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ORTIZ EL — School Calendar 2026-27
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Upcoming Events
Jul
15
Wed
Texas Choral Directors Association Convention (July 15-18)Event
For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730[Not a Public Event]
Jul
15
Wed
Texas Choral Directors AssociationEvent
For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730[Not a Public Event]
Jul
15
Wed
Leadership Academy (Day 1)Event
For additional information contact Professional Development at 956.548.8251 [Invitation-Only]
Jul
15
Wed
Leadership AcademyEvent
For additional information contact Professional Development at 956.548.8250[Invitation-Only]
Jul
16
Thu
Texas Bandmasters Association Convention (July 16-18)Event
For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730[Not a Public Event]
Jul
16
Thu
Leadership Academy (Day 2)Event
For additional information contact Professional Development at 956.548.8251 [Invitation-Only]
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School Profile
Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
533
Student:Teacher
16.7:1
Locale
Urban
District
BROWNSVILLE ISDEcon. Disadvantaged
92.5%
Phone
(956)698-1100School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
65-69%
Math Proficiency
65-69%
Chronic Absenteeism
3.0%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
69 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.2:1
Near average in TXTechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
271
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
37.01
100% fully certified
Counselors
1.99
Nurses
1
Security Staff
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,041
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,935
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$15,982
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 29%State 54%Local 17%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$203,175
+1.0% 1yr+40.8% 5yr
Brownsville, TX metro area
Community Need Level
High
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
40.0%
Below 150% poverty line
5.7%
Unemployment rate
27.5%
Uninsured residents
29.6%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
6,669
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
6,353
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
2,868 (45%)
Intellectual Disability
1,079 (17%)
Autism
763 (12%)
Other Health Impairment
464 (7%)
Emotional Disturbance
462 (7%)
Speech/Language Impairment
444 (7%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
564
Current enrollment
Declining(-12% 5yr)Coming Up
Wed, Jul 15, 2026
Texas Choral Directors Association Convention (July 15-18)
EventWed, Jul 15, 2026
Texas Choral Directors Association
EventWed, Jul 15, 2026
Leadership Academy (Day 1)
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | Attendance Awareness Month |
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | ACE Program/1st Trimester & 1st Semester First Class Day For additional information contact Adult Continuing Education at 956.548.8175 |
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | Childhood Cancer Awareness Month |
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | Suicide Prevention Awareness Month |
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | Library Card Sign-up Month |
| Tue, Sep 1, 2026 | Regular School Board Meeting BoardroomFor additional information contact 956.698.0003 |
| Wed, Sep 2, 2026 | Principals' Meeting CafeteriaFor additional information contact the Chief Academic Officer at 956.698.1039[Invitation-Only] |
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | ECHS/P-TECH Cabinet Meeting Room 220For additional information contact Advanced Academics at 956.548.8291[Invitation-Only] |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Emergent Bilingual Identification Deadline For additional information contact Bilingual Education at 956.548.8271 |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day Holiday Per 2026-2027 Instructional CalendarBoard Approved on 2/3/2026 |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | 2nd Grade Swimming: Skinner, Cromack-Castaneda (Sept. 8-18) For additional information contact the Aquatic Center at 956.698.0064 |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | World Physical Therapy Day |
| Tue, Sep 8, 2026 | International Literacy Day |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | Teacher of the Year Roundtable BoardroomFor additional information contact the Chief Academic Office at 956.698.1039[Invitation-Only] |
| Wed, Sep 9, 2026 | Dyslexia Meeting CafeteriaFor additional information contact Special Services at 956.548.8400[Invitation-Only] |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | ECHS Directors and Counselors Meeting Room 216For additional information contact Advanced Academics at 956.548.8291[Invitation-Only] |
| Fri, Sep 11, 2026 | Patriot Day |
| Fri, Sep 11, 2026 | Rosh Hashanah (September 11-13) |
| Fri, Sep 11, 2026 | Patriot Day Ceremony BoardroomFor additional information contact Public Relations at 956.548.8000[Open to the public] |
| Sat, Sep 12, 2026 | Chess Tournament For additional information contact Advanced Academics at 956.548.8291 |
| Sat, Sep 12, 2026 | Walk for the Future For additional information contact Support Programs at 956.548.8242 |
| Sat, Sep 12, 2026 | HS TMEA Region Jazz Band Auditions For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Sat, Sep 12, 2026 | SAT Test For additional information contact Guidance & Counseling at 956.548.8251 |
