As the first Latina to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, Sonia Sotomayor has paved the way for future generations. βοΈ Let's honor her trailblazing achievements and dedication to justice! π¦

Happy National School Custodian Day! π§Ήβ¨
Our custodians are the heart of our schools, working behind the scenes to create clean and safe learning environments for all. Letβs show them some love today on National School Custodian Day by sending them a special e-card!
π: https://www.pbtisd.net/page/pbtisd-e-cards

π₯ Roll the Cameras! Red Ribbon Week dress-up days are here! π
This yearβs theme is "Life is a Movie, Film Drug-Free!", letβs bring our movie-star energy and make a commitment to living a drug-free life!π¦


A legend on and off the field, Roberto Clemente's impact went beyond baseball. βΎ Let's celebrate his dedication to excellence, both on the field and in life! π¦
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The Pecos Eagles are on the road this week! They will be taking on the Greenwood Rangers on Friday at 7 pm. π¦
ποΈ If you plan on making the trip to cheer them on, purchase tickets here: https://trst.in/RyK1UV
πΊοΈ If not, you can view the game live-stream here: https://www.youtube.com/@GreenwoodSports

This week, we honor the Queen of Tejano music, Selena Quintanilla, who broke barriers and captivated hearts worldwide with her voice, style, and spirit. π€ Join us in celebrating her life, her achievements, and the pride she had in her heritage. πΉ

PBTISD celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month!ππ We're kicking off this month by celebrating trailblazers like Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman in space. π Letβs celebrate the rich history, culture, and achievements of the Hispanic community this month and beyond! π¦

Open House is just around the corner at PBTISD! π¦
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Austin Elementary - Sept 30 (5:30-6:30 PM)
Crockett Middle School - Oct 1 (5:30-7:00 PM)
Zavala Elementary - Oct 7 (5:30-6:30 PM)
Pecos High School - Oct 9 (5:30-7:00 PM)
We canβt wait to see you! ππ


Homecoming starts next Monday!! Are you ready to "Bulldoze the Buzz"?π·π»π
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Keep up with all things Homecoming 2024: https://www.pbtisd.net/page/homecoming

Prevention begins with awareness. π The month of September is Suicide Prevention Month, Check out our resources and find out how you can help those in need of support. Letβs work together to create a safer, more compassionate community.
π° Read more: https://www.pbtisd.net/article/1748253

π§ PHS is under construction, and weβre taking down the Kermit Yellowjackets! π§
Homecoming week starts on September 16, and we're going to "Bulldoze the Buzz" all week long! Check out our dress-up days and get ready to show your Eagle Pride! π¦
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Remember, there will be no school on Monday, September 2 in observance of Labor Day!π¦
π οΈ Take this long weekend to relax and recharge! Weβll see you back in class on Tuesday, September 3rd at 8 a.m. π€ποΈ

Are you a Pecos Eagle fan age 65+?π¦
The Golden Eagle card gives you FREE general admission access to all Pecos and Lady Eagle athletic events. Donβt miss out on the actionβpick up your card at the PBTISD Administration Building, Monday-Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm. Weβll see you in the stands!!π£π€©

ICYMI: The PBTISD Board of Trustees approved to reduce the tax rate to $1.000 for the 2025 fiscal year! In 5 years, PBTISD has lowered the tax rate by 12.5 cents and has been committed to remaining fiscally responsible to taxpayers. The Board additionally approved a balanced budget for the upcoming year! π¦
π° Read more: https://www.pbtisd.net/article/1731762

The PBTISD Board of Trustees met yesterday evening for their monthly regular meeting. Some key takeaways:
π‘ We recognized 23 students from the Class of 2028 for earning 4 High School Credits last school year as 8th graders!
π£ The Board approved GMP Package #2 to begin construction on Crockett Middle School in January
π‘ The Board approved a balanced 2024-2025 budget and LOWERED the tax rate to $1.00!!
Please read all about it in this month's Board Brief!π
π https://www.pbtisd.net/article/1732401
πΊοΈ Last night's meeting was also streamed live! You can watch the recording here: https://www.pbtisd.net/o/pbtisd/page/board-meetings


Rise and run! π
Our Cross Country Eagles start their season bright and early at 8:30 AM tomorrow at Maxey Park! It will be a rolling start with JV Girls kicking things off first, followed by Varsity Girls, JV Boys, and Varsity Boys. Come show your support for our Eagles!π¦
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Get ready to "Meet the Eagles" this Saturday at Eagle Stadium! Come kick-off the 2024 season with our Pecos and Lady Eagles.π¦
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Please be advised, that all PBTISD campuses and district offices are closed today for professional development! Offices will reopen tomorrow at 8 AM. For any assistance or questions, please complete a "Just Ask" at pbtisd.net! π¦

βΌοΈ PLEASE BE ADVISEDβΌοΈ
In-Person Registration for today, August 2nd, has been cancelled and will resume on Monday morning at 8 a.m.!π¦
Shout-out to our Zavala Elementary teachers and administrators who attended TEKScon or the Solution Tree PLC conference this week in San Antonio! We LOVE to see our staff committed to their professional growth! We are looking forward to the 2024-2025 school year!

