Beyond the Classroom
We offer high-achieving academics and extracurriculars
At Birdwell, you’ll get to know classmates, teachers, and coaches who inspire you outside of the classroom, and these transformational experiences will shape you and give you a strong foundation as you make your way into the world.
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At Birdwell, You Don't Sacrifice Athletics
In 7th and 8th grade, students can participate in off campus athletics, including co-ed soccer and co-ed tennis.
Soccer
Tennis
Clubs and Programs
At Birdwell, we continue to grow our middle school program based on the interests of our student population.
Field Trips
Field trips are educational learning experiences that help students build the schema needed to internalize our curriculum by making connections to learning, self, and society. Additionally, they serve as cultural experiences for students to develop a sense of independence in society, self-confidence, and career options as leaders and members of the community.
Yesterland Farm
College Tours
Counseling
Our counselors have the best tools and resources to ensure your child is growing socially and emotionally.
Events and Celebrations
As a school a part of Tyler ISD, we still do traditional district wide events like Red Ribbon Week, Start with Hello, and College Colors Day. At Birdwell, we like to mix those annual events with some that are relevant to our culturally and linguistically diverse student population. We celebrate amazing events like the 2022 World Cup and el Dia del Libro!
Hispanic Heritage Month
As a Dual Language school, we constantly celebrate cultures as part of our norm. During Hispanic Heritage Month we take it to a different level and celebrate what makes society great!
Dia Del Libro
An international celebration for a love of reading! This day originally started as one to celebrate the great author, Miguel de Cervantes. At Birdwell, we make this day a big deal for our students to appreciate reading, making connections, and thinking critically.
Culturally Relevant Career Day
Our career day experience introduces our students to individuals who have created their business or built careers where their bilingualism and sociocultural capital gives them a competitive advantage.
Live Hispanic History Museum
Our middle school students spend weeks researching famous Hispanics from around the world, dress up as the person, and provide our elementary students with an educational, culturally relevant, and memorable learning experience.
After-School Care
Birdwell is home to one of Mentoring Alliance's After School locations, previously known as Boys and Girls Clubs. There, your child receives time to work on his/her homework, as well as other activities, planned by Mentoring Alliance's staff. You also have the choice to enroll your child in a daycare with an after-school program. It is up to the chosen daycare if they offer transportation services from Birdwell.
Some examples of current daycare services that pick up kids from Birdwell include:
Early Steps Bilingual Academy
Handprints Academy
Parent Teacher Association
Our PTA is very active and has a strong presence on campus with volunteerism and activities for students and staff.
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Campus Staff Membership
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