District News

Director of Planning & Facilities Patrick Hendricks gives an update on new construction and upgrades to the schools and facilities at Barbers Hill ISD.

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Barbers Hill ISD is celebrating a significant achievement, earning an "A" rating for the district and every single one of its campuses in the Texas Education Agency's 2023 A–F Accountability Ratings. This remarkable accomplishment comes even as the state implemented a more rigorous STAAR assessment in 2023.

The west side of Chambers County is in the running for what could become the single largest industrial project in the 95-year history of Barbers Hill ISD.

Barbers Hill High School senior Jason Lane Farish is the second recipient of the Mills Family Scholarship, an annual $10,000 award from the Barbers Hill Education Foundation for any K-12 Barbers Hill student who wants to pursue a degree in the oil and/or petrochemical business.

Barbers Hill Intermediate School North is celebrating the remarkable accomplishments of its talented sixth grade choir students. This year, the school has made history by setting a record with an exceptional number of students selected for the Texas Choral Directors Association  honor choirs—a prestigious recognition in the world of middle school and elementary music.

Barbers Hill High School baseball coach David Denny earned his 600th career win on March 8 versus Pearland during the annual Gary Herrington tournament at Barbers Hill.

Two Barbers Hill High School students – Kaitlyn McDaniel and Kobe De La Cruz -- were recently named among an elite group of National Merit Scholarship finalists.

BHHS students advance to state competition in multiple endeavors

Two Barbers Hill High School teams, Team 6865D - No Solutions and Team 6865Z – Ultraviolet, competed at the Regional State Championship contest. There were 57 teams in attendance.

Cody Simper, the head football coach at Cypress Woods High School, has been hired as the new head coach at Barbers Hill High School, replacing Carl Abseck, who held the role for four seasons. Simper’s first day on the job will be February 10.

Barbers Hill ISD is excited to invite parents and guardians to the “Parenting with Purpose: It’s Heart Work” conference on Saturday, February 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Intermediate School North. This free event aims to provide parents with the tools and strategies they need to strengthen their relationship with their children and foster a supportive, growth-oriented environment at home.

The Barbers Hill High School cheer team finished 14^th at the 2025 UIL 5A Spirit State Championship in Fort Worth this weekend.

Barbers Hill High School is celebrating a remarkable achievement in its fine arts program, with five students selected as Texas All-State musicians, a prestigious honor that highlights their exceptional talent and dedication to music.

For the first time ever, a Barbers Hill High School Choir has been selected to perform at the Texas Music Educators Convention in San Antonio.

Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed Eric Davis, a trustee for Barbers Hill ISD, to the Commercial Oyster Mariculture Advisory Board, recognizing his decades of expertise in the Texas seafood industry.

Barbers Hill ISD’s annual “Holiday Helper” Christmas drive brought joy to local families and children in need, continuing a heartwarming tradition of community generosity.

For two decades, Barbers Hill Independent School District has embraced the holiday spirit by participating in Operation Christmas Child, a global initiative of Samaritan’s Purse that delivers shoeboxes filled with gifts to children in need around the world.

At the December 16 meeting, the Barbers Hill Board of Trustees celebrated the artistic achievements of students across the district by honoring the winners of the annual Christmas Card design contest.

The Christmas spirit lit up Mont Belvieu during the annual Christmas on the Hill Parade on December 8, as Barbers Hill schools stole the show, capturing six of the eight coveted awards. This year’s parade, themed "Holiday Movies!", showcased creativity, festive cheer, and a touch of Hollywood magic.

And the winners are… the nearly 8,000 students who will reap the benefits for years to come in grants awarded by the Barbers Hill ISD Education Foundation.

Barbers Hill ISD’s advanced middle school mathematics program has been selected as a model for other Texas school districts, showcasing the district’s academic excellence and commitment to student success.

November 13, 2024 marked the college signing day for high school athletes outside of football, and once again, Barbers Hill High School was well represented.

Two Eagle Robotics teams participated in a recent VRC competition at Lamar High School in Houston, with one Barbers Hill team winning the overall championship out of 31 teams.

Barbers Hill ISD and Barbers Hill Intermediate School South have been honored by the Summies awards for their exemplary achievements in supporting Emergent Bilingual students. Hosted by Summit K12, the Summies celebrate institutions across Texas that demonstrate excellence in advancing the language skills of bilingual students.

This week, Zac Isaacks, a 2008 graduate of Barbers Hill High School, made a generous $25,000 donation to the Barbers Hill ISD Education Foundation’s Tradition of Giving project on behalf of the Small Difference Foundation.

Barbers Hill ISD’s education foundation has grown to $170 million, a record amount for the 14-year-old endowment.

In an impromptu ceremony at Barbers Hill High School, surrounded by classmates, teachers, and family members, senior William McLendon experienced a life-changing moment as he was awarded a prestigious $200,000 Navy ROTC scholarship.

Amy McElroy, a dedicated sixth-grade science teacher at Barbers Hill Intermediate School North, has been named the 2024 Outstanding Elementary Science Teacher of the Year by the Science Teachers Association of Texas.

All eight Barbers Hill ISD campuses have earned the Purple Star Campus Designation that recognizes schools that show their support and commitment to meeting the unique needs of military-connected students and their families.

Moody’s Ratings has upgraded Barbers Hill ISD’s credit rating from “Aa2” to “Aa1”. The agency recognized the district’s strong financial position and added support provided by the Barbers Hill ISD Education Foundation, solid assessed value growth, and positive population and enrollment trends in assigning this high-quality credit rating.

At Barbers Hill Intermediate School North, an innovative idea is fostering friendships and building a stronger school community.

Barbers Hill High School junior Jayden Thrower won the Class 5A triple jump competition on May 3.

Thrower became Barbers Hill’s first state track champion since Emily Gunderson won the girls pole vault in 2014.

Information regarding summer school programs, registration dates, and locations can be found in the following document. 

Summer School General Information

The Barbers Hill Education Foundation provides many ways to make a meaningful gift to support the education of Barbers Hill students now and in the future.

Among all the conversations and controversies regarding public school systems today, there’s one that doesn’t get a lot of attention -- its impact on the local economy.

Since the implementation of the Texas school financing system known as Robin Hood three decades ago, Barbers Hill ISD has remitted nearly one-third of a billion dollars in recapture payments to the state.

Public notification of nondiscrimination regarding career and technical education offered at Barbers Hill ISD.