Our School
W.A. Porter Elementary
2750 Prestondale Drive, Hurst, TX, 76054
Phone: 817-547-2900
Fax: 817-547-6005
About W.A. Porter Elementary
Mascot and Colors
Mission Statement
Portrait of a Graduate
Regional Day School Program for the Deaf
Regional Day School for the Deaf
Nancy Benham, Director
6321 Blvd 26, Suite 450
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Nancy.Benham@birdvilleschools.net
817-547-3717
Videos of Common ASL Signs in School
Mission Statement
The Birdville Regional Day School Program for the Deaf acknowledges that students who are deaf and hard of hearing belong to a group that is culturally and linguistically diverse.
We believe that children who are hearing impaired have an innate need to communicate and be academically challenged. The program agrees that each student’s unique communication mode is respected, used and developed in order to become successful participants in society.
We embrace a communication method that works best for each individual child.
Additional Campus Information
- Morning Arrival and Drop Off Details
- Dismissal - Regular Day
- Dismissal - Rainy Day (Duck Patrol)
- Extended Day Program
Morning Arrival and Drop Off Details
Morning Drop-Off Info
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⏰ Drop off starts at 7:40
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🍎 At 7:40, students may go into the cafe:
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Where they are able to Eat breakfast
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Or sit with classmates at their assigned table
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🌤️ Students may also wait outside until the bell rings
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Safety First 🚦
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🚫 No balls (throwing, kicking, or chasing)
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🤕 No rough play — we don’t want injuries before the day starts
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Morning = high traffic area, so safety is #1
Heading to Class
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🕗 At 8:00: The bell will ring
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Students in the cafe will be released to go to class
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Front doors open for all students to come in and head to class
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Students have from 8:00–8:10 to get to class
Tardy Policy ⏳
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🔔 8:10 = Tardy Bell
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If not in their seat by 8:10, they are tardy
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👩👦 If your student is late :
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A Parent Must:
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Walk the student inside
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&
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Check them in at the office
🚗 Drop-Off at W. A. Porter
There are two ways to drop off your student:
1️⃣ School Drive:
Please refer to the picture above, which shows our North Parking Lot. This area is used for staff parking, drop-off lanes, and bus lanes.
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🚌 Yellow Area = Buses Only
Do not enter unless a staff member directs you. -
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🔵 Blue Area = Drop-Off Line
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🚗 Pull up to the curb and stop completely.
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🙋 Student greeters may help your child out.
❌ Parents should never exit the vehicle in this area. -
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🟢 Green Lane = Drive Lane Only
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For travel only.
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❌ Never use for drop-off/
- park and get out of your car.
2️⃣ Walk Up
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🚶 Walk your student to the door by parking on nearby streets.
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❌ Do not use the south teacher parking lot — staff only.
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❌ North parking lot is also staff only.
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🚧 Please pay attention to who the spot is reserved for.
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🅿️ We have very few guest spots on the main drive.
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🚶 Most guest parking is available on the street.
Dismissal - Regular Day
The map above shows where parents should go to pick up their student. If you have multiple students in different grades, you need to pickup from each grade level.
You must have a pickup card to pick up your student.
Pre-K- Pickup is at the Front entrance of the building
Parents wait in line with their pickup card. You will line up on the side of the building near the front door. Your teacher will check your pickup card and release your student from inside the building.
Kindergarten (K)- Pickup is in front of the school
Parents wait in line with their pickup card. You will line up according to your child's teacher. A staff member will call your student from your pickup card. Your student will come out the front doors once they hear their name.
1st Grade (1st) - Pickup in south parking lot. Side door closest to the blacktop
Parents should wait in line with their pickup card. You will line up according to your child's teacher. Teachers will bring your students out the side door. Your child's teacher must see your sign and give your child permission to leave.
2nd Grade (2nd)-Pickup is in south parking lot, next to the ramp leading into the school.
Parents should wait in line with their pickup card. You will line up according to your child's teacher. Teachers will bring your students out the side door. Your child's teacher must see your sign and give your child permission to leave.
3rd & 4th Grade (3rd) (4th) - Pickup on the North Parking Lot side, up on the grass area. The walkway splits the two grades- 3rd grade is on the left and 4th grade is on the right.
Parents should wait in line with their pickup card. You will line up according to your child's teacher. Teachers will bring your students out the side door. Your child's teacher must see your sign and give your child permission to leave.
5th Grade (5th)-Pickup is on the Regency side of the school. You will enter through the gate to the grass area to pickup your student.
Parents should wait in line with their pickup card. You will line up according to your child's teacher. Teachers will bring your students out the side door. Your child's teacher must see your sign and give your child permission to leave.
Dismissal - Rainy Day (Duck Patrol)
On rainy days, school administration will decide if we have regular dismissal or a rainy day dismissal (Duck Patrol) You will be notified on the decision by 3:15 or earlier if possible.
On Duck Patrol days, older students will join their younger sibling's class. If you have multiple students, pick up at the youngest student's pickup location.
If you only have one student you will pick up your student at their normal pickup location.
Extended Day Program
🌟 W.A. Porter Elementary Extended Day Program
Good. Better. Best!
We’re proud to offer a safe, fun, and structured Before & After School Program right here on campus. Managed by Porter staff under the leadership of our Director and Assistant Director, the program gives students a place to learn, play, and grow.
🕒 Program Hours
- Morning Drop-off: as early as 6:30 a.m.
- Afternoon Pick-up: by 6:30 p.m. (pick up at Café Doors – ID and pick up card Required)
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👦👧 Who Can Join? - Open to Kindergarten–5th grade students
- Pre-K is not eligible at this time
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📚 What We Offer - A snack each day
- Homework help and academic support
- Computer time with educational programs
- Daily outdoor play on the playground
- Supervision with a 10:1 student-to-adult ratio
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💲 Fees & Rates - One-time $35 non-refundable registration fee
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Program Option |
1st Child |
2nd Child+ |
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Before & After School |
$105/week |
$95/week |
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Before Only |
$35/week |
$35/week |
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After Only |
$70/week |
$60/week |
✅ Sibling discounts available for After Care or combined Before & After Care.
📌 Important Notes
Let your child’s teacher know when they will NOT be attending Extended Day so dismissal is smooth.
School rules and behaviors expectations carry on to Extended Day. There are consequence for disruptive behavior
Pick-up time: 3:35–6:30 p.m. at Café Doors. Please knock and have your ID and pick up card ready.
💻 Registration & Payments
Register and pay online at: Payment & Enrollment Portal
· Select: Elementary Schools → WA Porter → Extended Day Program
· Payment methods: Visa, MasterCard, Discover (Debit/Credit)
📞 Questions?
Contact: LaTasha Tegtmeier
📧 Latasha.tegtmeier@birdvilleschools.net
📱 817-547-2911
- Payment & Enrollment Portal
- Select Elementary Schools and then select WA Porter-Extended Day Program.
- Visa, Discover, Mastercard Debit/Credit
- > Online Payment
Title IX Information
Information and Contact
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 view an electronic copy of the District’s Title IX policies, FFH(LEGAL) and FFH(LOCAL) and DIA(LEGAL) and DIA(LOCAL).
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:
Title IX Coordinator
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
Notice to Persons with Disabilities
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.