Keeping Bedford Heights Families & Community Informed!

Sept. 13-Oct. 2, 2026

BHE Families, 

As my upcoming leave gets closer, I want to take a moment to simply say thank you.

So many of you have stopped to ask how I am feeling, asked about my family, shared kind words, and encouraged me to soak up every possible moment with our new baby. Those conversations have meant more to me than you know. It is not often that we are truly encouraged to slow down, step away, and simply be present with our children. I am incredibly grateful for the support you have shown me as I prepare to do just that.

As excited as I am for this time with my family, I also want you to know that I have taken every step necessary to ensure that BHE continues operating at the highest level during my absence.

I am fortunate to work alongside an incredible administrative team and an outstanding group of teachers and staff who will continue doing what they do best each day. I have complete confidence that BHE will continue to be the best place to be!

A Small Change to the Bulldog Bulletin

In an effort to streamline communication and responsibilities for my team while I am away, the Bulldog Bulletin will move to a monthly format during my leave.

You will receive an updated Bulletin at the beginning of October, November, and December. Each edition will include the important dates, events, reminders, and information you will need for the entire month. Please bookmark the Bulldog Bulletin link so you can easily return to it throughout the month. While it will be sent less frequently, it will contain more information to help you stay connected to everything happening at BHE.

Thank you for understanding and for helping us make this small adjustment while I am away.

Please Welcome Mrs. Julie McAvoy

I also want to introduce you to Mrs. Julie McAvoy, who will be joining BHE as an interim administrator during my leave.

Among the many ways our district supports its campuses, providing interim administrative support when a campus administrator is on extended leave ensures our schools remain fully staffed and supported.

Julie and I have spent time together discussing all things BHE; including our students, staff, traditions, expectations, priorities, and the initiatives that are important to us. I am confident that during my leave she will support the work already happening on our campus, provide an open door for our families, and, most importantly, support and celebrate our Bulldogs in all their endeavors.

While I will certainly miss being at BHE for these 12 weeks, I am leaving knowing that our school is surrounded by people who care deeply about our students and one another. Thank you for giving me the gift of stepping away and being fully present with my family during this special season. I am incredibly grateful for this community and look forward to returning to all of my Bulldogs!

Below, Mrs. McAvoy has written a letter to introduce herself to our BHE community.

With Kindness,

-Mrs. Z 

Dear Bedford Heights Community,

I am thrilled to join the Bedford Heights family as your interim principal while Mrs. Zmolik is away on maternity leave. Ahead of my arrival, I would like to introduce myself and share a bit about my background.

I have dedicated 36 years to elementary education, including 25 rewarding years within HEB ISD. During my tenure in the district, I had the privilege of serving as principal at both Spring Garden Elementary and Lakewood Elementary. Most recently, I retired this past May after eight wonderful years as the principal of Donna Park Elementary.

On a personal note, my husband, Robert, and I have been married for 31 years and have proudly called Bedford home for the last 27 years. We have two grown daughters who are proud products of an HEB ISD education, having attended Meadow Creek Elementary, Harwood Junior High, and Trinity High School. Today, our oldest daughter is a teacher in Arkansas, and our youngest works as a speech-language pathologist at a healthcare facility in Kerrville.

I am incredibly excited to return to the district and look forward to supporting our Bulldogs during this special time for Mrs. Zmolik.

Warm regards,

Julie McAvoy

Arrival and Dismissal Reminders

• School doors open at 7:15am and the first bell rings at 7:40am

• Tardy bell rings at 7:45am; all students not in classrooms at this time will be counted tardy

• Please follow all posted city traffic and parking signs. Law enforcement has been ticketing vehicles that are not following the new signage, including designated No Parking areas and No Left Turn restrictions.

• Please use designated crosswalks and safe drop-off locations at all times. With many young children and a high volume of traffic around our campus, dropping students off at undesignated locations or crossing the street outside of a crosswalk creates a significant safety risk. Convenience should never come before safety. Please model safe practices for our students by using designated drop-off areas and crosswalks every time.

• Dismissal in circle drive has been completely clear by 3:15 each day. Please be aware that students not picked up by 3:15 will be taken into the building and parents will need to come into the office to sign them out. 

• Thank you to everyone who has volunteered, adjusted routes, and supported us as we have continued to refine our arrival and dismissal procedures. 

Connect With Us

• Facebook : Bedford Heights Elementary

• Instagram: bhebulldogs & bedfordheights_pta

• HEBISD Website: https://bedfordheights.hebisd.edu/

Important Dates:

• September 8-25 6 Stones Black & Blue Food Drive

• September 14 College Colors Day

• September 14-25 Bulldog Dash Fundraiser 

• September 15 Dot Day

• September 15 and 16 BOY MAP Testing 

• September 18 End of 1st Six Weeks

• September 25 Bulldog Dash Neighborhood/Community Parade 8:30am

• September 25 Bulldog Bash (End of 6 weeks celebration) 

Specials Rotation Information

Please click the link below for more information regarding PE, Music, Art and our Library. Specials teachers will update this link regularly to keep our families connected with all things Specials.
BHE Specials Bulletin 

A note from our fantastic Cafeteria Manager Ms. Armida Grajales:

I wanted to share some fantastic news regarding our meal program this year. I'm thrilled to inform you that all students who have been classified as reduced will be able to enjoy both lunch and breakfast completely free of charge!

This initiative aims to ensure that every student has access to nutritious meals throughout the school day. So think of free and reduced actually as Free & Free!