Board of Trustees Meeting Summary

Mar 23, 2017 08:28 pm

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

> View March 23, 2017 e-review
> View Trustee Webpage

2017 Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation Scholarship Recipients Announced

Mar 23, 2017 06:31 pm

The Bobby Bragan Youth Foundation is proud to announce the 34 recipients of a $2,500 scholarship for 2017. The Scholarship Celebration to present the awards will be held on Sunday, April 2nd in the Lone Star Auditorium in the Maverick Activities Center on the campus of the University of Texas at Arlington. The program will begin at 2:30 pm.

Birdville Education Foundation Fundraiser

Mar 23, 2017 05:56 pm

Tribute to Leadership, Teaming for Education Excellence Fundraiser on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at the Hurst Conference Center.

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Shannon McGahey, Richland High senior, awarded DRT Scholarship #BISDShines

Mar 28, 2017 03:33 pm

The Daughters of the Republic of Texas

FRANCES COOKE VAN ZANDT Chapter, FORT WORTH, texas

Contact:  Sheryl Rascher, Scholarship Chair   817-680-5691

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 Shannon McGahey Awarded DRT Scholarship

(Fort Worth Texas – March 4, 2017) – The Frances Cooke Van Zandt, Fort Worth Chapter, of The Daughters of The Republic of Texas has awarded their 2017 scholarship to Shannon McGahey of Richland High School, North Richland Hills.

Shannon, daughter of Wendy and Kevin McGahey, received a certificate of our recognition, and a scholarship check of $500 for use toward expenses at a Texas university.

Ranking in the top ten percent of her class, Shannon will complete graduation requirements in just three years.  High scores in courses such as Biology, Chemistry & Physics, and selection of demanding college preparatory coursework, reflect her preparedness to study Biochemistry at University of North Texas in Denton. She has been admitted into the Honors program to major in Biological Sciences. Having witnessed young friends suffer Type I Diabetes, Shannon holds a special interest in Medical Research related to childhood disease.

In addition to her excellence in academics, Shannon has received extensive recognition in a variety of performance competitions including Acting, Voice and Playwriting. She holds a Tae Kwon Do Black Belt.  And Shannon consistently displays leadership and commitment through school and community organizations and events.

Shannon was presented as Scholarship winner at this year’s Texas Independence Day Luncheon, held at the Ridglea County Club in Fort Worth.

The Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) was founded in 1891 as an organization dedicated to perpetuating the memory of the founding families and soldiers of the Republic of Texas. The organization’s mission includes perpetuating the memory and spirit of the men and women who have achieved and maintained the independence of Texas and encouraging historical research into the earliest records of Texas, especially those relating to the Revolution of 1835 and the events which followed.

Daughters of the Republic of Texas present 2017 Scholarship to Shannon McGahey

Shannon McGahey receives 2017 Daughters of the Republic of Texas Scholarship

For information about the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, visit http://www.drtinfo.org/.

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The Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) was founded in 1891 as an organization dedicated to perpetuating the memory of the founding families and soldiers of the Republic of Texas. The organization’s mission includes perpetuating the memory and spirit of the men and women who have achieved and maintained the independence of Texas and encouraging historical research into the earliest records of Texas, especially those relating to the Revolution of 1835 and the events which followed.

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Three BISD Teams Advance to the UIL Area round of the Soccer Playoffs

Mar 29, 2017 02:11 pm

Girls Soccer

Thursday, March 30, 2017

Birdville High School vs. Denton High School at the BISD Fine Arts/Athletics Complex, 6 p.m.

Richland High vs. Aledo High at Brewer High School, 7 p.m.

Boys Soccer

Friday, March 31, 2017

Birdville High Schools vs. Wichita Falls Rider High School at the BISD Fine Arts/Athletics Complex, 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $5 for Adults and $3 for Students  

North Ridge Middle DI Team Models Responsible Citizenship

Mar 29, 2017 01:17 pm

North Ridge Middle School’s Destination Imagination (DI) team was recently invited to the Safe Place headquarters in Fort Worth/Tarrant County to meet with staff members and first responders within their program. The DI team chose to form a community partnership with Safe Place while working on their DI Project Outreach challenge. While at the Safe Place, the director took pictures of the students for use in their upcoming campaign, “Be Their Voice.” The students discovered that because of the video presentation they gave in January, Safe Place has had a marked increase in calls to their facility. The team made a wonderful impact on their community. These students are an example of Responsible Citizenship as defined in BISD’s Portrait of a Graduate. Keri Murrell is the manager of North Ridge Middle School’s state-bound Destination Imagination team. #BISDShines

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Only Four More Days to Apply for a Schools with a Specialization School!

