Happy holidays, Orcas!

Here we are! Thanksgiving is just days away. At school we’ve spent 4 weeks talking about the character trait of GRATITUDE. Did you know the practice of gratitude produces joy? A wonderful byproduct!

One thing I am grateful for are good, informative podcasts. (I know, it's a strange transition, and yet, it's my segue for switching subjects.) I’d like to provide some resources on one of the top topics that comes up very frequently at school and in the counseling office: ADHD/ADD. Here are a couple of solid listens (found on iTunes, Spotify, etc.).

And from one of my personal favorite podcast series, Ologies with Alie Ward:

If you are navigating the ADHD journey with someone close to you, I believe you’ll get a lot out of listening to these, whether on a road trip to Thanksgiving dinner at grandma and grandpa’s, or while walking your dog between eating those fresh baked rolls and enjoying the pumpkin pie.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.

With Gratitude,

Katie Brase

Counselor

As part of our ongoing efforts to keep students and staff safe during winter weather, BISD is introducing a three-hour delay option for school start times. BISD now has the flexibility to start school two or three hours late when winter weather impacts travel conditions.

This additional delay provides more flexibility on Tuesdays through Fridays, allowing extra time for roads to be cleared and for everyone to travel safely to school.

Our team has been working hard behind the scenes to make this a viable option on snow and ice days—ensuring that schedules, transportation, and meals are all ready to go when the weather requires extra flexibility.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate winter weather together. Our goal is always the same: to get everyone to school safely.

For more information, visit our Inclement Weather Info & FAQs.