The Bulldog Basics are the everyday behaviors that reflect the values of the Bulldog Way.
Take a moment to recognize a Burkburnett ISD staff member for positive practices, kindness, or dedication you've witnessed. Your words of encouragement can make a lasting impact. Each recognition will be printed on a certificate and presented to the staff member as a meaningful reminder of the difference they make. Please contribute one recognition for each submission.
Use this link to make a submission. https://forms.gle/diJsqD6ENp86615H7
By choosing kindness, honesty, respect, responsibility, perseverance, and supporting one another, our staff helps create a positive and welcoming school culture. When we practice these principles every day, the Bulldog Way comes to life in our classrooms, hallways, and throughout our community.
Bulldog Basics Tenets
1. Treat others with kindness.
2. No matter the circumstances, always be honest.
3. Clean up after yourself.
4. Try your best, even when it is difficult.
5. Acknowledge each other in appropriate ways.
6. Be teachable/coachable.
7. Respectfully stand up for what you believe in, while respecting others' comments, opinions, and ideas.
8. If you see a friend struggling, let an adult know.
9. Find the good in others and speak it.
Congratulations to John G. Tower Elementary on earning the Texas Education Agency’s Purple Star Campus Designation!
This designation recognizes campuses committed to supporting the unique needs of military-connected students and their families. Tower Elementary met rigorous criteria, including providing a military liaison, transition support, accessible resources, and initiatives that strengthen connections with military families.
Principal Heather Whited stated, “We are incredibly honored that our school has been officially designated as a Purple Star Campus. This distinction reflects our deep, unwavering commitment to supporting our military-connected students and families as they navigate the unique challenges of military life. Thank you to our amazing staff, community, and military families for making our school a welcoming, supportive place where every hero’s child can thrive!”
More information about how BISD supports for our military-connected families can be found here: https://www.burkburnettisd.org/page/military-families
Burkburnett ISD has officially received funding from the 2026 Bond, approved by the Burkburnett community! We are excited to put these funds to work enhancing our students’ school-day experiences, opportunities, and learning environments.
The Burkburnett Rotary Club hosted BISD Social Worker Lauren Unruh and Head Start Social Worker Traci Ludtke for a special opportunity to connect and share about the important work they do to support students and families.
We appreciate the Burkburnett Rotary Club for supporting our schools and helping strengthen the connection between BISD and our community.
BISD Staff uses Rooms* to communicate and celebrate our amazing Bulldog students! We have linked a quick reference guide to help families navigate Rooms.
Click here to use the Rooms Quick Reference Guide. https://aptg.co/tVn5LQ
There are so many advantages to using Rooms to communicate with staff and keep up with everything going on at BISD! We encourage families to utilize the Quick Reference Guide to learn more about Rooms and how it can positively impact your experience with BISD.
*Rooms is linked to family contact information through Skyward. Thank you for your patience as we work to ensure class roster information is accurate.
BISD students are given opportunities to experiment, create, build, collaborate, and solve real-world problems. These hands-on experiences make learning more meaningful and help students connect what they learn in the classroom to the world around them.
We love watching our Bulldogs get involved, try new things, and grow through hands-on learning!
That’s the Bulldog Way!
Burkburnett ISD is now accepting applications for a position in Child Nutrition. Apply online at https://www.burkburnettisd.org/page/employment
Mrs. Cluley, who teaches physical education at Tower Elementary, was recently named the Region 9 Elementary Teacher of the Year.
Congratulations, Mrs. Cluley! We are so proud to have you represent Burkburnett ISD and Region 9!
The BISD Board of Trustees awarded the Design-Build contract for the multipurpose indoor facility last night. Construction on the facility will begin early this fall in the area that is north of the football stadium.
This facility will not only include a full football and soccer field; it will also have a three lane 300-meter track, a girls' soccer locker room, a weight room, and an area for the BHS Drone Team to practice. Multiple student groups, athletic teams, organizations, and events will benefit from this new facility.
BISD thanks our community for providing this unique opportunity.
As promised, even with the passage of the bond, BISD is still able to lower the total tax rate by four cents, which is more than what was proposed. This lower tax rate will save the community an estimated $3 million over the life of the bond!
Thank you again for supporting Burkburnett ISD and our Bulldogs!
So many great things are happening at BISD this morning! Adventures* are everywhere you look!
*FUN was had in the making of these moments!
We can’t wait to see our Bulldogs showing off their school spirit at school and at each game! All students are encouraged to join in, dress up, and have some fun as we cheer on our Bulldogs! Let’s make this a season to remember! 🐾🔥
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As Burkburnett ISD’s Social Worker, Lauren Unruh collaborates with administrators, counselors, teachers, community agencies, and parents/guardians to help ensure students and families have the support and resources they need.
If you have a question or need assistance, Mrs. Unruh is available by phone or email. Staff and parents/guardians can also submit a referral through the BISD referral form.
Our Vision
Formal education is a launching point, preparing students for a future unknown.
Our Mission
We Will:
Inspire passion for life-long learning
Increase opportunities to maximize potential
Focus on the long term success of our Bulldog community
Burkburnett ISD’s Head Start Social Worker, Traci Ludtke, supports not only students but their families as well. When schools and families work together, children have the best opportunity to succeed.
