BISD Celebrates Board Appreciation Month

Jan 23, 2017 04:16 pm

January is School Board Recognition Month and Birdville ISD will join other districts across the state to thank these local leaders for their dedication and willingness to serve as advocates for our children and public schools. As elected officials, they are the voices of their communities, serving first and foremost in the best interest of Texas schoolchildren.

 “Even though we are making a special effort in January to show appreciation to our board members, we realize their many contributions reflect a year-round commitment. They generously give of themselves to ensure that decisions directly affecting our schools are made by representatives of the BISD community, people who are close to our schools and know our teachers, parents and students,” said Dr. Darrell G. Brown, Birdville ISD superintendent.

“Board members shoulder critical responsibilities and often make difficult decisions. Their ultimate goal is always focused on the future success of the children in BISD,” Brown said. “It’s more important than ever before that the public supports our schools so that our students graduate college, career and future ready. Our board members provide vision and leadership in their roles as advocates, and they will continue to stand up for public education and guard against anything that takes away from our children,” he said.

Board members serving Birdville ISD are:

• Dolores Webb, president;
• Joe Tolbert, vice-president
• Richard Davis, secretary
• Sharon Mylius;
• Jack McCarty;
• Ralph Kunkel; and
• Taylor Anderson.

“Birdville ISD benefits from the tireless work and countless hours contributed by these local citizens, who volunteer and work without pay. Serving as a crucial link between the community and classroom, this board is responsible for an annual budget of $238.6 million, 23,800 students, 3,006 employees, and 33 campuses. Please help us thank these dedicated volunteers for their efforts to make a difference and their unfailing commitment to the continued success of our students now and in the future,” Brown said.

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Jan 27, 2017 12:31 am

The Board of Trustees met in regular session on Thursday, January 26. The following link will provide you a summary of actions taken at their meeting.

> View January 26, 2016 e-review
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Birdville ISD joins more than 400 districts across Texas calling for repeal of A–F school rating system

Jan 26, 2017 09:52 pm

Birdville ISD joins more than 400 districts across Texas calling for repeal of A–F school rating system.

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Ten BISD students named 2017 All-State Musicians

Feb 03, 2017 10:11 am

Congratulations to Birdville ISD’s 2017 Texas All-State Musicians! Each of these 10 high school band and choir students survived up to four rounds of auditions to be selected as an All-State musician. These students will rehearse and perform at the Texas Music Educators Association Convention in San Antonio in February.

2017 All-State Musicians:

Haltom HS:  Ian Bassham (Alto Saxophone)

Richland HS:  Jake Buckner (French Horn), Daniel Christensen (Trumpet),and John MacDonald (Trombone)

Birdville HS:  Faith Adams (Soprano 1), Hannah Detrick (Soprano 1), Reece Neathery (Trombone), Evan Pallanes (Contra Bass Clarinet), Julian Shannon (Jazz Trombone), and Jonathan Shier (Jazz Trumpet)

BISD’s 2017 Elementary Battle of the Books Winners

Feb 03, 2017 09:53 am

First Place

Smithfield

Second Place

Binion

Foster Village

Green Valley

Porter

Walker Creek

Third Place

North Ridge

Snow Heights

Spicer

Congratulations to all the teams for a great competition! #BISDShines

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Congratulations to BISD’s 2017 Spelling Bee Winner

Feb 07, 2017 08:49 am

Marina Sorola, North Ridge Middle School eighth-grader, won BISD’s 2017 Spelling Bee. The winning word was “platitudes.” Marina will represent the District at the Star-Telegram Spelling Bee. #BISDShines

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Smithfield Middle School’s Deaf Program Advances to National Battle of the Books Competition

Feb 07, 2017 08:45 am

Each year, students from BISD’s Regional Day School for the Deaf compete in the Gallaudet Battle of the Books for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students. This year, a team of six students from Smithfield Middle School competed and advanced through multiple rounds of the online competition. The team won the opportunity to compete in the final round April 22–25 on the campus of Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. Gallaudet University provides education for hearing impaired and some hearing individuals from preschool through graduate school. BISD is proud of these students and their sponsors. #BISDShines

Congratulations to Birdville High School’s Swimming Team for Winning the District 9-5A Championship.

