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3M Donates iPads to BISD First Graders
BISD students have become accustomed to using iPads in classrooms, so while Lee noticed the need for familiarity for her students, she also found a method to incorporate efficient tools for the motor skills her students could fully utilize. Donors Choose is an online funding site which aids teachers, and their connections came through.
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Pumpkin Patches Bring Fall Joy to Brownwood Elementary Schools
With classes unable to travel and visit the Pumpkin Patch at Sliger's Market, Cullen Sliger, owner of Sliger's Market, has worked closely with Kristi Owen, Woodland Heights Assistant Principal, in setting up a Pumpkin Patch at all of the BISD elementary campuses.
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Brownwood ISD Food Service Announces Free Lunches for Students Starting in October
Made possible through funding provided by the USDA and the program which helped provide free meals earlier during the COVID-19 pandemic, BISD students will be able to eat lunch FREE at their school Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, or until the state funding runs out.
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April 30 Update to Brownwood ISD COVID-19 Response Plan
We recognize details are essential to families, and changing plans are incredibly frustrating. We hope establishing the following dates well in advance will help with planning, and provide the best opportunity for favorable health conditions and fewer social distancing restrictions.
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April 28 Update to Brownwood ISD COVID-19 Response Plan
Student progress reports will be distributed on May 5th. Each teacher will report student learning as “P” for Progressing or “NP” for Not Progressing. For 2020 BHS seniors, an information sheet containing FAQs has been posted.
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April 22 Update to Brownwood ISD COVID-19 Response Plan
During a meeting on April 21st, the Commissioner of Education let districts know that virtual graduation ceremonies are approved, and in-person person graduation ceremonies are pending. This update includes a summary of the district-level discussion items.
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Educational Update Based on Governor Abbott’s April 17th Orders
Based on the April 17th executive order of Governor Abbott, the Bangs, Blanket, Brookesmith, Brownwood, Coleman, Early, May, Panther Creek, Santa Anna, and Zephyr ISDs will only be providing off-campus instruction for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.
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April 15 Update to Brownwood ISD COVID-19 Response Plan
April 15 Update: Governor Abbot Press Conference, Pre-K and Kindergarten Registration, Off-Campus Instruction, Grading, Transfer Requests
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April 8 Update to Brownwood ISD COVID-19 Response Plan
Cheeseburgers that were served as the first hot meal pick-up on Wednesday, April 8, were a hit. BISD Food Service/SFE prepared and served 948 lunches for kids today. Combined with breakfast, a total of 1,896 meals were provided!
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April 7 Update to Brownwood ISD COVID-19 Response Plan
Brownwood ISD Food Service will be serving Cheeseburgers as it’s first hot pick-up meal on Wednesday, April 8. There will be no meal service Friday, April 10, as it is the Good Friday holiday.
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April 3 Update to Brownwood ISD COVID-19 Response Plan
We understand that for various reasons (no computer, no internet, preference, etc.), printed instructional materials are necessary. We are committed to providing the support our families need during these difficult times. To simplify this process and support higher compliance with ‘stay at home’ principles, we are making updates.
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April 2 Update to Brownwood ISD COVID-19 Response Plan
During this time of COVID-19, school districts have had to close while still providing the critical services that are normally expected inside the building. School nutrition has had to adapt to the needs of the communities to continue to provide nutritious meals while traditional school is closed.
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April 1 Update to Brownwood ISD COVID-19 Response Plan
On March 31st, Governor Abbott closed all Texas schools through May 1. This closure will affect some of our planned Senior activities. We are still committed to give our Seniors a wonderful final experience at BHS.
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March 31 Update to Brownwood ISD COVID-19 Response Plan
Based on the March 31st executive order of Governor Abbott, the Bangs, Blanket, Brookesmith, Brownwood, Coleman, Early, May, Panther Creek, Santa Anna, and Zephyr ISDs report the extension of closure until at least May 4, 2020.
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March 27 Update to Brownwood ISD COVID-19 Response Plan
Following health and safety precautions and directives, our staff continue to safely meet student needs during this crisis. An update on educational adjustments was released this morning.
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Educational Adjustments Based on Limited Stay at Home Order
Based on the March 26th orders of the City of Bangs, Brown County, the City of Brownwood, and the City of Early, the Bangs, Blanket, Brookesmith, Brownwood, Early, May, and Zephyr ISDs report the following operational adjustments.
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March 26 Update to Brownwood ISD COVID-19 Response Plan
Brownwood ISD continues to offer FREE drive-through and pick-up meals for breakfast and lunch for kids up to 18 years old, regardless of where they go to school. To better serve our community, BISD will begin serving lunch and breakfast at the same time to reduce travel for our families.
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March 25 Update to Brownwood ISD’s COVID-19 Response Plan
On March 6th, our students left for spring break to recharge and prepare for a rewarding finish to the school year. Our seniors have been preparing for their final SAT, their last prom, their final athletic contest, their final one-act-play performance, and many other final school activities. Their eyes were set on graduation and beyond, but recent events involving COVID-19 have changed all this. But even with the challenges, we are going to make every effort to give our Seniors a wonderful final experience at BHS.
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March 24 Update to Brownwood ISD’s COVID-19 Response Plan
Transitioning to off-campus instruction is difficult. In a time when our world is turning upside down, you don’t need more pressure without support. Parents: do your best. Period. Nothing more is expected or possible.
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March 23 Update to Brownwood ISD’s COVID-19 Response Plan
Today, March 23, we served 978 meals to students and distributed instructional materials to our PK-8 students. The response was phenomenal! Check out the campus Facebook pages for pictures and campus-specific information.
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