Welcome Back 2025-2026

Dear Bengal Nation,

As we start the 2025–2026 school year, we are stepping into something much greater than just a new year. We are turning a new page in history—a moment where each of us will leave our mark on the legacy of Braswell High School.

For ten years, Braswell has been more than a school. It has been a place where dreams take flight, where hard work changes lives, and where a community unites to believe in its children. Our halls have echoed with laughter, focused determination, and cheers of victory earned through grit and heart.

This year, our theme, "A Legacy in the Making: Honoring Our Past, Investing in Our Future," reminds us that we are part of something bigger than ourselves. We honor those who built the foundation we stand on: the teachers who inspired us, the parents who sacrificed, and the students who showed the world what it means to be a Braswell Bengal. We also invest in the future through every decision, effort, and act of kindness starting today.

"Live an Identity of Excellence" is more than just our vision statement. It is a daily choice to give our best in the classroom, on the field, on the stage, and within our community. Excellence isn’t an act; it’s a habit. It’s how we speak to each other, how we face challenges, and how we refuse to settle for less than what we are capable of achieving.

Parents, thank you for trusting us with your most valuable treasure, your children. Students know that you are seen, valued, and capable of more than you realize. We will challenge you to aim higher, work harder, and lead stronger because we believe in who you are and who you are becoming. We are committed to instilling in you the true DNA that defines a Braswell student. We want you to live by our 3 B’s: (BE KIND, BE RESPECTFUL, BE GREAT).

Community members, your support is the heartbeat of Braswell. Your cheers in the stands, your encouragement in the hallways, and your belief in our mission give our students the courage to keep going, even when the road is tough.

This is our moment. It’s our time to carry the torch. Our chance to write the next chapter in Braswell’s story. And when we look back years from now, we will see that, together—students, parents, staff, and community—we built something that will last far beyond us.

Let’s make this year full of purpose, unity, and unstoppable Bengal pride. The legacy we create together starts now.

With pride, gratitude, and high expectations,

DeCorian Hailey
Principal
Braswell High School

Drive safe! Slow down! Be courteous!

Please follow the traffic flow map for AM and PM drop off and pick up each day. There are only two lanes, one for drop off/pick up and one for exiting. Do NOT drop off in the front staff parking lot.

Early Dismissal: We stop dismissing students early from the front office at 3:45pm each afternoon in order for staff members to prepare for and assist with dismissal. If you are only picking up a freshman, you will pick them up in the new freshmen wing. If you are picking up students from multiple grade levels, you may pick them up in either the main office or freshmen wing.

Drop Off Procedures

• Bus riders will wait outside the Freshman Zone for busses. Rainy day dismissal will allow for students to be seated in the Commons while they wait for their bus numbers to be displayed and called.
• All walkers and car riders must leave the main entrance of the building at dismissal. Walkers and car riders should not be in the Commons or bus pick up area after school.
• Students attending after school tutorials should report directly to tutorials.

The freshman front office is located on the east side of the campus facing Carrico Stadium. Parents of 9th grade students should utilize the freshman zone for early dismissal.

Student schedules are live in the Home Access Center. Click HERE to go to HAC.

First Day of School: Students will report to the Commons where they will pick up paper schedules.

Schedule Change Requests: Schedule changes are not guaranteed, we will do our best to accommodate your requests based on class sizing and availability with your schedule. Students should follow the schedule that on their paper schedule.

Generally, verified course selections are considered final. Schedule change requests will only be considered if submitted within the first four days of class and if there is an error on the schedule.

Errors may include:

• 2 classes in the same period;
• Missing class period or incomplete schedule;
• Course already taken and/or credit already earned;
• Prerequisites not met.

Schedule changes may also be made for program/placement issues. Examples may include:

• Placement in an audition class;
• Moving into or out of an honors level of the course;
• Dropping a sport or UIL activity.

Schedule changes will not be made, and your counselor may not respond if you submit the following types of requests:

• to accommodate a preferred lunch period;
• to accommodate classes with friends;
• to accommodate a class with requested teacher;
• to change one general elective for another
• if it overloads a class section.

IS THIS A SPORTS-RELATED REQUEST?
If so, you MUST have the coach email your counselor (below) with the approval to change your schedule; counselors cannot make any change to your schedule until this is done. This applies to either being removed from or added to a sport.

IS THIS A FINE ARTS-RELATED REQUEST (Band, Choir, Orchestra, etc.)?
If so, you MUST have the ensemble director email your counselor (below) with the approval to change your schedule; counselors cannot make any change to your schedule until this is done. This applies to either being removed from or added to a fine arts ensemble.

Please be patient with our counseling team as they work their way through requests. Processing time for change requests will depend on the volume of requests received. Follow your official schedule until you receive a revised schedule.

UPDATE: The counselors and the students they serve are listed below:

9th Grade Students: Ms. Aneesha Gill
10th -12th Grade Students (Last Names A-B): Ms. Nicole Dampman
10th - 12th Grade Students (Last Names C-F): Ms. Kanika McClary
10th - 12th Grade Students (Last Names G-K): Ms. Melissa Knitter

10th - 12th Grade Students (Last Names L-N): Ms. Sarah Morales
10th - 12th Grade Students (Last Names O-Si): Ms. Kristi Lehrman
10th - 12th Grade Students (Last Names Sj-Z): Ms. Dengiyefa Carter

Help set your student up for success by making sure they have the necessary supplies to help them stay organized and prepared throughout the school year.

Students should always have notebook paper, pens, and pencils. It is recommended that all students have a notebook with dividers for each class. Some classes may require content specific supplies. Teachers will communicate required materials with students the first week of school.

Always make sure your student's school issued Chromebook is charged and ready to go!

Except in emergencies, delivery of messages or packages to students will not be allowed during instructional time. A parent may leave a message or a package, such as a forgotten lunch, for the student to pick up from the front office during a passing period or lunch. Delivery of foods for students from third party vendors will not be permitted.

If you need to submit a parent or a medical note you must use our NEW attendance link. Please note: An absence note is required each time your child is absent from school. This note, and any required documentation must be turned in within 3 school days of your child's return to school. We will not be taking emails as parent notes. https://forms.dentonisd.org/Forms/absence-note

If your student passed a class with a 70 or higher average but did not receive course credit, it is likely due to attendance. Click HERE to learn more about Loss of Credit due to attendance.

Your student may earn credit for the class by completing a plan approved by the principal or campus attendance review committee which allows the student to fulfill the instructional requirements for the class.

For more information, contact Mr. Wilburn jwilburn@dentonisd.org

All students who will be driving and parking on campus must purchase a parking pass. Click HERE to access the parking application. Students parking on campus without authorization may be towed and the expense of the student.

For questions about senior reserved parking, contact Mrs. Graham for more information.

hgraham@dentonisd.org

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Braswell High School opened in August 2016 and is named after former longtime Denton ISD teacher, administrator and superintendent Dr. Ray Braswell, who led the district during tremendous growth.

Established: 2016

Mascot: Bengal

Colors: Red and Black

Website: https://www.dentonisd.org/braswellhs
Location: 26750 East University Drive, Aubrey, TX, USA
Phone: 972-347-7700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/braswellhs
Twitter: @braswellhs