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District receives national recognition in music education for 11th consecutive year

Barbers Hill ISD has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education Award from the NAMM Foundation for their outstanding support and commitment to music education. Now in its 27th year, the program continues to spotlight school districts and schools across the United States for their exemplary dedication to music education and efforts to ensure equitable access to music learning as part of a well-rounded education

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Barbers Hill High School Honors Student Enlistees at Military Signing Event

Barbers Hill High School proudly recognized a group of seniors who have committed to serving their country during a Military Signing Event on April 21, 2026. Surrounded by family, friends, and school staff, these students were honored for their decision to enlist in the United States Armed Forces and begin a path of service beyond graduation.

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JV Winter Guard Excels at TCGC State Championships, Secures Second Overall

The 2025–2026 Winter Guard season, which began in October and culminated at the TCGC State Championships on April 19, proved to be an exceptional run for the JV team. Performing their show “Home,” set to the popular song by Phillip Phillips, the team consistently demonstrated excellence, earning a top-two finish at every contest throughout the season.

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Lady Eagles finish historic run as state runner-up

While the scoreboard at the Alamodome may not have reflected the outcome Barbers Hill hoped for on Saturday, the 2025-26 Lady Eagles have etched their names into the history books. Falling 51-42 to Argyle in the Class 5A State Championship gamein San Antonio, Barbers Hill concludes an extraordinary season as the State Runner-Up, marking the program's first trip to the finals in nearly three decades

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JV Winter Guard Soars to State with Top Finish at Area Championships

On Saturday, March 28, the Soaring Eagle Winter Guard delivered an outstanding performance at the TCGC Area East Championships hosted at Clear Creek HS, earning an impressive 2nd place finish in the Scholastic A JV classification out of 11 teams. This achievement secures the team an overall ranking of 3rd in the state out of 13 teams—an incredible accomplishment among top programs across Texas.

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Lady Eagles finish historic run as state runner-up

While the scoreboard at the Alamodome may not have reflected the outcome Barbers Hill hoped for on Saturday, the 2025-26 Lady Eagles have etched their names into the history books. Falling 51-42 to Argyle in the Class 5A State Championship gamein San Antonio, Barbers Hill concludes an extraordinary season as the State Runner-Up, marking the program's first trip to the finals in nearly three decades

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Barbers Hill Senior Wins Top Honors at Prestigious Southeast Texas Art Competition

Barbers Hill High School senior Marissa Shelton captured first place in the 40th Annual Protégé Art Competition, a highly competitive showcase held at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas in Beaumont. Shelton was awarded a $2,500 art scholarship to the University of Texas at Austin and received an additional $200 in art supplies for her achievement

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Barbers Hill BPA Students Excel at State Competition, Advance to Nationals

Barbers Hill High School proudly celebrates the outstanding accomplishments of its Business Professionals of America (BPA) students who competed at the State Leadership Conference in Dallas, March 5–8. Nearly 6,000 students from across Texas participated in this highly competitive event, and Barbers Hill students delivered an exceptional performance

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Soaring Eagle Color Guard Kicks Off Spring Break With Winning Performances

The Soaring Eagle Color Guard proved their season does not end with marching band. Their third competition of this semester was hosted at Cypress Falls High School on March 7, and both teams delivered outstanding performances. The JV team earned 2nd place, while Varsity captured 1st place, showcasing the skill, precision, and dedication these students train for all year long.

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HS Artists Excel at VASE Competition, Two Advance to State

On Saturday, March 7, twenty nine Barbers Hill High School art students participated in the 2026 Region 4E High School VASE Art Competition. In this prestigious competition, students submit an original artwork, write about their creative process, and participate in an in-person interview with a juror to discuss their work.

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HS Band and Choir Wrap Up February with Stellar Performances

Nearly 300 students from Barbers Hill High School Band and Choir traveled to Pearland Independent School District on Saturday, February 21, to compete in the Region 19 UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest, showcasing their talent and dedication at one of the year’s most competitive events.

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BHHS Academic Decathlon team are the state champions

This past weekend, the team of Carson Caldwell, Ave Cruz, Alyse Rankin, Georgia Keene, Annalise Bergen-Henengouwen, Jessie Olson, Kolbe Pool, Blake Armstrong, and Riley Bradshaw at the Frisco State Tournament and were victorious.

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Trio surpasses 1,000 career points as Eagles close regular season with 25th straight win

The Barbers Hill High School girls basketball team defeated Nederland 62–18 on Feb. 10, extending its winning streak to 25 games in the final contest of the regular season. The state’s No. 4 ranked Eagles have consistently dominated their opponents, earning 18 victories by margins of 21 points or more this season

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Eagle swimmers secure first-ever state relay berths

This past weekend, Coaches Kimberly Anders and Troy Mowatt led the Eagle swim team to the 2026 Region V-5A Championships at the Don Cook Natatorium in Sugar Land. It was a weekend defined by a program milestone as the Barbers Hill boys team made a history-making splash

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Winterguard Shines at TCGC Contest

Barbers Hill High School Winterguard programs delivered outstanding performances at the January 31 Texas Color Guard Circuit (TCGC) contest, earning top honors and showcasing the strength of the district’s fine arts programs

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BHHS ascends to Class 6A following UIL realignment

Reflecting a decade of unprecedented growth, Barbers Hill High School has officially transitioned to Class 6A. The University Interscholastic League confirmed the move on Feb. 2, as part of its biennial realignment for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 academic cycles.

