Thank you to all the volunteers who participated virtually for World Read Aloud Day! More than 130 volunteers read virtually to students across the District, showing the importance of literacy.
Thank you!
Monthly Archives: February 2021
Applications for the Collegiate Academy of Birdville Freshman Class of 2021–22 will close on Feb. 12 at midnight.
The Collegiate Academy of Birdville is accepting applications from current 8th grade students for admission to the program beginning in the 2021–2022 school year. The Academy is a four-year program that allows students to earn an Associate Degree while earning their high school diploma.
> View Program Information and Application at https://www.birdvilleschools.net/cabadmissions
Foster Village Student Wins BISD 2021 Spelling Bee
Congratulations to Riya Rajesh, Foster Village Elementary student, for winning BISD’s 2021 Spelling Bee. She will represent the District at the next level.
Abhinav Thapa, Richland Middle School, won second place. Congratulations to the 28 contestants. #BISDShines #WeAreBirdvilleISD
BigFuture Days
College Board is hosting virtual events for high school students to connect directly with college admissions representatives and take action on the most important steps for college.
To register or learn more, visit cb.org/bigfuturedays https://pages.collegeboard.org/big-future-days
What are BigFuture Days? (Video) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1VFbREREKM&feature=youtu.be
For more information, contact BISD’s Advanced Academics Department at 817-547-8936.
BISD’s 2020 District Teachers of the Year Honored with Rings
Birdville ISD Superintendent Dr. Darrell Brown recently presented rings to the District’s 2020 Teachers of the Year. The rings were donated by Corey Schneider with Herff Jones. The District appreciates Corey Schneider and Herff Jones – Texan Graduation Supply for their continued support of the District’s annual Teacher of the Year Gala.
Pictured from left to right are: Dr. Sabrina Lindsey, Academy at C.F. Thomas principal; Mary Holmes, Elementary Teacher of the Year; and Dr. Darrell Brown.
Pictured from left to right are: Dr. Dion Varnado, Haltom High School principal; Mike Moore, Secondary Teacher of the Year; and Dr. Darrell Brown.
BISD Superintendent Announces Retirement
After leading the Birdville Independent School District for almost 10 years, Superintendent Dr. Darrell Brown announced today his plans to retire effective June 30, 2021.
“Let me begin by saying how honored I am to serve as the superintendent in Birdville ISD,” Brown said in a video message to staff. “As I reflect on this being the 10th year in this special school district, I can only smile and say thank you so much for your support and for your commitment to the education of our students throughout these years.”
The Birdville School Board will discuss the Superintendent’s intent to retire at their February 25 meeting and are expected to share their plans to hire a search firm to assist with finding a replacement. Dr. Brown will remain in his leadership role through the search and transition.
Under Dr. Brown’s leadership, Birdville ISD:
- Had …
- 23 National Merit Finalists,
- 103 National Merit Commended Scholars,
- 39 National Hispanic Scholars,
- Five National Merit Achievement Scholars, and
- Two National Merit Special Scholarship recipients;
- Implemented additional safety and security measures on every campus;
- Moved to one-to-one technology for students;
- Rebuilt seven of the District’s oldest facilities with voter-approved bonds;
- Increased overall student academic performance on standardized tests which are consistently above state and national averages;
- Received the highest rating from the state, “Superior Achievement,” for management of taxpayer dollars;
- Opened the Collegiate Academy of Birdville (CAB), where students can earn an Associate degree while in high school;
- Went from being ranked 77th (out of the top 200 largest school districts across Texas) in productivity to being ranked third by Education Resource Group (ERG);
- Received recognition from ERG as one of the top ten school districts in Texas for achieving high academic performance while maintaining efficient operations;
- Received recognition from the Texas Comptroller’s Office for transparency for traditional finances and debt obligation; and
- Much, much more.
Upon retirement, Dr. Brown will have completed 37 years of service in public education. He said, “I am so proud that I am ending my tenure here in such a special place in Birdville ISD. I can’t thank you enough for your commitment to our students, our staff and our community.”
“The Board wishes Dr. Brown the best in his well-deserved retirement. He is leaving the District on solid ground as we look to the future,” said Jack McCarty, Board president. “Dr. Brown, thank you for your leadership. You will be missed.”