💠Lyzeth Alaffa as Director of Finance
💠Delia Rodriguez as Director of Procurement Services
💠Cindy Paz as Emergency Management Coordinator
These talented professionals bring valuable expertise to their roles, helping us strengthen our district’s infrastructure and continue providing a supportive environment for our students and staff.
Join us on Monday, February 23 at 6:30 p.m. at Sams Memorial Stadium for an evening filled with vibrant culture, music, and dance! Admission is FREE.
Enjoy pre-show entertainment at 6:00 p.m. featuring Estudiantina groups from Lopez and Veterans Memorial ECHS, followed by spectacular folklórico performances by students from El Jardin, Burns, Ortiz, Pullam, Benavides, Skinner, and Champion Elementary.
Come celebrate tradition and community with Brownsville ISD! In case of inclement weather, the event will be held Tuesday, February 24 at 6:00 p.m.
Celebrate Charro Days with us on Wednesday, February 25th at the BISD Administration Building Parking Lot! Enjoy vibrant performances by our talented BISD Fiesta Folklorica dancers representing El Jardin, Burns, Ortiz, Pullam, Benavides, Skinner, and Champion Elementary.
Performances begin at 9:30 a.m. — come out and experience the music, culture, and tradition that make this celebration so special!
#MiniFiesta #CharroDays2026 #BISDproud #CommunityCelebration #Folklorico
In celebration of Charro Days and the Children’s Parade, Brownsville ISD will follow an early dismissal schedule on Thursday, February 26:
🕚 Middle Schools – 11:45 a.m.
🕛 Elementary Schools – 12:15 p.m.
🕐 Early College High Schools – 1:00 p.m.
The Children’s Parade begins at 2:30 p.m. featuring folkloric dances, colorful costumes, floats, and bands. The parade will be streamed LIVE on BISD’s Facebook page and KBSD’s Vimeo page.
All district offices and campuses will be closed Friday, February 27, with regular operations resuming Monday, March 2.
Join us as we celebrate tradition, culture, and community! 🎊
Brownsville ISD proudly honors Cesar Mascorro as the 2026 Children’s Parade Grand Marshal. A proud Brownsville native and Hanna High School graduate, Mascorro dedicated 30 years to BISD as an assistant and head band director, leaving a lasting impact on generations of students. Known as “The Voice of the Hanna Band,” he continues to inspire through his support of music education and the arts in our community.
Join us in celebrating his legacy of service, leadership, and commitment to student success! 🎺👏
Congratulations to our Board Secretary, Ms. Minerva Peña, on receiving the Legacy Award from the South Texas School Board Association in recognition of her dedicated service to our district!
At this evening’s Board Meeting, the Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees officially approved the instructional calendar for the 2026–2027 academic year.
We are proud to announce that 19 Brownsville ISD campuses have been named to the 2025 Texas Honor Roll by Educational Results Partnership (ERP), a nonprofit organization that recognizes high-performing schools across the state.
This achievement reflects the hard work of our students, teachers, staff, and families. We’re proud of the incredible work happening across Brownsville ISD every day!
Congratulations to our students, educators, staff, and administrators whose dedication continues to make BISD The Best Choice!
⭐Veterans Memorial Early College High School
⭐Stillman Middle School
⭐Manzano Middle School
⭐Benavides Elementary
⭐Breeden Elementary
⭐Brite Elementary
⭐Burns Elementary
⭐Gallegos Elementary
⭐Garden Park Elementary
⭐Garza at Southmost Elementary
⭐Gonzalez Elementary
⭐Hudson Elementary
⭐Martin Elementary
⭐Ortiz Elementary
⭐Paredes Elementary
⭐Peña Elementary
⭐Pullam Elementary
⭐Sharp Elementary
⭐Yturria Elementary
The 23rd Annual Superintendent’s Scholarship Golf Tournament is teeing off soon! Join us for a day of fairways, birdies, and good times while supporting a great cause. Last year, we awarded over $100,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors, and this year, we’re aiming for the same hole-in-one! Your support helps us drive students toward success—thank you for being a key part of their journey.
📞 For additional information, contact the BISD Public Relations and Community Engagement Office at (956) 548-8000.
🌐 Learn more at: https://www.bisd.us/golftournament
Let’s come together and make this event another winning success!
#BISDGolfTournament #SaveTheDate #ForeTheStudents #CommunityGolf
📱🚫 DISCONNECT TO RECONNECT – BISD IS A DEVICE-FREE ZONE
Parents and students, effective the first day of school, we will be implementing a device-free zone at BISD. The Texas Legislature has passed House Bill 1481, which REQUIRES ALL public school districts across Texas to create device-free environments during the school day.
What House Bill 1481 requires for ALL Texas students:
✅ All personal communication devices must be turned OFF and stored out of sight
✅ Includes cell phones, smartwatches, tablets, gaming devices, and more
✅ Policy applies from first bell to last bell, while on school property
✅ This is a state mandate - ALL Texas school districts must comply
Need to reach your child during school hours? 📞 Parents you can call our campus front office
👨👩👧👦Parents, please:
◾Update your emergency contact information with the front office
◾Remind your child about this new law
◾Help us create a focused learning environment
Disconnect to Reconnect - When students power down their devices, they power up their connections with teachers, classmates, and their love of learning! 📚✨
Questions? Visit www.bisd.us or call (956) 548-8000
#BISD #DisconnectToReconnect #DeviceFreeZone
📱🚫 DESCONECTARSE PARA RECONECTARSE – BISD ES UNA ZONA LIBRE DE APARATOS ELECTRÓNICOS
Padres y estudiantes: a partir del primer día de clases, implementaremos una zona libre de aparatos electrónicos en BISD. La Legislatura de Texas ha aprobado la Ley 1481 de la Cámara de Representantes, la cual REQUIERE QUE TODOS los distritos escolares públicos de Texas establezcan ambientes libres de estos aparatos durante el horario escolar.
¿Qué exige la Ley 1481 para TODOS los estudiantes de Texas?
✅ Todos los aparatos personales de comunicación deben estar APAGADOS y guardados fuera de la vista
✅ Esto incluye: celulares, relojes inteligentes, tabletas, consolas de videojuegos y más
✅ La regla aplica desde la primera campana hasta la última, mientras estén en la escuela
✅ Es una orden estatal – TODOS los distritos escolares de Texas deben seguirla
📞 ¿Necesita comunicarse con su hijo durante el horario escolar?
Padres, pueden llamar a la oficina principal de la escuela
👨👩👧👦 Padres, por favor:
◾Actualicen su información de contacto de emergencia en la oficina
◾Recuérdenle a su hijo sobre esta nueva ley
◾Ayúdennos a mantener un ambiente enfocado en el aprendizaje
Desconecta para Reconectar – Cuando los estudiantes apagan sus aparatos, se conectan más con los maestros, compañeros y con gusto de aprender. 📚✨
¿Preguntas? Visite www.bisd.us o llame al (956) 548-8000
#BISD #DesconectarseParaReconectarse #ZonaLibreDeAparatos
Meet the Teacher:
Elementary: August 8 at 5:30 PM
Middle School: August 7 at 5:30 PM
Early College High School: August 6 at 5:30 PM
We invite you to come and learn why BISD is the best choice for success. Let’s work together to make this year a memorable and successful one.
Meet the Teacher:
Elementary: August 8 at 5:30 PM
Middle School: August 7 at 5:30 PM
Early College High School: August 6 at 5:30 PM
We invite you to come and learn why BISD is the best choice for success. Let’s work together to make this year a memorable and successful one.
