Bloomington Independent School District
Notice is hereby given that Bloomington ISD will provide public notice of its intent to apply for the 2026–2027 Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Federal Grant through the Texas Education Agency.
In accordance with federal requirements, districts are required to “provide reasonable opportunity for public comment” prior to applying for federal funding each year.
Date of Notice: May 1, 2026
Public Comment Deadline: May 22, 2026
Submission Method: lou.sandoval@bisd-tx.org
The purpose of this notice is to inform the public of the District’s intent to submit an ESSA Federal Grant application and to provide an opportunity for stakeholders to review and submit comments. All timely feedback received will be considered as part of the application process prior to submission.
Notice is hereby given that Bloomington ISD will provide public notice of its intent to apply for the 2026–2027 Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Federal Grant through the Texas Education Agency.
In accordance with federal requirements, districts are required to “provide reasonable opportunity for public comment” prior to applying for federal funding each year.
Date of Notice: May 1, 2026
Public Comment Deadline: May 22, 2026
Submission Method: lou.sandoval@bisd-tx.org
The purpose of this notice is to inform the public of the District’s intent to submit an ESSA Federal Grant application and to provide an opportunity for stakeholders to review and submit comments. All timely feedback received will be considered as part of the application process prior to submission.
2025-26 Bloomington ISD Accreditation Status
The accreditation status for Bloomington ISD for the 2025-26 school year is Accredited Warned. Under the requirements of statute and rule, Bloomington ISD has been assigned a 2025-2026 accreditation status of Accredited-Warned due to the ratings assigned to the district in the state's academic accountability rating system. Specifically, Bloomington ISD was assigned an academic accountability rating of F for 2024 and 2025. The district is required to notify parents of students in the district and property owners in the district about this status. More information regarding the status, including the accreditation matrix, the 2024-25 and 2025-26 accreditation statuses, and the notification to stakeholders can be found at this link. The board will conduct a discussion on the 2025-26 accreditation status during its next regularly scheduled board meeting on March 9, 2026. The meeting will take place at 6:30 in the board room located at 2781 FM 616, Victoria, TX 77905.
BES Parent Newsletter 08/20/26
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Boletín para Padres de BES
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To access the clickable links included in this week’s newsletter, use the link below.
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Boletín para Padres de BES
Para acceder a los enlaces incluidos en el boletín de esta semana, utilice el enlace a continuación.
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🎉 **HOMECOMING WEEK IS HERE!** 🎉
Get ready for a fun-filled week at Bloomington Elementary! 💚🖤🤍 Our **Homecoming Dress-Out Days** are coming up **August 24–28!** 👑🎉
We can’t wait to see everyone showing their school spirit all week long! 🐾💚
📣 **Want your child to participate in the Homecoming Parade?**
Please scan the **QR Code** to sign up and get your parade float permission information.
Let’s make Homecoming Week one to remember! **Go Bobcats!** 🐾💚🖤
Get ready for a fun-filled week at Bloomington Elementary! 💚🖤🤍 Our **Homecoming Dress-Out Days** are coming up **August 24–28!** 👑🎉
We can’t wait to see everyone showing their school spirit all week long! 🐾💚
📣 **Want your child to participate in the Homecoming Parade?**
Please scan the **QR Code** to sign up and get your parade float permission information.
Let’s make Homecoming Week one to remember! **Go Bobcats!** 🐾💚🖤
🏈 HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL SCRIMMAGE UPDATE
The High School Football Scrimmage at Louise scheduled for Thursday, August 20 will now begin at 6:00 PM.
📅 Thursday, August 20
📍 Louise
⏰ 6:00 PM
Come out and support our Bobcats! 🐾🏈
The High School Football Scrimmage at Louise scheduled for Thursday, August 20 will now begin at 6:00 PM.
📅 Thursday, August 20
📍 Louise
⏰ 6:00 PM
Come out and support our Bobcats! 🐾🏈
🐾 CELEBRATING GROWTH! 🐾
BLOOMINGTON BOBCATS ARE ON THE MOVE! Huge gains across our district are proof of the relentless dedication, grit, and teamwork of our students, parents, teachers, and staff.
