BISD will celebrateRed Ribbon Week Oct. 23–31. This year’s theme is “I have the POWER to be Drug Free.” Campus activities are listed on the campus websites.
Green Valley Elementary’s PTA meeting is on Monday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. Fifth-grade students will perform.
Smithfield Elementary’s picture day is Monday, Oct. 24.
Kindergarten students at Foster Village Elementary will go on a field trip to Green Meadows Farm on Monday, Oct. 24.
Richland Middle School’s StuCo is participating in the Birdville High School Homecoming Parade on Monday, Oct. 24.
Cheney Elementary will have a fire prevention program for third-grade students on Monday, Oct. 24, 8:30-10 a.m.
Green Valley Elementary’s book fair is Oct. 24–28.
Hardeman Elementary’s Literacy Night is on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 6-7 p.m.
Smithfield Elementary students are having vision and hearing screening on Tuesday, Oct. 25.
Cheney Elementary’s Bulldog Day/Art Day is Tuesday, Oct. 25.
North Ridge Elementary is having a camp parent meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m.
Richland Elementary’s McDonald’s Night is Tuesday, Oct. 25, 5-8 p.m. McDonald’s is located at Rufe Snow Drive. Proceeds benefit the fifth-grade students’ Camp Carter field trip.
North Ridge Elementary’s Art Day is Wednesday, Oct. 26.
Richland High School’s College Information Night for parents and seniors is Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 6 p.m. in the Omni Room. An admissions representative from Midwestern State University will share pertinent information to guide families through the college admissions and financial aid process.
Kona Ice will be at Snow Heights Elementary onWednesday, Oct. 26 after school.
Holiday Heights Elementary’s grandparents breakfast is on Wednesday, Oct. 26, 7:30-8:30 a.m.
Binion Elementary’s Science Night is Thursday, Oct. 27, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
The Binion Elementary PTA Trunk or Treat event is Thursday, Oct. 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Holiday Heights Elementary’s Bosses Pizza Night is Thursday, Oct. 27, 5-8 p.m.
Mullendore Elementary’s McDonald’s Night is Thursday, Oct. 27, 5-8 p.m.
Richland Middle School’s Trunk or Treat is Thursday, Oct. 27.
North Ridge Middle School’s picture retake day is Thursday, Oct. 27.
BISD is sponsoring “Dyslexia–How to Support my Child with a Learning Disorder” on Thursday, Oct. 27, 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Birdville Center of Technology and Advanced Learning (BCTAL). Tricia Quisenberry, dyslexia outreach coordinator for the Luke Waites Center for Dyslexia and Learning Disorders, will be on hand to present information designed to help parents learn more about dyslexia and the characteristics associated with this disorder, and to provide useful strategies to help parents support their child(ren). The event is free. For information, call 817-547-5753.
Haltom Middle School’s third annual Walk in My Shoes Day is Thursday, Oct. 27. Parents are encouraged to spend any part of the school day with their child so they can experience school through their child’s eyes.
Spicer Elementary’s Chocolate Fundraiser Game Truck Day is Thursday, Oct. 27 on the playground. Kindergarten, first- and second-grade students are at 12:30-1:30 p.m. Third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students are at 1:30-2:30 p.m.
The Pride of Haltom is hosting two free community performances: Thursday, Oct. 27, 8 p.m. at the Fine Arts/Athletics Complex (FAAC); and Friday, Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. at Haltom High School.
Birdville Elementary second-grade students are taking a field trip to the Dallas Arboretum on Friday, Oct. 28.
Green Valley Elementary’s kindergarten Storybook Parade is Friday, Oct. 28.
Mullendore Elementary’s College T-shirt day is Friday, Oct. 28.
Cheney Elementary’s pre-K Halloween Parade is on Friday, Oct. 28. A.M. pre-K begins at 10:15 a.m., and P.M. pre-K begins at 2:30 p.m.
Shannon High School’s Trunk-R-Treat Carnival is Friday, Oct. 28 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Money raised from Trunk-R-Treat and Walk for the Cure will be donated to Susan G. Komen.
