Media Release

The Brownsville Independent School District and the Board of Trustees were made aware of a recently released audio recording. As a district we are disappointed that the audio recording included disparaging and inappropriate comments about BISD Board Members, Legal Counsel, and Administration, as well as racist statements. We neither condone nor support any of the comments found in the audio recording. The Brownsville Independent School District will continue to focus on our mission of educating all students and providing the best educational options for our community.

BISD High School Students Dominate the TMEA All-Region High School Jazz Audition

On Saturday, September 23, 2017, Region 28 held the annual audition for the TMEA Region 28 High School Jazz ensemble. Over 110 students from High Schools across the valley competed for one of only 40 chairs available. We are proud to announce that BISD Band students earned a record total of 8 out of the 40 chairs available. BISD Band students also earned 3, 1st chair positions and 6 of the 8 students will be competing at the area round of competition for a chance to make it to the TMEA All State Jazz Band. The TMEA Region 28 High School All Region Jazz band will perform on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the Harlingen Performing Arts Center at 4:00pm.

Rivera ECHS Drumline Wins!

On Saturday, September 16, 2017, the Annual Roma Gladiator Drumline Competition was held at the Roma High School Stadium. Brownsville ISD was represented by the Rivera Early College High School Drumline at the contest. We are proud to announce that Rivera ECHS Drumline received 1st Place in the 6A Division at the contest. The drumline is under the direction of Donald McClain with support of the Head Director Alex Torres and Assistant Directors Sam Carpio and Daniel Villanueva. Congratulations to the students and directors for all of their hard work and dedication. We are all very proud of their accomplishment!

2017 Giant Pumpkin Growing Contest

Please save the date for this year’s Giant Pumpkin seed distribution! This year, the contest will consist of four entry divisions: Division One – Elementary School Campus w/sponsor (Grow on campus); Division Two – Middle School Student w/parent (Grow at home); Division Three – High School Campus w/sponsor (Grow on campus); and Division Four – Employee (Grow at home). The BISD Grants Department will be available at the central office main lobby on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 between 3:00 and 5:30 PM to distribute the seeds. For more information, contact Dr. Greg Garcia or John Rodriguez at 548-8227. View the flyer.