The Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD board met in April 2026 to honor Blalack Middle School for winning the PTA March Challenge Award. The award shows how many staff and families have been involved in school events all year. Parents and teachers were able to communicate regularly, hold events, and get involved, which led to this success. The award shows that everyone at the school works together to help students with their schoolwork and their overall growth and involvement in school.

Q1. What do students do in the first few minutes of class at Blalack Middle School in Carrollton?

Ans. Students at Blalack Middle School in Carrollton usually begin class with a short starter activity that reviews previous lessons before moving on to new topics.

Q2. What do students’ notebooks look like at Blalack Middle School in Carrollton?

Ans. Notebooks at Blalack Middle School in Carrollton often include class notes, worked examples, and practice questions that students can refer back to later.

Q3. What do students do while reading at Blalack Middle School in Carrollton?

Ans. During reading activities at Blalack Middle School in Carrollton, students highlight key points, mark unfamiliar words, and answer questions alongside the text.

Q4. How are assignments managed at Blalack Middle School in Carrollton when they take more than one day?

Ans. At Blalack Middle School in Carrollton, assignments are usually divided into smaller parts so students can complete them step by step over multiple days.

Q5. What do students do after receiving graded work at Blalack Middle School in Carrollton?

Ans. Students at Blalack Middle School in Carrollton review feedback, correct their mistakes, and update their work to better understand the material.