Breckenridge students return to school on Wednesday, Aug. 7
Second grade teacher Cassie Wimberly, left, talks with one of her new students, Jonah Robertson, 7, and his parents, Jenny and John Robertson, during Meet the Teacher at East Elementary on Friday. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
Breckenridge’s elementary students had a chance to meet their teachers on Friday as East and South Elementary schools hosted their annual Meet-the-Teacher events. The first day of school for Breckenridge Independent School District will be on Wednesday, Aug. 7.
After last week’s events, including schedule pick-up for older students, the pre-First Day activities will wrap up with the Bronco Roundup for incoming sixth graders at Breckenridge Junior High will begin at 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 5, at BJHS.
Any other students who have not picked up their schedule or received their teacher information can contact the relevant school directly.
STATE OF TEXAS SALES TAX HOLIDAY
The State of Texas will offer back-to-school shoppers a break on Aug. 9-11 with the annual Sales Tax Holiday, although it will be a couple of days after the first day of school in Breckenridge.
On a variety of items, including backpacks, clothing, shoes, school supplies and more, there will be no sales tax charged, saving local shoppers about 8 percent on their shopping expenses. There is a complete list of what does and does not qualify for the exemption on the Texas Comptroller’s website (click here).
For a list of school supplies needed for each local grade level, check out the lists below. For more details, visit the BISD website, www.breckenridgeisd.org.
Incoming first grader Harlynn Hope, 6, smiles as her new teacher Deborah Gonzales hands her a name card with her name on it for her table. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
Support teacher Trixie Armstrong, right, helps Jerreca Campbell and her son Xander Trejo, 7, with paper work during meet the teacher at East Elementary. (Photo by Tony Pilkington/Breckenridge Texan)
First-year kindergarten teacher Tarynn Hearne, left, talks with one of her new students, Ava Hoopman, and her parents, Linda and Jeff Hoopman. (Photo by Tony Pilkington)
Cutline, top photo: Incoming second grader Trace Bufkin, 7, and his new teacher Cassie Wimberly pose for a photo by his mother Anissa McCullough on Meet the Teacher Day at East Elementary. (Photo by Tony Pilkington)
