Bonham ISD

Back-to-School 2025-2026

Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! As the new school year begins, we are filled with excitement for the adventures in learning that lie ahead. Our talented and dedicated staff is ready to support and inspire every student, every day. Let’s make this year the best one yet!

This serves as a resource for parents as they begin to prepare for the start of school. Please remember that the first day of school for 2025-2026 is Wednesday, August 13, 2025.

We are excited to announce the school start times for the 2025-2026 school year.

• Bailey Inglish Headstart/Pre-K:
  • Arrival Process Begins: 7:30 am
  • Start Time: 8:00 am
  • Dismissal: 2:35 pm
• Finley-Oates Elementary:
  • Arrival Process Begins at 7:15 am
  • Start Time: 7:40 am
  • Dismissial: 3:10 pm
• I.W. Evans Intermediate:
  • Arrival Process Begins: 7:15 am
  • Start Time: 7:45 am
  • Dismissal Times: 3:30 pm (Buses) and 3:35 pm (Walkers/Car Riders)
• L.H. Rather Junior High:
  • Arrivals: 7:20 am
  • First Bell: 7:45 am
  • Tardy Bell: 7:50 am 
  • Bus Bell: 3:30 pm
  • Dismissal: 3:35 pm
• Bonham High School:
  • Arrivals: 7:15 am
  • First Bell: 7:50 am
  • End Bell: 3:45 pm

New student registration is currently available for all grade levels. Before visiting campus, it is recommended that parents and/or guardians complete the online registration forms for each student. Additional forms will be given out at the start of the school year (these forms do not interface through Parent Portal). Click here for more registration information.

Returning student registration information was completed via Parent Portal early this year. Parents and/or Guardians should’ve received a pop-up notification after signing in.

All students, 7^th Grade through 12^th Grade, who are looking to compete in athletics must complete a pre-participation physical and fill out the paperwork through Rank One.

Join us for our Meet the Teacher nights! This is a wonderful opportunity for parents and students to connect with teachers and get a glimpse of what the upcoming school year holds. All campuses will host Meet the Teacher Night on Monday, August 11^th, 2025. We look forward to seeing you there!

• Finley-Oates Elementary: 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
• I.W. Evans Intermediate: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
• L.H. Rather Junior High: 6:00 pm –  7:30 pm
• Bonham High School: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Our 2025-2026 school supply list for students at Finley-Oates through Bonham High School is now available. For Bonham High School students, we have a general supplies list, but they will receive more information from their teachers on the first day of school. 

• Finley-Oates Elementary
• I.W. Evans Intermediate 
• L.H. Rather Junior High
• Bonham High School

Menus

• Get Breakfast and Lunch menu information for each campus (updated monthly) on the Bonham ISD Website under Child Nutrition.

Free and Reduced Lunch Application

• Free and Reduced Lunch Application will be sent out at the beginning of the school year. It is very important to fill out this application because it helps in more areas than you would think of, as shown below.
  • Determining Eligibility for Free or Reduced-Price Meals- Income forms are used to assess whether students qualify for free or reduced-price meals under programs like the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). Eligibility is based on household income and size, with guidelines updated annually. For instance, a family of four earning less than 130% of the poverty level may qualify for free meals, while those earning between 130% and 185% may qualify for reduced-price meals.
  • Securing Additional School Funding- The data collected from income forms influences the allocation of federal and state funds to schools. Programs like Title I provide financial assistance to schools with high percentages of low-income students, supporting services such as additional staff, tutoring, and educational resources
  • Access to Other Benefits- Completing income forms can also grant students access to other benefits, including: Fee waivers for standardized tests like the SAT and ACT, discounts on college applications, eligibility for programs like the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer, and reduced fees for afterschool programs and transportation passes.

My Schools Bucks

• Prepaying into your student’s account is the easiest way to ensure they have sufficient funds for cafeteria purchases. Payments can be made two different ways:
  • By cash or check at the cafeteria line.
  • Online at My School Bucks website

Homecoming 2025 will be September 1^st through September 5^th, with No School on Monday, September 1^st, for Labor Day Weekend. 