We are on the road to a B or better (across the district)—and we're just getting started!
🔗 See the full accountability ratings and campus breakdown at TexasSchools.gov.
BLOOMINGTON BOBCATS ARE ON THE MOVE! Huge gains across our district are proof of the relentless dedication, grit, and teamwork of our students, parents, teachers, and staff.
We are on the road to a B or better (across the district)—and we're just getting started!
🔗 See the full accountability ratings and campus breakdown at TexasSchools.gov.
Homecoming is getting closer! Be sure to fill out the link and let us know if you are interested in participating in the homecoming parade. Please let us know all the important info about your float or group!
Parade Float Entry Form
Join or Sign Up today!!!
BES PARENT NEWSLETTER: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i9vhqylcplrLztwgFQw_dHujQFD2DuTM/view?usp=sharing
📅 ATHLETICS WEEK AT A GLANCE
Week of August 17
Stay up to date with all of this week’s Bloomington Bobcat Athletics practices, games, and events! 🐾🏆
Check the schedule below for all the details and come out to support our Bobcats! 📣
Week of August 17
Stay up to date with all of this week’s Bloomington Bobcat Athletics practices, games, and events! 🐾🏆
Check the schedule below for all the details and come out to support our Bobcats! 📣
As we begin the new school year, please help us make sure students arrive ready for a great day at BES!
Clear backpacks only
No leggings or spandex/biker shorts
No hoods worn on the head inside the building
No ripped jeans with holes above the knee
Shorts should extend past the fingertips
Thank you, BES families, for helping us start the year off right by making sure students are dressed appropriately and ready to learn!
Clear backpacks only
No leggings or spandex/biker shorts
No hoods worn on the head inside the building
No ripped jeans with holes above the knee
Shorts should extend past the fingertips
Thank you, BES families, for helping us start the year off right by making sure students are dressed appropriately and ready to learn!
🚌 First Day of School Transportation Reminder🚌
Good afternoon, families!
Please have your students at their bus stop by 6:50 AM on the first day of school so we can keep transportation running as smoothly as possible.
Please note the following bus changes:
Bus 4: Students will ride Bus 24.
Bus 17: (High School): Students will ride Bus 6.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we get everyone settled into the new school year. We’re looking forward to a great first day!
Good afternoon, families!
Please have your students at their bus stop by 6:50 AM on the first day of school so we can keep transportation running as smoothly as possible.
Please note the following bus changes:
Bus 4: Students will ride Bus 24.
Bus 17: (High School): Students will ride Bus 6.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we get everyone settled into the new school year. We’re looking forward to a great first day!
2026 Bloomington Cross Country Schedule
🏐 LADY CAT VOLLEYBALL — ONLINE TICKETS 🏐
The Lady Cats are back in action tonight! Come out and support our Varsity Volleyball team as they take on Austwell-Tivoli! 🐾🏐
📅 Tuesday, August 11
📍 BISD Dome
⏰ Varsity — 5:30 PM
🎟️ Purchase your tickets online:
https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing/67191
⚠️ NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE GATE.
Come out and PACK THE DOME and cheer on our Lady Cats! 🐾🏐
The Lady Cats are back in action tonight! Come out and support our Varsity Volleyball team as they take on Austwell-Tivoli! 🐾🏐
📅 Tuesday, August 11
📍 BISD Dome
⏰ Varsity — 5:30 PM
🎟️ Purchase your tickets online:
https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing/67191
⚠️ NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE GATE.
Come out and PACK THE DOME and cheer on our Lady Cats! 🐾🏐
Come Be a Bobcat! 🐾....
Have you been thinking about a different school for your child??
At Bloomington ISD, we take pride in being a small school district where students are known, relationships matter, and our staff truly cares about the success of every student. We may be a small district, but there are a lot of great things happening here, and we want families in our surrounding communities to know that Bloomington ISD is an option.
Have you been thinking about a different school for your child??
At Bloomington ISD, we take pride in being a small school district where students are known, relationships matter, and our staff truly cares about the success of every student. We may be a small district, but there are a lot of great things happening here, and we want families in our surrounding communities to know that Bloomington ISD is an option.
