Take a look at the amazing writing happening in our first grade classrooms! We are growing and developing incredible young writers here on the prairie!
24 days ago, Blackland Prairie
A close-up of student writing samples on a bulletin board, sharing their love for music and PE classes.
Two student writing projects about being a good friend are displayed, each topped with a colorful dinosaur craft wearing a bow.

Hello, Blackland Prairie Families. We are so proud of our third through fifth grade Wildcats for their hard work on the RLA STAAR test this week. It was also wonderful to celebrate our Assistant Principals and practice Habit 7 by taking time to sharpen the saw.

  • Leadership Day is Friday, May 8, from 8:30 to 10:30 AM. Please RSVP to join us as our students showcase their growth.

  • STAAR testing continues with 5th Grade Science on April 14. Note that the campus is closed to visitors on all testing dates.

  • Upcoming performances for 2nd Grade (April 14), 1st Grade (April 15), and Kindergarten (April 16) all begin at 6:00 PM in the cafeteria.

  • Please complete your child's re-enrollment forms online and check the Lost and Found before items are donated on May 1.

  • Library books are due by May 8. Parents can now manage library accounts and view checkouts through the new Insignia system.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our students. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events.

Read the full newsletter here

29 days ago, Blackland Prairie

Did you know our students are mastering real-world "Soft Skills"?

When you visit BPE on May 8th, you won’t just see classrooms; you’ll see Habit 6: Synergy in action. Our student ambassadors are preparing to greet you with firm handshakes and clear eye contact, while our keynote speakers tackle the "big fear" of public speaking head-on. You’ll even get a one-on-one look at their Leadership Data Notebooks, where students use Habit 5 to listen and share their academic growth with confidence.

Please click here to RSVP and join us on Friday, May 8th from 8:30 – 10:30 AM

30 days ago, Blackland Prairie
A graphic for Blackland Prairie Elementary titled The BPE Family Practices: Blackland Prairie's Leadership Day. The image features a cartoon family of six bobcats, representing the school mascot, including grandparents, parents, and two children. The event is scheduled for Friday, May 8th, from 8:30 to 10:30 AM.
Big congratulations to our Staff of the Week, Nurse Krissy Myers!

Nurse Krissy truly goes above and beyond in supporting both our students and staff at Blackland Prairie. Whether she is responding quickly to a medical need or advocating for the well-being of others, she always does so with a warm smile and a positive attitude.

We are so grateful for the care and compassion she brings to the Prairie every day. Please join us in celebrating Nurse Krissy for her incredible dedication to our Wildcat family!
about 1 month ago, Blackland Prairie
A graphic titled Staff of the Week featuring Nurse Krissy from Blackland Prairie Elementary. On the left is the school logo, which depicts a red Wildcat mascot inside a circular crest that reads Blackland Prairie Elementary, The Wildcats Leadership Academy. On the right is a framed photo of Nurse Krissy, a school nurse wearing blue scrubs and a gold lanyard, giving a thumbs up and smiling. The background is navy blue with a faint pattern of grey paw prints. The text at the bottom identifies her as Nurse Krissy, School Nurse.

We are thrilled to share some wonderful news with our community. Assistant Principal Mandi Vogel has been named the 2026 National Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year for Texas!

Please join us in celebrating her leadership and accomplishments.

- Recognized by the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA) for her outstanding contributions to education.
- Spearheaded a comprehensive overhaul of the Student Support Team (SST) process to provide targeted support for every student.
- Established a step by step Professional Learning Community (PLC) process to enhance teacher collaboration.
- Will be honored at the TEPSA Legacy Celebration Dinner on June 8 and featured on the National Association of Elementary School Principals website.

Congratulations to Ms. Vogel on this well deserved honor and thank you for your dedication to the Wildcats.

Full article: https://blacklandprairie.roundrockisd.org/o/blacklandprairie/article/2808467

about 1 month ago, Blackland Prairie
Mandi Vogel
Our Functional Learning Center class at Blackland Prairie Elementary recently participated in a Silly Spring Day activity. To encourage independent speech and the use of assistive technology, students utilized their communication devices to select adjectives and nouns for a collaborative story. This hands-on lesson allowed students to explore the outdoors while practicing essential literacy and communication skills in a fun, inclusive environment.
about 1 month ago, Blackland Prairie
A large anchor chart titled FLC's Silly Spring Day features a handwritten story with blank spaces filled in with red text. A small caption at the bottom explains that students used communication devices to choose the words, such as a tiny otter hopping through the grass.
Congratulations to one of our Staff of The Week, Alexis Davis - Ms. Davis is always smiling and brings such an upbeat, positive energy to our campus. Her positivity is especially impactful as we head into the final stretch of the school year. She consistently takes initiative to support both students and staff and is always willing to jump in wherever she is needed. We truly appreciate her dedication, flexibility, and the joy she brings to our school each day!
about 1 month ago, Blackland Prairie
Photo of Ms. Davis, an Educational Assistant at Blackland Prairie Elementary, who is the Staff of the Week. She is smiling and wearing a Buffalo Bills sweatshirt and a gold Staff of the Week lanyard. The school mascot, a red wildcat, is pictured on the left.

