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BISD Partners with Education Foundation to Provide School Supplies for Students
The Brownwood Education Foundation has partnered with BISD to fund the project. "BEF and BISD have been talking about it for several years," said Liesa Land, BISD Deputy Superintendent, "so this year we just reached out and asked them. Parents will only be asked to send the two to three things on the school supply list. Everything else will be provided."
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STAAR Scores Accessible Through TEA Online Student Portal
STAAR scores may be accessed on an online student portal created by the Texas Education Agency (TEA). Log in to the student portal at www.texasassessment.com to view your child’s STAAR scores and access additional resources.
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Woodland Heights Green Team Celebrates Recycling Success
The Green Team has crossed several hurdles and surpassed many goals since it began in 2008. Celebrating their thirteenth year of recycling, the team has collected over 100,000 pounds of recycling over the last two school years!
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BISD Announces Little Lion Olympics
The Little Lion Olympics is set to begin Thursday, May 20, with 3rd grade classes competing in track and field events beginning at 9:00 am at Gordon Wood Stadium. The 4th and 5th grade classes will be competing on Friday, May 21.
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BISD Announces Update Regarding Masks
Beginning Thursday, April 15, wearing a mask for BISD students, staff, and visitors will become optional while in district facilities, on school buses, and at school-sanctioned events.
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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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