Issue 9 | 10.12.25

A Message from Dr. Hilton


Dear Bradfield Families,


I hope you are enjoying the long weekend with your family and friends.  With it being the Red River Showdown weekend, one of our sweet Bradfield families decorated the front of the school in UT colors on Friday as they earned the braggin’ rights at our auction last spring.  Even though I am an Aggie, I have to say the students loved coming to school and seeing all of the decorations. It was a great way to jump-start the upcoming long weekend.

Also, I want to send my heartfelt thanks for all of the sweet notes, flowers, and gifts you all gave me for Principal Appreciation Week. Your kindness and generosity made me feel so special and loved. Like I told the students on BBTV on Friday, I love Bradfield because I can come to school every day with all our precious Broncos.

Parents, please mark your calendars! One of my all-time favorite traditions at Bradfield is the Kindergarten Halloween Parade on October 31st. For more years than one can remember, our Kindergarteners have dressed up in their Halloween costumes and paraded through the building. First through Fourth Graders play an important role as they will proudly line the hallways with their teachers and cheer for the Kindergarteners during the procession. We ask that our 1st-4th graders honor our Kindergarteners’ right of passage and refrain from wearing costumes to school on October 31st. Parents are welcome to attend the Halloween parade which will begin at 8:15 am. We ask that parents form their parade line on the Sport Court to see their precious little goblins strut their stuff!

Please enjoy some of these fun pictures from Broncoland this week, and I will see you all on the front steps on Tuesday.


Kindergarteners learning about Highland Park’s Fire Department

3rd graders building the tallest possible tower to support

 the weight of a large marshmallow.

Kindly,


Dr. Aimee Hilton

A Message from our PTA President, Kamela Aboussie


Dear Bradfield Families, 


Whether you braved the crowds of a couple hundred thousand to cheer on the Sooners and the Longhorns, or you’re taking a mini vacation, I hope you’re enjoying the long weekend!


Our week at Bradfield was so happy! It was easy to celebrate our kind, intentional, smart and extra hard working leader, Dr. Hilton! I know she doesn’t love the spotlight, but she so graciously stood on our front steps under her big sign for hugs all week! And what sport! She is also Bradfield’s favorite and most famous Aggie, and come Friday she was all smiles in a sea of burnt orange…with the Texas fight song ringing across Southern Ave! We love you Dr. Hilton, and we are so grateful you lead our school so tirelessly and so beautifully! 


Monday was also special because we welcomed two Bradfield alums and local artists, Lauren Cox and Ryan Woodall, to our school to judge our Centennial Art Contest. Lauren and Ryan are also two of my oldest and dearest friends. They attended Bradfield as kindergarteners in 1985 and graduated as 5th graders in 1991. While I felt like I was asking them for a favor, they were honored to be at Bradfield, and loved the trip down memory lane. Ryan, who is also a children’s book author, dropped off his newly published book “The Distraction Monster” in the library for Mrs. Penman to read, and Lauren found the directory cover she designed in 1990 in one of our display cases! Bradfield is where their journeys as artists began!


The artwork submitted by our Bradfield students for the Centennial art contest was, to say the least, VERY impressive! I am proud our students have so many different interests, and I am proud of our families for fostering them! I hope all our little artists will keep up the great work! 


Enjoy the extra day tomorrow to relax, and remember to bring a costume for our Annual Costume Drive! 


With love,

Kamela

Ryan designed Bradfield’s school scrapbook in 1990.

Lauren’s directory cover from 1990.

Thank you to judges and winning artist, Livy Dela Torre.

  • Principal Appreciation Week: Claudia Conard
  • Lost and Found: Diana Swope
  • UT Longhorns Decor: The Hicks and Shuart Families
  • Art Display: Holland Brown and Bessie Doffermyre
  • Gift Books: MacKenzie Carpenter, Ashley Shull
  • Yearbook Class Photos: Brittani Frankowiak, Nicki Johnston
  • Parent Parties: Jessica Bolander, Marika Rome, Kate Ryan, The Talbott Family
  • Supply Shop: Mallory Broaddus, Jessica Dale, Melinda Gage, Courtney Horne, Amy Redleaf
  • Art Contest: Laura McCallan, Rachel Reed

The new field will be finished soon but *not yet*! Please remind your family to stay off the field until construction is complete and the field officially opens.