Apr 01, 2017 06:00 am

 
Schools with a Specialization | Richland Middle Leadership School

Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders

Read More about Birdville ISD’s Leadership Campus by visiting, birdvilleschools.net/Leadership.

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

Schools with a Specialization | North Richland Middle STEM School

Read More about Birdville ISD’s Nationally STEM-Certified Campus by visiting, birdvilleschools.net/NRichlandMiddle.

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

Schools with a Specialization | Birdville Elementary Fine Arts School

Read More about Birdville ISD’s Leadership Campus by visiting, birdvilleschools.net/Leadership.

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

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North Richland Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society Awarded Friendship Award

Apr 04, 2017 08:24 am

On Thursday, March 23, North Richland Middle School’s National Junior Honor Society was awarded the Friendship Award by SafeHaven of Tarrant County.  NJHS officers Katherine Schraub, president; Steven Nguyen, vice-president; Audrey Wasson, secretary; and Teresa Chen, historian, attended SafeHaven’s Annual Meeting to receive the award.

 North Richland Middle School’s NJHS has supported SafeHaven for the last nine years through an annual Pay It Forward fundraiser. Every year, NJHS uses the funds raised to pack Valentine’s goodie bags and donate supplies for a full-fledged Easter Egg Hunt for every single child at both SafeHaven of Tarrant County shelters. 

Stowe Elementary Receives STEM-Related Grant

Apr 04, 2017 08:19 am

On Thursday, March 30, NTE Mobility Partners (NTEMP) presented their first STEM-related grant check for $3,618.37 to teachers from Stowe Elementary for their LEGO Robotics program at the annual Tribute to Leadership event. This grant is part of the $40,000 that NTEMP awarded to the Birdville Education Foundation for STEM-related education programs. This is the first of many grant presentations that will follow in the spring.

Congratulations to Haltom High School Students Dell Stevens and Dylan Walker

Apr 04, 2017 08:14 am

Congratulations to Dell Stevens and Dylan Walker, both Haltom High School students, for winning the Circle Theatre Playwriting Contest. (More than 100 plays are submitted annually.) Dylan’s play, “Lovers on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown,” is one of four finalists who will have a professional play reading at Circle Theatre on May 7 at 3 p.m. The event is open to the public and is free. Dell’s play, “Man of Three Shadows,” is one of five semi-finalists. Both writers will receive cash prizes, tickets to an area theatre, and time to visit with producers, directors and actors. Dylan will have a scholarship from Texas Wesleyan Theatre waiting for him upon graduation. Haltom Theatre will have a staged reading in May to honor these students and their success. Dylan and Dell join a long line of successful playwrights from Haltom High School. Students study playwriting in Theatre II each year.

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Birdville Elementary Construction is Progressing.

Apr 07, 2017 08:18 am

#BISDBond14 Birdville Elementary construction is progressing. We are excited about opening the new campus in fall 2017. (Photo was taken April 2017.)

Haltom City Community Projects Manager Presents Donation to Haltom High Band #BISDShines

Apr 07, 2017 08:13 am

Recently at the Haltom City Carfest, Julie Orebaugh, Haltom City community projects manager, presented a certificate to the Haltom High band along with a promised donation of $2,000 to help meet the band’s financial needs. Orebaugh said, “I’m so happy to give the $2,000 donation because you and your band have been so generous with your time for city events and functions. It’s a token of our appreciation, and the City wants to support your program and the impact the arts have on the students of Haltom City.” The Haltom High band has become a regular participant in Christmas on Broadway, Carfest, art shows, the Haltom City Fire/Rescue Banquet and other community events.

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BISD Closed for Holiday on Friday, April 14.

Apr 12, 2017 02:31 pm

All campuses and offices will be closed on Friday, April 14.

