Burkburnett ISD

Welcome to Our BISD Family! We're excited to introduce Trel Welker, who will be joining the team at I.C. Evans Elementary as a Paraprofessional! When asked about her interests, Trel shared that she enjoys "driving around listening to music, being with friends & my kiddos, and watching my kiddos play sports." Trel's journey to becoming a paraprofessional stems from a longstanding passion for education. As she explains: "I've always [wanted] to be a teacher and becoming a substitute has sparked that passion & I really love being with the students at Evans." This experience has clearly fueled her enthusiasm for taking on a more permanent role at the school. Looking ahead to her new position with BISD, Trel is "looking forward to creating new friendships, a new perspective on the school district, and giving the students what they need in order to succeed in ways that work for them." Her commitment to personalized student success reflects the values we cherish in our district. Please join us in welcoming Trel to the I.C. Evans Elementary team and to our broader BISD family!

Welcome to Our BISD Family! We're delighted to introduce Shayla Honeycutt, who will be joining Burkburnett High School as a paraprofessional! As a Burkburnett native and BISD graduate herself, Shayla brings a special connection to our district and community. In her free time, Shayla enjoys "spending lots of time with family and friends, going on cruises, and singing karaoke." Shayla's passion for supporting students shines through in her reasons for becoming a paraprofessional: "I believe whole heartedly every student deserves love, support, encouragement, and individualized attention to become successful in and out of the classroom." She also shares that she "enjoy[s] collaborating with teachers to create a positive and fun learning environment," adding that "seeing every child succeed either in a small or a big way, reminds me why I do what I do, and I enjoy every minute of it." What makes Shayla's arrival especially meaningful is her deep connection to our community. As she explains: "I was born and raised in Burkburnett and attended BISD. It brings so much joy to my heart being able to give back to my community and school." And as Shayla proudly states, "Once A Bulldog Always A Bulldog!" Please join us in giving Shayla a warm welcome back to BISD – this time as a valued member of our educational team!

Welcome to Our BISD Family! We're thrilled to introduce Joy McCleskey, who will be joining our teaching team for her 9th year in education! Joy brings with her a wealth of experience and a genuine passion for helping students succeed. Joy earned her B.S. in Composite Science with Secondary Certification from Midwestern State University, graduating in May 2017. When asked about her personal interests, Joy shared: "In my free time, I enjoy spending quality time with family and friends; this is a huge part of who I am. I'm also actively involved in volunteering with my church, which allows me to give back to my community in meaningful ways. Additionally, I love reading and baking, which help me unwind and stay creative." Joy's journey to becoming an educator is truly inspiring. As she explains: "I have always been drawn to the idea of becoming an educator, but it truly clicked for me in college while tutoring fellow students. I found immense joy in watching their understanding grow and their confidence build as they grasped challenging material." This early experience led her to volunteer as a lab assistant, where she discovered that "helping students learn and succeed has since become a deeply fulfilling part of who I am." Looking ahead to her time with us at BISD, Joy says she's "excited to join BISD and work alongside a team of educators who share my passion for teaching. I also look forward to building relationships with the students and supporting their growth both academically and personally." Please join us in giving Joy a warm welcome to our district family!

Burkburnett High School AFJROTC Unit TX-20008 conducted their change of command ceremony on 29 April 2025, during which recently promoted Cadet Colonel Mia Jackson, took command of AFJROTC Unit TX-20008 Cadet Group.  Mia will be the Cadet Group Commander for SY2025-2026.  Mia will be a senior next year and is a four-year AFJROTC cadet with TX-20008.

Don't miss out! Get your FREE sports physical at OSTC on May 10th! See graphic for details!

Attention Burkburnett ISD Seniors: We want to celebrate your next steps! Please click on the link below to share your post-graduation plans. Whether you're entering the workforce, enlisting in the military, or attending a college or university, we want to recognize your achievement. With National College Decision Day on May 1st, we have extended the deadline to April 29th. The sooner you submit, the better! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhRR-ri_6g-WSvqpfCmzwi9GoYhWscbd1S9ztinvAmtA58fw/viewform

The Burkburnett High School Unified Track Team competed against sixteen schools from around the state today and is coming home from the UIL Unified State Track Meet with a THIRD PLACE WIN!!! Congratulations to all athletes, partners, and coaches! We are so proud of you!!🖤🧡

Join me and cheering on another STATE BOUND Burkburnett ISD team! Its our BHS BBQ Team! They will be competing Friday and Saturday @ Granite Shoals! Lets go Burk ISD!

Our Unified Track team is headed to the UIL State Track and Field Championship today. They will compete tomorrow, April 25, 2025 @ Hendrickson High School! Join us in wishing them good luck!

