The first day of school for the 2026-2027 school year is
Wednesday, August 12.
Plan. Prepare. Succeed. Explore the resources and information to help you get started.
- Do you need help with Registration?
- FOCUS Student Management System Resources
- How to retrieve report cards/progress reports in FOCUS?
Do you need help with Registration?
Birdville ISD will provide onsite assistance with student registration.
Birdville ISD Administration Complex (BAC)
5888 Airport Freeway, North Richland Hills, TX 76052
Monday, June 1 through Friday, July 24
(BISD closed on Fridays)
Hours: Summer hours will be from
7:30 A.M.− 5 P.M. Monday through Thursday
Holiday Schedule for the Weeks of June 15 – 19 and June 29 – July 3:
- Thursday, June 18, and Friday June 19, (District is closed),
- Thursday, July 2, and Friday July 3 (District is closed)
Standard business days and hours will resume on Monday, July 27.
FOCUS Student Management System Resources
Birdville ISD is in the midst of a transition from Skyward, our longstanding Student Information System (SIS), to Focus—a modern, advanced platform that promises to elevate the educational experience for our students and improve the experience for you, our valued parents and guardians. This webpage will offer a range of updates concerning the new system.
Resources
FOCUS Resources
- How to Update Language Preference as a Guardian (PDF)
- Create a Focus Parent Portal Account and Link My Student (PDF)
Instrucciones para crear una cuenta de padre y vincular a sus estudiantes (PDF) - How to log into Focus APP (PDF)
- How to log into Focus Student Portal (PDF)
- How do I find my student's bus information in FOCUS Mobile App or Desktop Computer?
- How to update my contact information from desktop or mobile app?
- Instructions for Accessing Report Cards (PDF)
Instrucciones para acceder a los boletines de calificaciones (PDF) - How to access STAAR test results within FOCUS (english/spanish) (PDF)
Links
How to retrieve report cards/progress reports in FOCUS?
English
Report cards will be available on Focus for students every nine weeks. Parents of students who receive failing grade(s) at the end of a nine-week or semester grading period should schedule a conference with the respective subject teacher. All report cards, including the final one, will be accessible on Focus. This website offers instructional documents in both English and Spanish to guide accessing grades within Focus, the student information system.
- Current Focus Parent Portal users: Instructions for accessing report cards
- New Focus Parent Portal users: We encourage you to create your Parent account and link your student(s) before the report cards are published. Instructions for creating a Parent account and linking your students: Instructions
If you require any assistance or have questions during the school year, please don't hesitate to contact your child's campus. We're here to support you every step of the way.
* Final report cards will no longer be mailed at the end of the school year.
Español
Las boletas de calificaciones estarán disponibles en Focus para los estudiantes cada nueve semanas. Los padres de los estudiantes que reciban calificaciones reprobatorias al final de un período de calificación de nueve semanas o semestral deben programar una conferencia con el maestro correspondiente. Todas las boletas de calificaciones, incluida la final, estarán accesibles en Focus. Este sitio web ofrece documentos instructivos en inglés y español para guiar el acceso a las calificaciones dentro de Focus, el sistema de información estudiantil.
- Usuarios actuales del Portal de Padres de Focus: Instrucciones para acceder a los boletines de calificaciones
- Nuevos usuarios del Portal de Padres de Focus: Les animamos a crear su cuenta de padre y vincular a su(s) estudiante(s) antes de que se publiquen los boletines de calificaciones. Instrucciones para crear una cuenta de padre y vincular a sus estudiantes
Si necesita alguna asistencia o tiene preguntas, no dude en ponerse en contacto con el campus de su hijo durante el año escolar. Estamos aquí para apoyarlo en cada paso del camino.
Los boletines de calificaciones finales ya no se enviarán a casa por correo al final del año escolar.
Elementary Campuses
- Binion Elementary
- Birdville Elementary
- Cheney Hills Elementary
- Foster Village Elementary
- Green Valley Elementary
- Hardeman Elementary
- Holiday Heights Elementary
- Mullendore Elementary
- North Ridge Elementary
- Porter Elementary
- Smith Elementary
- Smithfield Elementary
- Snow Heights Elementary
- Spicer Elementary
- Stowe Elementary
- Thomas Elementary
- Walker Creek Elementary
- Watauga Elementary
- West Birdville Elementary
Binion Elementary
First Day of School: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Meet the Teacher: August 10, 2026
- Grades PK-2: 4:30–5:30 P.M.
- Grades 3 – 5: 5:30–6:30 P.M.
Jump Start/Student Orientation:
- July 29 and July 30, 2026 from 8-11 A.M.
Curriculum Night:
Curriculum Night and Title I Meeting
September 3, 2026
- Grades PK-2: 4:30-5:30 P.M.
