KBSD-TV Moves to a New Cable Channel

As of July 28, 2017 Spectrum Cable (formerly Time Warner Cable) performed a channel re-alignment and we are now located on cable channel 95-17.

U.S. News Highlights BISD Success

Brownsville ISD was featured in a national story about districts with high-performing students along the border which ran in U.S. News & World Report on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. View the story.

STAAR EOC testing to continue regardless of delay

STAAR EOC testing will continue today (Friday, Dec. 8, 2017) regardless of the delayed start time. This will be the last day available to participate in any pending EOC test. The next administration will take place in March for English I & II and May for Algebra, Biology and US History.

Register today for the Inaugural Wildcat Run!

Besteiro Middle School is proud to announce its inaugural Wildcat Run, with a 5K or a 1-mile run/walk option. The event is scheduled for Saturday, January 20, 2018. Click here to register today.

BISD Superintendent nominated for 2017 RGV Citizen of the Year Award

Dr. Esperanza Zendejas, BISD Superintendent of Schools, was nominated for 2017 RGV Citizen of the Year Award. You can read the nomination by clicking on this link.

Early Notification Letter and Agreement

An early notification incentive was approved by the BISD Board on November 14, 2017. This early notification of voluntary resignation incentive applies to non-retired/rehired employees who have served BISD for at least a minimum of 15 consecutive years at the end of the 2017-2018 school year. The Early Notification of Voluntary Resignation Incentive Packet can be found on this link.

BISD collects over 21,000 canned food donations

BISD campuses and departments participated in an annual Thanksgiving canned food donation drive from Nov. 1 to Nov. 15, 2017. Students, parents, employees, community organizations and businesses were invited to donate canned food items to support these local agencies:

The BISD Homeless Youth Project
Friendship of Women
Good Neighbor Settlement House
Ozanam Center
Tip of Texas Family Outreach

BISD takes great pride in all community outreach efforts!