The school opened in 1882, and for generations black students from 17 different cities and small towns throughout Tarrant County were forced to travel to Fort Worth to attend high school.

Ja’Niyah Williams, 10, left, Lyric Russell, 11, and Jonathan Calvillo, 11, discuss the book ‘The Crayon Box That Talked’ during class Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, at Rivertree Academy in Fort Worth.

Fort Worth ISD is aware of the concerns raised by the North Side High School community, and we take these matters seriously. An investigation is currently underway regarding the reported events on ...