Praise to our school we love so dear
Close to our heart she'll always be near
Ever her colors wave with pride
Our Alma Mater Haltom High
Haltom Fight Song
Haltom fight, Haltom fight
And it's goodbye to...
Haltom fight, Haltom fight
Let's put over one more win!
Haltom fight, Haltom fight!
For it's Haltom that we love best.
Hail, Hail, the gangs all here
And it's goodbye to all the rest!
Yea Orange! Yea Black! Yea Buffs!
Fight! Fight! Fight!
Go Orange! Go Black! Go Buffs!
Fight! Fight! Fight!
H-A-L-T-O-M, Haltom High Buffalos!
The mission of Haltom High School is to commit to ensuring that all students learn to think independently; develop self-confidence; become enthusiastic, life-long learners; cultivate a respect for diversity of ideas; develop a positive concept of ethics and values; and acquire skills to become healthy, productive citizens.
We, the faculty at Haltom High School, in accordance with the ideals set forth in our mission statement, believe that:
Student learning is the chief priority for the school.
All students possess the inherent drive for learning and are entitled to a positive learning environment resulting in the best education possible.
Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs.
A student’s self-esteem is enhanced by positive relationships and mutual respect among and between culturally diverse students and staff creating an appreciation of different peoples and cultures.
Teachers, administrators, parents, and the community share the responsibility for advancing the school’s mission by promoting opportunities to work together as a community of learners for the success of the school.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of co-curricular and extracurricular activities that enhance character, citizenship, and leadership while developing productive skills necessary for future success.
Students are provided competency-based applied learning that contributes to academic knowledge, higher order thinking skills, problem-solving skills, work attitudes, and general employability skills with emphasis on technology, occupational awareness, and post-secondary education.Students are provided with numerous opportunities to obtain college credit while in high school.
Haltom High School’s goals, objectives, long-range and annual action plan all reflect the mission, and beliefs. Our Campus Improvement Plan is formulated to ensure that every student on our campus has the access and opportunity necessary to achieve to their fullest academic potential.
We also recognize that we are part of a larger community whose support is essential to our successfully accomplishing our mission, and beliefs. Because of the high expectations from the Haltom High community, we are constantly striving to perform at a level of excellence commensurate with those expectations. Promoting student success is our cornerstone of our belief and guides our daily interaction with students.
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Haltom High School has been selected as a National Demonstration School by AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination), a nonprofit organization that provides educators with proven, real-world strategies to accelerate the performance of underrepresented students so that these students and all students across the entire campus succeed in college, careers, and life.
The school joins approximately 200 other AVID National Demonstration Schools and was selected through an application process, screening, and review, which included a site visit. AVID is implemented in more than 8,000 schools in 49 states across the U.S., plus schools in Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), Canada, and Australia, impacting more than 2 million students in grades PreK–12 and postsecondary institutions.
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a nonprofit, proven college-readiness system that closes the opportunity gap. Today, more than 8,000 schools in more than 1,300 districts rely on AVID in 49 states across the U.S., plus schools in Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), Canada, and Australia. AVID impacts more than 2 million students in grades PreK–12 and those attending two- or four-year colleges and universities. The AVID College and Career Readiness System transforms a school’s academic culture by increasing the number of students who enroll in postsecondary experiences leading to a college degree and/or successful transition into the workforce. For more information, please visit www.AVID.org and hear what our educators and students have to say.
The following information is provided in response to 34 C.F.R. Part 106.8 of the 2020 Title IX Regulations, mandating notice of a nondiscrimination policy and adoption and publication of grievance procedures that provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of student and employee complaints.
In accordance with Title IX, the District does not, and is required not to, discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs or activities. The requirement not to discriminate extends to employment. As a school district serving students in kindergarten through grade 12, the District is not subject to provisions in Title IX Regulations (Subpart C) prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex in admissions and recruitment. However, the district does not discriminate on the basis of sex in admissions or transfer requests.
The District has designated and authorized the following employee as the Title IX Coordinator to address concerns or inquiries regarding discrimination on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and gender-based harassment:
Name: Skip Baskerville Position: Associate Superintendent for Human Resources, Governance, and Support Services Address: 6125 E. Belknap Street, Haltom City, TX 76117 Email: Title IX coordinator (skip.baskerville@birdvilleschools.net) Telephone: (817) 547-5700
Any person can report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in person, by mail, telephone, email, or any other means, at any time, that results in the Title IX coordinator receiving the person’s verbal or written report.
During district business hours, reports may also be made in person to the Title IX Coordinator or their designee.
To obtain a copy of the District’s Title IX policies, including the grievance process that complies with 34 C.F.R. § 106.45(b) of the 2020 Title IX Regulations, please contact Skip Baskerville, as noted above.
Upon receiving an allegation of sex-based harassment, the Title IX Coordinator will promptly respond in accordance with board policies FFH and DIA.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX may be referred to the district’s Title IX Coordinator, to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education, or both.
Birdville ISD’s Title IX administrator(s) have attended Eichelbaum Wardell Hansen Powell & Muñoz P.C.’s “2025 Texas Title IX Administrator Conference.” Materials from this conference in compliance with Section 106.45(b)(10)(i)(D) of the regulations can be found here:
The District has designated and authorized the following employee as the Title IX Coordinator to address concerns or inquiries regarding discrimination on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and gender-based harassment:
Name: Skip Baskerville Position: Associate Superintendent for Human Resources, Governance, and Support Services Address: 6125 E. Belknap Street, Haltom City, TX 76117 Email: Title IX coordinator (skip.baskerville@birdvilleschools.net) Telephone: (817) 547-5700
Non-Discrimination and Website Accessibility Statement
BISD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability, age, or any other basis prohibited by law in its programs, activities, or employment practices. For inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies, contact Skip Baskerville, Associate Superintendent for Human Resources, Governance and Support Services, 817-547-5700 or skip.baskerville@birdvilleschools.net.
BISD affirms its commitment to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to access online information and functionality. For assistance accessing any online information or functionality that is currently inaccessible, contact Michelle DoPorto, District Webmaster, 817-547-5799, michelle.doporto@birdvilleschools.net. To file a formal grievance under Section 504 or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, contact Skip Baskerville, Associate Superintendent for Human Resources, Governance and Support Services, 817-547-5700 or skip.baskerville@birdvilleschools.net.
For assistance accessing any online information or functionality that is currently inaccessible, contact Michelle DoPorto, District Webmaster, 817-547-5700, michelle.doporto@birdvilleschools.net or complete online request form.
Title I, Part A is the largest federal assistance program for schools. Title I helps students receive a fair, equal, and high-quality education by providing additional funding to support student success. In order to receive these funds, our district and campus must create a plan for refining our educational offerings and involving families in their students' education.
Goals of Title I include:
Improved student performance and well-being
Increased family engagement in their child's education
Better two-way communication between families and schools
As a parent or guardian, you are an important part of our Title I team. We would like to invite you to:
Attend our school's annual Title I meeting
Learn about your rights and responsibilities
Assess whether our Title I offerings meet your child's needs, and offer suggestions for improvement as needed
