Congratulations to Sam Boutris, 2009 graduate of Haltom High, on his upcoming performance at Carnegie Hall. > View information on his upcoming performance
More information is also available on his website at samboutris.com. #BISDShines #ThisIsMyBirdvilleISD
As the school doors swing open to embrace another exciting Spring semester, we extend a warm back-to-school welcome! The journey ahead holds endless possibilities for growth, learning, and success.
Our dedicated educators are committed to providing an environment for your students academic and personal development. Together, we will create a community that thrives on empowered learners, responsible citizens, global competitors and innovative entrepreneurs. Here’s to the joy of discovery, the thrill of achievement and the bonds that make Birdville ISD a family!
Below are some helpful links for you as you begin the Spring semester on Monday, January 8, 2024:
As the year draws to a close, the district is taking a moment to celebrate the engaging, inspiring and informative content that resonated with our Social Media community. This celebration is a testament to the district’s use of social media as a powerful tool for communication and community building, bridging the virtual gap and bringing the Birdville ISD family closer together! #thisimybirdvilleisd
Here are the Top Social Media stories for 2023:
#1 DaShaun White | DaShaun White, Birdville ISD graduate, signed with the Buffalo Bills!
> View Original Facebook Post
#2 Emily Smay | Emily Smay, Birdville High School Senior, earned a very rare College Board Advanced Placement Art recognition. > View Original Facebook Post
#3 Bands Advancing to State| For the first time in Birdville ISD history, all three of our high schools bands advanced to the UIL State Marching Competition. > View Original Facebook Post
#4 Rashee Rice| Rashee Rice, 2019 Birdville ISD graduate was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs!
> View Original Facebook Post
#5 Addy Sweeny | Birdville High sophomore and JV cheerleader Addy Sweny was featured in a video by the National Down Syndrome Society that played in Times Square during the month of September 2023. >View Original Facebook Post
#6 Kuol Atak | Congratulations to Birdville ISD Senior, Kuol Atak who has committed to play basketball at The University of Oklahoma. > View Original Facebook Post
#7 Dr. Stinson | Birdville ISD Superintendent Dr. Gayle Stinson received the Texas Council of Women School Executives Leader Award. >View Original Facebook Post
#8 | Linette Medrano | Congratulations to Linette Medrano, Haltom High School senior, was awarded a $293,000 full four-year scholarship to TCU by the TCU STEM Scholar program.
> View Original Facebook Post
#9 Jason Winans | Birdville ISD Assistant Principal Named Region XI 2023 Region Assistant Principal of the Year > View Youtube Video
#10 Cohen Topley | Birdville High sophomore Cohen Topley had two artworks advance to the 2023 state VASE Competition and both being selected as a “Gold Seal” recipient. > View Original Facebook Post
#11 RHS Advances to 3rd Round | Richland High School Varsity Football Team had an exciting run in the playoffs this season. First they earned the title of District Champions with a 10-0 perfect season. Then the Royals continued in the playoffs making it to the third round with an undefeated season before facing the Forney Jackrabbits.
#12 Board Announces Liz Pena Principal | Birdville ISD Superintendent Dr. Gayle Stinson announced the appointment of A. Elizabeth “Liz” Peña as principal of Shannon High School.
> View Original Facebook Post
#13 Tim Drysdale | Birdville ISD Superintendent Dr. Gayle Stinson announced the appointment of Tim Drysdale as principal of the Birdville High School. > View Original Facebook Post
Birdville ISD’s O.H. Stowe Elementary traveled to Austin and San Antonio on an Education in Action Discover Texas Field Trip, Friday, December 1, 2023, to experience what they are learning in Texas History. Students visited the Texas State Capitol, The Alamo, and The Witte Museum. During the charter bus ride to Austin, students discussed why Texans are so proud of their unique heritage and participated in activities and games in preparation for their day.
In Austin the students visited the Texas State Capitol where their legislators, The Honorable Kelly Hancock, State Senator, District 9 and The Honorable Stephanie Klick, State Representative, District 91, office. Students saw first-hand where Texas laws are made as they toured the State Capitol including the Senate and House of Representatives chambers. Students then traveled to San Antonio where they toured The Alamo, one of the most famous missions in the United States, and learned about the Battle of the Alamo’s role in the Texas Revolution. At the Witte Museum students explored primary artifacts and photographs from early Texas which were brought to life by a reenactor straight out of Texas history! The reenactor shared what it was like to live and work in early Texas and, through hands-on activities, taught the students how to do some of the work from that time period including roping a steer and grinding corn.
”Education in Action’s Discover Texas Field Trips are based on the understanding that the most effective way for students to learn is through experience,” stated Jennifer Pasteur, Education in Action’s Executive Director. ”Student activities during Discover Texas Field Trips reinforce and supplement Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) learning objectives in fun and hands-on ways at significant Texas sites that bring the content to life.”
The Board of Trustees met in regular session on Thursday, December 14. The following link will provide you a summary of actions taken at their meeting.
> View December 14, 2023 e-review
> View Board of Trustees Website
Congratulations to Nicollette Hillman, Richland High School Senior. She received a full four-year scholarship to the University of Pennsylvania through the QuestBridge National College Match!