| Sat, Sep 12, 2026 | Splash and Dash For additional information contact the Aquatic Center at 956.698.0064 |
| Sun, Sep 13, 2026 | National Arts in Education Week (September 13-19) |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | National Adult Education & Family Literacy Week (September 14-18) |
| Mon, Sep 14, 2026 | Celebrate Freedom Week (September 14-18) |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | IT Professionals Day |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | RN Staff Meeting Portable 25For additional information contact Health Services at 956.548.8191[Invitation-Only] |
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 | National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | Principals' Meeting CafeteriaFor additional information contact the Chief Academic Officer at 956.698.1039[Invitation-Only] |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | Know Your Community Fair For additional information contact Parent & Family Engagement at 956.548.8173 |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | EBC Meeting CafeteriaFor additional information contact Employee Benefits at 956.548.8061[Invitation-Only] |
| Wed, Sep 16, 2026 | LVN/Health Aide Meeting Portable 25 For additional information contact Health Services at 956.548.8191[Invitation-Only] |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | Chatting with the Superintendent BoardroomFor additional information contact Parent & Family Engagement at 956.548.8173[Invitation-only] |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | Constitution Day & Citizenship Day |
| Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | End of 1st Six Weeks Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar Board Approved on 2/3/2026 |
| Fri, Sep 18, 2026 | Everyday Matters Attendance Campaign Business Community Meeting BoardroomFor additional information contact Pupil Services at 956.544.3966 |
| Sat, Sep 19, 2026 | HS TMEA Region Mariachi Auditions For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Sat, Sep 19, 2026 | HS TMEA All-District Mixed Choir Auditions For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Sat, Sep 19, 2026 | ACT Test For additional information contact Guidance & Counseling at 956.548.8251 |
| Sat, Sep 19, 2026 | Recycle Now Week (September 19-25) |
| Sun, Sep 20, 2026 | Security Officer Appreciation Week (September 20-26) |
| Sun, Sep 20, 2026 | Yom Kippur (September 20-21) |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | International Day of Peace |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | DEIC Meeting CafeteriaFor additional information contact Assessment at 956.554.2806 |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | 2nd Grade Swimming: Sharp, Yturria (Sept. 21-Oct. 1) For additional information contact the Aquatic Center at 956.698.0064 |
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 | First Day of Autumn |
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 | OFSDP/Attendance/PEIMS Training AuditoriumFor additional information contact Pupil Services at 956.544.3966[Invitation-Only] |
| Sat, Sep 26, 2026 | Chess Tournament For additional information contact Advanced Academics at 956.548.8291 |
| Tue, Sep 29, 2026 | Night of Discovery-Manzano MS For additional information contact Manzano Middle School at 956.548.9800 |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | SHAC Meeting CafeteriaFor additional information contact Curriculum & Instruction at 956.548.8121[Invitation-Only] |
| Wed, Sep 30, 2026 | World School Milk Day |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | National Crime Prevention Month |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | ECHS/P-TECH Cabinet Meeting Room 220For additional information contact Advanced Academics at 956.548.8291[Invitation-Only] |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | National Principals Month |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | Learning Disabilities Awareness Month |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | Down Syndrome Awareness Month |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | TeenTober |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | PSAT/NMSQT Testing Window (October 1-30) For additional information contact Guidance & Counseling at 956.548.8251 |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | National Bullying Prevention Month |
| Fri, Oct 2, 2026 | National Custodian Appreciation Day |
| Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | HS TMEA Region Guitar Auditions For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | Fall Goblin Showcase Race For additional information contact Brite Elementary @ 956.698.3000 |
| Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | SAT Test For additional information contact Guidance & Counseling at 956.548.8251 |
| Sun, Oct 4, 2026 | No Disposable Cup Day |
| Sun, Oct 4, 2026 | Fire Prevention Week (October 4-10) |
| Mon, Oct 5, 2026 | World Teachers' Day |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | National Coaches Day (Instructional/Athletic) |
| Tue, Oct 6, 2026 | Regular Board Meeting BoardroomFor additional information contact 956.698.0003 |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | FNS Managers' Meeting CafeteriaFor additional information contact FNS at 956.548.8450[Invitation Only] |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | HS TMEA All-State Jazz Taping For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | College University Fair For additional information contact Guidance & Counseling at 956.548.8251[Invitation-Only] |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | Colorin Colorado Family Literacy Night For additional information contact Bilingual Education at 956.548.8271 |
