Blackland Prairie Leadership Academy - Round Rock ISD

Four circular badges showing certifications: HRS Level 1 Certified in blue, Level 2 Certified in yellow, Level 3 Certified in green, and a gold Leader in Me Lighthouse School seal.

A Note from the Principal

We loved seeing so many of you at our Wildcat DADS (Dads of Awesome Daughters and Sons) Kick-Off this morning with donuts! It was such a great way to start the day, and we’re excited to keep growing this program. If you didn’t get a chance to join us today, we hope you’ll jump in and get involved here on the Prairie throughout the year.

Coming up in October, we’ll have Parent Teacher Conferences. Keep an eye out for sign-up information from your child’s teacher soon, this is such a great time to connect and talk about your child’s progress.

This week we learned about Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood. At home, this looks like really listening before responding. Try it out with your child, whether it’s when they’re sharing about their day or solving a disagreement with a sibling. A little listening goes a long way!

And just a quick reminder: No school for students on Monday and Tuesday. Our teachers and staff will be busy with professional learning so we can keep growing right alongside our Wildcats.

As always, stay safe and take care out on the Prairie!

Did You Know?

BPE has a Wildcat DADS Program. The Wildcat DADS Program is a unique opportunity for dads and father figures to get involved on campus and make a positive impact on our students’ school experience.

👉 Volunteer Requirement: All dads/volunteers must complete a Volunteer Background Check each year before coming on campus. If you’ve already done this for 2025-26, you’re set! Thank you for helping us keep our students safe.

👕 Wildcat Dad Shirt: Our official uniform for volunteering! Order yours here today, and consider grabbing one for your kiddo so you can be “Twinkies” while helping out on the Prairie.

📚 TEKS Days: Each grade level has a special day when Wildcat DADS step into the classroom as the “Teacher” for a fun and engaging lesson. The day begins with morning announcements, followed by planning time with Mr. Fleming, and then teaming up with fellow dads to lead your child’s class. For more details and to sign up, please visit this link.

✉️ Other Volunteer Opportunities: Want to help out on a different day? Email Mr. Fleming (mark_fleming@roundrockisd.org) and bpewildcatdads@gmail.com at least 2 weeks in advance (with a courtesy copy to your child’s teacher). This allows teachers to prepare activities and ensures a smooth classroom experience.

This program is all about connection, fun, and building positive relationships between dads, teachers, and students. We can’t wait to see you on campus!

New This Week

Reminder: Any student arriving late (after 7:35 AM) must be signed in at the front office by a parent or guardian. Please do not drop off your child without signing them in if they are late, as we will need to call you to return and complete the process. Thank you for being so understanding.

Lunch with a Loved One/Grandparent is on Tuesday, October 7th, 2025! Please pre-register by Monday, September 29th at 1 pm, if you plan to attend at this LINK.

Fall Book Fair Volunteer Sign-Up - We’re excited to share the volunteer sign-up link for our upcoming Fall Book Fair, October 6th–10th! The sign-up also includes opportunities to help with setup on October 2nd. 👉 Volunteer Sign-Up Link: https://signup.com/go/ohYsKsN

International Fair is Thursday, October 9th, 2025. Join us in celebrating the rich diversity of our BPE community!

Arrival and Dismissal Reminders- Part 2

Thank you for your continued support and adherence to our morning arrival and afternoon dismissal procedures.

We are excited to share the progress we've already made in 2 weeks! On the first day of school, dismissal took us almost until 3:35 p.m. to have all students exit the building. By the week during normal dismissal (outside the rainy day/lightning delay) we improved to 3:08. So impressed with all of your efforts with following the rules. Below are a few reminders to keep us safe and one update (shared above as well in the NEW this Week Section):

Reminders

Our student safety patrol is back on schedule. You will see students in yellow vests assisting with opening and closing doors.
Back carider lane does not allow for left turns out of the parking lot. This is posted on the STOP sign and can cause a serious collision for those traveling on Fernspring.
Back walkers should enter the campus via the sidewalk closest to the pond. No walkers should cross from Trailing Vine to this location. All walkers need to utilize the crossing guards that are stationed at the two 4-way stops located at the front of the school and in the back by the pond.

Update

You will now see cones placed in the front parking lanes next to our crosswalk for our district busses during MORNING drop-off. There has been additional busses add to our campus this year and the times are adjusted where they are not coming in right at 7:10 am. Car rider parents, please be aware of this change and following staff directions to keep this section open for this campus need once the busses arrive on campus.

Any student arriving late (after 7:35 AM) must be signed in at the front office by a parent or guardian. Please do not drop off your child without signing them in if they are late, as we will need to call you to return and complete the process. Thank you for your understanding.

Coming Up

09/22 Student Holiday/Staff Development

09/23 Student Holiday/Staff Development

09/24-9/26 Education Go Get It Week

09/26 Wear your wig for our W.I.G. reveal