Join us for Meet the Teacher Night and Supply Drop-Off on Wednesday, August 7. This is a great opportunity for students to meet their teachers, drop off supplies, and get ready for an amazing year ahead!
Walk Your Child to Class on the First Day of Class. If you plan to walk your student to class on the first day of school (this will be the only day), please complete this FORM. This is the only day parents will be permitted to walk students to class. The form will close on Sunday, August 8 at 11:59 P.M.
Reminders from the Office:
7:35 am: School Starts (we open our doors at 7:10 am)
10:00 am: To ensure your student receives their items promptly, please drop off all lunch boxes, water bottles, student snacks, classroom snacks, birthday treats, folders, sweatshirts, etc., in the front foyer by 10 AM. ***If you plan to join your student for lunch in the cafeteria, you may continue to bring lunch at that time.
2:30pm: Is our cut-off time for pick-up before dismissal? Why? We have to run reports at the end of the day, and teachers are busy coordinating dismissal procedures for 750 students. It takes a village around here!
2025–2026 BPE Student After-School Departure Help us ensure a smooth and safe dismissal for your child! Please take a moment to complete the form HERE to let us know how your child will leave campus each day after school. Blackland Prairie staff will escort students to their designated dismissal locations. Walkers and bike riders will be dismissed at 2:55 PM. If students are to meet other students (siblings) prior to leaving campus, the meetings should occur at one of the locations listed and be pre-arranged by the students' parents. Please complete one form for each student attending Blackland Prairie. For car riders, click the link to watch the video about our dismissal system. https://youtu.be/b23VyhTO4YU This video describes the process for picking up your child (it was created a few years ago, but the process is the same). The QR code will be replaced with an "assigned number" due to feedback from last year's process. Please discuss this information with your child to avoid confusion during afternoon dismissal. If you need to change your child's usual campus departure instructions temporarily, please call the school's main number (512-424-8600) by 2:00 P.M. on the day the change is to occur. Please leave specific instructions for your child with an office staff member.
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures - Our dismissal system uses car rider numbers to ensure student and staff safety. This Video serves as a friendly reminder of how we can all work together to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and parents during arrival time at the Prairie. Thank you, as always, for your continued support in helping us maintain a safe and efficient start to the school day.
Every student has a Car Rider Number, regardless of their regular dismissal method.
If there is an issue with your Car Rider Number, reach out to your student’s teacher.
Student leaders in the safety patrol will assist in the car rider lines (front and back) to help children enter and exit vehicles.
Only service animals are allowed on campus grounds. If bringing a pet, wait by the crosswalk areas at the edge of campus.
Back car rider lane is “TURN Right Only” during drop-off and pick-up times.
Front and back walkers must walk to the crossing guards at Fern Spring/Via Sonoma or Fern Spring/Lake Forest.
During severe weather, walkers will be held for 30 minutes after the last lightning strike before being dismissed.
To change your student’s dismissal plan, make changes before 2 pm. Keep an eye on the weather to decide in advance.
After 2 pm, the school will attempt to deliver last-minute dismissal changes; however, during severe weather, the office may be overwhelmed.
When calling with changes, provide concise information (student's first and last name, teacher’s name, and new dismissal plan).
Want to Volunteer at BPE? Here’s What You Need to Know! Submit your application on or after August 8, 2025, for the 2025–2026 school year. Any applications submitted before 8/8/25 will not be processed.
Do I need to be an approved VOLUNTEER to be a TEKS Dad? YES.
Do I need to be an approved VOLUNTEER to attend a field trip? YES!
Do I need to be an approved VOLUNTEER to attend classroom parties and/or events held at BPE? YES!
Please allow up to ten business days for applications to be approved. DO NOT WAIT! The process requires a full background check.
How do I sign up to be a volunteer?
Follow the instructions below:
STEP 1: Click on this link to start the application process: After you click on the link, you will have to sign up for an account (yes, it looks like you are applying for a job with RRISD - you are not) :)
STEP 2: After your account has been created, you will then log in and “apply” for the Volunteer position
STEP 3: Confirm you have received an email that your application has been submitted. Once your application has been approved you will receive a confirmation email as well. It is your responsibility to confirm your application has been approved.
*** To check the status of your application or if you have any questions, please call: (512) 464-5049. Help! I do not have a Social Security Card - No Problem! A paper application is available in English, Spanish, Korean & Mandarin. You will proceed to the Volunteer website located on RRISD. Scroll to the bottom of the page. Instead of clicking on the "Register to Volunteer'' link, you will click on "a paper Volunteer Application is available in English, Spanish, Korean and Mandarin" sentence/link that will take you to the four options. (Both links attached)
Cafeteria - If you want to purchase lunch in our cafeteria, there is a $4.50 charge per person payable by cash or check only (you will not be able to charge to your student's account or use a CC).
Class Assignments - Thursday, August 7th. Curious to find out who your teacher and classmates will be this year? Class assignments will be posted outside the front doors of the school at 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 7th.