| Wed, Oct 7, 2026 | Principals' Meeting CafeteriaFor additional information contact the Chief Academic Officer at 956.698.1039[Invitation-Only] |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | ECHS Directors and Counselors Meeting CafeteriaFor additional information contact Advanced Academics at 956.548.8291[Invitation-Only] |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | Texas Education Human Resources Day |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | World Dyslexia Day |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | State of the District For additional information contact Public Relations at 956.548.8000 |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | Mini Fall Break (October 9-13) Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar Board Approved on 2/3/2026 |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Kids Voting Window & Campus Patriotism ALIVE! Activities For additional information contact Curriculum & Instruction at 956.548.8121 |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | National School Lunch Week (October 12-16) |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Texas Free College Application Week (October 12-18) |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | Columbus Day |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | Teacher of the Year Roundtable BoardroomFor additional information contact the Chief Academic Office at 956.698.1039[Invitation-Only] |
| Wed, Oct 14, 2026 | EBC Meeting CafeteriaFor additional information contact Employee Benefits at 956.548.8061[Invitation-Only] |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | Buddy Fun Meet For additional information contact Special Services at 956.548.8400 |
| Fri, Oct 16, 2026 | National Boss's Day |
| Sat, Oct 17, 2026 | Chess Tournament For additional information contact Advanced Academics at 956.548.8291 |
| Sat, Oct 17, 2026 | HS UIL 5A/6A "Pigskin" Marching Contest For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Sat, Oct 17, 2026 | ACT Test For additional information contact Guidance & Counseling at 956.548.8251 |
| Sat, Oct 17, 2026 | PSAT/NMSQT Test (Optional date) For additional information contact Guidance & Counseling at 956.548.8251 |
| Sun, Oct 18, 2026 | America's Safe Schools Week (October 18-24) |
| Sun, Oct 18, 2026 | Digital Citizenship Week (October 18-24) |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | National School Bus Safety Week (October 19-23) |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | 2nd Grade Swimming: Gallegos, Paredes (Oct. 19-29) For additional information contact the Aquatic Center at 956.698.0064 |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | DEIC Meeting CafeteriaFor additional information contact Assessment at 956.554.2806 |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | Kids Voting Window & Campus Patriotism ALIVE! Activities For additional information contact Curriculum & Instruction at 956.548.8121 |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | RN Staff Meeting Portable 25 For additional information contact Health Services at 956.548.8191[Invitation-Only] |
| Tue, Oct 20, 2026 | HS TMEA Region Orchestra Auditions For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Principals' Meeting CafeteriaFor additional information contact the Chief Academic Officer at 956.698.1039[Invitation-Only] |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | SHAC Meeting CafeteriaFor additional information contact Curriculum & Instruction at 956.548.8121[Invitation Only] |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Night of Discovery-Perkins MS For additional information contact Perkins Middle School at 956.831.8770 |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | Unity Day/Stop Bullying Day (Wear Orange) |
| Wed, Oct 21, 2026 | LVN/Health Aide Meeting Portable 25 For additional information contact Health Services at 956.548.8191[Invitation-Only] |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | ESSA Committee Meeting For additional information contact Federal Programs at 956.548.8231 |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | HS TMEA State Mariachi Taping For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | HS BISD All-City Choir Clinic For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | Night of Discovery-Besteiro MS For additional information contact Besteiro Middle School at 956.544.3900 |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | District Librarians Meeting CafeteriaFor additional information contact Library Services at 956.548.8144[Invitation-Only] |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | MS/HS BISD All-City Choir Concert For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Fri, Oct 23, 2026 | Halloween Hysteria Swim Meet For additional information contact the Aquatic Center at 956.698.0064 |
| Sat, Oct 24, 2026 | Make a Difference Day |
| Sat, Oct 24, 2026 | HS UIL 5A Area G Marching Contest StadiumFor additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Sat, Oct 24, 2026 | BISD Elementary Science Fair (Cluster 2) For additional information contact Curriculum & Instruction at 956.548.8121 |