Feb 07, 2017 08:33 am

MEDAL WINNERS

Conner Wittington: 200 Medley Relay, 400 Free Relay, 200 Free, 500 Free

Peyton Stimson: 200 Medley Relay, 400 Free Relay, 200 IM

Camryn Travis: 200 Medley Relay, 400 Free ReLay, 100 Breast

Paolo Banazza: 200 Medley Relay, 400 Free Relay

Cameron Hansberger: 200 IM

Ariana Rizo: 200 Free, 100 Breast, 400 Free Relay

Kristina Anderson: 200 IM

Haley Jackson: 50 Free, 100 Butterfly, 400 Free Relay

Sofia Rizo: 100 Free, 100 Back, 400 Free Relay

Haley Johnson: 400 Free Relay, 100 Back, 200 Free

Championship Highlights:

Coach Teague was named District Coach of the Meet

BHS swimmers were awarded 24 medals in individual events and relays for both girls and boys.

Ariana Rizo was named Girl Athlete of the Meet

North Ridge Elementary’s Second-Graders Demonstrate CORE Values

Feb 07, 2017 08:20 am

North Ridge Elementary’s second-graders demonstrated the CORE Value of Kindness by designing and delivering Valentine’s Day door hangers to Watermere Assisted Living in Southlake. 

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Birdville High School’s Lady Hawks Basketball Team Playoff Information

Feb 09, 2017 09:41 am

Birdville High School’s Lady Hawks basketball team will play Arlington Heights High School in the UIL 5A Bi-District Girls Basketball playoff on Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. at Saginaw High School. Tickets are $4 for adults and $2 for students.

Haltom High School’s Lady Buffalos Basketball Team Playoff Information

Feb 09, 2017 09:39 am

Haltom High School’s Lady Buffalos basketball team will play Abilene High School on Friday, Feb. 10 in Stephenville to determine the fourth-place playoff representative for District 3-6A.

Site: Stephenville High School

Date: Friday, Feb. 10

Time: 6 p.m.

Home Team: Abilene High

Visiting Team:Haltom High

Congratulations to Birdville High School’s Hawk Cheerleaders

Feb 09, 2017 09:35 am

Congratulations to Birdville High School’s Hawk Cheerleaders for their fourth-place finish in the UIL State Spirit Championships. There were 118 cheer squads competing in the 5A division, and BHS finished fourth overall. Great Job! #bisdshines

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RHS: Academic All-State Football #BISDShines

Feb 10, 2017 10:10 am

Richland High is pleased to announce that five senior football players were named to the Academic All-State Team. To be selected to this prestigious team, a student must have an overall GPA of 92 or above in grades 9–11. The selection committee considers GPA, SAT or ACT scores and class rank. The best team a player can make is the Elite Team, which means the player has near perfect scores in all categories. Students can be on Elite, First Team, Second Team, and Honorable Mention.

Pictured are (standing): Landon Le, Elite Team; Will Quenichet, Honorable Mention; and Camden Lyons, Second Team; (seated) Jack Benson, Second Team; and Caleb Wells, Second Team.

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Your Opinion Matters: Future Educational Opportunities for BISD Students

Feb 12, 2017 08:11 pm

Birdville ISD is seeking input from parents and community members on future options for the educational experience of students. These options are designed to broaden the student’s educational opportunities by providing concentrated study in a specific area of interest.

> Take Survey

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Feb 16, 2017 02:47 pm

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Schools with a Specialization in Birdville ISD describes an array of program offerings beyond the required state curriculum.  These campuses will provide students and their families an opportunity to expand and enhance the curriculum by concentrating time and integrating content and specialized activities into the regular course of study.

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Celebrate Texas Public Schools February 27 – March 3

Feb 16, 2017 01:51 pm

Birdville ISD’s 24,000-plus students will join more than four million others across the state in celebrating Texas Public Schools Week in March.  This year’s theme, “The Power of Public, Celebrate Texas Public Schools,” spotlights the host of educational opportunities available to students attending Texas public schools.