Please take a look at our latest newsletter for important updates and reminders for our Wildcat families. We are working together to ensure a successful spring for all students.

  • April 6 through 10 is Assistant Principal Week. To celebrate Mr. Fleming and Mrs. Vogel, please wear a favorite team jersey or shirt on Monday, April 6.

  • STAAR testing for grades 3 through 5 begins this week with Reading Language Arts. Please ensure students arrive by 7:35 AM on their testing days.

  • Our campus will be closed to all visitors and volunteers on testing dates, which include April 7, 8, 9, 14, 16, 21, 22, and 23.

  • Join us for Leadership Day on Friday, May 8, from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. Please RSVP using the link in the newsletter.

  • We ask families to follow our snack guidelines by providing one snack per designated time and only water in water bottles.

Thank you for your continued support of our students and staff. We look forward to seeing everyone back on the Prairie.

https://roundrockisd.edurooms.com/engage/blackland-prairie/newsletters/the-wildcat-weekly-april-6th-2026

about 1 month ago, Blackland Prairie
It is Assistant Principal Week at Blackland Prairie Elementary. We are excited to celebrate our amazing leaders, Mr. Fleming and Ms. Vogel.

On Monday, April 6, 2026, we invite all Wildcats to wear their favorite sports jerseys to school.

Mr. Fleming will be representing the Tigers, Michigan, and the color Blue. Ms. Vogel will be sporting the Dallas Cowboys and A&M. We look forward to seeing everyone in their favorite team gear on the Prairie.
about 1 month ago, Blackland Prairie
An announcement graphic for Assistant Principal Week at Blackland Prairie Elementary. The image features two cartoon wildcat mascots. One wildcat wears a maroon Texas A&M shirt and the other wears a blue shirt and a Michigan Wolverines hat. The text on the graphic reads: Assistant Principal Week. Monday, April 6, Wear Sports Jerseys. Mr. Fleming: Tigers, Michigan, Blue. Ms. Vogel: Dallas Cowboys, A&M. The background is red with darker red circular patterns.

Did you know Leadership Day is 100% student-planned?

At BPE, being a Lighthouse School means our students take the wheel. Our Student Lighthouse Team has spent months practicing Habit 2: Beginning with the End in Mind to architect every detail of this event. From setting "Wildly Important Goals" (WIGs) to organizing the schedule, these young leaders are proving that they don't just learn about leadership—they live it. Come see the "behind the scenes" of their hard work!

Please click here to RSVP and join us on Friday, May 8th from 8:30 – 10:30 AM

about 1 month ago, Blackland Prairie
A blue graphic featuring a cartoon family of six bobcats, the mascots for Blackland Prairie Elementary. The text at the top reads, The BPE Family Prepares, in red bold letters. In the center, Blackland Prairie's is written in white. The bottom of the image features Leadership Day in large red letters, followed by Friday, May 8th, 8:30 to 10:30 AM in white text.
Join us in celebrating our wonderful librarian, Ms. Craig, on Thursday, April 2. To show our appreciation and enjoy a day of literacy, Blackland Prairie Elementary will host Be Cozy and Read Day.

All Wildcats are invited to wear their favorite pajamas to school this Thursday. Let's make it a comfortable day of reading as we honor the hard work Ms. Craig does for our students and library.
about 1 month ago, Blackland Prairie
A graphic for Blackland Prairie Elementary celebrating Librarian Day on Thursday, April 2, 2026. The image features the Wildcat mascot wearing a cozy cardigan and holding an open book against a blue background with paw prints. Text on the image invites students to participate in Be Cozy and Read Day by dressing in pajamas to celebrate the school librarian, Ms. Craig.
It is time to celebrate our latest Staff of the Week at the Prairie. Congratulations to Ms. Reno from our Special Education department. She is always willing to lend a helping hand across campus. Even when it falls outside of her role in the SPED department, she consistently offers her knowledge and support to others, including campuses across the district. We are incredibly lucky to have her as such a dependable and generous resource.
about 1 month ago, Blackland Prairie
Photo of Ms. Reno, the Blackland Prairie Elementary Staff of the Week. She is smiling and wearing a denim vest over a purple shirt, with a gold chain and a red Staff of the Week medal. The image features the Blackland Prairie Wildcats Leadership Academy logo on a blue background with paw print patterns.
What a wonderful start to the day! We had a spectacular turnout for our morning Future Wildcat signing event. It was a joy to see the excitement on the faces of our incoming learners as they officially joined the Blackland Prairie Elementary family and met our mascot. We are already looking forward to a great year of leadership and growth together.