| Sat, Oct 24, 2026 | Día de Los Muertos Art Exhibit Reception For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | Red Ribbon Week (October 26-30) For additional information contact Guidance & Counseling at 956.548.8251 |
| Mon, Oct 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive (Oct. 26-Nov. 16) For additional information contact Public Relations at 956.548.8000 |
| Tue, Oct 27, 2026 | Night of Discovery-Vela MS For additional information contact Vela Middle School at 956.548.7770 |
| Tue, Oct 27, 2026 | World Occupational Therapy Day |
| Tue, Oct 27, 2026 | Night of Discovery-Stell MS For additional information contact Stell Middle School at 956.548.8560 |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | National First Responders Day |
| Wed, Oct 28, 2026 | Wear Red Day |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | Kids Voting USA/Brownsville Day |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | PEIMS Snapshot |
| Fri, Oct 30, 2026 | End of the 2nd Six Weeks Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar Board Approved on 2/3/2026 |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 | Halloween |
| Sat, Oct 31, 2026 | HS UIL 6A Area G Marching Contest For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | GenTx Month |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | Family Literacy Month |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | Standard Time Begins |
| Sun, Nov 1, 2026 | Native American Heritage Month |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | HS UIL 5A State Marching Contest For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | Día de los Muertos |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting BoardroomFor additional information contact 956.698.0003 |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | National School Psychology Week (November 2-6) |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | Election Day |
| Wed, Nov 4, 2026 | Principals' Meeting CafeteriaFor additional information contact the Chief Academic Officer at 956.698.1039[Invitation-Only] |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | Adult Continuing Education Program/1st Trimester Last Class Day For additional information contact Adult Continuing Education at 956.548.8175 |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | American Mathematics Competition (AMC) 10 & 12 For additional information contact Curriculum & Instruction at 956.548.8121[Invitation-only] |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | Chatting with the Superintendent BoardroomFor additional information contact Parent & Family Engagement at 956.548.8173[Invitation-only] |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | ECHS/P-TECH Cabinet Meeting Room 220For additional information contact Advanced Academics at 956.548.8291[Invitation-Only] |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | Night of Discovery-Stillman MS For additional information contact Stillman Middle School at 956.698.1000 |
| Thu, Nov 5, 2026 | HS TMEA Region Orchestra Clinic For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Fri, Nov 6, 2026 | FNS Managers' Meeting CafeteriaFor additional information contact FNS at 956.548.8450[Invitation Only] |
| Fri, Nov 6, 2026 | Kids Voting USA-Brownsville Election results |
| Fri, Nov 6, 2026 | Texas Arbor Day |
| Fri, Nov 6, 2026 | HS TMEA Region Orchestra Concert For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Sat, Nov 7, 2026 | Chess Tournament For additional information contact Advanced Academics at 956.548.8291 |
| Sat, Nov 7, 2026 | HS TMEA All-Region/Pre-Area Choir Auditions For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Sat, Nov 7, 2026 | SAT Test For additional information contact Guidance & Counseling at 956.548.8251 |
| Sat, Nov 7, 2026 | Southmost Veterans' Day Parade |
| Sun, Nov 8, 2026 | STEM/STEAM Day |
| Sun, Nov 8, 2026 | Family Engagement Week (November 8-13) |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | HS UIL 6A State Marching Contest For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | Fall Open House - ECHS For additional information contact your respective ECHS. |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | Children's Book Week (November 9-15) |
| Mon, Nov 9, 2026 | 2nd Grade Swimming: Martin, Russell, Perez (Nov. 9-20) For additional information contact the Aquatic Center at 956.698.0064 |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | Fall Open House - Elementary For additional information contact your respective elementary school. |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 | Veterans Day Ceremony BoardroomFor additional information contact Public Relations at 956.548.8000 |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Teacher Preparation Day Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar Board Approved on 2/3/2026 |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | EBC Meeting CafeteriaFor additional information contact Employee Benefits at 956.548.8061[Invitation-Only] |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Veterans Day (Student Holiday) Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar Board Approved on 2/3/2026 |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Veterans Day |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Weather Make-up Day Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar Board Approved on 2/3/2026 |
