The Magnet School of Merit Awards recognizes member magnet schools that demonstrate an exemplary commitment to academic standards, curriculum innovation, desegregation/diversity efforts, specialized teaching staffs and parent and community involvement. CONGRATULATIONS BONILLAS TRADITIONAL MAGNET STAFF, STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY!!!!

Our School’s Philosophy and Mission:

Bonillas Magnet Elementary School embraces a theme of traditional academics with a sequentially structured academic program devoted to helping all students consistently achieve the highest possible competence in basic skills, develop creative ability, grow in citizenship, build desirable attitudes and loyalties, assume responsibility for personal behavior, develop pride in high individual achievement, and learn the values of teamwork, cooperation and social competence.


Our School’s Vision : Bonillas LEADS

Learning—advanced hands on learning experiences in all academic subject areas
Exploring—an educational environment in which all students will investigate careers
Achieving—a rigorous curriculum in which ALL students are challenged and supported
Discovering Diversity—differences are valued
Serving— use of real world problem solving and high order thinking skills for the global 21st century and their own community

Our Student Council-sponsored event, Free Dress Friday, is normally the first Friday of each month. Bring a dollar, and wear some favorite clothes that meet these guidelines: shorts must reach the knees, shirts must have capped sleeves, and shoes must have closed toes. If you would like, you can pay ahead for the the full year by bringing in ten dollars.