
April 22, 2026
The Employee Transfer Period will be open Wednesday, April 22 through Friday, May 1. Please see the 2026–2027 Employee Transfer Guidelines for more information. Employees interes...
April 21, 2026
Today, Brownsville ISD responded promptly to reports of a weapon on campus. It was later confirmed that the report was false. We appreciate the quick response of law enforcement an...
April 21, 2026
BISD Statement | A safety incident at Rivera ECHS this morning prompted a quick response from BISD Police and local law enforcement. The suspect is in custody. Students and staf...

April 10, 2026
During Tuesday's Board meeting, Dr. Alda T. Benavides was named interim superintendent following the Board of Trustees' vote of 5-2 to place Superintendent Dr. Jesus H. Chavez on ...

April 8, 2026
Brownsville ISD students in grades 3–8 and End of Course (EOC) will be taking the STAAR exams this April. Attendance is critical—please ensure students arrive on time, well-re...

April 8, 2026
Today marks 18 instructional days until the first AP exams. Stay consistent, stay focused, and trust the work you’ve put in—you're closer than you think to earning that 5 !
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April 3, 2026
Dr. Jesus H. Chavez, Superintendent of Brownsville Independent School District, will be retiring after over two years of dedicated service. A proud Brownsville native, he has work...

March 23, 2026
WE’RE HIRING! JOB FAIR 🚨 Looking for a career in public safety? Join the BISD Police Department and take the first step toward shaping our future- protecting our schools...

March 12, 2026
Today marks 30 instructional days until the first AP exams. Stay focused, keep practicing, and aim for a 5! Every lesson, review, and practice question brings you one step closer. ...

March 6, 2026
Brownsville ISD is proud to announce a RECORD 1,831 TIA-designated teachers for the 2025-26 school year! This is a testament to the passionate, hardworking, and dedicated educa...

March 4, 2026
Our superintendent, Dr. Jesús H. Chávez wants to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who made last week's Charro Days festivities unforgettable. Your energy, pride, and commun...
February 24, 2026
The Brownsville Independent School District is excited to announce new leadership appointments within the district’s business operations, demonstrating our ongoing commitment to e...

February 4, 2026
2026-2027 Instructional Calendar Approved At this evening’s Board Meeting, the Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees officially approved the instructional calendar for the 2026–202...

January 26, 2026
For more information, view the Dyslexia and Related Disorders: Information for Parents

December 18, 2025
We are excited to introduce Ms. Rosario Pena as BISD's new Chief Financial Officer.

December 10, 2025
The Brownsville ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved a $1250 stipend for eligible BISD employees. To qualify, employees must meet the following criteria: Eligibility Criteri...

October 15, 2025
Now Enrolling! BISD and NINOS are offering Pre-K3 and Head Start classes at Aiken, Benavides, Brite, Burns, Perez, and Vermillion Elementary! The program focuses on early childh...

October 14, 2025
The 2025 Texas State Girls’ Chess Championships were held on Saturday October 11, 2025, at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Brownsville Campus. Over 100 BISD girls from...

October 10, 2025
If you missed the State of the District Address, you can still catch this important message about the future of our schools! Watch it here

October 3, 2025
The Brownsville Independent School District is pleased to announce that Dr. Sonia Saenz has been appointed as Interim Principal of Oliveira Middle School for the 2025-2026 school ...
