Belton ISD back to school

August 14, 2025

By Lynette Sowell

Belton Journal

It’s official. The Belton Independent School District welcomed the “Big Red Community” back to classes on Tuesday morning for the start of the 2025-2026 school year.

BISD Superintendent Malinda Golden greeted the students and families, along with other district staff who welcomed them in a video.

“Our campuses are buzzing with energy, and across every department from the classroom to the cafeteria, the bus lot, to the boardroom, we’ve been working all summer to get ready for you,” she said.

“No matter your role or campus, this new year is a fresh opportunity to grow, to lead, and to learn together. Our vision remains strong as we work to create the conditions for empowering each and every learner to pursue their dreams and enrich their communities, and together, it we will continue to pursue excellence for our students and staff and community. So welcome back, Big Red Community. We’ve been getting ready for you.”

Prior to the first day on campus, the district staff gathered for the annual convocation, which had a high-energy pep rally theme. The Belton ISD board of trustees joined the action, donning jerseys and helmets.

Student groups joined in on the fun, with the Lake Belton drumline and cheer and a BISD mascot mashup hyping up the crowd, along with performances by the Pirtle Elementary School dance team, and the Lake Belton High School Cantando Show Choir.

On Tuesday, Belton ISD opened its doors to 13,500 students. Across the district’s 20 campuses, 2,045 active employees were ready to greet students from pre-K through 12th grade.