BISD Family Connects

Yes, we know you might not be thinking about next school year quite yet, but at Bastrop ISD, we definitely are! We've opened student verification and new student registration early this year.

Parents of Returning Students - please verify your child's information by logging into your Family Access account at www.bisdtx.org. THE DEADLINE TO VERIFY IS MAY 31. Parents who have not verified their child's information will begin receiving frequent reminders about this process.

Parents of New Students can register at www.bisdtx.org/newstudent.

Bastrop ISD is proud to announce Riza Cooper as principal of Cedar Creek Middle School (CCMS), replacing Daniel Brown, who has served in the role since 2020. Cooper is expected to assume the position in the coming weeks.

“I am so excited to meet the teachers and staff at Cedar Creek Middle School, as well as the students and their families,” said Cooper. “I know the foundation and traditions at CCMS are strong, and I want to continue building on that so that students realize tremendous benefits for their future. I look forward to becoming a part of the Eagle family!”

Cooper brings more than 24 years of education experience to this role. Most recently, she has served as middle school principal and human resource manager in Elgin Independent School District, a position she has held since 2010. For the last 13 years, she has supervised the instructional programs of the school and ensured the use of high-quality and effective instructional strategies in all classrooms to promote academic growth and development of students.

Previously, Cooper served as an assistant principal at Hutto High School in Hutto ISD (2008-10) and Mendez Middle School in Austin ISD (2007-08). Before transitioning into an administrative role, she taught eighth grade math and Algebra I at Lexington Middle School, secondary math at Dime Box High School, and eighth grade math at Mendez Middle School.

“Ms. Cooper’s extensive experience in middle school leadership will be extremely valuable to CCMS and Bastrop ISD, “ said Superintendent Barry Edwards. “From the classroom to assistant principal to principal, she has the expertise to lead CCMS to outstanding student success.”

Cooper earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Sam Houston State University in 1994 as well as a master’s in education administration in 2007, also from SHSU. She and her husband of 25 years have four children and one grandchild.

Staff are available for questions and computer access this summer, Monday through Thursday at the BISD Family Resource Center located at 1602 Hill Street. Click on the image for more information.

For questions or to make an appointment, call 512-772-7258.

Students took the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) tests earlier this spring. The spring 2023 STAAR has been redesigned to align closer to classroom instruction and the unique way students learn. Reporting final test results for the redesigned STAAR will take a bit longer this year because educators from across the state will meet to provide their expert opinions on the passing scores for the redesigned assessment. The STAAR is one of many ways to measure student learning. Teachers will utilize STAAR results along with other information to identify learning plans to jumpstart learning next year.

You will be able to access your child’s results by logging into Skyward, starting on June 30 for High School STAAR End-of-Course, and starting on August 16 for STAAR grades 3 through 8. After logging in, you will see a link labeled “District Links” and then TEA ASSESSMENT (student name). This will take you directly to your child’s STAAR results, which will include detailed breakdowns in each subject, identifying your child’s strengths as well as areas where they may need additional support. Parents have shared that seeing which questions their child got incorrect has been the most useful. You will also see easy to use resources that can be used at home to focus on the skills your child needs the most support with.

To access your child’s test results, login to Skyward Family Access and use these instructions.

For more information about STAAR, visit TexasAssessment.Gov/Families.html

Registration is now open for Summer Sports Camps at Bastrop High School and Cedar Creek High School.

View details and register online at www.bisdtx.org/summercamps.

Relationships with our students, parents, and staff are what make this a great place to learn, teach, and work. In Bastrop Independent School District ... THEIR future is OUR focus!

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