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Kindergarten Roundup

Apr 18, 2017 08:53 pm

Kindergarten Roundup for 2017-2018

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Congratulations! Richland Band Continues Winning Streak

Apr 18, 2017 08:39 pm

This is the 38^th consecutive year the Richland High School Varsity Concert Band earned the coveted UIL Sweepstakes rating. The 2017 varsity band performed brilliantly and was recognized by all six judges as a superior performing ensemble. This is the longest active streak for any school in BISD, and one of the longest in Texas. In addition to the varsity band’s success, both the Richland High School Symphonic and Concert bands earned unanimous superior ratings at the UIL Region 31 Concert and Sight Reading Contest. These students have sacrificed much of their own personal time to attend sectionals, rehearsals, and clinics outside the school day. Their dedication to their craft and each other was richly rewarded. #BISDShines

Birdville Elementary Receives Honor Student Council Excellence Award

Apr 18, 2017 08:33 pm

Congratulations to Birdville Elementary’s Student Council for being recognized with the 2016–17 Honor Student Council School of Excellence Award by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP). NAESP recognizes outstanding achievements conducted by student councils in the area of community service, student leadership, citizenship, and school spirit.

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Congratulations to the students from Birdville High School

Apr 19, 2017 06:12 pm

Congratulations to the students from Birdville High School who recently competed in the UIL Academic Region Meet. They are:

• Computer Science – Welton King, fifth place overall;
• Science – Jared Burleson, third place overall and top chemistry state qualifier;
• Social Studies – Second place social studies overall team (Alli Burk, Meagan Overcash, Nick Powell and Carson Selby);
• Social Studies – Nick Powell, third place overall state qualifier. 

Jared and Nick will compete at the state championships in Austin April 21–22.

Rainbow Mustaches from Walker Creek Elementary

Apr 19, 2017 05:08 pm

The Rainbow Mustaches from Walker Creek Elementary recently participated in the Texas state Destination Imagination Engineering Challenge: In It Together. They had to build more than one structure made of only balsa wood and glue and test it by placing weights on the structures. Their structures weighed 30.3 grams and held 745 pounds, earning them a weight held ratio of 32. The structures did not break after 745 pounds, but they ran out of space on the tester pole. They also presented a story of how two nations worked together to solve an international issue. Team members include: Leo Pierce, Nate Bolstad, Luke Bolstad, Sage Demaree, Mary Connolly, Toni Sentell and Janson Perry. Team managers are Katie Pierce and Becky Bolstad. #BISDShines

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Congratulations to the Smithfield Middle School Deaf Students

Apr 20, 2017 11:26 am

Congratulations to the Smithfield Middle School deaf students for qualifying to compete in the Battle of the Books for deaf students at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC. The team leaves April 22 and returns the April 25. #BISDShines

Congratulations Smithfield Elementary Educational Assistants

Apr 20, 2017 10:23 am

The Theta Theta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society presented a $500 Grant Aid Scholarship to Pricilla Torres and Gerri Weiss, Smithfield Elementary educational assistants, to aid in furthering their education. #BISDShines

Congratulations to the Birdville Council of PTAs State Reflections Contest Winners

Apr 20, 2017 09:19 am

Congratulations to the Birdville Council of PTAs state Reflections contest winners from BISD. There were 18 entries from BISD that advanced to state, and of those, nine received awards from Texas PTA. An awards ceremony for the state winners will be held Saturday, May 6 in the auditorium at MacArthur High School in San Antonio.

BISD winners are:

Music – Parker Meek, Porter Elementary, Award of Merit

Literature – Macy Dupuy, Smithfield Middle, Honorable Mention; and, Vanessa Campos, Haltom High, Honorable Mention

Photography – Leah Bolanos, Richland Middle, Award of Merit; Anna Phan, Watauga Middle, Award of Excellence; and, Dana McCurdy, Haltom High, Award of Merit

Visual Arts – Dakota Wyatt, Green Valley Elementary, Honorable Mention; Ben Rosenheim, North Richland Middle, Award of Merit; and, Dao Nhan, Birdville HS, Award of Excellence

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Board of Trustees Meeting Summary

Apr 27, 2017 10:38 pm

The Board of Trustees met in regular session on Thursday, April 27. The following link will provide you a summary of actions taken at their meeting.

> View April 27, 2017 e-review
> View Trustee Webpage

Walker Creek Elementary Principal Announced

Apr 27, 2017 10:37 pm

Congratulations to Marsha Perry for being named principal at Walker Creek Elementary. She is replacing Kaynee Correoso, who is leaving the District at the end of the 2016–17 school year.

