2016 Battle of the Books Winners

Congratulations to Binion and Smithfield elementary schools, BISD’s 2016 Battle of the Books winners. #BISDShines #bisddlp Pictured: Binion Elementary

Congratulations to Binion and Smithfield elementary schools, BISD’s 2016 Battle of the Books winners. #BISDShines #bisddlp Pictured: Smithfield Elementary

Congratulations to North Ridge Elementary for winning second place in BISD’s 2016 Battle of the Books. #BISDShines #bisddlp

Congratulations to Academy at C.F. Thomas Elementary for tying for third place in BISD’s 2016 Battle of the Books. #BISDShines #bisddlp

Congratulations to Walker Creek Elementary for tying for third place in BISD’s 2016 Battle of the Books. #BISDShines #bisddlp

Congratulations to Green Valley Elementary for tying for third place in BISD’s 2016 Battle of the Books. #BISDShines #bisddlp

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Porter Students Exemplify BISD’s C.O.R.E. Values

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Third-grade students at Porter Elementary recently sponsored a service project for the whole school. From Jan. 11–22, they collected coins from students, staff, and community members. Their goal was to raise $2,016 for Shields Elementary in Red Oak, a librarian at Pearson Elementary in Garland ISD, and several families, all of which were impacted by the December tornados. So far, the campus has raised more than $2,931. Assistant Principal Chad Paris agreed to allow students to duct tape him to the wall if they met their goal. Since the school exceeded the goal, he is going to be duct taped to the cafeteria wall, most likely wearing princess attire.

Porter students exemplify BISD’s C.O.R.E. values of responsibility, empathy, kindness, honesty, acceptance, and courage.