BISD Hosted the Camp Invention 2017 Launch Program

Camp Invention Logo

In conjunction with the National Inventors Hall of Fame®, BISD hosted the Camp Invention 2017 Launch program during the month of July. The Launch program focused on the following learning modules: Duct Tape Billionaire, Mission Space Makers, Have a Blast, and Operation Keep Out. Students used principles of engineering, physics, creativity, imagination, entrepreneurism, and problem-solving to engage in learning and spark inventive thinking.

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Thank you BISD PTA Clothes Connection!

During the 201617 school year, the Birdville Council of PTAs Clothes Connection served more than 1,500 BISD students.

 Clothes Connection distributed:

  • 872 Shoe Vouchers
  • 602 Pairs of Shoes
  • 7,442 Pairs of New Underwear
  • 7,545 Pairs of Socks
  • 5,548 Shirts
  • 3,225 Pants
  • 1,628 Jackets and Coats

 This was made possible through the generous donations of BISD employees and community members, fantastic volunteers, and supportive campus PTAs and principals. 

Congratulations to the 2017 District Teachers of the Year! #BISDShines

2017 District Elementary Teacher of the Year

Kristin Autrey
Grace E. Hardeman Elementary
Fourth-Grade Math and Science

“I want to create empowered and creative learners who will leave my classroom as responsible citizens equipped to be leaders, global competitors, and innovators ready to take on the world.”

Click to View Kristin Autrey’s Video


2017 District Secondary Teacher of the Year

Jennifer L. Cruze
Richland High School
AP Biology and Pre-AP Biology

“I feel it is both a blessing and an honor to teach and I am grateful to live such a purpose-filled life.”

> Click to View Jennifer Cruze’s Video