Trustees Announce Two Principals

Apr 27, 2017 10:36 pm

At their regular meeting, Birdville ISD’s Board of Trustees announced the appointments of Jennifer R. Martin as principal of David E. Smith Elementary, and Angela Limon as principal of W.T. Francisco Elementary. Martin is replacing Jessica Sandoval, who passed away earlier this year. Limon is replacing Marsha Perry, who was named principal of Walker Creek Elementary.

Jennifer R. Martin has been assistant principal at West Birdville Elementary since 2013. She also was a math interventionist at West Birdville from 2010–13. Prior to West Birdville, she was a second- and third-grade teacher at Foster Village Elementary from 2005–10.

 She earned her bachelor’s degree from Texas Christian University and master’s degrees from Texas Christian University and Dallas Baptist University.

Angela Limon has been the assistant principal at Foster Village Elementary since 2014. Prior to Foster Village, she was a math interventionist at West Birdville Elementary from 2011–14, a teacher/reading recovery specialist at Foster Village Elementary from 2006–11, and a teacher/reading recovery specialist at Richland Elementary from 1999–2006.

She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of North Texas and master’s degree from Lamar University.

Congratulations to Kathy Grupe, West Birdville Elementary Librarian

Apr 27, 2017 08:09 pm

Congratulations to Kathy Grupe, West Birdville Elementary librarian, for winning the Texas Library Association’s Siddie Joe Johnson Award. This honor is presented annually to recognize an outstanding Texas librarian. Nominees are evaluated on the basis of outstanding or innovative programs, a sustained high level of performance, leadership ability, involvement in professional organizations, community involvement, and cooperation with parents and other libraries, especially outside their own system. In 2015, Kathy Grupe was selected Birdville ISD’s Elementary Teacher of the Year.

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Eight BISD Campuses Listed Among Tarrant County’s Top Schools

May 01, 2017 04:23 pm

For 12 years, CHILDREN AT RISK School Rankings strive to serve as an accessible guide for parents, educators, and community members on the performance of local schools and to spark important community dialogue on the quality of public education in Texas. Click here to view the methodology for the 2017 CHILDREN AT RISK Annual School Rankings, including the following criteria by which schools are measured:

• Student Achievement Index – Performance on STAAR Reading and Math tests
• Campus Performance Index – An adjustment of achievement indicators to eliminate bias toward campuses with low percentages of economically disadvantaged students
• Growth Index – The improvement over time on standardized test scores in Reading, English, and Math
• College Readiness Index – Graduation rates, SAT/ACT participation rate and scores, and AP/IB participation rate and scores

2017 Fort Worth Elementary School Rankings  

• Porter Elementary – #7
• Green Valley Elementary – #17
• Hardeman Elementary – #25

2017 Fort Worth Middle School Rankings

• Smithfield Middle – #1
• North Ridge Middle – #11
• North Richland Middle – #25

2017 Fort Worth High School Rankings

• Birdville High – #9
• Richland High – #17

2017 Top Gold Ribbon Elementary Schools

• Francisco Elementary – #7

Haltom High Named to U.S. News and World Report’s Best High School List

May 01, 2017 04:20 pm

Congratulations to Haltom High School for being named in the U.S. News and World Report’s Best High Schools rankings. Haltom ranked number 180 in the state and is a silver award winner.

Haltom High School – https://www.usnews.com/education/best-high-schools/texas/districts/birdville-isd/haltom-high-school-18665

Two Richland High Teams Advance in UIL Playoffs

May 01, 2017 04:15 pm

Baseball Bi-District Playoffs

Arlington Heights vs. Richland High:

Friday, May 5 at 7 p.m. at RHS
Saturday, May 6 at 1 p.m. at Arlington Heights

If needed game, game three will be played 30 minutes after game two.

Softball Area Playoffs

Richland High vs. Aledo High:

Friday, May 5 at 3 p.m. at Aledo High
Saturday, May 6 at 2 p.m. at RHS

If needed game, game three will be played 30 minutes after game two.