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Board of Trustees Meeting Summary

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The Board of Trustees met in regular session on Thursday, February 23. The following link will provide you a summary of actions taken at their meeting.

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TEA Updates | Number of Texas students taking Advanced Placement increases for Class of 2016

Feb 28, 2017 12:07 pm

AUSTIN – Commissioner of Education Mike Morath announced today that, according to the College Board’s AP Cohort Data Report for the Class of 2016, more than 122,000 Texas graduates took at least one Advanced Placement Program® (AP®) exam during their high school careers. In addition, the percentage of Texas students taking at least one AP exam in high school continues to stay ahead of the national average.

Number/Percentage of Graduates

Who Took an AP Exam During High School

According to Class of 2016 figures from the College Board, Texas was again the closest state to achieving equitable participation for low-income students. Half (50.3 percent) of the AP examinees in the Class of 2016 were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Of those students, 45.1 percent achieved a score of 3 or higher – much higher than the national average (24.9 percent) and higher than any other state.

The College Board states that a score of 3 or higher on an AP Exam demonstrates that a student is capable of doing the work of an introductory-level course in a particular subject in college. Just over 20 percent of Texas students (20.2 percent) in the Class of 2016 scored a 3 or higher on an AP exam during high school, which was below the national average (21.9 percent).

Research shows that students who succeed in rigorous course work, such as that offered by AP, are developing college-level knowledge and skills while still in high school. These students are more likely than their peers to earn college degrees on time, which gives them an opportunity to save significant amounts of money.

The ten most popular AP exams among Texas students for the Class of 2016 were: English Language and Composition; United States History; World History; English Literature and Composition; United States Government and Politics; Physics 1; Macroeconomics; Calculus AB; Spanish Language and Culture; and Biology.

Some additional Texas highlights from the College Board’s AP Cohort Data Report for the Class of 2016 include:

• 38.7 percent of graduates in the Class of 2016 took an AP exam during high school.
• 20.2 percent of students in the Class of 2016 scored 3 or higher on an AP exam.
• By May 2016, more than a quarter million (259,081) exams earned scores of 3 or higher, representing a potential cost savings for credit-hour tuition of $2.3 million for Texas families.
• Three of the ten most popular AP courses in Texas are in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) courses.

Twenty-two Texas school districts were recognized for efforts to increase access to AP coursework while simultaneously maintaining or increasing the percentage of students earning scores of 3 or higher on AP exams. Those districts recognized on the 7th Annual AP Honor Roll included: Allen ISD; Austin ISD; Burnet CISD; College Station ISD; Coppell ISD; Dallas ISD; Hutto ISD; Katy ISD; Leander ISD; McGregor ISD; McKinney ISD; Pflugerville ISD; Pleasant Grove ISD; Princeton ISD; Sabine Pass ISD; Sanger ISD; Santa Fe ISD; Santa Gertrudis ISD; Santa Rosa ISD; Springtown ISD; Texarkana ISD; and Tomball ISD.

To review the entire College Board AP Cohort Data Report for the Class of 2016, visit www.collegeboard.org.  

Birdville High School UIL Academic Team recently competed and won at various levels at the Grandview Invitational Meet

Feb 28, 2017 12:03 pm

The Birdville High School UIL Academic Team recently competed and won at various levels at the Grandview Invitational Meet. 