North Richland Middle School’s theatre department will present “SUPERHEROES: With Great Power Comes Ordinary Responsibility” by Ian McWethy on Thursday, Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m., and on Friday, Oct. 28 at 4 p.m. in the auditorium. Tickets are $1 at the door.
Holiday Heights Elementary’s carnival is on Friday, Oct. 28, 5-8 p.m.
North Richland Middle School’s Halloween Activity Night is Friday, Oct. 28, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Hardeman Elementary’s Science Hat Parade is on Friday, Oct. 28 at 8:30 a.m.
North Ridge Middle School’s activity night is Friday, Oct. 28, 4:30-6:30 p.m. This is for current North Ridge Middle School students only. Tickets are on sale Oct. 24–28 during lunch. Dress code will be enforced.
The Academy at C.F. Thomas’ Boogie Nights is Oct. 28, 6-7:30 p.m. Dress up and join them for games, prizes, candy, snacks, and family fun.
Haltom Middle School is hosting a Texas Alliance for Minorities in Engineering (TAME) family STEM night on Friday, Oct. 28, 5-7:30 p.m. in the library. There will be many interactive activities focusing on engineering, scientific reasoning and computer science.
Haltom High School’s annual Fall Craft Fair is on Saturday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the school. Admission is one can of food. The craft show supports the Haltom High PTSA and provides college scholarships to seniors. Vendor booths are still available. For information, email hhsptsa@hotmail.com.
North Ridge Elementary’s PTA Trunk or Treat is on Sunday, Oct. 30. For times, call 817-547-3200.
Congratulations to the outstanding singers from BISD high schools who were selected for membership in one of the three All-Region choirs. (Students with names bolded continue their journey to making the Texas All-State Choir by advancing on to the third audition in November.)
All-Region Choir
Birdville High:Faith Adams, Alli Burk, Jared Burleson, Harrison Caltagirone, Jet Coatney, Hannah Detrick, Mason Doyle, Darius Easter, Dennis Gartman, Audrey Ham, Trey Harmening, Shali Hartman, Jordan Joe, Alan Montes, Halie Moore, Maygan Paul, Logan Perrin, Nick Rothe, Jacob Schuck, Ryan Scott and Maggie Williams
Haltom High:Jacob Burley, Haley Clark, Annalisa Greenlee, Thomas Jones, Ellian Liburd, Kennan Lukacs, Zachariah Medina, Madeline Roberts, Melinda Salas, Alejandro Saucedo, Jade Scivally and Andru Wilson
Richland High: Brooke Christoffersen, Ashley Dickerson, Caleb Dollarhide, Hailey Frith, Maysen Gardner, Carlie Hagar, Caitlin Hoffman, Aaron Jett, Rachel Kelly, Braden Kelley, Tolisi Kioa, Caleb Pitts, Destiny Pope, Levi Richey, Chandler Smith and Brad Symank
BOLD = Advancing to Pre-Area Audition
Region Treble Choir
Birdville High: Kaleigh Farnan, Hannah Green, Macy Hartman, Shannon Hudgins and Amy Little
Haltom High: Cyan Burkhart, Mireya Campos, Amara Holcombe, Gabrielle Mallow, Mary Nelson, Natalie Nounennady and Caty Suazo
Richland High: Ruth Andrews, Haley Hanson, Moriah Kahlil, McKynzi Miller and Emily Patrick
9th-10th Grade Honor Choir
Birdville High: Amanda Blackburn, Rose Buswold, Sierra Cope, Grayson Cram, Jenelle Henley, Mackenzie Patterson, Jocelyn Renteria, Lexi Rios, Christi Risenhoover, Preston Robertson, Daisey Robeson, Ethan Robinson, Logan Tolleson, Giovanni Valforte, Sarah Watkins, Isabella Ybarra and Lauren Zimmerman
Haltom High: Samuel Apomolia, Kovey Baccam, Alaynna Barkley, Cassandra Dominguez, Jesse Edmonson, Mandi Inthalangsy, Tran Le, Elianna Mena, Kayla Meyers, Michelle Thai and Joshua Vidal
Richland High: Cade Braswell, Jaclyn Denson, Jacob Figueroa, Jarred Gracy, Jarod Miller, Mary Moreno and Corey White
