📅 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.
HOMECOMING is NEAR!!! Get a jumpstart on the year and start getting that BOBCAT PRIDE ready for our homecoming community parade and pep rally! If your student group, organization or business would like to participate in the homecoming parade please complete the following Google form! More information will be available as we get closer to the date!
📢 Bloomington ISD Athletics – Parent Action Required
Rank One / UIL PAPF Eligibility Form (Grades 9–12)
Attention Bloomington ISD Parents of High School Student-Athletes (2026–2027):
All parents/guardians of students participating in athletics in grades 9–12 during the 2026–2027 school year are required to log into the Rank One Parent Portal and complete the UIL PAPF Eligibility Form.
Parent Portal:
https://bloomingtonisd.rankone.com/Pro/Register.aspx?Src=Pl
Why is this required?
The UIL and the new Rank One system now require every parent to answer a new eligibility question regarding their student's school attendance history. This information is used to determine UIL athletic eligibility and must be completed before your student's eligibility can be finalized.
The Question You'll Be Asked
Has your student attended another school within the last 12 months?
Select "NO" if your student has only attended Bloomington ISD during the past 12 months.
Select "YES" if your student has attended any other educational program within the last 12 months, including:
Another public school
Private school
Charter school
Virtual/Online school
Homeschool
Any other educational program
What Parents Need to Do
Log into the Rank One Parent Portal.
Select My Student.
Open Student Forms.
Complete the UIL PAPF Eligibility Form.
Answer the required eligibility question.
Electronically sign and submit the form.
Please complete this form as soon as possible so your student's UIL athletic eligibility can be processed for the upcoming school year.
Need Assistance?
If you have questions or need help accessing Rank One, please contact:
Coach Shands
lane.shands@bisd-tx.org
(361) 333-8016 ext 5280
Rank One / UIL PAPF Eligibility Form (Grades 9–12)
Attention Bloomington ISD Parents of High School Student-Athletes (2026–2027):
All parents/guardians of students participating in athletics in grades 9–12 during the 2026–2027 school year are required to log into the Rank One Parent Portal and complete the UIL PAPF Eligibility Form.
Parent Portal:
https://bloomingtonisd.rankone.com/Pro/Register.aspx?Src=Pl
Why is this required?
The UIL and the new Rank One system now require every parent to answer a new eligibility question regarding their student's school attendance history. This information is used to determine UIL athletic eligibility and must be completed before your student's eligibility can be finalized.
The Question You'll Be Asked
Has your student attended another school within the last 12 months?
Select "NO" if your student has only attended Bloomington ISD during the past 12 months.
Select "YES" if your student has attended any other educational program within the last 12 months, including:
Another public school
Private school
Charter school
Virtual/Online school
Homeschool
Any other educational program
What Parents Need to Do
Log into the Rank One Parent Portal.
Select My Student.
Open Student Forms.
Complete the UIL PAPF Eligibility Form.
Answer the required eligibility question.
Electronically sign and submit the form.
Please complete this form as soon as possible so your student's UIL athletic eligibility can be processed for the upcoming school year.
Need Assistance?
If you have questions or need help accessing Rank One, please contact:
Coach Shands
lane.shands@bisd-tx.org
(361) 333-8016 ext 5280
🚨 ATHLETICS PRACTICE REMINDER 🚨
High School Volleyball, Football, and Cross Country have officially started practice!
If you plan to participate in any of these sports, attendance at practice is mandatory. Please review this week's schedule below and make sure you are on time and ready to work.
🏐 Volleyball
Tuesday (8/4): 3:15–4:45 PM
Wednesday (8/5): 6:00–7:30 AM & 3:15–4:45 PM (Athletes must attend both practices.)
Thursday (8/6): 6:00–7:30 AM & 3:15–4:45 PM (Athletes must attend both practices.)
Friday (8/7): 8:00–10:00 AM
🏈 Football
Tuesday (8/4)
• Report to Field House – 2:30 PM
• Walk-Through – 3:30 PM
• Practice – 6:30 PM
• Team Meeting – 8:30 PM
Wednesday (8/5)
• Report to Field House – 2:30 PM
• Walk-Through – 3:30 PM
• Practice – 6:30 PM
• Team Meeting – 8:30 PM
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): TBA
Saturday (8/8)
• Report to Field House – 7:30 AM
• Meetings – 8:00 AM
• Practice – 9:00 AM
• Goal Setting – 11:00 AM
🏃 Cross Country
Wednesday (8/5): 6:30 AM
Thursday (8/6): 6:30 AM
Friday (8/7): 6:30 AM
Let's have a great week of preparation! Be on time, work hard, and represent Bobcat Athletics with pride.
High School Volleyball, Football, and Cross Country have officially started practice!
If you plan to participate in any of these sports, attendance at practice is mandatory. Please review this week's schedule below and make sure you are on time and ready to work.
🏐 Volleyball
Tuesday (8/4): 3:15–4:45 PM
Wednesday (8/5): 6:00–7:30 AM & 3:15–4:45 PM (Athletes must attend both practices.)
Thursday (8/6): 6:00–7:30 AM & 3:15–4:45 PM (Athletes must attend both practices.)
Friday (8/7): 8:00–10:00 AM
🏈 Football
Tuesday (8/4)
• Report to Field House – 2:30 PM
• Walk-Through – 3:30 PM
• Practice – 6:30 PM
• Team Meeting – 8:30 PM
Wednesday (8/5)
• Report to Field House – 2:30 PM
• Walk-Through – 3:30 PM
• Practice – 6:30 PM
• Team Meeting – 8:30 PM
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): TBA
Saturday (8/8)
• Report to Field House – 7:30 AM
• Meetings – 8:00 AM
• Practice – 9:00 AM
• Goal Setting – 11:00 AM
🏃 Cross Country
Wednesday (8/5): 6:30 AM
Thursday (8/6): 6:30 AM
Friday (8/7): 6:30 AM
Let's have a great week of preparation! Be on time, work hard, and represent Bobcat Athletics with pride.
🏃♂️🏃♀️ High School Cross Country Practice 🏃♀️🏃♂️
📅 Tuesday, August 4
⏰ Practice Begins: 6:30 AM
📍 Report to the Field House by 6:15 AM
Coach Waters will meet all athletes at the Field House before practice.
📅 Tuesday, August 4
⏰ Practice Begins: 6:30 AM
📍 Report to the Field House by 6:15 AM
Coach Waters will meet all athletes at the Field House before practice.
BISD teachers are back on campus today getting ready to welcome all of their students next week! See you soon, Bobcats!
BHS Pep Rally Themes for 2026-2027... get those outfits ready Bobcats!!! This year high school pep rallies will be held on the Fridays that we are on campus/ have school!
The Bobcat Band Camp is scheduled to take place from July 28th to August 1st; from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the BHS Band Hall.
This camp is a fantastic opportunity for band members to enhance their musical skills, collaborate with fellow musicians, and prepare for the upcoming band season. Participants can expect a range of activities designed to improve technique, build camaraderie, and foster a passion for music.
Make sure to mark your calendars and prepare for an enriching experience that sets the tone for a successful year in the Bloomington Band.
Dates: July 28th - August 1st
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
This camp is a fantastic opportunity for band members to enhance their musical skills, collaborate with fellow musicians, and prepare for the upcoming band season. Participants can expect a range of activities designed to improve technique, build camaraderie, and foster a passion for music.
Make sure to mark your calendars and prepare for an enriching experience that sets the tone for a successful year in the Bloomington Band.
Dates: July 28th - August 1st
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
2026 Bloomington Junior High Volleyball Schedule
2026 Bloomington High School Volleyball Schedule
