{"id":10752,"date":"2025-02-27T21:54:48","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T03:54:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/?p=10752"},"modified":"2025-02-27T21:54:51","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T03:54:51","slug":"birdville-isd-board-approves-mullendore-elementary-stem-academy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/birdville-isd-board-approves-mullendore-elementary-stem-academy\/","title":{"rendered":"Birdville ISD Board Approves Mullendore Elementary STEM Academy\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Birdville-ISD-Board-Approves-Mullendore-Elementary-STEM-Academy.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10753\" style=\"width:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Birdville-ISD-Board-Approves-Mullendore-Elementary-STEM-Academy.png 1080w, https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Birdville-ISD-Board-Approves-Mullendore-Elementary-STEM-Academy-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Birdville-ISD-Board-Approves-Mullendore-Elementary-STEM-Academy-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Birdville-ISD-Board-Approves-Mullendore-Elementary-STEM-Academy-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Birdville-ISD-Board-Approves-Mullendore-Elementary-STEM-Academy-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Birdville-ISD-Board-Approves-Mullendore-Elementary-STEM-Academy-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Birdville-ISD-Board-Approves-Mullendore-Elementary-STEM-Academy-35x35.png 35w, https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Birdville-ISD-Board-Approves-Mullendore-Elementary-STEM-Academy-760x760.png 760w, https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Birdville-ISD-Board-Approves-Mullendore-Elementary-STEM-Academy-82x82.png 82w, https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Birdville-ISD-Board-Approves-Mullendore-Elementary-STEM-Academy-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/blog.birdvilleschools.net\/district\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Birdville-ISD-Board-Approves-Mullendore-Elementary-STEM-Academy-550x550.png 550w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Birdville Independent School District Board of Trustees has approved Mullendore Elementary as a Preparatory STEM Academy, reinforcing the district\u2019s commitment to fostering student interest and achievement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The board also approved a standardized dress code for the campus to enhance the learning environment and support student success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mullendore Elementary Preparatory STEM Academy<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mullendore Elementary will create an engaging learning environment designed to spark students&#8217; curiosity and passion for STEM subjects. This initiative provides a structured pathway for students to develop STEM fluency and career awareness from elementary school through high school and beyond.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students attending Mullendore Elementary will transition to North Richland Middle School, a designated School of Specialization in STEM.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The school\u2019s curriculum will be aligned to prepare students for STEM pathways in high school, college and future careers.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As a Preparatory STEM Academy, Mullendore Elementary will empower students to meet the Portrait of a Graduate expectations by:\u00a0\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>engaging in real-world, project-based learning;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>developing an awareness of and responsibility for environmental stewardship;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>collaborating with school and community stakeholders;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>partnering with high school mentors from the Birdville Center of Technology and Advanced Learning, and\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Standardized Dress Code Implementation<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Board approved a standardized dress code for the school that will enhance the learning environment and reinforce the Academy\u2019s focus on STEM education.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The recommended dress code includes jeans or khakis (long or short) or the option of a skirt for girls, and a solid color white, green, or black collared shirt for both boys and girls.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A campus clothes closet will be available to assist students in need of appropriate attire.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Campus administration will collaborate with local partners to secure funding and provide clothing assistance for disadvantaged students.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Birdville ISD Board of Trustees believes these initiatives will create a dynamic and focused educational environment that prepares students for success in STEM-related fields while fostering a sense of community and inclusivity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Birdville Independent School District Board of Trustees has approved Mullendore Elementary as a Preparatory STEM Academy, reinforcing the district\u2019s commitment to fostering student interest and achievement in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. 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