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Solar Eclipse: Transportation Update

As we prepare for the total eclipse on Monday, April 8, Birdville ISD wants to remind parents of the anticipated increase in visitors to the metroplex to witness this event.

As a result, we expect heavier than usual traffic in and around the District. Please plan accordingly and allow extra time for travel to and from school to ensure the safe drop-off and pick-up of your children.

For students who ride the bus, we appreciate your patience as our bus drivers navigate potential delays due to increased traffic. On Monday afternoon, campus staff will provide students the opportunity to use restroom facilities before boarding the bus, prioritizing their safety and comfort during the ride home.

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Birdville High School head football coach named

At the regular Board meeting on March 28, the Birdville ISD board of trustees named Chris Smith head football coach/athletic coordinator at Birdville High School. 

He brings an extensive amount of player and coaching experience with him. Smith played football at Stephen F. Austin State University where he was an offensive lineman and deep snapper. He was also a two-year letterman and Academic All-Conference for the Southland Football League. 

Smith’s coaching experience includes: associate head coach/offensive coordinator/offensive line coach at Southlake Carroll High School from 2018 to present; associate head coach/offensive coordinator/offensive line coach at Carthage High School from 2017-18; offensive quality control at Texas A&M University from 2014-17; offensive line coach at Texas A&M University from 2014-15; associate head coach/offensive coordinator/offensive line coach at Carthage High School from 2007-14; and various assistant coaching experiences at Mesquite Poteet High School and Stephen F. Austin State University.

“Coach Smith’s experience is as good as it gets. He has served as the offensive coordinator at Southlake Carroll and Carthage, two of the winningest programs in the state,” Executive Director of Athletics Barry Norton said. “One thing that attracted Birdville ISD to Coach Smith is his experience at multiple levels. He has coached at the highest level of Texas High School Football (6A) and had tremendous success at the lower levels (4A) too. I believe his three years on Coach Sumlin’s staff at Texas A&M will serve him and his teams well.” 

“With proven championship experience at high school and collegiate levels, Coach Smith brings an energy and enthusiasm that is contagious,” Superintendent Dr. Gayle Stinson said. “More importantly to me is his character – he emphasizes the importance of encouraging and growing young athletes and students into young adults that care for one another and become outstanding citizens. We are proud to welcome Coach Smith and his family into the BISD family.”

Smith earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Stephen F. Austin State University.

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Solar Eclipse Information

Solar Eclipse Information

Birdville ISD is excited about the upcoming opportunity for all students and staff to share a unique educational experience of the total solar eclipse. 

Campus Plan: Weather permitting, our students will witness the eclipse from outside on Monday, April 8. BISD has acquired certified solar viewing glasses so all students and staff can safely experience the eclipse. The District has adjusted our schedules for that day so that all lunches occur before the main viewing timeframe.  

Campus visitors/volunteers: District property will not be used for public viewing, and parents will not be allowed on campus during the event.  

Absences: Student absences on April 8 will be excused as long as the attendance clerk receives a sign note from the parent.  

BISD opt-out: If you do not wish for your student to participate in the viewing of the eclipse outside, please complete the OPT-OUT Form for each child and return it to the front office by Wednesday, April 5.  

NOTE: Not submitting an opt-out form will result in your child participating in the viewing outside.  

Birdville ISD looks forward to making this upcoming solar eclipse a genuinely educational and unforgettable experience for our students and staff. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with your child’s campus. 

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Birdville ISD Destination Imagination Teams Win Big at Regionals & Advance to State Finals!

Five Birdville ISD Destination Imagination (DI) teams won top honors at the DI Regionals and will compete in the 2024 Lone Star [State] Finals at the University of Texas at Arlington on April 12-13, 2024. Approximately 475 Texas DI regional winners from across the state advance to the Lone Star Finals. Team results from the regional competition are as follows:

Green Valley Elementary School's Gators Got Game

Green Valley Elementary School’s Gators Got Game won 1st place for the Technical Challenge, “Pinball Heroes”

Watauga Middle School's T.O.A.D.S.

Watauga Middle School’s T.O.A.D.S. won 2nd place in the Fine Arts Challenge, “In Motion”

Team NonCents, comprised of students from Birdville High and Smithfield Middle

Team NonCents, comprised of students from Birdville High and Smithfield Middle, won 1st place in the Improv Challenge, “So Extra”

Team NonCents, comprised of students from Birdville High and Smithfield Middle

Team Let me Speak to ur manager, comprised of students from all three Birdville ISD District High Schools, won 1st Place.

Smithfield Middle School's Hissing Kittens

Smithfield Middle School’s Hissing Kittens won 1st place in the Texas EXTREME Extended Instant Challenge. 

Laura Lyons, district Destination Imagination liaison, has done an outstanding job of supporting the formation of these DI teams and helping them prepare for the regional competition.

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Basketball Bi-District Playoff Information

Birdville and Haltom High Schools boys varsity basketball teams secured spots in the bi-district round of the playoffs. Birdville ISD is proud of both teams for showcasing their exceptional talent and dedication to the game. 

🦅 Birdville High School vs. Mansfield Summit High School
Tuesday, February 20 at 7 p.m.
Arlington Lamar High School, 1400 W. Lamar Blvd., Arlington 76012

🐃 Haltom High School vs. Highland Park High School
Tuesday, Feb 20 at 7:30 p.m.
Lewisville High School, 1098 W. Main St., Lewisville, 75067