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Seniors Excel at Protege Art Competition

Barbers Hill High School art students recently competed in the 40th Annual Protégé Art Competition at the Art Museum of Southeast Texas (AMSET) in Beaumont. This highly competitive, juried exhibition draws submissions from talented high school seniors across the Southeast Texas region, all vying for selection in one of the area’s most respected student art showcases.

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Eaglette Captain Selected for TDEA All-State Dance Team

Eaglette Captain, Kaydence Haymon, took the stage at the annual Texas Dance Educators Association (TDEA) Convention in Houston from January 7–9 as a member of the prestigious TDEA All-State Dance Team. Representing her school among dancers from across the state of Texas, Kaydence participated in an immersive convention experience that included a Collegiate Showcase and Fair, leadership training, master classes, choreography sessions, and collaborative networking opportunities.

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Eagle Educator Interns shine at TAFE Area Competition

The future of education was on full display as Barbers Hill High School Eagle Educator Intern students recently competed at the Texas Association of Future Educators Area Competition held at Lone Star College–University Park. The event brought together students from numerous districts and showcased the passion, creativity, and commitment of those aspiring to become tomorrow’s educators.

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Barbers Hill Mock Trial Teams Excel at Anahuac Courthouse Competition

On Friday, December 12, Barbers Hill High School students had the exciting opportunity to participate in a Mock Trial competition at the historic Anahuac Courthouse. Under the guidance of local legal professionals and courthouse staff, our students demonstrated poise, preparation, and a deep understanding of courtroom procedure.

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Two Sophomores Selected to Represent BHHS at Prestigious HOBY Leadership Conference

Barbers Hill High School is proud to announce that two outstanding sophomores have been selected to represent our campus at the Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership Conference this summer. This respected program brings together student leaders from across the state to develop their leadership abilities, strengthen their confidence, and inspire a continued commitment to service.

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BHHS Production Students Advance at the 2025 Texas Thespian Festival

A group of Barbers Hill High School Production students traveled to Grapevine before the Thanksgiving break to participate in the 2025 Texas Thespian Festival, one of the largest theatre education events in the nation. This year’s festival hosted more than 6,000 student performers, technicians, and leaders who competed in a wide range of Individual and Group Events.

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BHHS athletes announce plans for college

Three Barbers Hill High School athletes officially committed to playing collegiate sports during the early national signing period for sports other than football. The annual signing event, attended by coaches, family, friends, and classmates, took place in the school's competition gym.

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BHHS welcomes decorated Air Force Colonel as new JROTC leader

The Barbers Hill High School community is proud to announce the newest addition to its faculty, Colonel Shaunte Cooper, who has joined the Barbers Hill family as the Senior Aerospace Science Instructor for the Barbers Hill Air Force Junior ROTC program.

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HS Art Teacher Honored

Barbers Hill High School art teacher Kristen Elliott, now in her fifth year with the district, recently attended a teacher retreat at the Holdsworth Center in Austin, Texas. Ms. Elliott was nominated for this honor by Cristina Correa, the 2025 TAEA Texas Art Educator of the Year. Out of more than 1,300 nominations, 150 Texas educators from the greater Houston area were selected for a weekend of reflection, connection, and renewal. The retreat brought together passionate Texas educators to reflect, recharge, and celebrate the meaningful work they do for their students each day.

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Soaring Eagle Band: Sweepstakes Smash!

In a dazzling display of musical might, the Soaring Eagle Band & Color Guard blasted through the UIL Region 19 Marching Contest on October 18, earning straight Division 1 ratings across the board. Now, with instruments blazing and hammers pounding, they march onward to the UIL Area E Contest on November 1 at Ray Maddry Stadium in Channelview.  Their next epic battle awaits, and times will be posted soon. 

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Volleyball coach notches 400th career victory

Barbers Hill High School volleyball coach Casey Veen reached a monumental career milestone recently, recording her 400th victory -- a testament to more than a decade of dedication to the sport and her athletes. Veen, whose 11th-ranked Eagles currently boast an impressive 30-5 record and are all but guaranteed their 24th consecutive playoff berth, crossed the 400-win threshold just a year after securing her 300th.

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Senior appointed BHHS Cadet Wing Commander

Cadet Col. Christian Irwin has been appointed Cadet Wing Commander for the Barbers Hill High School JROTC program — the highest-ranking cadet leadership position. In this role, Irwin is responsible for overseeing the entire cadet corps, managing the leadership team and ensuring the overall effectiveness of training, operations and events.

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FFA raises money for flood victims

Just days after devastating floods swept through the Hill Country, Texas FFA chapters stepped up. When the call went out to support those impacted, Barbers Hill FFA chapter joined in without hesitation.

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District unveils $75 million high school expansion

Barbers Hill High School has officially completed a significant $75 million expansion, increasing the school's footprint by 30 percent and more than doubling its original size. The extensive project, driven by the Barbers Hill ISD’s growing student population, adds 150,000 square feet of new construction, renovates 32,000 square feet of existing space, and provides 73,000 square feet for 256 new parking spaces.

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BHHS Website Design Team Places 5th in the Nation

Barbers Hill High School is proud to announce that our Website Design Team has achieved national recognition at the 2025 BPA National Leadership Conference! The team, Drew Hunt, Victoria Novak, Clin Shaiju, Josh Zamora, not only advanced to the Finals but also took the stage and placed 5th in the nation.

This incredible accomplishment reflects the team’s hard work, innovation, and collaborative spirit. Congratulations to these talented students for representing Barbers Hill with pride on the national stage!

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Parking Permits

All students who operate a motor vehicle, including motorcycles, on school property must register their vehicles with the District by purchasing a student parking permit.

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