Thursday, February 10, 2011

Bad Weather Make-Up Day on February 21st

Bastrop ISD parents are reminded that the bad weather which caused closure of schools on February 4, necessitates that the Bastrop ISD use a designated Bad Weather Make-up Day on Monday, February 21.




All schools in Bastrop ISD will be open on that day — Monday, February 21, 2011 — and students and staff should report to schools and offices at the normal time.

Friday, February 4, 2011

Schedule of Events for Friday and Saturday

Schedule of Events for Friday & Saturday


Friday

Bastrop ISD has cancelled school and all related activities for Friday, February 4, due to ongoing extreme weather. This includes all athletic events.





Saturday

The Intermediate and Middle School UIL competition has been CANCELLED. It has been rescheduled for February 12.



Check district website often for latest cancellations.   http://www.bastrop.isd.tenet.edu/

Lacey M Padgett

Snow Day Pictures of Emile Elementary-February 4, 2011

Let it Snow!

Let it Snow!

Looking out at parking lot from school...

Let it snow!!!


Walking down side walk into front of building...

Welcome to Emile Elementary!



Bastrop ISD Closes School for Friday, February 4th

Bastrop ISD has cancelled school and all related activities for Friday, February 4, due to ongoing extreme weather.




All school district activities are slated to resume within normal hours of operation Monday, February 7. Stay informed of weather updates through the District website at www.bastrop.isd.tenet.edu and our local media news stations.



Thank you and stay safe and warm,
Lacey M Padgett

Thursday, February 3, 2011

School Delayed Two Hours Friday, February 4th

As a result of the current weather conditions, Bastrop ISD officials have made the determination to delay the start of school by two hours for Friday, February 4. All buses will run two hours late and there will be no morning Pre-K classes.




Listed below are the start times with the two hour delay:



Elementary Schools – 9:45 a.m.

Intermediate Schools – 10:30 a.m.

Middle Schools – 10:30 a.m.

High Schools – 10:27 a.m.



Thank you and be safe,
Lacey M Padgett

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Update on Weather and School Activities 2/2/11 @ 11:50 am

Update on cold weather and school activities




As of Wednesday morning, all Bastrop ISD facilities will be operating on a normal schedule. Campuses are prepared to respond to power outages if necessary to ensure the safety of our staff and students.



There has been no discussion or plans for any early dismissal and/or cancellation of school activities today, Wednesday, February 2. District administrators will continue to monitor weather conditions and any decision to modify our school day will come at the direction of the Superintendent.



Bastrop ISD will continue to receive updates from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) and Bluebonnet Electric Coop regarding the statewide power emergency and rolling blackouts that are expected to continue throughout the day.



The National Weather Service is forecasting a slight chance of snow late Thursday night into Friday morning for the Central Texas area. However, local forecasts indicate snow accumulation is unlikely to occur.



As with any forecast, conditions may change at a moment’s notice. Therefore, we ask that you continue to monitor local news media reports and the District website at [ http://www.bastrop.isd.tenet.edu ]www.bastrop.isd.tenet.edu for weather related updates and potential changes to the instructional day. Information will be posted on the District website, sent out by via email by the School Messenger system and E-News list and posted on Facebook and Twitter.





Donald R. Williams

Executive Director of Community Services/Communications

Bastrop Independent School District

906 Farm Street

Bastrop, Texas 78602

512-321-2292

dwilliams@bastrop.isd.tenet.edu



"Success for ALL students...Whatever It Takes!"