3/30/2026 6:50 pm

Bike to School Day

3/30/2026 6:45 pm

Get your bikes ready! Friday, April 10th is BHE's annual Bike to School day! SBISD police and MVPD will be out in force in the morning and afternoon. They will be strategically located on Gessner, Riedel/Taylorcrest, and Strey/Taylorcrest to assist with street crossings. Bike riders will enter the school through the gate by the track. The gate will be open at 7:25 a.m. We can't wait to see you there!

Questions? Contact Christine Rainey or Brittany Tyshovnytsky

Good Vibes for Sale

3/30/2026 6:40 pm

Pre-sale is still open! Grab your Spring Fling items today and join us Friday, April 24th, from 4:30-7 pm on the BHE fields for games, inflatables, sweet treats, and fun for the whole family.

Pre-sale for t-shirts has closed but remains open for game tickets, wristbands, food, and raffle tickets.

Important Dates

• Friday, April 17th - 🎟️ Tickets, 🩹 wristbands, and 🌮 taco pre-sale closes
• Friday, April 17th - 👕 T-shirt pick-up from 2:30-4 pm @ BHE
• Saturday, April 18th - 👕 T-shirt pick-up from 2-4 pm @ BHE
• Thursday, April 23rd - Online 🎫 raffle tickets close

Helpful Links

• Event Flyer
• Pre-Sale Form
• Raffle Tickets

Volunteer Sign-Ups

• Event Volunteers 
• 5th Grade Dunk Tankers
• Dad’s Club Volunteers
• Sweet Treat Stroll Donations

Questions? Contact KT Smith 

3/30/2026 6:35 pm

BHE Boundary Changes

SBISD administration presented a boundary proposal at the March 23rd Board of Trustees ("BOT") meeting that would affect Bunker Hill Elementary school for next school year 2026-2027. Video from that meeting, which also includes public comments and discussion by the BOT can be found HERE. Bunker Hill Elementary is currently the only elementary school in SBISD with enrollment over its built-for capacity (750 students), and the proposal would rezone approximately 55 students to Frostwood Elementary school (built-for capacity is 950), with current students (and younger siblings of current students) provided the option to be grandfathered in and able to remain at Bunker Hill Elementary, but without a bus route. The BOT may vote on the proposal at its Monday, April 13th meeting.

Upcoming SBISD Election

The SBISD election for Trustee Positions 1 & 2 is May 2nd. Information about the election can be found here. In past years, the League of Women Voters (a non-partisan group devoted to encouraging civic participation) has published a Voters Guide here. The Council of PTAs will host a candidate forum on Thursday, April 2nd - see flyer below for more details.

Questions? Contact Jamie Mathews

‘26-'27 Ship-to-School Supplies

3/30/2026 6:30 pm

Online ordering is now live for the 2026-2027 schoool year School Tool Box Ship-to-School supplies. School Tool Box takes your student's exact grade-level supply list, packs everything up and ships it directly to BHE so all supplies are in your child’s homeroom class for the first day of school! Order NOW to take advantage of the Ship-to-School program.

Questions? Contact Katie Kakhnovets

3/30/2026 6:25 pm

2026-2027 Enrollment Survey

3/30/2026 6:20 pm

We are already planning for the 2026-2027 school year! To get accurate information about student enrollment for next year, we are asking ALL families to respond to an Enrollment Survey or at the QR code. We would like to know if your student(s) will be returning to Bunker Hill next year, so answer as accurately as possible. Also, please share this link with any friends or neighbors who may not receive this newsletter and may have plans to enroll at Bunker Hill next year. This could be incoming kindergarten students, students from other schools, or new families moving into the Bunker Hill neighborhoods. Thank you in advance for your help!

*School registration will open in April. More information will be coming soon!

3/30/2026 6:15 pm

3/30/2026 6:10 pm

Teacher Party and BHE VIP Volunteer Opportunities

3/23/2026 6:55 pm

Thank you all for volunteering to make this year's auction a success! There are more opportunities to support our school with our upcoming on-campus Teacher Parties and BHE VIP experiences. Sign up here. 

Questions? Contact Victoria Foster

PTA Budget Survey

3/23/2026 6:45 pm

Each year, the PTA reviews the budget process to ensure we are stewarding our donors' contributions in accordance with BHE's needs. As we prepare the 2026-2027 budget, we would value your input. Please take 5 minutes to share your feedback. Our collective insights MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR OUR CHILDREN. Every idea/response will be reviewed by the PTA Executive Board for feasibility. Only those suggestions that are viable and in alignment with Bunker Hill and PTA goals will be considered. 

