Bandera ISD

Summer athletics programs canceled, 6/15, due to inclement weather.

Due to inclement weather, Summer School is canceled today, Monday, June 15.

2026 EOC Scores were released today!
Login to your Parent Portal and click on Texas Assessment to view your student's detailed reports.
Grades 3-8 STAAR Scores will be released on June 16.

We have State Champions in two out of the four events!

Bandera ISD FFA came out and representing this week at the FFA State Games! Competing against 20 plus schools across Texas and they were the only true 4 person mixed team so they had to give it their all! They brought back banners in every event to the school! We are Bandera Proud!

State Champions Mixed Team trap
State Champions Mixed Team Super Sporting
Second Place Mixed Team Doubles Trap
Fourth Place Mixed Team Sporting Clays

Team Members include: Hayden Drefke, Brody Moore, Elle Vanderzee, and Everly Vanderzee

Good luck to our Bandera ISD FFA Shotgun Team as they compete at the State Competition today and tomorrow!

The team is off to a great start and is doing an outstanding job representing Bandera ISD with skill, determination, and Bulldog pride. We are proud of their hard work and dedication and can't wait to see what they accomplish over the next two days.

Join us in wishing our shooters the best of luck as they continue their state competition journey!

Gearing up for 26-27!
School Supply Lists are now live:https://4.files.edl.io/ca60/06/08/26/135748-534a3814-cf92-4c7d-8eb0-83e14285ad1a.pdf
Are you 100% registered for the new year? All Returning and New students must register online and have the green bar in order to receive teacher/class assignments for the new year! Complete yours today and have no worries for the rest of the Summer!
Login to your parent portal today and make sure all of your kiddos have green bars: https://portals20.ascendertx.com/ParentPortal/login?distid=010902
Need help? Email [email protected] or call 830-460-3892 and ask for Deneise Barta!

Please join us in congratulating Mr. Ricardo Mata on being named the new Assistant Principal at Hill Country Elementary for the 2026-2027 school year!

Mr. Mata joined the Bandera ISD family last year as a 6th Grade Math Teacher, Middle School Football and Track Coach, and High School Soccer Coach. Prior to coming to Bandera, he served Wilson ISD for eight years in a variety of leadership roles, including Teacher, Coach, Athletic Director, and Assistant Principal.

His experience, leadership, and passion for students make him an outstanding addition to the Hill Country Elementary leadership team.

"Mr. Mata brings a wealth of experience in both the classroom and administration, along with a strong commitment to student success," said Superintendent Gary Bitzkie. "His ability to build relationships, support teachers, and create positive learning environments will be a tremendous asset to Hill Country Elementary. We are excited to see him join Mrs.Thaler as they lead the campus into an exciting new chapter."

Mr. Mata will join Mrs. Thaler, who was recently named Principal of Hill Country Elementary, as the campus leadership team prepares for the 2026-2027 school year.

Congratulations, Mr. Mata! We are excited for the future of Hill Country Elementary and look forward to the positive impact you will make on our students, staff, and families.

Smaller. Better. Bandera.