Category Archives: Hardeman Elementary

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Hardeman Homecoming: It’s time to return to the Hardeman campus 

We are resuming all classes back at the Hardeman Elementary campus on Monday, April 4.  Class times and bus schedules will return to normal.   

There are still repairs to be made, but the building is safe, clean, and ready for the return of students. As part of the cleaning process, the air quality has been tested by two independent companies, and the air in the building is safe. Thank you to the parents and staff for working together during this difficult time. You are superstars in the BISD family. 

Hardeman Bienvenida: es hora de volver al plantel de Hardeman  

Reanudaremos todas las clases en la escuela primaria Hardeman el lunes 4 de abril. Los horarios de clase y de autobús volverán a su normalidad.  

Aún quedan reparaciones por hacer, pero el edificio está seguro, limpio y listo para el regreso de los estudiantes. Como parte del proceso de limpieza, se ha probado la calidad del aire por dos empresas independientes y se ha determinado que el aire en el edificio es seguro. Gracias a los padres y al personal por trabajar juntos durante este momento difícil. Ustedes son superestrellas en la familia BISD. 

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Trustees Approve Administrative Appointment

At their regular meeting, Birdville ISD’s Board of Trustees approved the administrative appointments of Katie Moran as principal of Grace E. Hardeman Elementary School. Moran is replacing Lindi Talbott, who is also retiring at the end of the school year.

She has been an assistant principal at Mullendore Elementary School since 2015. Prior to being full-time at Mullendore, she was an assistant principal between Cheney and Mullendore elementary schools from 2013–15; a Title I reading teacher at Birdville Elementary from 2012–13; and a teacher at Birdville Elementary from 2002–12.

Moran earned her bachelor’s degree from Texas Christian University and master’s degree from Dallas Baptist University.

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Hardeman Elementary earns all possible distinctions in 2016 accountability ratings

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The Texas Education Agency recently announced that “more than 400 campuses that achieved a Met Standard rating in the 2016 state accountability ratings also earned all distinction designations applicable to their individual school.” Hardeman Elementary was one that earned the maximum number of distinctions.

 Elementary campuses may receive distinctions in six areas: academic achievement in reading/ELA, academic achievement in math, academic achievement in science, top 25 percent in student progress, top 25 percent in closing performance gaps, and postsecondary readiness. Secondary campuses may also receive distinctions for academic achievement in social studies. Distinctions are based on comparisons between individual schools and a 40-campus group with similar student demographics. BISD had 26 of the 31 campuses received at least one distinction. Hardeman Elementary received the maximum possible, with Watauga and Smithfield middle schools, and Green Valley and Smithfield elementary schools receiving six of seven and five of six respectively. A total of 85 distinctions were awarded to campuses across the District, 21 more than last year.

According to the Sept. 14, 2016 TEA press release, “ ‘Earning one or more campus distinctions is noteworthy and should be a source of pride in a community,’ said Commissioner of Education Mike Morath. ‘Earning all possible distinctions is a significant accomplishment and should signal to parents that there is extraordinary work taking place on that campus.’

 “Last month, TEA released the 2016 state accountability ratings for more than 1,200 school districts and charters, as well as more than 8,600 campuses statewide. The ratings revealed that approximately 94 percent of school districts and charters across Texas have achieved the rating of Met Standard.

 “To view the 2016 state accountability ratings and distinction designations for all districts, charters and campuses, visit the Texas Education Agency website athttp://tea.texas.gov/2016Accountability.aspx.”