Join us tomorrow, as we celebrate the dedication of the Texas Historical Marker commemorating Burkburnett Middle School (formerly Burkburnett High School and Burkburnett Junior High School). Built in 1923, the school was a meeting place and community center where the population voted, attended musical performances, stage productions, reunions, conferences, receptions, graduations, and cheered on local teams.
The dedication will occur on Saturday, April 18th at 4:00 pm at the school, located at 108 S. Ave D. Street, Burkburnett, Texas.
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The Burkburnett ISD Board of Trustees recognized students in Tower Elementary’s Unified Program for their leadership. Students spoke about how participation in the program has improved their team work, patience, and understanding of others.
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Join us in welcoming Sydney Meek to Burkburnett ISD, where she will teach Special Education at IC Evans Elementary.
Sydney Meek is a graduate of Midwestern State University, where she earned a degree in Social Work in December 2016. She has spent the past six years working as a Special Education teacher in a self-contained classroom, a role she describes as her dream job. She is deeply passionate about working with individuals with disabilities and supporting their growth and success. Prior to her work in education, Mrs. Meek served as a social worker in a variety of clinical settings, where she developed a strong ability to recognize and respond to community needs.
In 2023, Mrs. Meek founded 'eSPECIALly Loved', a free support group dedicated to providing resources and connection for parents of children with disabilities.
Outside of her professional life, Mrs. Meek enjoys spending time with her family. She and her husband have two daughters and a son.
Mrs. Meek chose to become a Special Education teacher because of her passion for meeting students where they are and helping them grow in meaningful ways. She values celebrating student progress and strongly advocates for her students and their families.
She is excited to join Burkburnett ISD, where she looks forward to expanding Special Education programs and promoting inclusion. Mrs. Meek is especially passionate about helping students build community and meaningful connections with peers of all abilities, and she is thrilled to serve in the same district her children attend while doing what she loves.
Burkburnett ISD Superintendent Dr. Brad Owen recently met with members of the Red River Superintendents Association, State Representative James Frank, and Erik With, Deputy Chief of Staff and District Director for Senator Brent Hagenbuch.
Attendees discussed legislative priorities for the upcoming 90th legislative session in January. Click the link to learn more about the 2027 RRSA Legislative Positions and Priorities. https://aptg.co/HG-vhJ
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Burkburnett ISD’s Advanced Learner Programs and Services (ALPS) provides accelerated instruction for Gifted and Talented students. As one fifth-grade GT student shared, “It teaches me critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and depth and complexity.”
Mrs. Ashcraft and Mrs. Nolan lead the program with passion and creativity! Scan the QR code to visit their website.
Learn more about ALPS! https://www.burkburnettisd.org/page/alps
🎓 Kaidyn Foster will attend Midwestern State University.
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Join us this Saturday, as we celebrate the dedication of the Texas Historical Marker commemorating Burkburnett Middle School (formerly Burkburnett High School and Burkburnett Junior High School). Built in 1923, the school was a meeting place and community center where the population voted, attended musical performances, stage productions, reunions, conferences, receptions, graduations, and cheered on local teams.
The dedication will occur on Saturday, April 18th at 4:00 pm at the school, located at 108 S. Ave D. Street, Burkburnett, Texas.
Please leave a congratulatory message in the comments!
Please leave a congratulatory message in the comments!
Learn more about the Burkburnett ISD vision on our website. https://www.burkburnettisd.org/page/the-bulldog-way
Lydia Berndt is a dedicated art educator and graduate of Colorado State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in Art Education in May 2021. She brings four years of teaching experience to the classroom, including one year at the high school level and three years in elementary education. She is passionate about fostering creativity and helping students discover their unique artistic voices.
From an early age, Mrs. Berndt knew she wanted to pursue a creative path. Her passion for art was further inspired by a high school photography teacher who created a welcoming and supportive environment—an experience that continues to shape her approach to teaching. During college, she discovered her love for education while volunteering to teach art to children in her community, solidifying her desire to become an educator.
Mrs. Berndt values the opportunity to connect with students and enjoys seeing their personalities and creativity come to life through their work. She believes art education allows her to be versatile, creative, and impactful, all while building meaningful relationships with her students.
Outside of the classroom, Mrs. Berndt enjoys baking, cooking, exploring fiber arts, thrifting, and spending quality time with her children.
As she joins Burkburnett ISD, Mrs. Berndt looks forward to becoming part of a strong, military-connected community. Having grown up in a military family and with a spouse who served in the Air Force, she is excited to connect with students who share similar experiences.
Join us in welcoming Mrs. Berndt to the Burkburnett ISD family.
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In addition to meeting TEA requirements, Abigail has gained valuable hands-on experience by observing and providing instructional support in classrooms at Tower and Evans Elementary Schools.
After graduation, she plans to work as an educational aide while pursuing a degree in education.
Please join us in celebrating Abigail as she takes these exciting steps toward achieving her dream of becoming an elementary educator!
