Please see the attached statement from Big Sandy ISD.
School Calendar Update!
At the October Board Meeting, the Big Sandy ISD Board of Trustees approved a calendar revision to allow our elementary campus to host the UIL Academic Competition.
As a result, Wednesday, December 9, will now be an early release day for all students. Students will be dismissed at 12:30 PM.
Please make note of this change to the school calendar!
At the October Board Meeting, the Big Sandy ISD Board of Trustees approved a calendar revision to allow our elementary campus to host the UIL Academic Competition.
As a result, Wednesday, December 9, will now be an early release day for all students. Students will be dismissed at 12:30 PM.
Please make note of this change to the school calendar!
What’s Cooking, Wildcats? Wednesday!
Make It a Breakfast Kind of Day! Did you know that starting the day with a nutritious breakfast can help students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn?
Our Big Sandy ISD cafeteria staff works hard to provide breakfast each school day to help our Wildcats start their mornings off right!
And don't forget, breakfast is FREE for every student, every school day! Every breakfast served helps support our school nutrition program. Participation matters!
Make It a Breakfast Kind of Day! Did you know that starting the day with a nutritious breakfast can help students stay focused, energized, and ready to learn?
Our Big Sandy ISD cafeteria staff works hard to provide breakfast each school day to help our Wildcats start their mornings off right!
And don't forget, breakfast is FREE for every student, every school day! Every breakfast served helps support our school nutrition program. Participation matters!
Join Our Wildcat Team!
Big Sandy ISD is currently accepting applications for Bus Driver and School Nurse, RN!
We would love to have you as part of our Wildcat family!
Interested in applying? Visit www.bigsandyisd.org and select District Info → Job Listings to view our openings and apply today!
Big Sandy ISD is currently accepting applications for Bus Driver and School Nurse, RN!
We would love to have you as part of our Wildcat family!
Interested in applying? Visit www.bigsandyisd.org and select District Info → Job Listings to view our openings and apply today!
Red Ribbon Week is NEXT WEEK!
Join us October 26–30 as Big Sandy ISD celebrates Red Ribbon Week! We have a fun week of dress-up days planned as we encourage our Wildcats to make healthy choices and live drug-free!
Check out the daily themes below and get ready to participate!
Join us October 26–30 as Big Sandy ISD celebrates Red Ribbon Week! We have a fun week of dress-up days planned as we encourage our Wildcats to make healthy choices and live drug-free!
Check out the daily themes below and get ready to participate!
Congratulations to the Big Sandy Band!
Our Wildcat Band took the field yesterday morning at the UIL Marching Contest and earned a Division II rating!
This is an improvement from last year and a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and progress these students have made!
We are so proud of our band members and director for their commitment and continued growth.
Keep up the great work, Wildcats!
Our Wildcat Band took the field yesterday morning at the UIL Marching Contest and earned a Division II rating!
This is an improvement from last year and a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and progress these students have made!
We are so proud of our band members and director for their commitment and continued growth.
Keep up the great work, Wildcats!
A Big Wildcat Thank You!
A special thank you to CCS AC & Heating, LLC for providing breakfast for our teachers on Monday!
We are so grateful for the generosity of local businesses that support our school and staff. Your kindness and thoughtfulness are truly appreciated!
Thank you for treating our teachers and helping make their day a little brighter!
A special thank you to CCS AC & Heating, LLC for providing breakfast for our teachers on Monday!
We are so grateful for the generosity of local businesses that support our school and staff. Your kindness and thoughtfulness are truly appreciated!
Thank you for treating our teachers and helping make their day a little brighter!
Reminder, Wildcat Families!
Big Sandy ISD students will have NO SCHOOL October 12–16 for Fall Break!
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held Tuesday, October 13.
If you would like to schedule a conference and have not already done so, please contact your child’s campus and/or teacher.
We hope all of our Wildcats enjoy a safe and relaxing Fall Break!
Big Sandy ISD students will have NO SCHOOL October 12–16 for Fall Break!
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held Tuesday, October 13.
If you would like to schedule a conference and have not already done so, please contact your child’s campus and/or teacher.
We hope all of our Wildcats enjoy a safe and relaxing Fall Break!
October Students of the Month!
Congratulations to our October Students of the Month! These Wildcats were recognized for demonstrating this month’s character trait, RESPECT!
We are proud of these students for setting a positive example for others!
A special thank you to the Big Sandy Rotary Club for recognizing and celebrating our students each month.
Way to go, Wildcats!
Congratulations to our October Students of the Month! These Wildcats were recognized for demonstrating this month’s character trait, RESPECT!
We are proud of these students for setting a positive example for others!
A special thank you to the Big Sandy Rotary Club for recognizing and celebrating our students each month.
Way to go, Wildcats!
What’s Cooking Wednesday?
Our October Child Nutrition Newsletter is here!
This month, we’re celebrating fall flavors, colorful choices, and healthy habits. Take a look for tips on building a balanced school lunch, encouraging kids to try new foods, eating the rainbow, and even a few family challenges to try at home!
A big thank you to our Child Nutrition team for all they do each day to feed and fuel our Wildcats!
Our October Child Nutrition Newsletter is here!
This month, we’re celebrating fall flavors, colorful choices, and healthy habits. Take a look for tips on building a balanced school lunch, encouraging kids to try new foods, eating the rainbow, and even a few family challenges to try at home!
A big thank you to our Child Nutrition team for all they do each day to feed and fuel our Wildcats!
Flu Season is here, and we want to help keep our students healthy!
Big Sandy ISD will be hosting a Student Flu Shot Clinic on October 30, 2026.
Getting your flu shot is a quick and easy way to help protect yourself and those around you this flu season!
