Family Connects

November 19: BISD Board of Trustees Meeting, 5:30 pm, PAC

November 25-29: Thanksgiving Break - Student/Staff Holiday

December 14: Winter Blast, 10 am - 12 pm, Cedar Creek High School

December 19: Early Release

December 20-January 3: Winter Break - Student/Staff Holiday

January 6-7: Student Holiday & Staff Development Day

January 8: Students Return

Championship Hearts Foundation is partnering with the Christian Harman Memorial Golf Tournament to coordinate a free heart screening for Bastrop County teens ages 14-18. This year’s event will take place Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bastrop High School. The Christian Harman Memorial Golf Tournament sponsors this annual free event. Named in memory of Christian Harman, a standout golfer at Bastrop High School, who died at age 19 from sudden cardiac arrest due to a hidden heart condition, this screening is to serve the teens of Bastrop County. Read more ...

It was an incredible opening weekend for Cedar Creek High School Theatre's production of SIX! The energy was electric as our talented cast took the stage and brought the iconic story of the six wives of Henry VIII to life with passion, power, and show-stopping performances!

If you haven’t seen it yet, there’s still time! The last three performances will take place on November 14, 15 & 16 at 7 p.m. at the JFW Center for the Performing Arts (1401 Cedar St, Bastrop).

🎫 Get tickets here! 🎫

Come enjoy performances from our amazing elementary school choirs at the annual Elementary Choir Jubilee. The west side elementary schools (BBE, CCE, CRE & RRE) will perform on November 20 and the east side elementary schools (COE, EES, LPE & MES) will perform on November 21. Both shows will take place at 7 p.m. at the JFW Center for the Performing Arts (1401 Cedar St, Bastrop).

You don't want to miss this year's Dance Winter Showcase! This annual event will take place on Saturday, December 7, at 3 p.m. at the JFW Center for the Performing Arts (1401 Cedar St, Bastrop). It features performances from BMS, BHS, CCMS, CCHS, Dance, Sugarbears, Honeybears, Blue Diamonds, Eaglettes, & all Ballet Folklorico teams. This is a free event, but you must reserve a ticket here!

This Friday, the Bastrop Bears hit the field for their Bi-District Playoff matchup against the Lanier Voks!

Let’s fill the stands, cheer loud, and show the Voks what Bastrop pride is all about. Come out and support Bastrop as they fight for a victory!

Bastrop ISD, in partnership with various organizations, will distribute coats, toys, books, and community resource information on Saturday, December 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Cedar Creek High School (793 Union Chapel Road, Cedar Creek).

No registration is required for this free event. Supplies will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis while supplies last.

Questions? Contact Nataly at nsanchez@bisdtx.org or call 512-772-7151.

If you are interested in donation, sponsorship or volunteer opportunities for this event, visit our website at www.bisdtx.org/winterblast for more information.

• CPR/First Aid
• Hoopstars
• November Decorating Class

Hoopstars registration is now open until December 2 for the Spring 2025 season. Practices begin the week of January 27 with games from February 1 through March 8. Teams will be chosen at random. Divisions include PK/K co-ed, 1st-2nd grade co-ed, 3rd-4th girls, 3rd-4th boys, 5th-6th girls, and 5th-6th boys based on the 2024-25 school year. The 3rd-6th grade divisions will have a tournament on March 8.

The registration fee is $95. Sign up today! Questions? Contact 512-772-7180. Download a flyer in English and Spanish.

As we approach the halfway point of the school year, we want to take a moment to reflect on an important issue that affects our students' academic success: the impact of tardiness and leaving school early. Read More ....

The Gifted and Talented referral window is open from October 21-November 22. A parent meeting will be held on November 7 beginning at 6 pm at the Bastrop ISD Service Center located at 906 Farm Street, Bastrop. Read more ...

Thursday, November 14 from 12:30 - 2 pm

BISD Service Center (906 Farm Street, Bastrop)

This workshop is to learn about resources available to parents and guardians and how to support their students. Resources include teaching parents skills to use at home, prep for high school and beyond, college, CTE, resume, military, and job hunting. In this session, you will meet and connect with other parents and school district staff. We will have light refreshments so please join us and bring a friend!

Click here to register.

Friday, November 15 from 9 am - 2 pm

BISD Service Center (906 Farm Street, Bastrop)

Please join the Multilingual Department as we continue to learn about technology and how it is used in school. Learn how to navigate your device and use school apps to understand what your student is learning. Participants are encouraged to bring their personal devices. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Click here to register.

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.

As a retired teacher in our community, Mrs. Kreitner volunteers at Colony Oaks Elementary every Wednesday. During her time at COE, she provides math tutoring to approximately 38 of our 3rd-5th grade students during their Cougar (intervention) block. "We are thankful for her time, knowledge, and continued love for educating students," said COE Principal Kristi Kisamore.

Congratulations to our Athletes of the Month: Andy McCarus, Tayler Herklotz, Crystal Turner, and Dylan Redmon.

Congratulations to our Fine Arts Students of the Month: Lily Fields and Amber Vest.

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