- Grades 3-5: 5:30- 6:30 P.M.
School Supply List for Binion Elementary
View 26-27 School Supply List
Visit Jack C. Binion Elementary Website
Birdville Elementary
First Day of School: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Meet the Teacher: August 10, 2026 from 6–7 P.M.
School Supply List for Birdville Elementary
Dress Code information for Birdville Elementary
Birdville Elementary uniform dress code details
Cheney Hills Elementary
Foster Village Elementary
First Day of School: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Meet the Teacher: August 10, 2026 from 6-7 P.M.
Jump Start/Student Orientation:
Jump Start: July 28-30, 2026 from 8:30-11:30 A.M. (Kindergarten)
Curriculum Night: Literacy Night/Family Picnic September 10, 2026 from 5-7 P.M.
School Supply List for Foster Village Elementary
Green Valley Elementary
Hardeman Elementary
First Day of School: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Meet the Teacher: August 7, 2026
- ACCESS/AABLE: 4-4:30 P.M.
- Grades PK – 2nd: 4:30–5:30 P.M.
- Grades 3rd – 5th: 5:30–6:30 P.M.
Jump Start/Student Orientation:
July 23, 2026: 8-10 A.M.
Kindergarten Clap In: Friday, August 14 at 8:15 A.M.
School Supply List for Hardeman Elementary
Holiday Heights Elementary
First Day of School: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Meet the Teacher: Monday, August 10, 2026 from 5:30-6:30 P.M.
School Supply List for Holiday Heights Elementary
View 26-27 School Supply List
Mullendore Elementary
North Ridge Elementary
First Day of School: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Meet the Teacher:
August 10, 2026 from 6:30-7:30 P.M.
Jump Start/Student Orientation:
July 27 & 28, 2026
Curriculum Nights:
August 25, 2026
Grade 1: 5:30-6:30 P.M.
Grades PK 6:30-7:30 P.M.
August 27, 2026
Grade 3: 5:30-6:30 P.M.
Grade 2: 6:30-7:30 P.M.
School Supply List for North Ridge Elementary
> Visit 1st Day School Supplies to purchase supply kits for N. Ridge ES (Deadline is July 1)
Porter Elementary
Smith Elementary
First Day of School: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Meet the Teacher:
Monday, August 10, 2026
SEEC: 4-4:30 P.M.
Grades PK-5th: 5:30-7 P.M.
Jump Start/Student Orientation:
July 27, 28 and 29 for PK and Kindergarten from 9-11 A.M.
Curriculum Night:
August 27, 2026 from 5:30-7 P.M.
Open House: Open house for Public Schools Week: March 4 from 6-8 P.M.
School Supply List for Smith Elementary
View 26-27 School Supply List
Smithfield Elementary
First Day of School: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Meet the Teacher:
August 10, 2026 from 5:30-6:30 P.M.
Kindergarten Jumpstart -
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 from 8:30-10 A.M. (*Parents please walk in your student to sign in and drop off.)
Leadworthy for ALL In-coming 5th Graders, Wednesday, July 29th from 9 A.M.-2 P.M.
*An email will be sent out with more information!
School Supply List for Smithfield Elementary
> Visit 1st Day School Supplies to purchase supply kits for Smithfield ES (Deadline is July 1st)
Snow Heights Elementary
First Day of School:
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Meet the Teacher:
Thursday, August 6, 2026 from 6-7 P.M.
School Supply List for Snow Heights Elementary
View 26-27 School Supply List
View 26-27 School Supply List
Spicer Elementary
First Day of School:
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Meet the Teacher:
August 10, 2026 from 5:30-6:30 P.M.
(doors open at 5 P.M. for vendors/food trucks)
Jump Start/Student Orientation: July 28, 2026 from 8-11 A.M.– Grades PreK, Kinder, 1st, 3rd, 4th & 5th
Curriculum Night: August 20, 2026
Grades Prek-2nd: 5-6 P.M.
Grades 3rd – 5th: 6-7 P.M.
School Supply List for Spicer Elementary
View 26-27 School Supply List
Stowe Elementary
First Day of School: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Meet the Teacher:
Meet the Teacher/United Way Call to Action Day - Saturday, Aug. 8, 10 A.M. - Noon. Students will receive free backpacks, supplies and resources. White Chapel's Mobile Market will be onsite to receive free food/groceries. Free hot dogs and students can meet their teachers.
