Celebrating Excellence: Burnhamwood and Vista del Futuro Earn Outstanding “A” Ratings

Congratulations to our Superintendent Dr. Joe E. Gonzales, The Burnham Wood Chart Schools and Vista del Futuro Chart School for getting an A Rating from the official Financial Integrity rating System of Texas!

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Joe E. Gonzales, the Burnham Wood Charter Schools, and Vista Del Futuro Charter School! 🎉

We are proud to celebrate earning an A rating from the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST).

This achievement is a testament to the hard work of our entire team and, most importantly, to the outstanding leadership of Dr. G. His wisdom, vision, and careful guidance in every area of our district have helped secure the financial health and long-term success of our schools.

Thank you, Dr. G, for your unwavering leadership, your dedication to excellence, and your commitment to making decisions that always put students, families, and our community first. Because of your leadership, Burnham Wood Charter Schools and Vista Del Futuro Charter School continue to grow stronger and remain among the leading educational institutions in the border region.

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30th Anniversary Expanding Horizons

21st CCLC Community Notice

Public Notice of Intent to Apply

Burnham Wood Charter School District is providing public notice of its intent to apply for the 2026–2027 Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Program, in alignment with Texas Education Agency (TEA) guidelines.

The 21st CCLC program is designed to expand learning beyond the school day by supporting after-school and summer programming that promotes academic success, youth development, and family engagement, particularly for students served at Title I and high-poverty campuses.

Burnham Wood Charter School District anticipates submitting its application to TEA by February 17, 2026. Members of the community are encouraged to share feedback or comments regarding the proposed application. Following submission, the application will be available for public review.

For questions or additional details, please contact Dr. Joe Gonzales, Superintendent, at (915) 584-4024 or by email at jgonzales@burnhamwood.org.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support of Burnham Wood Charter School District.

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Da Vinci recognized by U.S. News & World Report

Congratulations to Da Vinci School for Science & the Arts, Superintendent Dr. Joe E. Gonzales, former principal Mr. Gallardo, and all the teachers, students, and staff who made this achievement possible!

Da Vinci has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the best high schools in the El Paso metro area. This recognition is especially meaningful because Da Vinci proudly serves one of the highest numbers of emergent bilingual students in the region, while also ranking among the top schools in college readiness.

We are deeply grateful to Dr. G for his visionary leadership and dedication, which have been instrumental in achieving this recognition.

Vista del Futuro recongized as ERP Honor Roll school

We’re proud to announce that Vista del Futuro is an Honor Roll school by Educational Results Partnership, a data science organization that recognizes schools with high performance in Math and English. Sponsored by the Campaign for Business and Education Excellence, the ERP Honor Roll establilshes a high bar of performance using student assessment data and is a valuable resource for all schools to identify successful peers and learn about best practices that improve student success. For more information on the ERP Honor Roll program, visit edresults.org.

Aurora Borealis Father/Guardian-Daughter Ball

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We’re thrilled to invite you and your 1st through 5th graders to our enchanting first annual Father/Daughter Ball hosted by the Da Vinci Senior Class of 2024 at the Da Vinci Auditorium on December 15th! Prepare for a night filled with laughter, dancing, and cherished memories.

📅 Date: December 15th

🕔 Time: 5:30 – 8:00 P.M.

📍 Location: Da Vinci Auditorium

Come dressed in your finest, and let’s create unforgettable moments together! Please RSVP by December 13 via the following link: https://forms.gle/4ezjomKhFWyLaKer7.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Best regards,
Da Vinci Senior Class of 2024