🎄 That's a wrap on the fall semester!
To all our amazing students - enjoy your well-deserved break! Time to rest, recharge, and make some great holiday memories. We've loved having you in class and can't wait to see your smiling faces back on campus on January 7th!
Have a fantastic holiday break! 🎉✨
🚨 IMPORTANT NOTICE: Emergency Broadcast System Test 🚨
Parents and Community Members,
This message is to inform you that we will be conducting a test of our newly upgraded emergency broadcast system at the high school tomorrow, Friday, December 20th, at 11:00 AM.
What to Expect:
• You will hear lockdown commands through the outdoor speaker system
• Multiple horns/speakers around the school facility will be activated
• Flashing lights will be visible on the building exterior
• The test will be brief but audible to nearby residents
• This is ONLY A TEST - no action is required
Important Notes:
• No students will be present on campus during this test
• This test involves our new speaker system installed over the summer
• Normal activities in the surrounding area can continue as usual
Thank you for your understanding as we ensure our emergency response systems are functioning properly for the safety of our students and staff.
[Please share this information with neighbors who may hear the test but may not be connected to school communications.]
We look forward to seeing everyone at WinterFest tomorrow!
Dr. Owen will be live on our Burkburnett ISD Facebook page on Monday, December 9th at 6 PM. If you have any questions for Dr. Owen, please ask them here 👇 in the comment section below in advance, and he will address them live.
Please keep all questions focused on policies, processes, or facilities at the district or campus level. Dr. Owen will not be answering any questions about specific personnel or student situations. Dr. Owen will give a district update and then answer your submitted questions. Dr. Owen will end the town hall with a live Q & A that will allow you to ask questions in real-time.
We hope you will take the time to join in on these town halls and we hope you find the information and format beneficial.
🦃 Thanksgiving Break Alert! 🍁 No school from November 25th to 29th - get ready for rest, relaxation, and lots of turkey! Who's excited? 🥧 #ThanksgivingBreak #NoSchool
A Public Hearing of the Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC) of Burkburnett Independent School District will be held December 4, 2024, beginning at 3:45 pm at the Overton Ray Elementary library.
You can see the agenda posted, all past meetings, and other information on our website: https://www.burkburnettisd.org/o/bisd/page/shac
Dr. Owen will be live on our Burkburnett ISD Facebook page on Monday, December 9th at 6 PM.
If you have any questions for Dr. Owen, please ask them here 👇 in the comment section below in advance, and he will address them live.
Please keep all questions focused on policies, processes, or facilities at the district or campus level. Dr. Owen will not be answering any questions about specific personnel or student situations.
Dr. Owen will give a district update and then answer your submitted questions. Dr. Owen will end the town hall with a live Q & A that will allow you to ask questions in real-time.
We hope you will take the time to join in on these town halls and we hope you find the information and format beneficial.
Thank you to the Veterans of our armed forces for all that you have done for our great nation!
No School Monday. HONORING ALL WHO SERVED!
Good afternoon Overton Ray families! Mark your calendars for Thursday November 21st. We will have our annual literacy engagement event...GET LIT! There will be lots of fun activities for you to collaborate with your student as well as music, snacks, and more. This is a great opportunity for us to engage with our families and empower/equip you with tools to help guide your child on their reading journey. We look forward to what we know will be an awesome evening.
Good morning Overton Ray families. Attached, you will find the information regarding our Thanksgiving Meal. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Don't forget, this Friday is a teacher workday! Enjoy your three day weekend!
For each 9-week grading period, we have an awards assembly to #celebRAYte all of our students' accomplishments. Our first #RayRally of the year will be on Wednesday, October 23 and YOU are invited. The schedule for each grade is pictured. For those planning to attend, please arrive in plenty of time to get signed in, using a valid ID, through the office. If you cannot attend, we will be LIVE on Facebook as well.
We look forward to seeing everyone and celebRAYting together!
*Not all students will receive an award but ALL students have been given the opportunity to do so.