| Wed, Nov 11, 2026 | Teacher of the Year Roundtable BoardroomFor additional information contact the Chief Academic Office at 956.698.1039[Invitation-Only] |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | ACE Program Registration/2nd Trimester For additional information contact Adult Continuing Education at 956.548.8175 |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | BISD Special Olympics Area Bowling Meet - Middle School For additional information contact Special Services at 956.548.8400 |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | ECHS Directors and Counselors Meeting Room 220For additional information contact Advanced Academics at 956.548.8291[Invitation-Only] |
| Thu, Nov 12, 2026 | Fall Open House - MS For additional information contact your respective middle school. |
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 | World Kindness Day |
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 | BISD Special Olympics Area Bowling Meet - High School For additional information contact Special Services at 956.548.8400 |
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 | Fall Festival Swim Meet For additional information contact the Aquatic Center at 956.698.0064 |
| Sat, Nov 14, 2026 | BISD Elementary Science Fair (Cluster 1) For additional information contact Curriculum & Instruction at 956.548.8121 |
| Sat, Nov 14, 2026 | HS TMEA Region Band Auditions For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Sun, Nov 15, 2026 | America Recycles Day |
| Mon, Nov 16, 2026 | DEIC Meeting CafeteriaFor additional information contact Assessment at 956.554.2806 |
| Mon, Nov 16, 2026 | ACE Program Registration – 2nd Trimester For additional information contact Adult Continuing Education at 956.548.8175 |
| Mon, Nov 16, 2026 | American Education Week (November 16-20) |
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 | RN Staff Meeting Portable 25 For additional information contact Health Services at 956.548.8191[Invitation-Only] |
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 | CTE Fall Advisory Board Meeting For additional information contact Career & Technical Education at 956.548.8217 |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | LVN/Health Aide Meeting Portable 25 For additional information contact Health Services at 956.548.8191[Invitation-Only] |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | Middle School One Act Play Division I For additional information contact Advanced Academics at 956.548.8291 |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | Principals' Meeting CafeteriaFor additional information contact the Chief Academic Officer at 956.698.1039[Invitation-Only] |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | SHAC Meeting CafeteriaFor additional information contact Curriculum & Instruction at 956.548.8121[Invitation-Only] |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | BISD Estudiantina Contest AuditoriumFor additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Wed, Nov 18, 2026 | Education Support Professionals Day |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | Middle School One Act Play Division II For additional information contact Advanced Academics at 956.548.8291 |
| Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | HS TMEA All-District & All-Region Choirs Clinic For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Fri, Nov 20, 2026 | HS TMEA All-District & All-Region Choirs Concert For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Fri, Nov 20, 2026 | Substitute Educators Day |
| Sun, Nov 22, 2026 | National Family Week (November 22-28) |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Thanksgiving Holiday (November 23-27) Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar Board Approved on 2/3/2026 |
| Thu, Nov 26, 2026 | Thanksgiving Day |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 | STAAR Testing Window (Nov. 30-Dec. 11) For additional information contact Assessment at 956.554.2806Algebra I, English I, English II, Biology, U.S. History |
| Mon, Nov 30, 2026 | 2nd Grade Swimming: Champion, Del Castillo-Morningside (Nov. 30-Dec. 10) For additional information contact the Aquatic Center at 956.698.0064 |
| Tue, Dec 1, 2026 | ACE Program/2nd Trimester First Class Day For additional information contact Adult Continuing Education at 956.548.8175 |
| Wed, Dec 2, 2026 | Principals' Meeting CafeteriaFor additional information contact the Chief Academic Officer at 956.698.1039[Invitation-Only] |
| Wed, Dec 2, 2026 | Special Education Day |
| Wed, Dec 2, 2026 | Coffee with the Superintendent For additional information contact Public Relations at 956.548.8000 |
| Wed, Dec 2, 2026 | FNS Managers' Meeting CafeteriaFor additional information contact FNS at 956.548.8450[Invitation Only] |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | International Day of Persons with Disabilities |
| Thu, Dec 3, 2026 | HS TMEA Region Band Clinic For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Fri, Dec 4, 2026 | District Librarians Meeting CafeteriaFor additional information contact Library Services at 956.548.8144[Invitation-Only] |
| Fri, Dec 4, 2026 | Hanukkah (December 4-12) |
| Fri, Dec 4, 2026 | HS TMEA Region Band Concert For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Sat, Dec 5, 2026 | SAT Test For additional information contact Guidance & Counseling at 956.548.8251 |
| Sat, Dec 5, 2026 | MS Choir Solo and Ensemble Various campusesFor additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Sat, Dec 5, 2026 | Brownsville Christmas Parade |
| Sat, Dec 5, 2026 | Elementary UIL Competitions For additional information contact Advanced Academics at 956.548.8291HostCampuses: Palm Grove, Russell, Breeden, Perez, Canales, Burns |