Report cards will be available in skyward at 3pm on Friday!


  • October 13: NO SCHOOL


  • October 14-17: Community Outreach Costume Drive - Please help us support The Family Place! Bring new or gently used costumes to school this week to be donated. Donation bins will be located in the entry and in the grade-level pods.


  • October 16: Donor Breakfast with Dr. Hilton


  • October 16: 3rd Grade Parent Party

The Bronco Bandwagon (Supply Shop) is off to a great start! 


If you are still interested in signing up for a slot, a few more spots are open starting with this Tuesday, October 14. 


Sign up today!


  • October 21: 1st Grade Parent Party




  • October 31: Kindergarten Costume Parade & BDC Pumpkin Carving

Please help us support The Family Place by collecting new or gently used Halloween costumes for donation.  Donation bins will be located in the entry and in the grade-level pods



Founded in 1978, The Family Place delivers emergency shelter, counseling, legal support and long-term services to survivors of family violence—supporting individuals and families wherever the need arises.


Questions? Sarah Conway & Amanda Sunderman

It's almost carnival time - and we need your help! Carnival is entirely parent-powered and cannot operate without you. 
Please consider signing up for a 1 hour shift for Carnival on October 24 from 3 - 6PM if you are able!
Sign ups are under your child(ren)'s classroom link.

This year at carnival we will no longer be using wristbands - all current Bradfield students have admission. If you have a child coming from another school, you may purchase extra tickets here!

Questions?

Erika Burton,  Marjon Henderson, and Ashley Nowak

Carnival Pancake Breakfast

Wednesday, October 22

6:45 - 7:45AM

Bradfield Cafeteria


Panky Doodle Pancakes will be serving up out of this world treats

for the whole family!


$10 per child or $25 per family

(purchase in person via skyward or cash)

* Gluten-free pancakes will be available


Questions? Jamie Ashby & Madeleine Fidler

Carnival Needs Cakes! 


Help keep the Cake Walk tradition alive and donate for the carnival. 


Any and all types of packaged cakes/sweet treats

are welcome and much needed! 


Cake donation drop off starts Wednesday, October 22 in the front office.

 

Sign up to donate today!

RSVP and get full event details by clicking on your grade level(s)!


PRESCHOOL Parent Party

1ST GRADE Parent Party

3RD GRADE Parent Party


In order to provide our host families and caterer with accurate numbers, please RSVP by the following dates:


3rd & 1st: Monday, October 13

PreK: Wednesday, November 5


Questions? Jessica Bolander, Marika Rome & Kate Ryan

Calling all Bronco Alumni!



Do you have any Bradfield memorabilia PTA can borrow for our spring celebration?


Examples include yearbooks, trophies, photos, newspaper articles, etc If so, please submit here or email directly to bradfield100years@gmail.com

25 - 26 Calendar Highlights

  • 10/24: Carnival
  • 10/31: Kindergarten Halloween Parade
  • 10/31: BDC Pumpkin Carving
  • 11/3 & 4: NO SCHOOL
  • 11/10 - 19: One School, One Book
  • 11/24-28: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
  • 1/22: Daddy/Daughter Dance
  • 1/30: Science Fair
  • 2/21: Auction
  • 3/10: Open House & Art Show
  • 4/2: Great Friends Day
  • 5/21: Field Day


25-26 PTA Calendar


25-26 BDC Calendar


25-26 HPISD Academic Calendar

HPISD Community News

Have you heard the buzz about Highland Park High School's spectacular production of Pippin? It's an event you absolutely can't miss!


Secure your seat today by grabbing your tickets online.

Join us for an unforgettable experience!

2nd Annual Dilbeck Conservancy Tour


Saturday, October 18, 2025

10:00AM - 3:00PM

Tickets $45


Purchase Here

Questions? Erika Huddleston

Questions? Bradfield Event Chair, John Diehl

HPISD Preschool applications for the 2026–27 school year are now open. Our preschool program provides a nurturing, engaging environment where our youngest learners build the foundation for lifelong success.


Families are encouraged to learn more and apply at hpisd.org/preschool


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