This is a testament to the passionate, hardworking, and dedicated educators who show up every single day to inspire and empower the students of Brownsville ISD.
Our teachers are the heart of this district, and this recognition is a reflection of the extraordinary work happening in every classroom. #BISD #TheBestChoice
All Brownsville ISD campuses and offices will be closed March 16–20, 2026 for Spring Break.
Classes and regular district operations will resume Monday, March 23, 2026.
We wish all our BISD students, staff, and families a safe and enjoyable Spring Break! 🌊😎
#BISDproud #SpringBreak #BrownsvilleISD
Hello BISD Families! Next week, all BISD campuses will host Open House events next week. It’s a perfect time to meet your child’s teacher and discover all the exciting things happening across our schools.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Acompáñenos a nuestro Open House del Distrito Escolar Independiente de Brownsville
¡Hola, familias del BISD! La próxima semana, todas las escuelas del BISD tendrán sus puertas abiertas. Es el momento perfecto para conocer al maestro de su hijo/a y descubrir todas las actividades emocionantes que se llevan a cabo en nuestras escuelas.
¡Esperamos verlos allí!
💠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.
At this evening’s Board Meeting, the Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees officially approved the instructional calendar for the 2026–2027 academic year.
We’re proud to share that Brownsville ISD was selected by our community in multiple categories!
Congratulations to all of our outstanding honorees whose dedication and passion make BISD a district of choice every day:
• Favorite Superintendent: Dr. Jesus H. Chavez
• Favorite School Teacher: Hugo Salinas (Porter ECHS)
• Favorite Music Teacher: Clarissa Salinas (Oliveira MS)
• Favorite Police Officer: Gabriel Urie (Oliveira MS)
• Favorite Coach: Arnold Torres (Veterans Memorial ECHS)
• Favorite Elementary School: Pullam Elementary
• Favorite Middle School: Oliveira MS
• Favorite High School: Hanna ECHS
This recognition belongs to our incredible staff, leaders, and students who make BISD The Best Choice for Public Education.
Thank you, Brownsville, for your trust and support!
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
If you're passionate about education and love books, BISD is THE BEST CHOICE for you! Join our team and make a difference in students' lives.
Check out the application requirements on the flyer and scan the QR code to apply today.
For more info, visit https://www.bisd.us/page/human-resources or call us at 956-548-8051.