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Congratulations to the 2017 District Teachers of the Year! #BISDShines

May 09, 2017 09:22 am

2017 District Elementary Teacher of the Year

Kristin Autrey
Grace E. Hardeman Elementary
Fourth-Grade Math and Science

“I want to create empowered and creative learners who will leave my classroom as responsible citizens equipped to be leaders, global competitors, and innovators ready to take on the world.”

> Click to View Kristin Autrey’s Video

2017 District Secondary Teacher of the Year

Jennifer L. Cruze
Richland High School
AP Biology and Pre-AP Biology

“I feel it is both a blessing and an honor to teach and I am grateful to live such a purpose-filled life.”

> Click to View Jennifer Cruze’s Video

Congratulations to the 2017 Campus Teachers of the Year #BISDShines

May 09, 2017 08:36 am

• Jennie Bridger, Jack C. Binion Elementary
• Gabe Nogueras, Birdville Elementary
• Yosi Hensley, Major Cheney Elementary at South Birdville
• Craig Roberts, Foster Village Elementary
• Susan Walker, W.T. Francisco Elementary
• Claire O’Neal, Green Valley Elementary
• Kristin Autrey, Grace E. Hardeman Elementary
• Toy Coston, Holiday Heights Elementary
• Rachael Lemon, Mullendore Elementary
• Seandae Roberts, North Ridge Elementary
• Linda Wittner, W.A. Porter Elementary
• Stacy Winans, Richland Elementary
• Brandon Brumley, David E. Smith Elementary
• Jaclyn Bates, Smithfield Elementary
• Jennifer Harris, Snow Heights Elementary
• Nicole Vanderlaan, John D. Spicer Elementary
• Courtney Kinson, O.H. Stowe Elementary
• Gayle Marshall, Academy at C.F. Thomas
• Julie Kristel Hester, Walker Creek Elementary
• Lizzet Garcia, Watauga Elementary
• Kelsey Jerger, West Birdville Elementary
• Derek Andersen, Haltom Middle School
• Lisa Bradley, North Oaks Middle School
• Brittany Joyner, North Richland Middle School
• Deanna Rollette, North Ridge Middle School
• Lindsey Stewart, Richland Middle School
• Nydia Medina, Smithfield Middle School
• Elizabeth Cumbie, Watauga Middle School
• Jeremy Upchurch, Birdville Center of Technology and Advanced Learning
• Johnny Freeman, Birdville High School
• Chris Bess, Haltom High School
• Jennifer Cruze, Richland High School
• Stacey Edwards, Shannon High School

Spicer Elementary Students Use Makerspace to Enhance Learning

May 09, 2017 08:12 am

Spicer Elementary’s Makerspace is a place where students can gather to create, explore, and invent by using a variety of materials, while working through the lenses of Science, Engineering, Journalism, and the Arts.

> Click to View student-created Makerspace Video

> Click to View Spicer Makerspace Website

> Click to View Birdville ISD Makerspace Website

Makerspace is being added to all BISD libraries.

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National Junior Honor Society Students at North Ridge Middle School

May 12, 2017 01:50 pm

National Junior Honor Society students at North Ridge Middle School have raised more than $10,000 for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society over the last three years.

Excellence, Integrity and Service: It’s who we are. #BISDShines

Congratulations to Binta Ka, Richland High School junior

May 12, 2017 01:31 pm

Congratulations to Binta Ka, Richland High School junior, for qualifying to run in the 1600m at the 2017 UIL Texas State Track and Field Meet in Austin. She braved 35-degree temperatures and rain at the Regional Spring Meet in Lubbock to win the silver medal. #BISDShines

Haltom High Student Leaders Selected to Participate at AVID Summer Institute in Dallas

May 12, 2017 01:21 pm

Congratulations to Haltom High School students Bryan Mendoza and Javier Contreras for being chosen to represent Haltom as student leaders at this year’s AVID Summer Institute in Dallas. As student leaders, they will have an opportunity to participate in various Summer Institute demonstrations and leadership activities, as well as visit teacher teams to speak about their AVID experiences. Only 20 students were chosen out of numerous school districts throughout the region, so BISD is extremely proud of Bryan and Javier. #BISDShines

Principal at North Richland Middle School Named

May 12, 2017 09:13 am

Congratulations to Steve Ellis for being named principal at North Richland Middle School. He is replacing Ernie Valamides, who is retiring at the end of the 2016–17 school year.

Make Your Summer Count!

