and Louise Henderson Foundation, Bettye and Murphy George Foundation, and many generous local donors.

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Since 1996, Stubblefield's mission has remained focused on helping students who need a second chance to earn their high school diploma. Over the years, SLC has helped thousands of young people across Angelina County overcome barriers, build confidence, and find a path toward graduation. As of 2026, more than 2,212 students have graduated from Stubblefield, and 7,270 students have earned credits through the summer school program, strengthening the workforce, families, and communities of Deep East Texas.

Celebrating 25 Years of Education