| Mon, Dec 7, 2026 | P-TECH Advisory Board Meetings For additional information contact Career & Technical Education at 956.548.8217 |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | HS TMEA Pre-Area Band Auditions For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | Santa & Friends AuditoriumFor additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | EBC Meeting CafeteriaFor additional information contact Employee Benefits at 956.548.8061[Invitation-Only] |
| Wed, Dec 9, 2026 | Superintendent's Student Advisory Committee Meeting BoardroomFor additional information contact the Superintendent's Office at 956.548.8011[Invitation-Only] |
| Fri, Dec 11, 2026 | BISD Snow Case Swim Meet For additional information contact the Aquatic Center at 956.698.0064 |
| Fri, Dec 11, 2026 | Health Services Staff Meeting CafeteriaFor additional information contact Health Services at 956.548.8191[Invitation-Only] |
| Sat, Dec 12, 2026 | Chess Tournament For additional information contact Advanced Academics at 956.548.8291 |
| Sat, Dec 12, 2026 | MS TMEA Region Band Auditions For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Sat, Dec 12, 2026 | ACT Test For additional information contact Guidance & Counseling at 956.548.8251 |
| Sat, Dec 12, 2026 | BISD Mock Trial For additional information contact Advanced Academics at 956.548.8291 |
| Sat, Dec 12, 2026 | BISD MS Science Fair For additional information contact Curriculum & Instruction at 956.548.8121 |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 | DEIC Meeting CafeteriaFor additional information contact Assessment at 956.554.2806 |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 | 2nd Grade Swimming: Aiken, Brite (Dec. 14-Jan. 8) For additional information contact the Aquatic Center at 956.698.0064 |
| Mon, Dec 14, 2026 | World Energy Conservation Day |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting BoardroomFor additional information contact 956.698.0003 |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | HYP Adopt an Angel Distribution GymFor additional information contact Homeless Youth Connection at 956.544.6612 |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | Bill of Rights Day |
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 | ACE Program/1st Semester Last Class Day For additional information contact Adult Continuing Education at 956.548.8175 |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 | Principals' Meeting For additional information contact the Chief Academic Officer at 956.698.1039[Invitation-Only] |
| Wed, Dec 16, 2026 | Community Tamalada CafeteriaFor additional information contact 956.698.0003 |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | End of the 1st Semester Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar Board Approved on 2/3/2026 |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | End of the 3rd Six Weeks Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar Board Approved on 2/3/2026 |
| Fri, Dec 18, 2026 | City Swimming Championship For additional information contact the Aquatic Center at 956.698.0064 |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | First Day of Winter |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Winter Break (Employees) (December 21-January 1) Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar Board Approved on 2/3/2026 |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Winter Break (Students) (December 21-January 4) Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar Board Approved on 2/3/2026 |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | Christmas Eve |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas Day |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Happy birthday! |
| Sat, Dec 26, 2026 | Kwanzaa (December 26-January 1) |
| Mon, Dec 28, 2026 | HS TMEA Area Choir Clinic For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | New Year's Eve |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | School Board Recognition Month |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | National Mentoring Month |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | Teacher Preparation Day Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar Board Approved on 2/3/2026 |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | Start of the 2nd Semester |
| Wed, Jan 6, 2027 | Principals' Meeting CafeteriaFor additional information contact the Chief Academic Officer at 956.698.1039[Invitation-Only] |
| Thu, Jan 7, 2027 | OFSDP/Attendance/PEIMS Training AuditoriumFor additional information contact Pupil Services at 956.544.3966[Invitation-Only] |
| Fri, Jan 8, 2027 | FNS Managers' Meeting CafeteriaFor additional information contact FNS at 956.548.8450[Invitation Only] |
| Sat, Jan 9, 2027 | HS TMEA Pre-Area Band Auditions For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Sat, Jan 9, 2027 | HS TMEA Area Choir Auditions For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Sat, Jan 9, 2027 | National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day |
| Mon, Jan 11, 2027 | ACE Registration – 2nd Semester For additional information contact Adult Continuing Education at 956.548.8175 |
| Mon, Jan 11, 2027 | 2nd Grade Swimming: Ortiz, Putegnat, Garza @Southmost (Jan. 11-21) For additional information contact the Aquatic Center at 956.698.0064 |
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 | Night of Discovery-Oliveira MS For additional information contact Oliveira Middle School at 956.548.8530 |