May 10, 2017 02:24 pm

Make Your Summer Count!

• Summer Online Courses
• Credit Recovery
• Available to all secondary students inside and outside Birdville ISD.

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Haltom High Named to U.S. News and World Report’s Best High School List

North Richland Middle School Farewell

May 16, 2017 02:19 pm

North Richland Middle School staff invite the community to attend the “farewell” to the old campus as they prepare to welcome in the new campus. #BISDShines #BISDBond14

Please join us for a Farewell Celebration

Saturday, May 20, 2017

2 – 4 p.m.

Time to reminisce before the old building is no more.

• Photo Booth
• Refreshments
• Yearbooks for Sake
• Memories Slide Show

Birdville ISD Online Summer Reading Program

May 16, 2017 01:57 pm

Blast Off Summer Reading with Kids A-Z

Description of Program – BLAST Off Summer Reading with Kids A-Z Program:
Every student PreK through Fifth-grade will have access to their online Raz-Kids Account.

> Visit site to select appropriate APP to download

Your child’s Raz- Kids login will be sent in a letter from the school the week of May 22.  If you don’t see a letter contact your student’s teacher. The online account will be open during the summer for students to access books on their reading level. Incentives will be awarded to the top three Birdville students who read the most books over the summer. The program will start June 6th and conclude on August 7th.

Prize Incentives:

First prize – Student who spends the most time reading in Raz-Kids will win an iPad Mini

Second prize – $100 gift card

Third prize – $100 gift card

> Click for the Blast Off Summer Reading with Kids A-Z online presentation

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Make Your Summer Count!

Birdville ISD Graduation 2017 Information

May 17, 2017 03:42 pm

Birdville High School
Sunday, May 28th
4 p.m.

Haltom High School
Sunday, May 28th
7:30 p.m.

Richland High School
Sunday, May 28th
12:30 p.m.

Live Broadcast Information:

Birdville ISD offers families and friends the opportunity to watch each of the high school graduations live. If you are unable to attend, yet want to be a part of this special day, click the “Live Broadcast for Birdville, Haltom, and Richland high schools” link below.

2017 Birdville Graduation website:  https://www.birdvilleschools.net/graduation

Graduation Live Broadcast for Birdville, Haltom and Richland high schools:  http://icblive.com/birdvilleisd/

Shannon High School
Friday, May 26th
7 p.m.
6010 Walker Street,
Haltom City, TX 76117

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Birdville ISD Online Summer Reading Program
National Junior Honor Society Students at North Ridge Middle School
Congratulations to Binta Ka, Richland High School junior
Haltom High Student Leaders Selected to Participate at AVID Summer Institute in Dallas

Birdville Schools prepares students every day to be college, career, and future ready.

May 19, 2017 10:23 am

Birdville Schools prepares students every day to be college, career, and future ready. Birdville Schools is focused on excellence, integrity and service. #BISDShines

Recent Articles:

Birdville ISD Graduation 2017 Information
North Richland Middle School Farewell
Birdville ISD Online Summer Reading Program
National Junior Honor Society Students at North Ridge Middle School
Congratulations to Binta Ka, Richland High School junior

Board of Trustees Meeting Summary

May 25, 2017 09:39 pm

The Board of Trustees met in regular session on Thursday, May 25. The following link will provide you a summary of actions taken at their meeting.

> View May 25, 2017 e-review
> View Trustee Webpage

Trustees Announce Director and Two Principals

May 25, 2017 09:37 pm

At their regular meeting, Birdville ISD’s Board of Trustees announced the appointments of Allison A. Vinson as director of career and technology education, Carol Adcock as principal of Birdville Center of Technology and Advanced Learning (BCTAL), and John P. Davis as principal of North Ridge Middle School. Vinson is replacing Dr. Linda Anderson, who is retiring from BISD; Adcock is replacing Paul Andreason, who passed away earlier this year; and Davis is replacing Steve Ellis, who was named principal of North Richland Middle School.

Allison Vinson has been a coordinator for Career and Technology Education at the BCTAL since 2007. Prior to the BCTAL, she was a counselor at Haltom High School from 2004–07; a counselor at Glenview Elementary (now known as Binion Elementary) from 2002–03; reading specialist at Richland, South Birdville and Hardeman elementary schools from 1994–2003; reading teacher at North Ridge Middle School from 1989–94; and second-grade teacher at Watauga Elementary from 1988–89.