 Calculator 9^th/10^th grades (Coach Tanna Sales)

• Keith Mekush – 3^rd place overall
• Jenna Ruhlman – 5^th place overall
  

Computer Applications (Coach Ann Blankenship)

• Makayla Franks – 4^th place overall
• Kevin Davis – 6^th place overall

Current Events: Second-place team – Angie Whistler, Collin Kane, Hunter Mendiola, Jeremiah Brand & Travis Maclin (Coach Kelly Grossman)

• Travis Maclin – 6^th place overall

Literary Criticism (Coach Rachel Nichols)

•  Sam Streeter – 2^nd place overall

Math 9^th/10^th grades:  Second-place team – India Wright, Jenna Ruhlman, Keith Mekush, Michael Lipenko & Zack McCoy (Coach Laura Douglas)

• Jenna Ruhlman – 3^rd place overall

 Math 11^th/12^th grades:  Second-place team – Henry Tang, Jared Burleson, Marlee Street & Morgan Petermann (Coach Laura Douglas)

• Jared Burleson – 1^st place overall

Number Sense 9^th/10^thgrades:  Third-place team – Eriq Jimenez, India Wright, Jenna Ruhlman, Keith Mekush, Michael Lipenko & Zack McCoy (Coach Cooper Mitchell) 

• Jenna Ruhlman – 5^th place overall
• Michael Lipenko – 6^th place overall

Number Sense 11^th/12^th grades:  Third-place team – Jared Burleson, Marlee Street & Vidhi Bhatt (Coach Cooper Mitchell)

• Jared Burleson – 1^st place overall

Science 9^th/10^th grades:  First-place team – Jenna Ruhlman, Keith Mekush, Michael Lipenko & Zack McCoy (Coaches: Andrew Bendersky, Kathy Mitchell & Will Griffin)

• Jenna Ruhlman – 1^st place overall
• Zack McCoy – 5^th place overall
• Keith Mekush – 7^th place overall

Science 11^th/12^th grades:  First-place team – Henry Tang, Jared Burleson, Kevin Davis, Morgan Petermann & Vidhi Bhatt (Coaches: Andrew Bendersky, Kathy Mitchell & Will Griffin)

• Jared Burleson – 1^st place overall, top Chemistry score, 2^nd place Physics score
• Vidhi Bhatt – 2^nd place Chemistry score
• Morgan Petermann – 6^th place overall

Social Studies:  Third-place team – Alli Burk, Meagan Overcash, Reanna Boydstun, Sam Streeter & William Chaltas (Coach Kirk Mansfield)

• Meagan Overcash – 1^st place overall

Spelling:  First-place team – Allycen Toomey, Giang Pham, Hunter Mendiola, India Wright, Marlee Street, Reanna Boydstun & Travis Maclin (Coach Luke Devlin)

• Travis Maclin – 2^nd place overall
• India Wright – 3^rd place overall
• Reanna Boydstun – 5^th place overall

Sign Language Classes Offered at Porter Elementary

Feb 28, 2017 11:55 am

Richland High’s Team Competes in Speech Contest

Feb 28, 2017 11:51 am

Four Richland High School students competed in the annual Hurt-Euless-Bedford Rotary Club Four-Way Test Speech Contest on Feb. 22. They competed against teams from LD Bell, Trinity and Birdville high schools. This is the first contest Richland has been invited to, and they did very well. Alyssa Kunkel placed second and won $250. The team members consisted of Ajmal Mohmand, Alyssa Kunkel, Abby Key and Peyton Murrell. #BISDShines

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Share Your Story

Mar 02, 2017 03:01 pm

“She loves kids, and is always thinking what she can do to prepare her students to be successful, productive members of society. BISD, and especially Deaf Ed, are blessed that she works with us!”
―for Christine Gaston, Teacher
Smithfield Middle & Birdville High Deaf Ed

Congratulations, Christine Gaston, Touch of Class Honoree for January 2017. #BISDShines #WeAreBirdvilleISD #TxEdTuesday #IAmTXEd

Porter Elementary Students Highlighted on “Wings Across America” Site

Mar 02, 2017 02:59 pm

Second-grade students at Porter Elementary learned about the “Women Airforce Service Pilots” (WASP) aviators. Students from Ms. Becknal’s class wrote thank you letters to surviving WASP members and mailed them to an organization called Wings Across America. The letters are posted on their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/WINGSACROSSAMERICA/.

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Open Enrollment in BISD begins Wednesday, March 8!

Mar 05, 2017 02:00 pm

“It is evident to our family that BISD views education as a community effort. Students are more than a test score; they are part of the family.” —Jason H., Current Open Enrollment Parent

Applications for Open Enrollment for the
2017–18 school year will be accepted March 8 – April 14.

