Family Connects

May 13: BISD School Board Meeting, PAC, 5:30pm

May 22: Last Day of School, Early Release, GHS Graduation & CCHS Graduation

May 23: CRCA Graduation & BHS Graduation

May 26: Staff Holiday

July 29: Back to School Bash, CCHS, 5-8 pm

Whether you're new to Bastrop ISD or returning for another great year, our goal is to streamline the registration process for you. Visit www.bisdtx.org/registration to get started as a new or returning student.

Visit the What You Need to Enroll page for a list of documents required to enroll in the District. If you do not know what campus your child will attend, view our Attendance Zone Map.

Our Class of 2025 graduation ceremonies will take place on May 22 & 23. Check out our graduation page at www.bisdtx.org/graduation for more information and links to the live streams.🎓

Students from K–12 explored science, tech, engineering, arts, and math through hands-on fun. From drone courses to a mobile river exhibit and planetarium. This year’s theme, “More Than Meets the A.I.,” celebrated creativity and innovation.

Summer is almost here, and it’s the perfect time to sign up for summer camps that will keep the kids active and engaged!

Explore the camps available at Cedar Creek High School and Bastrop High School. Register now at https://www.bisdtx.org/summercamps.

Bastrop ISD offers TRS-certified care at Emile Elementary, Bluebonnet Elementary, and Cedar Creek Elementary from 6:30 am - 5:30 pm for 6-week-olds through 4-year-olds.

Check out the flyer for more details, register (opens April 28) at bastrop.revtrak.net or call 512-772-7180 for questions.

The Bastrop ISD Preschool Program is part of the Early Childhood Special Education continuum of services.

Explore all that the program has to offer your 3 and 4 year olds!

• Classes are taught by certified BISD teachers and support staff
• Low student to staff ratio
• Conveniently located at Mina Elementary and Red Rock Elementary - 3rd location pending
• Low monthly tuition of $500

Check out the flyer for more details, register (opens April 28) at bastrop.revtrak.net, or call 512-772-7180 for questions.

STARS is licensed by the Texas Department of Health & Human Services, available at all BISD elementary campuses, and staffed by CPR-certified Bastrop ISD employees. STARS offers after-school care to 4-year-olds through 13-year-olds, Monday through Friday, until 6 pm.

Check out the flyer for more details, register (opens July 7) at bastrop.revtrak.net or call 512-772-7180 for questions.

On Monday, April 28, Bastrop ISD surprised six outstanding educators and staff members with this year’s top honors: Teacher of the Year, Paraprofessional of the Year, and Rock Star Rookie of the Year—each awarded at both the elementary and secondary levels.

Click the links below to watch the videos highlighting each of these incredible individuals and the impact they’re making in our schools:

• 2024–2025 Elementary Teacher of the Year: Rubi Zamarripa
• 2024–2025 Secondary Teacher of the Year: June Carnahan
• 2024–2025 Elementary Paraprofessional of the Year: Amanda Castillo
• 2024–2025 Secondary Paraprofessional of the Year: Emma German
• 2024–2025 Elementary Rock Star Rookie of the Year: Bailee Renfro
• 2024–2025 Secondary Rock Star Rookie of the Year: Julissa Adams

In addition, we'd like to congratulate all of our campus teachers and paraprofessionals of the year!

Campus Teachers of the Year

• Bluebonnet Elementary - Melanie Youngblood

• Cedar Creek Elementary - Kelli Reyes
• Colony Oaks Elementary - Marissa Sandoval Gage
• Camino Real Elementary - Rubi Zamarripa
• Emile Elementary - Valerie Hopkins
• Lost Pines Elementary - Celia Zavala
• Mina Elementary - Kacey Boardman
• Red Rock Elementary - Ma Zenia Jaimes
• Bastrop Intermediate - Conor Callison
• Cedar Creek Intermediate - Wendy Hermon
• Bastrop Middle - Jeremy Deslatte
• Cedar Creek Middle - June Carnahan
• Bastrop High - Ramiro Moreno, Jr.
• Cedar Creek High - Lori Herschap
• Colorado River Collegiate Academy - Tammy Eide
• Genesis High - Aidee Lopez-Robles
• Gateway DAEP - Robin Guerrero
• Special Programs - Christine Tucker

Campus Paraprofessionals of the Year

• Bluebonnet Elementary - Amanda Castillo

• Cedar Creek Elementary - Ihtcel Hernandez Gomez
• Colony Oaks Elementary - McKayla Sepeda
• Camino Real Elementary - Tammy Rebollar
• Emile Elementary - Jennifer Porras
• Lost Pines Elementary - Leane Dobbs
• Mina Elementary - Belinda Boone
• Red Rock Elementary - Maria D Rodriguez
• Bastrop Intermediate - Emma German
• Cedar Creek Intermediate - Joslyn Goodloe
• Bastrop Middle - Adriana Cornejo
• Cedar Creek Middle - Ashley Grantham
• Bastrop High - Ashley Garza
• Cedar Creek High School - Sara Ann Atkinson
• Colorado River Collegiate Academy / Genesis High School - Victoria Maldonado
• Gateway DAEP - Katie Yonkin
• Service Center - Elaine Bravo
• Special Programs - Laura Perez

Looking for a rewarding career that makes a difference every day? Bastrop ISD is hiring for a variety of positions across the district.

Whether you're just starting out or you're an experienced educator, there's a place for you in BISD.

Explore open positions and apply today at www.bisdtx.org/careers.

Looking for a fun way to expand your skillset or further your education? Check out our continuing education classes being offered in the spring.

• CPR/First Aid
• Summer Driver's Education
• STARS at Night
• Twinkles at Night

Breakfast & Lunch Menus

Add Money to Your Child's Lunch Account

Contact Taher Staff (Taher is the Child Nutrition provider for BISD)

And remember ... in Bastrop ISD, all students eat free breakfast and lunch this school year!

Bastrop ISD has multiple opportunities available for parents and the community to volunteer and mentor in our schools. Visit our website at www.bisdtx.org/volunteer to learn more and complete the required application.

A volunteer application must be completed and approved if you plan to attend school field trips with your student.

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