📚 Attention Burkburnett Bulldogs! 📚
Guess what? It's time for a FOUR-DAY WEEKEND! 🎉🐾
Here's the scoop:
🍂 Monday (Oct 14): No school - Columbus Day
🗓️ Tuesday (Oct 15): No school - Parent-Teacher Conferences
Parents, don't forget to mark your calendars for Tuesday's conferences! It's a great chance to chat with your child's teachers. 🍎👩🏫👨🏫
Students, enjoy your extra-long weekend! Whether you're catching up on sleep 😴, hanging out with friends 👫, or getting ahead on homework 📝 (we can dream, right?), make it a good one!
See you all back at school on Wednesday, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed!
#BurkburnettISD #LongWeekend #ParentTeacherConferences
NEXT FRIDAY, 10/18! #GoBBulldogs
Parent/Teacher Conferences are coming up on Tuesday October 15. This is a great opportunity to collaborate with your child's teacher to ensure their educational needs are met. We can't wait to see you next Tuesday!
Dr. Owen will be live on our Burkburnett ISD Facebook page TONIGHT! at 6 PM. If you have any questions for Dr. Owen, please ask them here 👇 in the comment section below in advance, and he will address them live. Please keep all questions focused on policies, processes, or facilities at the district or campus level. Dr. Owen will not be answering any questions about specific personnel or student situations. Dr. Owen will give a district update and then answer your submitted questions. Dr. Owen will end the town hall with a live Q & A that will allow you to ask questions in real-time. We hope you will take the time to join in on these town halls and we hope you find the information and format beneficial.
Announcement for Friday night!! This Friday is Homecoming and we know our stadium will be packed with Bulldog fans and Alumni, and we cannot wait to host you. With that being said, our stadium was left trashy at our first two home games. We are asking for your cooperation in please making sure you and your kids throw trash away in one of the many trash receptacles all over the stadium.
We have a beautiful stadium and we would like to keep it that way. Please work to be an example of The Bulldog Way for your kids and for those around you.
We thank you for your cooperation in this request. Go Bulldogs!
Get ready for an action-packed week of Bulldog athletics! From volleyball matches to tennis matches, cross country meets to the big Homecoming game, there's something for every sports fan. Don't miss the Homecoming parade and Family Night in the Park on Wednesday. Come out and show your Bulldog spirit as our teams compete across various venues. This week theme for the big game is SPIRIT WEAR.
Home game tickets can be purchased online (available today!) or cash at the gate. Our home football games will be streamed live on our youtube channel. See details below.
Tickets: https://www.burkburnettisd.org/o/athletics/page/event-tickets
Streaming: https://www.youtube.com/@BurkburnettISDAthletics
BISD Athletic Website: https://www.burkburnettisd.org/o/athletics
🌟 Congratulations to Our Purple Star Campuses! 🌟
We are thrilled to announce that we have been designated as 2024-25 Purple Star Campuses by the Texas Education Agency (TEA):
🌟Burkburnett High School
🌟Burkburnett Middle School
🌟I.C. Evans Elementary School
🌟Overton Ray Elementary
🌟Gateway Accelerated Academy
This prestigious designation recognizes Texas public schools that demonstrate strong support and commitment to meeting the unique needs of military-connected students and their families.
These schools will retain this honored designation for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years, highlighting our district-wide dedication to supporting our military community.
As a district, we take immense pride in being part of Team Sheppard. This recognition further solidifies our commitment to supporting the families connected to Sheppard Air Force Base and all military families in our community.
To view the complete list of this year's Purple Star Campus awardees across Texas, please visit: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/special-student-populations/2024-purple-star-campuses.pdf
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated staff, students, and families at all of these schools who have contributed to creating supportive environments for our military-connected community. This achievement reflects our ongoing commitment to excellence and inclusivity in education.
Congratulations once again to all our Purple Star Campuses on this outstanding achievement!
#PurpleStarCampus #BurkburnettISD #SupportingMilitaryFamilies