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 | Rescheduled Regular Board Meeting BoardroomFor additional information contact 956.698.0003 |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | EBC Meeting CafeteriaFor additional information contact Employee Benefits at 956.548.8061[Invitation-Only] |
| Wed, Jan 13, 2027 | Night of Discovery-Lucio MS For additional information contact Lucio Middle School at 956.831.4550 |
| Thu, Jan 14, 2027 | ECHS/P-TECH Cabinet Meeting For additional information contact Advanced Academics at 956.548.8291[Invitation-Only] |
| Thu, Jan 14, 2027 | Chatting with the Superintendent BoardroomFor additional information contact Parent & Family Engagement at 956.548.8173[Invitation-only] |
| Thu, Jan 14, 2027 | Night of Discovery-Garcia MS For additional information contact Garcia Middle School at 956.832.6300 |
| Fri, Jan 15, 2027 | MS/HS TMEA Percussion Ensemble Clinic For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Sat, Jan 16, 2027 | MS/HS TMEA Percussion Ensemble Concert For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Sat, Jan 16, 2027 | HS UIL RGV Mariachi Festival For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Sat, Jan 16, 2027 | Chess Tournament For additional information contact Advanced Academics at 956.548.8291 |
| Sat, Jan 16, 2027 | Brainsville Inventions For additional information contact Advanced Academics at 956.548.8291 |
| Sat, Jan 16, 2027 | New Employee Orientation CAB CafeteriaFor additional information contact HR at 956.548.8051 [Invitation-Only] |
| Sat, Jan 16, 2027 | BISD History Fair For additional information contact Curriculum & Instruction at 956.548.8121 |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Observed |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | ACE Program/2nd Semester First Class Day For additional information contact Adult Continuing Education at 956.548.8175 |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | DEIC Meeting CafeteriaFor additional information contact Assessment at 956.554.2806 |
| Tue, Jan 19, 2027 | RN Staff Meeting Portable 25 For additional information contact Health Services at 956.548.8191[Invitation-Only] |
| Wed, Jan 20, 2027 | LVN/Health Aide Meeting Portable 25 For additional information contact Health Services at 956.548.8191[Invitation-Only] |
| Wed, Jan 20, 2027 | Principals' Meeting CafeteriaFor additional information contact the Chief Academic Officer at 956.698.1039[Invitation-Only] |
| Wed, Jan 20, 2027 | SHAC Meeting CafeteriaFor additional information contact Curriculum & Instruction at 956.548.8121[Invitation-Only] |
| Thu, Jan 21, 2027 | ECHS Directors and Counselors Meeting For additional information contact Advanced Academics at 956.548.8291[Invitation-Only] |
| Thu, Jan 21, 2027 | American Mathematics Competition (AMC) 8 For additional information contact Curriculum & Instruction at 956.548.8121[Invitation-only] |
| Thu, Jan 21, 2027 | ESSA Committee Meeting For additional information contact Federal Programs at 956.548.8231 |
| Fri, Jan 22, 2027 | District 32-5A Swimming Championship For additional information contact the Aquatic Center at 956.698.0064 |
| Fri, Jan 22, 2027 | MS/HS BISD All-City Band Clinic For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Fri, Jan 22, 2027 | HS District Science Fair Display & Safety Check-in GymFor additional information contact Curriculum & Instruction at 956.548.8121[Invitation Only] |
| Sat, Jan 23, 2027 | T-TESS Day (New Teachers) CAB CafeteriaFor additional information contact HR at 956.548.8051 [Invitation-Only] |
| Sat, Jan 23, 2027 | HS District Science Fair Competition For additional information contact Curriculum & Instruction at 956.548.8121[Invitation Only] |
| Sat, Jan 23, 2027 | MS/HS BISD All-City Band Concert For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Mon, Jan 25, 2027 | 100th Day of School |
| Mon, Jan 25, 2027 | 2nd Grade Swimming: Gonzalez, Benavides (Jan. 25-Feb. 5) For additional information contact the Aquatic Center at 956.698.0064 |
| Tue, Jan 26, 2027 | MS TMEA Region Jazz Band Auditions For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Thu, Jan 28, 2027 | Night of Discovery-Faulk MS For additional information contact Faulk Middle School at 956.548.8500 |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 | District 32-6A Swimming Championship For additional information contact the Aquatic Center at 956.698.0064 |
| Fri, Jan 29, 2027 | MS TMEA Region Band Clinic For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Sat, Jan 30, 2027 | Regional Mock Trial For additional information contact Advanced Academics @ |
| Sat, Jan 30, 2027 | Additional Day (ADSY) |
| Sat, Jan 30, 2027 | MS TMEA Region Band Concert For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Sat, Jan 30, 2027 | Battle of the Books For additional information contact Library & Print Services at 956.548.8144 |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | Career & Technical Education Month |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | National School Counseling Week (February 1-5) |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | African American History Month |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Month |
| Mon, Feb 1, 2027 | Stand-Alone Field Test Testing Window (Feb. 1-5) For additional information contact Assessment at 956.554.2806 |
| Tue, Feb 2, 2027 | Groundhog Day |
| Tue, Feb 2, 2027 | Regular Board Meeting BoardroomFor additional information contact 956.698.0003 |