Visit: birdvilleschools.net/ChooseBirdville for more information.

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Open Enrollment/Schools with a Specialization Applications Open Today, March 8 at 8 a.m.!

Mar 07, 2017 01:24 pm

BISD is accepting Open Enrollment applications for the 2017–18 school year March 8  at 8 a.m. through April 4 at 4 p.m.
This is the only opportunity to apply for Open Enrollment for the 2017–18 school year.

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Remember to Spring Forward March 12

Mar 08, 2017 12:15 pm

Birdville ISD is Closed March 13–17 for Spring Break

Mar 08, 2017 12:08 pm

BISD students and staff will be on spring break March 13–17.

School will resume on Monday, March 20.

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Mar 08, 2017 12:00 pm

Open Enrollment/Schools with a Specialization Applications Now Avaliable

Mar 08, 2017 11:52 am

Birdville ISD is accepting OPEN ENROLLMENT transfer applications March 8 – April 4, 2017 for resident and non-resident students for the 2017–18 school year.*

*This is the only planned Open Enrollment Application Period in 2017.    

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BISD has Four Destination Imagination Teams Advancing to State

Mar 09, 2017 03:43 pm

BISD Students Compete in Regional Destination Imagination Tournament

Haltom High hosted the regional Destination Imagination (DI) tournament on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017. More than 200 teams from the Mid-Cities region competed in open-ended challenges. The DI program promotes teamwork and enables students to learn and experience the creative process while fostering their creativity, curiosity and courage. Teams were able to choose from challenges in areas such technical, scientific, engineering, fine arts, improvisational, and service learning. BISD teams did very well in the competition with four teams qualifying to advance to the state tournament, which will be held in Lubbock on April 8, 2017.

Congratulations and good luck to the following BISD team which is advancing to the state DI competition:

The Royal Hot Pockets from Richland High School qualified to advance to state in two events and collected a few other awards for their hard work and dedication to DI. The team members are Allyssa Kunkel, Sara De La Cruz, Noah Lewis, Ryan Janke, and Peyton Murrell. The team is managed by Keri Murrell, a teacher at North Ridge Elementary. The team came in first in the Technical Challenge (Show & Tech), which prompts students to complete tasks by using engineering, research, strategic planning and related skills. They also received first place in the Project Outreach Service Challenge (Ready, Willing, and Fable). Additionally, the team received the Renaissance Award for outstanding design for their set and costumes in Project Outreach. They received the highest score for Instant Challenge in both events. Most members of this team have worked together for years. Alyssa Kunkel, Ryan Janke, and Peyton Murrell all received the Magellan Award for completing all challenges offered over the years. Sara De La Cruz and Alyssa Kunkel were recognized and received a special DI tassel for their mortar boards for graduation, and Alyssa was awarded a $1,000 scholarship from Mid-Cities DI.

North Ridge Middle’s Uh-huh … Alright … Definitely! team placed first in the Project Outreach Challenge and also received the highest Instant Challenge score. Project Outreach (Ready, Willing & Fable) is the Service Learning Challenge and is designed to engage students in public service to address real-life community issues. Team members are Brock Martini, Cailee Coulson, Spencer Murrell and Lorelai Perez. This team is also managed by Keri Murrell.

The Rainbow Mustaches team from Walker Creek Elementary was awarded first place in the Engineering Challenge (In It Together). The team was required to design, build and test different types of structures that are made out of varying materials. Team members include: Sage Demaree, Toni Sentell, Luke Bolstad, Nate Bolstad, Leo Pierce, Mary Connoly and Janson Perry. Team managers are Katie Pierce and Rebecca Bolstad.

Team Dynamite from Porter Elementary placed first in the Fine Arts Challenge (Vanished). In this challenge, teams flex their acting and artistic muscles as they explore and create together. Team members are Lilly Ringer, Kaitlyn Gaven, Kendall Robb, Lanie Riddle, Coryn Burris and Genevieve Dorasami. The team manager is Margaret Hutto.