She earned her bachelor’s degree from Stephen F. Austin State University and master’s degree from Dallas Baptist University.

Adcock has been coordinator of online learning and advanced studies for BISD since 2016. Prior to online learning, she was an assistant principal at Richland High School from 2008–16; online summer school principal from 2012–16; and assistant principal at Pasadena Memorial High School in Pasadena ISD from 2004–08.

She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston and master’s degree from the University of Houston–Clear Lake.

Davis has been the assistant principal at North Ridge Middle School since 2013. Prior to the assistant principal position, he was a seventh-grade Texas history teacher at North Ridge Middle from 2010–13; a fifth-grade teacher at Hardeman Elementary from 2004–10; and a fifth-grade teacher at Daniels Elementary Academy in Grand Prairie ISD from 2001–04.

He earned his bachelor’s degree from Jackson State University and master’s degree from Lamar University.

BISD Receives 2017 Mitch Poe Public Service Award

May 25, 2017 02:06 pm

Birdville ISD (BISD) recently received the Mitch Poe Service Award at the Tarrant County Sexual Abuse Advisory Council (TCSAAC) Conference. This award honors professionals and individuals who distinguish themselves as passionate defenders of victims of sexual abuse. Such service on behalf of victims includes: increasing public awareness, assisting other service professionals, providing treatment for victims, lobbying for legislative changes on behalf of victims, and helping victims of sexual abuse receive fair treatment in the judicial process.

In 1987, BISD recognized the benefit of incorporating school-based education and prevention of child sexual abuse to children in their district. After researching credible and effective programs, and determining the importance of having professionals provide the education, staff from The Women’s Center began providing the Play it Safe!^® program to students at one of the elementary schools. Twenty years ago, BISD’s Administration mandated that all schools provide Play it Safe! ^® throughout the district, prekindergarten through high school, resulting in over 18,000 students per year receiving sexual assault and abuse prevention education. With consistent and repeated, grade-specific, programing across the district, BISD students are empowered with the ability to recognize, respond to, and report abuse, and learn healthy behaviors and attitudes to help in the prevention of sexual violence. Throughout the last 30 years, BISD has been the epitome of a community partner, working with The Women’s Center staff, CPS, and law enforcement to ensure the safety of children who make outcries during or after Play it Safe! ^® presentations. Where some might hesitate to follow through with a child’s report of abuse, BISD responds effectively and efficiently, while following the law for mandated reporters, believing that protecting one student, is protecting all students. Various other community agencies are brought into classrooms to ensure that students receive education on difficult topics, provided by professionals in their respective fields. SafeHaven of Tarrant County is brought in to provide primary prevention education within the schools, helping students break the cycle of relationships built on manipulation and control, and to instead develop relationships built around care and support.

BISD recognizes the importance of system change as a component of ending violence. By providing training to staff on trauma-sensitive issues and opportunities for parents to be engaged in the process of preventing child abuse, all levels of the system become educated on ways to end sexual violence. This district works to not only build academically sound individuals, but also students who understand and value the importance of respect and healthy boundaries, thereby building responsible bystanders to help prevent sexual violence in our society.

For more information on the Play it Safe!^® program in BISD, contact Donna Layer, director of counseling, at 817-547-5700.

The Mitch Poe Public Service Award was submitted by Katharine Collier-Esser, The Women’s Center, kesser@womenscentertc.org.

Birdville ISD Team Earns Recognition in National Competition for Deaf, Hard of Hearing

May 25, 2017 01:53 pm

Five students from Birdville ISD’s Regional Day School Program for the Deaf, placed among the top four teams in the nation in the Battle of the Books competition, and won the Green Team Best Sportsmanship Award. The team competed against 26 other middle school teams at Gallaudet University (based in Washington, D.C.), a university designed for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Team member Amy Nguyen was named Green Team MVP.

Shown from left to right, teacher Christine Gaston, Eduardo Bustillos, Nate Coats, Destiny Chavana, Amy Nguyen, Max Ridgway, teacher Teresa Fuller, and Smithfield Middle School assistant principal Jason Turner.

Source–ESC TODAY: Timely Information and Resources for Region 11 Schools, May 10, 2017

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