Join us for Coffee with Superintendent Dr. Jesus H. Chavez and be part of the conversation about the future of Brownsville ISD. February 19, 2026 9:00 a.m.
BISD Administration Building Boardroom
We look forward to connecting with you and sharing what’s ahead for BISD!
5 days ago, Brownsville ISD
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!
12 days ago, Brownsville ISD
📅 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar Approved At this evening’s Board Meeting, the Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees officially approved the instructional calendar for the 2026–2027 academic year.
14 days ago, Brownsville ISD
🏆 Brownsville Herald Readers’ Choice Awards 🏆
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!
15 days ago, Brownsville ISD
✨ Celebrating Excellence: Brownsville ISD Honored on 2025 Texas Honor Roll
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
15 days ago, Brownsville ISD
☕ Coffee with the Superintendent Join us for Coffee with Superintendent Dr. Jesus H. Chavez and be part of the conversation about the future of Brownsville IS D. 📅 February 19, 2026 🕘 9:00 a.m. 📍 BISD Administration Building Boardroom We look forward to connecting with you and sharing what’s ahead for BISD!
15 days ago, Brownsville ISD
🏌️♂️⛳ Save the date!
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.
Let’s come together and make this event another winning success! #BISDGolfTournament #SaveTheDate #ForeTheStudents #CommunityGolf
22 days ago, Brownsville ISD
📱🚫 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
6 months ago, Brownsville ISD
🚨 We're Hiring Librarians! 🚨
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.
In response to the overwhelming support from our community, we have extended the deadline for gift card donations to Wednesday, July 16. Please be aware that we will be closed tomorrow, but we will resume accepting donations on Monday.
The first batch of gift cards is already on its way to assist those impacted by the recent devastating floods as they begin the recovery process. Brownsville ISD, in partnership with other school districts in Region One, remains dedicated to standing with our fellow Texans during this challenging time.
Thank you, Brownsville, for showing up and supporting our fellow Texans! #CommunitySupport #BISD #KerrCounty #FloodRelief
8 months ago, Brownsville ISD
We’re proud to welcome Neida Ruth Soto-Grantland as the newest member of the Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees!
8 months ago, Brownsville ISD
Over the past several weeks, students attending summer school have been recognized for their positive behavior, academic effort, and perfect attendance. These weekly incentives have encouraged students to stay focused, responsible, and committed to their goals.
Today, we are proud to culminate these efforts with a special reward—a delicious meal from Bubba’s—for those who consistently met the criteria. Congratulations to all the students who earned this recognition. Your dedication and perseverance have not gone unnoticed!
Keep striving for excellence!
8 months ago, Brownsville ISD
🎉 The Bilingual / ESL / Title III Department hosted an exciting Virtual Reality (VR) Summer Camp Parent Engagement Activity at the Stillman Middle School Library! 🎮📚
Students explored virtual learning, built public speaking skills, presented, and even took home their very own VR activity kit! 🗣️🕶️
#BISDProud #VRSummerCamp #BilingualLearners #FutureReady
8 months ago, Brownsville ISD
🎉 A big thank you to Main Event for their generous donation and for hosting our students, making their Summer Youth Leadership Academy experience unforgettable! 🌟
To celebrate their hard work and dedication, BISD Police and Security, in partnership with Main Event, treated the students to a day filled with fun activities and delicious food. We truly appreciate partners like Main Event who support our community and help create special memories for our students! #BISD #CommunitySupport #SummerLeadership #ThankYouMainEvent
8 months ago, Brownsville ISD
🍽️ Free Summer Meals at Brownsville ISD! ☀️
We’re excited to offer FREE summer meals to all students 18 and younger! 🎉 No matter where you are in the city, nutritious meals 🥗🍎 are available at various locations to keep our students energized and ready for success. 💪📚
👏 A big thank you to our Food and Nutrition Services Department for ensuring our students are fed and cared for during the summer break! ❤️
📍 For more information on locations and times, see the flyer or visit:
👉 https://brownsvilleisdschoolnutrition.com
Let’s make this summer healthy and delicious! 🍉🌽🍽️
#BISDProud #SummerMeals #EveryDayMatters #HealthyKidsHealthyFuture
8 months ago, Brownsville ISD
🚧 Exciting changes are coming to Sams Memorial Stadium! 🚧
The stadium will soon be transformed into a multi-use football and soccer complex. It will host a full fall schedule of varsity football games, boys and girls soccer matches from December through April, and eventually UTRGV Division I football games.
Please note that Jefferson Street will experience increased activity with trucks delivering turf, asphalt, and other materials. We recommend using alternate routes when possible. Crews could be working into the evening hours, with stadium lights on to ensure safety and efficient progress.
Thank you for your patience as we make these exciting improvements! 🔧⚽🏈
8 months ago, Brownsville ISD
Brownsville ISD is pleased to announce that Johnny Garza has been selected as our new Head Football Coach and Athletic Coordinator for Rivera Early College High School! 🏆🏈
Coach Garza brings passion, dedication, and proven leadership to our Raiders family. With many years of experience as a coach and defensive coordinator, he helped lead his former team to numerous playoff appearances. We're excited to see him guide our student-athletes both on the field and across all our athletic programs.
"Our BISD athletic family welcomes coach Johnny Garza to Rivera High School. Rivera has always been known for its tenacious defenses. We just hired one of the best in the business." - BISD Athletic Director Gilbert Leal
Please join us in welcoming Coach Garza to the BISD family!
#RiveraRaiders #BISD
8 months ago, Brownsville ISD
🎓 The recognition of 9th Annual Memorial Jason Garcia Scholarship was proudly awarded during the Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting on June 10, 2025. Congratulations to the following outstanding recipients from across BISD Early College High Schools:
Hanna ECHS
• Victoria Robledo
• Elsa Raya
Lopez ECHS
• Karen Vizcaya
• Juan Zuniga
Pace ECHS
• Natalie Skyy Sosa
• Jacob Pardo
• Ruby Sandoval
Porter ECHS
• Damaris Barrera
• Layla Mora
• Jared De Anda
Rivera ECHS
• Montserrat Uvalle
• Andrea Ambriz
Veterans ECHS
• Eduardo Perales
BECHS
• Nia Sophia Ledezma
👏 We celebrate their achievements and bright futures ahead!
8 months ago, Brownsville ISD
📚☀️ 2025 Summer School Attendance Incentives!
BISD Elementary, Middle School, and ECHS students with perfect attendance each week will earn weekly rewards!
Eligibility: Optional Flexible School Day Program students in grades 1–12.
Because at BISD — Every Day Matters! 🎉
8 months ago, Brownsville ISD
Today, our elementary principals wrapped up the year with a special luncheon filled with reflections on the 2024–2025 school year and excitement for the journey ahead in 2025–2026. We were honored to have our Superintendent of Schools join the celebration, sharing important updates and energizing words of encouragement.
Wishing our incredible elementary principals a well-deserved, restful, and joyful summer break! ☀️🍎 #ThankYouPrincipals #BISDProud #SummerRecharge