Registration is required.
Deadline to register: October 28, 2026
Please use the link or QR code on the flyer to sign up. Help us spread the word!
Big Sandy ISD will be hosting a Student Flu Shot Clinic on October 30, 2026.
Getting your flu shot is a quick and easy way to help protect yourself and those around you this flu season!
Registration is required.
Deadline to register: October 28, 2026
Please use the link or QR code on the flyer to sign up. Help us spread the word!
Today is Custodian Appreciation Day!
Our custodial team works hard each day to keep Big Sandy ISD clean, safe, and ready for our Wildcats. From the work we see to so much that happens behind the scenes, their dedication makes a difference throughout our school.
Thank you for all you do for our students, staff, and school! We appreciate you!
Our custodial team works hard each day to keep Big Sandy ISD clean, safe, and ready for our Wildcats. From the work we see to so much that happens behind the scenes, their dedication makes a difference throughout our school.
Thank you for all you do for our students, staff, and school! We appreciate you!
October is National Principals Month!
This month, we are proud to celebrate the leaders who guide, support, and serve our Wildcats each and every day.
Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and commitment to our students, staff, families, and community. We appreciate all you do to make a difference at Big Sandy ISD!
Join us in celebrating our Wildcat leaders throughout National Principals Month!
This month, we are proud to celebrate the leaders who guide, support, and serve our Wildcats each and every day.
Thank you for your leadership, dedication, and commitment to our students, staff, families, and community. We appreciate all you do to make a difference at Big Sandy ISD!
Join us in celebrating our Wildcat leaders throughout National Principals Month!
Superintendent Search Survey
Your Voice Matters!
As we begin the process of hiring our next Superintendent of Schools, we want to hear from the people who know and care about our schools and community.
We invite students, families, staff, community members, and other stakeholders to share their thoughts about the qualities, experience, leadership, and priorities they believe are important in our next Superintendent.
Your input will help inform this important process and ensure that the community’s perspectives are considered as we move forward.
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and share your voice. Your feedback is valuable and appreciated!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z39L8FS
Your Voice Matters!
As we begin the process of hiring our next Superintendent of Schools, we want to hear from the people who know and care about our schools and community.
We invite students, families, staff, community members, and other stakeholders to share their thoughts about the qualities, experience, leadership, and priorities they believe are important in our next Superintendent.
Your input will help inform this important process and ensure that the community’s perspectives are considered as we move forward.
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and share your voice. Your feedback is valuable and appreciated!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z39L8FS
Big Sandy ISD is accepting applications for a Junior High & High School PEIMS Clerk and Registrar.
We are looking for someone highly organized, self-driven, and detail-oriented. Experience with ASCENDER is preferred.
Interested in joining our Wildcat team? Apply today!
To apply:
Visit www.bigsandyisd.org
Menu → Job Listings → View Our Open Positions → Select Student Support Services or All Vacancies.
What’s Cooking, Wildcats? Wednesday
Check out the September Child Nutrition Newsletter!
September’s Fruit of the Month: Apples!
This Month’s Goal: Try Something New!
Take a look and see what’s happening in Child Nutrition at Big Sandy ISD!
Every Meal. Every Student. Every Day.
And remember: Breakfast and lunch are FREE for every Big Sandy ISD student, every school day! 💙💛
Participation matters and helps support a strong Child Nutrition program for all of our Wildcats.
Check out the September Child Nutrition Newsletter!
September’s Fruit of the Month: Apples!
This Month’s Goal: Try Something New!
Take a look and see what’s happening in Child Nutrition at Big Sandy ISD!
Every Meal. Every Student. Every Day.
And remember: Breakfast and lunch are FREE for every Big Sandy ISD student, every school day! 💙💛
Participation matters and helps support a strong Child Nutrition program for all of our Wildcats.
We’re hiring!
Big Sandy ISD is looking for a Secondary Life Skills Teacher to join our Wildcat family!
If you have a heart for helping students grow, gain independence, and reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today at www.bigsandyisd.org by selecting Job Listings under the District Info menu, or scan the QR code below.
Make a difference. Every student. Every day.
Big Sandy ISD is looking for a Secondary Life Skills Teacher to join our Wildcat family!
If you have a heart for helping students grow, gain independence, and reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today at www.bigsandyisd.org by selecting Job Listings under the District Info menu, or scan the QR code below.
Make a difference. Every student. Every day.
WE WON… BUT WE’RE NOT DONE YET! 🏈
Today at our pep rally, T-Mobile joined us to officially present Big Sandy ISD with $5,000 as part of the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights competition!
We’re proud to celebrate this win for our Wildcats and our community, but the competition isn’t over.
Big Sandy is still in the running for bigger prizes!
There’s more to come, and soon we’ll need your help to get us to the next level.
For now, help us celebrate this $5,000 win and stay tuned for what’s next!
We’ve made it this far. Let’s keep going, Wildcats! 💙💛
BSISD Announcement
Please see the attached message from Big Sandy ISD Superintendent Rhonda Turner regarding her retirement at the end of 2026.
Please see the attached message from Big Sandy ISD Superintendent Rhonda Turner regarding her retirement at the end of 2026.
What’s Cooking, Wildcats? Wednesday
Did you know breakfast AND lunch are FREE for every Big Sandy ISD student, every school day?
Through the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), all BSISD students can enjoy school breakfast and lunch at no cost.
And here’s where our Wildcat families can help: Participation matters! When more students choose school meals, it helps support a strong food service program for all of our Wildcats.
So skip packing lunch, grab breakfast when you get to school, and see what’s cooking at BSISD!
Free meals. Great choices. Hungry Wildcats welcome!
