BISD Schools Tops in State Chess

Four BISD schools claimed the titles of Texas Chess Champions in their respective sections, Yturria Elementary, K-1; Paredes Elementary, K-3; Stillman Middle School, Middle School; and Veterans Memorial ECHS, High School; at the 2016 Texas Scholastic Chess Tournament. Paredes Elementary School hosted the state tournament at Rivera ECHS on Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6. Garden Park and Hudson Elementary Schools and Manzano Middle School brought home 2nd place awards. Vela Middle School placed 3rd and Brite Elementary placed 4th and 5th in two sections. Benavides Elementary also earned a 5th place. Congratulations to these outstanding BISD chess teams, sponsors and parents. Special thanks to Paredes Elementary and Rivera ECHS on a very successful state tournament. View the BISD results here.