🏆 ATHLETICS AT A GLANCE 🏆
📅 Week of August 10
It’s another busy week for Bobcat Athletics! 🐾
Check out this week’s Athletics at a Glance for practice schedules, game times, and important athletic events.
📣 Come out and support our Bobcats as they compete this week!
📅 Week of August 10
It’s another busy week for Bobcat Athletics! 🐾
Check out this week’s Athletics at a Glance for practice schedules, game times, and important athletic events.
📣 Come out and support our Bobcats as they compete this week!
Senior Sunday featuring our senior BHS cheerleaders: Geneva, Mariah, Leanna (one of our Captains), and Mia! 💚 📣#seniorsunday
We’re excited to welcome our students and families back to Bloomington ISD! Join us Monday, August 10 for Meet the Teacher and get ready for a great start to the new school year.
🏫 PES: 4:00–6:00 PM
🏫 BES: 4:30–6:30 PM
🏫 BMS & BHS: 5:00–7:00 PM
Come meet your teachers, visit your campus, and get ready for another great year at Bloomington ISD.
💚 We look forward to seeing our students and families Monday!
#BloomingtonISD #MeetTheTeacher #BackToSchool #BISD
🏫 PES: 4:00–6:00 PM
🏫 BES: 4:30–6:30 PM
🏫 BMS & BHS: 5:00–7:00 PM
Come meet your teachers, visit your campus, and get ready for another great year at Bloomington ISD.
💚 We look forward to seeing our students and families Monday!
#BloomingtonISD #MeetTheTeacher #BackToSchool #BISD
🏐 Volleyball Mandatory Parent Meeting 🏐
Attention Parents of 7th–12th Grade Volleyball Athletes:
A mandatory parent meeting will be held on Monday, August 10 at 6:45 p.m. in the Bloomington High School Gym.
We will discuss important information regarding the upcoming volleyball season, including expectations, schedules, communication, and required paperwork.
Date: Monday, August 10
Time: 6:45 p.m.
Location: Bloomington High School Gym
We look forward to seeing all volleyball parents there!
Attention Parents of 7th–12th Grade Volleyball Athletes:
A mandatory parent meeting will be held on Monday, August 10 at 6:45 p.m. in the Bloomington High School Gym.
We will discuss important information regarding the upcoming volleyball season, including expectations, schedules, communication, and required paperwork.
Date: Monday, August 10
Time: 6:45 p.m.
Location: Bloomington High School Gym
We look forward to seeing all volleyball parents there!
🏈 High School Football Practice Update 🏈
High School Football practice has been underway since Monday, and attendance is MANDATORY for all athletes planning to participate this season. If you intend to play football this year, you must attend practices.
📅 Remaining Practice Schedule
📍 Thursday (8/6)
• Report to Field House – 2:30 PM
• Walk-Through – 3:30 PM
• Practice – 6:30 PM
• Team Meeting – 8:30 PM
📍 Friday (8/7)
• Report to Field House – 7:30 AM
• Meetings – 8:00 AM
• Practice – 9:00 AM
• Goal Setting – 11:00 AM
📍 Saturday (8/8)
• Report to Field House – 7:30 AM
• Meetings – 8:00 AM
• Practice – 9:00 AM
• Goal Setting – 11:00 AM
Let's continue building toward a successful season! Be on time, work hard, and come ready to compete.
High School Football practice has been underway since Monday, and attendance is MANDATORY for all athletes planning to participate this season. If you intend to play football this year, you must attend practices.
📅 Remaining Practice Schedule
📍 Thursday (8/6)
• Report to Field House – 2:30 PM
• Walk-Through – 3:30 PM
• Practice – 6:30 PM
• Team Meeting – 8:30 PM
📍 Friday (8/7)
• Report to Field House – 7:30 AM
• Meetings – 8:00 AM
• Practice – 9:00 AM
• Goal Setting – 11:00 AM
📍 Saturday (8/8)
• Report to Field House – 7:30 AM
• Meetings – 8:00 AM
• Practice – 9:00 AM
• Goal Setting – 11:00 AM
Let's continue building toward a successful season! Be on time, work hard, and come ready to compete.