We Need You! 2026-27 PTA Committees

3/2/2026 7:00 pm

The BHE PTA is comprised of committees whose time and talents support the initiatives that make our school so special! Serving in the PTA is a wonderful way to build community with other parents, teachers and staff. There are so many ways to get involved! Please review the opportunities for the 2026-27 school year and let us know your interests. Thank you for stepping up!

Questions? Contact Jaclyn Luke

Support Our Sister School

2/17/2026 6:20 pm

Help our Sister School, Thornwood Elementary, by purchasing items from their Amazon Wish List. The list includes items for their PBIS store, along with other items requested by TWE teachers. The school is also in need of socks in all sizes, boys pants in all sizes, girls hair accessories, light jackets for boys and girls in all sizes, mittens, beanies and basic hygiene items. Amazon Wish List items can be shipped directly to the school using the registry address, or you can drop off items at Keleigh Spinner's home, 11820 Chapelwood Ln. 

Questions? Contact Keleigh at 512-825-6028

2/9/2026 6:15 pm

Thanks to all who have signed up so far! We still have some openings - particularly in 3rd through 5th grade. Copy room volunteers support our teachers by preparing classroom materials each week. Each shift takes approximately 45-60 minutes, and volunteering even once makes a big difference. Click the links below to view the volunteer needs for each grade level and sign up. Parents are welcome to sign up for one or multiple dates.

3rd Grade (Fridays at 11 a.m.)

4th Grade (Thursdays at 10 a.m.)

5th Grade (Fridays at 10 a.m.)

Thank you for supporting our teachers and school community!

Questions? Contact Berenice Houston

2/2/2026 5:45 pm

We still have some inventory from the 2025-2026 Spirit Line. The BHE PTA Spirit Store has reopened and remaining items are available for purchase through Membership Toolkit. Limited quantities are available while supplies last! Click here or go to the LITTLE FORM.

Cultural Awareness Committee

1/27/2026 6:50 pm

Spring volunteers are needed for the Cultural Awareness Committee. This committee promotes recognition of the many customs and traditions represented within our school and community. Click here to help with displays, decorations, and programs throughout the spring!

General Underwriting Tax Receipts

1/27/2026 6:05 pm

Thank you to all of the BHE families & businesses that supported the Bunker Hill Elementary 2025-2026 Underwriting Campaign! Through the generosity of so many, our campaign raised more than $90,000! With these funds, our students and faculty will benefit from extensive educational enhancements, which continue to set Bunker Hill Elementary apart from other schools. 

For your records, you may access your donation receipt two ways: 

1. A receipt was sent via email from Bunker Hill Elementary PTA immediately upon completion of your transaction. Most donations were made in mid-August and early September.
2. Log in to your Membership Toolkit account on the PTA website and click on the Previous Orders tab at the top of the page. Then click on the Orders tab and select the applicable receipt. The tax receipt verbiage is at the bottom of the page. 

Questions? Contact Cori Agnew

Spring Watch D.O.G.S.

1/27/2026 5:55 pm

The Spring Watch D.O.G.S. sign-up is now open! Click here to sign up to spend a day volunteering at Bunker Hill. Ensure you sign up to be an SBISD volunteer to participate. When you are approved to be a volunteer, select a date to sign up to be a Bunker Hill Watch D.O.G.S. volunteer for a day at BHE!

The Watch D.O.G.S. (Dad's of Great Students) empowers dads to get involved in schools, promoting the importance of education and serving as positive role models for students. This initiative, which started 25 years ago, enables dads to be directly involved in schools, enhance security, and emphasize the significance of education. We are looking forward to seeing our BHE volunteers on campus. 

Questions? Contact Program Coordinator, Michael Chachere

School Safety Reminders

11/17/2025 6:00 pm

BHE’s top priorities are safety and learning!  As parents, we are partners with our wonderful educators in maintaining a safe campus that is focused on teaching and learning. Here are a few reminders:

• During arrival and dismissal, car riders must be dropped off or picked up in the carpool line on the west side of campus, entering from Kimberley.
• The front parking lot off of Taylorcrest is reserved for buses. Unless you have prior approval from the administration, please do not enter the parking lot during arrival and dismissal.
• At all times, please respect the families and faculty who have reserved parking spots.
• When parents and other visitors come to the BHE during the school day, they should ring the doorbell  facing the camera, and state their name and the purpose of their visit.
• During lunch, visitors should sit and eat with just their student at open cafeteria tables, picnic tables in the Learning Plaza, or tables in the hall just outside the cafeteria. Please don’t sit with or give treats to other children.
• Unless on yearbook duty, please refrain from taking photos of other people’s children.

We appreciate your support in keeping our children safe and ready to learn while they are at school!