Miguel Hidalgo School

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to our staff, teachers, and community members, Grocery Outlet, Events by Liz, and Hidalgo Hall, who generously donated food and essential items for 12 of our Miguel Hidalgo families. During times that continue to be challenging for so many, your kindness and willingness to give speak volumes.
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Queremos extender nuestro más profundo agradecimiento a nuestro personal, maestros, miembros de la comunidad, Grocery Outlet, Events by Liz y Hidalgo Hall, quienes generosamente donaron comida y artículos esenciales para 12 de nuestras familias de Miguel Hidalgo. En tiempos que siguen siendo difíciles para muchos, su amabilidad y disposición para ayudar dicen mucho.

Mark your calendar for 2 magical evenings of music and holiday cheer! We hope to see you at BESD's 2025 Christmas Music Concerts to celebrate the season and support our talented student musicians and chorus members.

Register your child for our next Smart Start Saturday on December 13th at Phil Swing School—a great opportunity for teacher-led tutoring while making up an absence. Sign up today at www.besd.org under GLOW Programs 25-26.

Register your child for GLOW's Snow Much Fun! Intersession Day on December 13th—a flurry of frosty crafts, winter games, and icy excitement awaits! Register at www.besd.org under GLOW Programs 25-26.

Now is the perfect time to clear out your closets and make a difference. We are hosting a Clothing Drive from December 8th - 12th. We are accepting new or gently used clothing and shoes. All items can be dropped off at any school site office.
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Estaremos organizando una Campaña de Ropa del 8 al 12 de diciembre. Aceptamos ropa y zapatos nuevos o usados en buenas condiciones (o usados suavemente). Todos los artículos se pueden entregar en la oficina principal de cualquier escuela.

THANK YOU to all our incredible Community Partners! 🤝

We appreciate your commitment to supporting our BESD students and families. Your resources, time, and services truly make a difference in keeping our community healthy and successful.

Thank you to our Community Partners!

Lunch on the Lawn / Lonche en el Pasto

Don't Forget.
Girl Scouts is fun for the whole family Join us and meet new friends! Wednesday, November 5th at 5:30pm Hidalgo Elementary School, 615 S Cesar Chavez St. Brawley. Scan the QR code to RSVP. If you have any questions, please call our office at 760-344-0431.

Flu Clinic Today at J.W. Oakley Elementary from 4-6pm in classroom 1. Flu clinic is at no cost and open to all BESD staff, students and families.
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La Clínica de la Gripe es HOY en el Salón 1 de la Primaria J.W. Oakley, de 4:00 p.m. a 6:00 p.m. Es abierta y sin costo para el personal, estudiantes y familias del Distrito Escolar de Brawley (BESD).

Cattle Call Assembly
Friday, November 7, 2025 at 8:45 AM for the following grades: TK, Kinder, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd.
Asamblea de Cattle Call
Viernes, 7 de noviembre, 2025 a las 8:45 AM para los siguientes grados: TK, Kinder, 1ro, 2do y 3ro.

Get ready for Gobble-Palooza! Our 2-day Thanksgiving break event is packed with creative challenges, turkey-themed activities, and more! Don’t miss this celebration of creativity and gratitude!

Join us for a festive Friendsgiving Saturday Intersession Day! TK–8th graders will enjoy a day full of cooking, crafts, and fun learning activities celebrating friendship and gratitude. Don’t miss out on this cozy fall event!

Time changes this weekend! Don't forget to set your hours one hour back before going to bed on Saturday night. Time changes this Sunday at 2am.
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Hay cambio de hora este fin de semana! No olvide atrasar su reloj una hora antes de acostarse el sábado por la noche. El cambio de hora oficial es este domingo a las 2 de la mañana.

For families who currently receive CalFresh and for those who may be impacted by a government shutdown, please consult the attached list of local locations that will be providing food assistance starting in November.

Please review the list for specific details and hours of operation.
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Para las familias que actualmente reciben CalFresh y para aquellas que puedan verse afectadas por un cierre del gobierno, por favor, consulte la lista adjunta de ubicaciones locales que proporcionarán asistencia con alimentos a partir del mes de noviembre.

Por favor, revise la lista para obtener detalles específicos y los horarios de atención.

Thank you for being part of Miguel Hidalgo’s 3rd Annual Día de Muertos Carnival!
We are so grateful for our amazing staff, teachers, parents, and students who worked together to make this event such a success. It continues to grow each year thanks to your dedication and community spirit.

A special thank you to those who donated prizes for the event: Connie from Stockley Insurance, Tury and the Crew, Richard from Grassology, and Jumping Bean for their generous contributions of bikes and gift cards.

Your support truly makes a difference — gracias por mantener viva nuestra tradición!
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¡Gracias por ser parte del 3er Carnaval Anual del Día de Muertos de Miguel Hidalgo!
Estamos muy agradecidos por nuestro increíble personal, maestros, padres y estudiantes que trabajaron juntos para hacer de este evento un gran éxito. Cada año sigue creciendo gracias a su dedicación y espíritu comunitario.

Un agradecimiento especial a quienes donaron premios para el evento: Connie de Stockley Insurance, Tury y su equipo, Richard de Grassology y Jumping Bean por sus generosas donaciones de bicicletas y tarjetas de regalo.

Su apoyo realmente marca la diferencia — ¡gracias por mantener viva nuestra tradición!

Give your child a boost in reading and math at our next Smart Start Saturday! Register by going to the www.besd.org homepage, scrolling down to GLOW Programs 25-26, and clicking on the registration button.

Mark your calendars! Free flu shot for all BESD students, families and staff. November 4th from 4-6 PM at J.W. Oakley Elementary.
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¡Marquen sus calendarios! Vacunas contra la gripe gratuitas para todos los estudiantes, familias y personal del Distrito Escolar de Brawley (BESD). El 4 de noviembre de 4 p.m. a 6 p.m. en la Escuela Primaria J.W. Oakley.

Celebrate Día de los Muertos Intersession Day with us! Students will honor loved ones and enjoy a day of colorful art, music, food, and tradition. Register using the QR code on the flyer -or- by going to the www.besd.org homepage and registering under GLOW Programs 25-26.