BISD Families Embrace Extended Day Program

Over 2,000 BISD students are participating in Brownsville ISD's new Extended Day Enrichment Programs offered at 9 elementary schools located in strategic areas of the community. The campuses are Breeden, Canales, Egly, Garden Park, Hudson, Martin, Paredes, Skinner, and Yturria. The program begins at 7:30 am and ends at 5:30 pm weekdays. Academic intervention, tutoring, homework assistance, recreation, art, music, chess, and academic activities are just some of the sessions that are available depending on the individual campuses. A hot, nutritious supper is also provided. Parents are responsible for their children's transportation.