School Supply List for Stowe Elementary
Thomas Elementary
Walker Creek Elementary
First Day of School:
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Meet the Teacher:
August 7, 2026 – Grades 3rd-5th
August 10, 2026 - Grades PK – 2nd
School Supply List for Walker Creek Elementary
View 26-27 School Supply List
Watauga Elementary
West Birdville Elementary
Middle School Campuses
- Haltom Middle
- North Oaks Middle
- North Richland Middle
- North Ridge Middle
- Richland Middle
- Smithfield Middle
- Watauga Middle
Haltom Middle
North Oaks Middle
First Day of School: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Jump Start:
- August 10, 2026; 6-7:30 PM
- All Incoming 6th Graders and students new to campus are welcome to attend.
Late Registration Help
- July 28th AND 30th ; 4 PM - 6 PM
6th Grade Mustang Round-Up & Meet the Teacher
- August 10, 2026; 6PM - 7:30 PM
- Incoming 6th Graders and Parents
7th & 8th Grade Schedule Pick-Up & Meet the Teacher
- August 11, 2026; 6 PM - 7:30 PM
Open House & Curriculum Night
(with PTA Meeting & Title I Presentation)
- September 2, 6 PM - 7:30 PM
North Richland Middle
North Ridge Middle
Richland Middle
Smithfield Middle
Watauga Middle
High School Campuses
- Birdville High
- CAB
- Griggs High
- Haltom High
- Richland High
- Birdville Center of Technology & Advanced Learning (BCTAL)
Birdville High
First Day of School: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Meet the Teacher:
September 14, 2026: PTSA Meeting @ 6 P.M.
Meet the Teacher at 6:30 P.M.
Open House:
Monday, September 14, 2026
6–8 P.M.
Student Orientation:
Saturday, August 8, 2026
7:45 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.
Senior Class of 2026 Early Year Events:
Senior Sunrise
- Friday, August 14, 2026
6:30 a.m. - 8 a.m.
26-27 School Supply List:
The school supply items required for each class will be provided when school begins in August.
CAB
Griggs High
Haltom High
First Day of School: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Open House: August 31, 2026 5:30-7 P.M.
Student Orientation:
Freshman Orientation, August 8, 2026, Time TBA
Other Events:
Buff Night, August 14, 2026, Time TBA;
For Seniors:
Senior Yearbook Photos:
July 20 & 21, 2026 | 8 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.
Senior Sunrise: August 14, 2026 | 6:30 A.M.
26-27 School Supply List:
The school supply items required for each class will be provided when school begins in August.
Richland High
First Day of School: Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Meet the Teacher:
Meet the Teacher|Open House August 31, 2026
PTSA Meeting at 5:30 P.M. | Open House 6 P.M.
Student Orientation: Fish (Freshmen) Camp: August 8, 2026 | 9 A.M. -12:15 P.M.
For Seniors:
Senior Sunrise: August 14, 2026 - @ RHS Football Field 6:30 A.M.
26-27 School Supply List:
The school supply items required for each class will be provided when school begins in August.
Birdville Center of Technology & Advanced Learning (BCTAL)
- Calendars
- Required Immunizations
- School Hours
- School Menus and Payment
- Anonymous Alerts
- PTA/Volunteer Information
- Clothes Connection
- Transportation Information
Calendars
Required Immunizations
School Hours
Regular Times
ECSE (Early Childhood Special Education) and Pre-K (3-year-olds)
available at Binion ES, Birdville ES, Cheney Hills ES, Foster Village ES, Holiday Heights ES, Mullendore ES, Smithfield ES and Spicer ES (Bilingual)
(AM) 8:00–11:10 a.m.
(PM) 12:25–3:35 p.m.
Elementary (Pre-K–Grade 5)
8:00 a.m. – 3:35 p.m.
Middle School (Grades 6–8)
8:40 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
High School (Grades 9–12)
7:30 a.m. – 2:50 p.m.
Griggs High School
7:45 a.m. – 3:05 p.m.
Collegiate Academy at Birdville
8 a.m. – 3:20 p.m.
Early Release Times
ECSE (Early Childhood Special Education) and Pre-K (3-year-olds)
available at Birdville ES, Foster Village ES and Binion ES (Bilingual)
(AM) 8:00–10:15 a.m.
(PM) 10:25 a.m. – 12:40 p.m.
Elementary (Pre-K–Grade 5)
8:00 a.m. – 12:40 p.m.
Middle School (Grades 6–8)
8:40 a.m. – 1:10 p.m.
High School (Grades 9–12)
7:30–11:30 a.m.
Griggs High School
7:45–11:45 a.m.
Collegiate Academy at Birdville
8 a.m. – Noon
School Menus and Payment
Anonymous Alerts
PTA/Volunteer Information
Clothes Connection
Transportation Information
Apply/Confirm Transportation Services
Is my student eligible for bus transportation? Call 817-547-5831
When registering your child(ren) for the school year, if transportation services are needed, please make sure to call BISD Transportation at 817-547-5831.
New and Returning Students, please call 817-547-5831 (Routing & Dispatch) to request bus transportation.