A Public Hearing of the Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC) of Burkburnett Independent School District will be held May 14th, 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

Welcome to Our Evans Elementary Family! We are thrilled to introduce Kaylie Skinner, who will be joining our Pre-K teaching team at I.C. Evans Elementary for the upcoming school year! Kaylie is already a familiar face at Evans as an instructional paraprofessional, and we're excited to have her take on this new role. Please join us in welcoming her to our teaching staff! University Name: Midwestern State University Major: Applied Arts and Sciences Graduation Date: December 2021 I am currently an instructional paraprofessional at I C Evans Elementary. I work with students in Tier 3, offering specialized, one-on-one or small group instruction to address their specific needs with reading and math. Before this job, I was a substitute for Burkburnett ISD for two years. I enjoy spending time with my family. We like to ride bikes, go on walks to the park, and swim during the summer. I also like to watch my children play sports. I am a loud and proud cheerleader for my kiddos! GO Gremlins and Hooks!! I didn't always know that I wanted to be an educator. It wasn't until I had my oldest son that I realized I had a calling to work with children. I knew that being a teacher was not for the faint of heart, so I decided to work for BISD for a few years to make sure it was really what I wanted to do. I now know for a fact that I have found what I was meant to do. I have loved creating relationships with my students and challenging them to reach their full potential whether it's academically, socially, or emotionally. I'm looking forward to helping my Pre-K students discover their interests and develop their full potential next year! I am a Burkburnett High School graduate and my children are third generation Bulldogs. I am proud to be from Burkburnett and I am grateful for the primary and secondary education I received from this little town. I had more than a handful of wonderful teachers who guided and inspired me to be the person I am today. I look forward to teaching for BISD with ambitions of passing that same positivity, love, and desire to learn to my future students. Welcome Kaylie!!! #BISDProud #WelcomeToTheTeam

We have more sports camp information posted to our website! Check it out here : https://www.burkburnettisd.org/o/athletics/page/summer-camps-2025

Dr. Owen will be live on our Burkburnett ISD Facebook page on Monday, May 5th 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.

🔥 BULLDOG NATION - IT'S GAME WEEK! 🔥 Our athletes are bringing the HEAT this week with playoff softball action, baseball showdowns, track meets, and MORE! Check out this packed schedule and come BRING THE NOISE as we chase championships and create memories! Let's show everyone what Bulldog Pride is all about! 💪🧡🖤 #BulldogStrong #ThisWeekInSports #WeOutHere

We are thrilled to welcome Jessica Hughes to our Burkburnett ISD family! Jessica brings valuable experience to our team with one year teaching K-2 self-contained special education and five years in Early Childhood Special Education working with three-year-olds. Jessica earned her Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences from Midwestern State University in 2019 and continued her education at Texas Tech University, where she received her degree in Special Education with a concentration in Autism in 2022. In her own words: "I became a special education teacher because I believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment. My passion for helping students overcome challenges and celebrate their unique strengths is what drives me every day." When not in the classroom, Jessica enjoys spending quality time with her husband and their son, reading, and traveling. Jessica is excited about "the opportunity to help expand Burkburnett ISD's early childhood education, specifically with special education students!" Please join us in giving Jessica a warm welcome to our district! #BISDProud #NewTeacher #WelcomeToBoomtown

🚨 TIME CHANGE ALERT! 🚨 Burkburnett ISD Family Night in the Park has been moved to 5:30 PM on April 23rd! This earlier start gives everyone a chance to enjoy the festivities AND make it to the playoff softball game at 6:30 PM! Join us for: • FREE hot dogs, popcorn & cotton candy • Entertainment from all campuses • BISD Art Show at the Community Center Don't forget your lawn chair! Parking available at the Community Center with families walking to the park together. Mark your calendars for this double-header of Bulldog pride! #BurkburnettStrong #FamilyNight #BulldogSoftball​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

This is just a reminder all students and staff will be off this Friday! Enjoy your long weekend!

Our Unified Track team is going to STATE! CONGRATS to our Burkburnett Bulldogs Regional Runner Ups Unified UIL State Track and Field Championship is April 25, 2025 @ Hendrickson High School

Our Burkburnett Tennis team had an AMAZING 2 days of district!! We placed first as a girls’ team and 1st as a boys’ team! Individual medalists that qualified (placed 1st or 2nd) for regionals include: Girls doubles Summer Daniel & Anaztazia Buhat 1st place Girls singles Jasmyne Anderson 1st place Boys doubles Owen Ruiz & Landon Lowrey 1st place Ethan Dold & Noah Albin 2nd place Boys singles Caden Coker 1st place Mason Reed 2nd place Mixed doubles Julie Stauffer & Dylon Ruiz 1st place 4th place finishers include: Dakota Hofstede girls singles Tiyana Bolar & Russell Calhoun mixed doubles Jeri Moon & Helouwe Djidda girls doubles We are beyond proud of these athletes. We had some absolute marathon matches going 3 sets, some lasting up to 4 hours long. These kids have shown such fight, tenacity, and heart. They represented BISD so well.