If you weren't able to join us this morning, don't worry! We would like to invite all other new families to join us for our afternoon session. We cannot wait to welcome more of our newest students to the Prairie!
about 1 month ago, Blackland Prairie
A compilation of three photos from a school event at Blackland Prairie Elementary. The top photo shows families queuing at a blue-draped sign-in table in a hallway, near a bulletin board decorated with balloons and a welcome sign. The bottom left photo features an administrator smiling alongside the school mascot, a large tan and white wildcat wearing a school t-shirt. They are standing in front of a photo backdrop with repeating school logos and red, white, and blue balloons. In front of them is a table with a school shirt, hat, and plush wildcat. The bottom right photo shows the same administrator smiling with a mother and her young daughter. The child holds a "Future Wildcat" certificate in front of a similar balloon backdrop.
A collage of five photos from a Future Wildcat signing event at Blackland Prairie Elementary. A school official sits at a blue draped table with various young children. The children hold certificates that say Future Wildcat. The background features a repeating Blackland Prairie Elementary School Leadership Academy logo with a red wildcat mascot. Red, white, and blue balloons decorate the area. A school hat and t-shirt are displayed on the table.
Help us celebrate our newest Staff of the Week at the Prairie. Congratulations to Ms. Rodriguez for her dedication to our ECSE and TWC students. Ms. Rodriguez went above and beyond to support a colleague’s classroom during their absence. Her expertise, flexibility, and willingness to step in ensured continuity for students and staff alike. We truly appreciate her dedication and the positive impact she brings to our campus.
about 1 month ago, Blackland Prairie
Photo of Ms. Rodriguez, the Blackland Prairie Elementary Staff of the Week. She is smiling and wearing a gold chain with a Staff of the Week medal. The image includes the Blackland Prairie Wildcats Leadership Academy logo on a blue background with paw prints.
Hello Blackland Prairie families. We have several exciting events and important updates to share with our community as we head into April.

- Volunteers are needed for the Kindergarten and 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony Committee to help make these milestones special.
- STAAR testing begins in April for 3rd through 5th grade students, so please review the schedule to ensure your child arrives by 7:35 AM on testing days.
- We are focusing on math as our Wildly Important Goal this year and encourage you to ask your students about their specific math goals.
- Please remember our snack guidelines of one snack per designated time and water only in water bottles to support a healthy environment.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement here on the Prairie. You can read the full newsletter at the link below.

https://roundrockisd.edurooms.com/engage/blackland-prairie/newsletters/the-wildcat-weekly-march-30th-2026
about 1 month ago, Blackland Prairie
Thank you to our amazing Pre-K and Kindergarten Wildcat Dads who came in to teach lessons. As a bonus, they were able to be introduced to the entire school during out 1st grade Habit Rally this morning.
about 1 month ago, Blackland Prairie
Group of dads
Group of dads in front of assembly
We are excited to announce our Staff of the Week, Ms. Su Thi Ariola. As a dedicated second grade teacher and a member of our Academic Action Team, Ms. Ariola played a vital role in making our recent STEAM Night a huge success.

Her leadership and creativity helped provide our students and families with an evening of hands-on learning and exploration. We are grateful for her commitment to the Prairie community and for creating such meaningful learning opportunities for our Wildcats. Please join us in congratulating Ms. Ariola.
2 months ago, Blackland Prairie
A portrait of Ms. Ariola, a 2nd grade teacher at Blackland Prairie Elementary, who is recognized as Staff of the Week. She is smiling and wearing a denim jacket with a gold chain and a Staff of the Week badge. The image includes the school mascot, a red wildcat, and the text Blackland Prairie Elementary, The Wildcats Leadership Academy.
Congratulations to Ms. Kittrell, as she is one of our Staff of The Week! She is truly a shining part of our campus community! As our school registrar, she greets everyone who walks through our doors with warmth and kindness, creating an environment where students, families, and staff immediately feel welcomed. She is always willing to lend a helping hand and consistently jumps in wherever support is needed, no matter the task. Her positive attitude, dedication, and spirit of service make a meaningful difference each day. We are incredibly lucky to have her as part of our team, and we are grateful for the care and commitment she brings to our campus!
2 months ago, Blackland Prairie
Photo of Ms. Kittrell, the Attendance Specialist at Blackland Prairie Elementary, who has been named Staff of the Week. She is smiling and wearing a black shirt with a blue Staff of the Week lanyard. The image includes the school logo featuring the Wildcats mascot.
Thank you to all of the amazing students, parents, and community members that made our STEAM night an absolute success! Our community is amazing!
2 months ago, Blackland Prairie
student showing science fair project
students doing math activity
student looking at rock activity
Congratulations to our latest Staff of the Week, Ms. Williamson. As a valued member of our 2nd Grade team, Ms. Williamson consistently looks for ways to help her students reach their full potential. She is known for lifting others up and ensuring that both students and staff grow together. We are incredibly grateful for the passion, dedication, and leadership she brings to the Prairie every day. Please join us in celebrating her hard work and commitment to our Wildcats.
2 months ago, Blackland Prairie
Staff of the Week graphic for Blackland Prairie Elementary featuring a photo of 2nd Grade teacher Ms. Williamson. She is smiling and wearing a gold chain and a Staff of the Week badge. The school logo, a red Wildcat, is displayed on a blue background with paw prints.