| Wed, Feb 3, 2027 | Principals' Meeting CafeteriaFor additional information contact the Chief Academic Officer at 956.698.1039[Invitation-Only] |
| Fri, Feb 5, 2027 | MS/HS TMEA All-Region Jazz Band Clinic For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Fri, Feb 5, 2027 | FNS Managers' Meeting CafeteriaFor additional information contact FNS at 956.548.8450[Invitation Only] |
| Sat, Feb 6, 2027 | BISD Spelling Bee For additional information contact Curriculum & Instruction at 956.548.8121 |
| Sat, Feb 6, 2027 | Additional Day (ADSY) |
| Sat, Feb 6, 2027 | MS/HS TMEA All-Region Jazz Band Concert For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Sat, Feb 6, 2027 | HS UIL Choir Solo & Ensemble Contest For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Sat, Feb 6, 2027 | HS UIL Piano Solo & Ensemble Contest For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Mon, Feb 8, 2027 | 2nd Grade Swimming: Burns, Pullam (Feb. 8-19) For additional information contact the Aquatic Center at 956.698.0064 |
| Tue, Feb 9, 2027 | Safer Internet Day |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2027 | Texas Music Educators Association Convention For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2027 | Teacher of the Year Roundtable BoardroomFor additional information contact the Chief Academic Office at 956.698.1039[Invitation-Only] |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2027 | SHAC Meeting CafeteriaFor additional information contact Curriculum & Instruction at 956.548.8121[Invitation-Only] |
| Wed, Feb 10, 2027 | EBC Meeting CafeteriaFor additional information contact Employee Benefits at 956.548.8061[Invitation-Only] |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 | ACE Program 2nd Trimester Last Class Day For additional information contact Adult Continuing Education at 956.548.8175 |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 | ECHS/P-TECH Cabinet Meeting For additional information contact Advanced Academics at 956.548.8291[Invitation-Only] |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 | 34th Annual Principal for a Day For additional information contact Public Relations at 956.548.8000[Invitation Only] |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 | Chatting with the Superintendent BoardroomFor additional information contact Parent & Family Engagement at 956.548.8173[Invitation-only] |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | Abraham Lincoln's Birthday |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | 75th Annual Scout Government Day |
| Fri, Feb 12, 2027 | CTE Spring Advisory Board Meeting For additional information contact Career & Technical Education at 956.548.8217 |
| Sun, Feb 14, 2027 | Valentine's Day |
| Sun, Feb 14, 2027 | Random Acts of Kindness Week (February 14-20) |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | TELPAS Testing Window (February 15 – March 26) For additional information contact Assessment at 956.554.2806 |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | School Resource Officer Appreciation Day |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | Presidents' Day Holiday Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar Board Approved on 2/3/2026 |
| Tue, Feb 16, 2027 | ACE Registration – 3rd Trimester For additional information contact Adult Continuing Education at 956.548.8175 |
| Tue, Feb 16, 2027 | MS TMEA All-Region Mariachi Audition For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Tue, Feb 16, 2027 | RN Staff Meeting Portable 25 For additional information contact Health Services at 956.548.8191[Invitation-Only] |
| Wed, Feb 17, 2027 | Random Acts of Kindness Day |
| Wed, Feb 17, 2027 | Principals' Meeting CafeteriaFor additional information contact the Chief Academic Officer at 956.698.1039[Invitation-Only] |
| Wed, Feb 17, 2027 | Coffee with the Superintendent For additional information contact Public Relations at 956.548.8000 |
| Wed, Feb 17, 2027 | LVN/Health Aide Meeting Portable 25 For additional information contact Health Services at 956.548.8191[Invitation-Only] |
| Wed, Feb 17, 2027 | BISD MS Choir Evaluation For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 | HS UIL State Mariachi Contest For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Thu, Feb 18, 2027 | ECHS Directors and Counselors Meeting For additional information contact Advanced Academics at 956.548.8291[Invitation-Only] |
| Fri, Feb 19, 2027 | End of 4th Six Weeks Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar Board Approved on 2/3/2026 |
| Sat, Feb 20, 2027 | Additional Day (ADSY) |
| Sat, Feb 20, 2027 | RGV Regional Science and Engineering Fair |
| Sat, Feb 20, 2027 | National FFA Week (February 20-27) |
| Sat, Feb 20, 2027 | HS UIL Band/Guitar Solo & Ensemble Contest For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Sat, Feb 20, 2027 | Chess Tournament For additional information contact Advanced Academics at 956.548.8291 |
| Mon, Feb 22, 2027 | DEIC Meeting CafeteriaFor additional information contact Assessment at 956.554.2806 |
| Mon, Feb 22, 2027 | George Washington's Birthday |
| Mon, Feb 22, 2027 | Fiesta Folklorica For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Tue, Feb 23, 2027 | BISD HS Choir Evaluation For additional information contact Fine Arts at 956.982.3730 |
| Wed, Feb 24, 2027 | Charro Days Mini Fiesta |
| Thu, Feb 25, 2027 | Early Dismissal Per 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar Board Approved on 2/3/2026Dismissal time:MS - 11:45 a.m.Elem. - 12:15 p.m.ECHS - 1:00 p.m. |
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