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Birdville Council of PTAs 2017 Founders Day Dinner/Reflection Winners

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“We are grateful for BISD’s Open Enrollment program because it has allowed us to choose the best school for our children.” —Angela A., Current Open Enrollment Parent

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Snow Heights Elementary fourth graders travel to San Antonio and Austin on an Education in Action Discover Texas Field Trip

Mar 13, 2017 04:35 pm

Fourth graders from Birdville ISD’s Snow Heights Elementary traveled to San Antonio and Austin on an Education in Action Discover Texas Field Trip February 24, 2017 to experience what they are learning in fourth grade Texas History. Students visited The Alamo, the Battle for Texas: The Experience Museum, and the Texas State Capitol.

During the charter bus ride to Austin, students discussed why Texans are so proud of their unique heritage and participated in activities and games in preparation for their visit. In San Antonio, students toured The Alamo, one of the most famous missions in the United States, and learned about the Battle of the Alamo’s role in the Texas Revolution. At the Battle for Texas: The Experience Museum, students explored exhibits about Texas’s earliest inhabitants and explorers, the Texas Revolution, and events that created our Lone Star identity. In Austin the students visited the Texas State Capitol where their legislators, The Honorable Kelly Hancock, State Senator, District 9 and The Honorable Stephanie Klick, State Representative, District 91, office. Students saw first-hand where Texas laws are made as they toured the State Capitol including the Senate and House of Representatives chambers.

“Education in Action’s Discover Texas Field Trips are based on the understanding that the most effective way for students to learn is through experience,” stated Lacey Phillips, Discover Texas Field Trips Director. “Student activities during the Discover Texas Field Trip to Austin reinforce and supplement fourth grade Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) learning objectives with a focus on why Texans are so proud of their unique heritage.”

Education in Action’s Discover Texas Field Trips make it easy for teachers to take their 3^rd, 4^th, or 5^th grade classrooms on organized, fun, and educational site-based learning experiences. Discover Texas Field Trip staff members handle all details, including round-trip charter bus transportation, reservations, and TEKS-based program curriculum, so participating teachers can focus on their students and making connections between the experience and what students are learning in the classroom.

In addition to Discover Texas Field Trips to San Antonio, Austin, Waco/Georgetown, Dallas, and Fort Worth, Education in Action also offers summer Lone Star Leadership Academy camps for outstanding 4^th-8^th graders. During the weeklong, overnight camps, participants experience significant Texas sites in Dallas/Fort Worth, Austin/San Antonio, or Houston/Galveston with Texas educators and a focus on leadership.

Discover Texas Field Trips are presented by Education in Action, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to fostering educated and involved young people. For more information about Education in Action visit www.educationinaction.org and www.facebook.com/educationinaction.

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Birdville is Offering Schools with a Specialization

Mar 15, 2017 05:21 pm

Birdville is offering Schools with a Specialization beginning August 2017.

– Only Nationally STEM-Certified Middle School

– Leadership Middle School

– Fine Arts Elementary School

Apply before April 4 at birdvilleschools.net/NoBoundaries. Seating is Limited!

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Two BHS Lady Hawks Basketball Players Honored

Mar 21, 2017 04:25 pm

Birdville High School’s Lady Hawks basketball team had two players recognized with awards from the Texas Basketball Coaches Association.

 Senior Camryn Caruthers was awarded Academic All-State for 5A with a GPA of 102.24.

 Senior Savannah Lawson made the All-Region team for 5A.

UIL Bi-District Soccer Playoffs Begin This Week

Mar 21, 2017 04:21 pm

Girls Soccer

Richland High vs. South Hills High at Richland High School, Thursday, March 23 at 7 p.m.

Birdville High vs. Western Hills at the Fine Arts/Athletics Complex, Thursday, March 23 at 6 p.m.

Boys Soccer

Birdville High vs. Trimble Tech High at Saginaw High School, Thursday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m.

BISD’s teams will be the home teams in all three games. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students. Passes accepted are: District Administration, THSCA and TGCA.

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