The Eagle Insider

Foundation Coordinator Amber Young explains the innovative grant program at Barbers Hill ISD

The head coaches of our fall sports stop by and talk about their respective seasons. Listen in as Head Football Coach and Athletic Director Carl Abseck, Head Volleyball Coach Casey Veen, Head Tennis Coach Tyler Thames, and Head Cross Country Coach Stacy Tucker give a sports update.

Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Barbara Ponder, and parent volunteers, Spring Benoit and Heather Gonzalez, talk about Fall Fest, the community event scheduled for October 21st.

The Eagle Insider will be taking a hiatus over the summer but want to make sure your summer months are filled with fun before we go.

Director of School Nutrition, Adeena Henning, and School Nutrition Coordinator, Kirbi Lambert, talk about procedures for the department of school nutrition, things parents should do to close out the year in the cafeteria, how to prepare for the next school year, and FAQs.

Director of Student Services, Mandy Malone, is joined by campus registrars Kelly Barrera, Lindsey Hinojosa, and Brooke Naquin help parents navigate the registration process and answer some frequently asked questions.

Lori May, Director of Safe Schools, met with our district social worker, Lesley Gershmel, and counselors, Haley Thompson and Nikki Juarez, to tell us about Social Emotional Learning and how it's implemented throughout our district.

High School librarian Jennifer Jones leads student book reviews of The Midnight Library by Matt Haig as reviewed by Carson Cowen, BHHS sophomore, and The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken as reviewed by Allison Longorio, BHHS sophomore.

We spoke with Heron Thomas, the Principal at DAEP, to learn about the dangers that students face when it comes to vaping.

Mandy Malone, the Director of Student Services, discusses the district policy on affidavits and looks ahead to future growth and enrollment.

The Director of Safe Schools, Lori May, talks about safety in schools and how badges play a role in keeping our Eagles safe.

Administrators from Barbers Hill ISD talk about Bullying Prevention and Intervention policies and practices.

Gena Kellam, the College and Career Counselor at Barbers Hill HS, discusses ways for Eagles to ensure that they are ready for life after high school. Topics includes college applications, necessary tests, and scholarships.

High School counselors Tiffany Guy and Christina Peterson give some insight on what 8th graders can expect as they make the transition to high school

The Eagle Insider sat down with the Barbers Hill ISD Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Carl Abseck to talk about the successes of the athletic programs during the 2022-2023 school year.  We also discuss opportunities that Eagle student-athletes would have this summer and take a sneak peek at the 2023 varsity football team.

We strive to lead with excellence here at BHISD; Our podcast will not only provide another avenue to share information but will serve as another tool to educate, connect, and inspire our community. You can expect to hear relevant content pertaining to BHISD, education, and so much more. You won’t want to miss an episode!