Dress Up Days: 

• Monday- No Dress Up Day due to school holiday.
• Tuesday- “Send the Bulldogs on a Trip”: Tacky Tourist
• Wednesday- “The Warriors are Super”: Superheroes
• Thursday- “Put the Bulldogs to Sleep”: Pajamas
• Friday- “Warriors Take Over the Bulldogs”: Purple Out

Homecoming Events:

• Monday- There will be no activities or events due to the school holiday.
• Tuesday- The Lady Warriors Volleyball teams take on the Commerce Lady Tigers (home game, starting at 5:00pm)
• Wednesday- Parade, Bonfire, and War Games
  • Parade starts at 6:30 pm- Downtown Square
  • Bonfire starts at 7:30 pm- North of the Baseball Field
  • War Games for High School Students starts at 8:30 pm
    •  9th Grade- Grey Shirts (FAR West end of bleachers)
    • 10th Grade- Black Shirts (FAR East end of bleacher)
    • 11th Grade- White Shirts (Middle East of bleachers)
    • 12th Grade- Purple Shirts (Middle West of bleachers)
• Thursday
  • The Purple Warriors JV Football team takes on the Howe Bulldogs (away game, starting at 5:30pm) 
• Friday
  • Senior Drum Beat Kickoff starts at 8:00 am- BHS 
  • Homecoming Pep Rally starts at 10:45 am- BHS Comp Gym
  • Lady Warriors Volleyball Game vs Tom Bean starts at 4:30 pm- BHS Comp Gym
  • Kickoff vs the Howe Bulldogs starts at 7:00 pm- Warrior Stadium
  • Crowning of the Homecoming Queen/Announcing Princess/Duchesses starts at 8:00 pm- Warrior Stadium

Reviewing the rules and regulations set by Bonham ISD is crucial as we prepare to start the new academic year. By understanding and following these guidelines, we ensure a safe and supportive learning environment for all students, setting the foundation for a successful school year ahead.

• Student/Parent Handbook
  • Bailey Inglish Headstart/Pre-K
  • Finley-Oates Elementary
  • I.W. Evans Intermediate
  • L.H. Rather Junior High
  • Bonham High School
• Student Code of Conduct
• Student Code of Conduct- Extracurricular Code of Conduct/Drug Testing
• Student Dress Code Guidelines
• Student Drug Testing Policy

School Attendance

Regular school attendance is essential for students to maximize their learning opportunities. Absences from class may result in serious disruption to the mastery of the knowledge and skills needed to progress to the next grade. Students and parents must make every effort to avoid unnecessary absences.

• Excused and Unexcused Absence Policies
• 90% Attendance Rate (found on the Family & Student Resources Page)

This information can also be found on the Family & Student Resource Page under the appropriate tab, click here to visit.

The Texas Legislature passed a new state law impacting all Texas public schools. In accordance with House Bill 1481, Bonham ISD will implement the following cellphone and personal device policy:

• No Cellphone/Personal Device Use During the School Day. This applies from the first bell to the final bell, including lunch and passing periods.
• Devices Must Be Off and Out of Sight. Students must store their devices in a backpack, purse, locker, or their car for the entire day.
• Policy Applies to All Personal Devices. This includes cellphones, smartwatches, tablets, and personal laptops not issued by the district.

The Bonham ISD Board of Trustees approved the 2025-2026 BISD school calendar, and it is now available on the BISD website.

• 2025-2026 School Calendar

The Bonham ISD 2025-2026 UIL Academic Eligibility Calendar is available on the Family & Student Resources page and the Athletics Department page.

• 2025-2026 UIL Academic Eligibility Calendar

Our district uses ParentSquare for school communication, primarily with email, text and app notifications. ParentSquare automatically syncs with our Student Information System to generate an account for each parent, using their preferred email address and phone number. We encourage parents to access their accounts so they can download the mobile app and update their preferences on when and how they are notified.

ParentSquare is a safe, secure, and modern approach to communication and collaboration between school and home.

Please visit the Communications page for more information, click here.

Bonham ISD Athletics is transitioning to online ticket sales only for all junior high and high school home athletic events. You can purchase your online tickets from the BISD website under Bonham ISD Athletic Tickets OR by downloading the Hometown Fan app. QR codes will also be available at the event entrance, directing you to our website. Senior Passes will still be accepted at the gate. If you have an existing one, it will be valid for all upcoming athletic years. However, if you need a new one, you can pick it up at the Administration Building or the Home Gate. 

Bonham ISD maintains a district Facebook page to keep parents and the community informed about the great things happening in BISD. In addition to the district-level social media page, each campus also maintains a Facebook page. 

To find the district or your campus’s social media page, please click on the district and campuses below: 

• Bonham ISD
• Bailey Inglish
• Finley-Oates
• I.W. Evans
• L.H. Rather
• BHS

The Bonham Purple Warriors Athletic Department also maintains its own Facebook page to see all things athletics. Please visit the Bonham Purple Warriors page here.