📅 October 19
⏰ 5:30–6:00 PM
📍 Overton Ray Elementary Cafeteria
Learn more about BISD’s Gifted and Talented (GT) program and how it supports our students. We look forward to seeing you there! 🐾
BISD is proud to provide meaningful learning experiences that inspire our students beyond the classroom!
Burkburnett ISD is excited to introduce our 2026 Adopt-A-Bulldog Holiday Assistance Program beginning November 9!
This new initiative will connect BISD students and families (Pre-K to 12th grade) who may need additional holiday support with caring community members, local businesses, churches, organizations, and BISD staff who want to help make the holiday season a little brighter.
Interested in helping sponsor a Bulldog this holiday season? We are currently gathering donor interest so we can begin preparing for our program launch on November 9th. Complete our Donor Interest Form: https://forms.gle/Hajs8hGPmuvXf9na6
Completing the form simply lets us know that you are interested in being a donor or adopting multiple bulldogs! Additional information regarding the adoption process, student wish lists, donation guidelines, and important deadlines will be provided as we get closer to the program launch.
How can my child qualify? Referrals are submitted internally by BISD staff and counselors only. Families do not need to complete a form or take action unless they are contacted by the District Social Worker and invited to participate. A referral does not guarantee participation or assistance. Parent/guardian consent is required, and eligibility is determined based on established program criteria and available resources. This program is not affiliated with Angel Tree. All student and family information will be kept confidential.
AAB tags available to pick at each campus: November 9th
Adoptions end: December 4th
Congratulations to BHS Senior Allyson, whose name was selected as the next contestant for the Delcom Group Field Goal Attempt Contest at Bulldog Stadium this Friday!
Good luck, Allyson!
Pre-K is often a child’s first experience with school and an important opportunity to build confidence, independence, curiosity, and a love for learning.
BISD students develop skills in:
📚 Early Literacy & Language - vocabulary, communication, letters, sounds, stories, and sharing ideas
🔢 Early Math - counting, numbers, patterns, shapes, sorting, and measurement
🤝 Social-Emotional Skills - sharing, cooperation, managing emotions, problem-solving, and building friendships
✂️ Physical Development - fine- and gross-motor skills, coordination, and body awareness
💡 Thinking & Learning - curiosity, creativity, problem-solving, persistence, and confidence
Academic instruction is intentional, focused, and goal-oriented. Teachers use multiple data points to monitor student progress and determine when learning goals have been met. Students are celebrated by staff and peers as they master their goals and are encouraged to demonstrate persistence as they progress through each unit of study.
Consistent attendance is important at this stage as students progress throughout the school year. Every day is another opportunity to become the best students they can be!
At BISD, we meet students where they are and provide a welcoming environment where every child can learn, grow, and succeed. 🧡🐾
There will be no school for students or staff on Monday, October 12.
On Tuesday, October 13, there will be no school for students. Teachers will be on campus conducting parent-teacher conferences.
Please contact your campus if you have a question regarding conferences.
Ms. Graham’s Professional Communications students had the opportunity to put their interview skills into practice with employers and professionals from our community!
Students practiced answering common interview questions, communicating professionally, and showcasing the skills they would bring to a future workplace.
A huge thank you to all of our amazing community volunteers who took time out of their day to come speak with our students and provide valuable feedback. Your support helps our students build confidence and prepare for their futures!
BHS is career ready!
As part of our continued awareness efforts during Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month, please take a moment to review the infographics below. They provide facts about fentanyl.
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid, and even one pill can be deadly. This infographic highlights the growing impact of fentanyl-related deaths and the dangers.
Sharing this information can help parents and families recognize potential warning signs and have important conversations with their children.
Additional information and resources can be found at https://www.dea.gov/onepill
There will be no school for students or staff on Monday, October 12.
On Tuesday, October 13, there will be no school for students. Teachers will be on campus conducting parent-teacher conferences.
Please contact your campus if you have a question regarding conferences.
Melany Trefflich (10) Soprano Chair 5, Region Choir + Advancing
Olivia Mini (10) Alto Chair 8, Region Choir + Advancing
Mattie Burris (10) Alto Chair 9, Region Choir + Advancing
Makayla Moore (12) Alto Chair 10, Region Choir + Advancing
Christian Youngblood (11) Alto Chair 18, Region Choir
Vincent Veron (10) Tenor Chair 6, Region Choir + Advancing
Ethan Rhodes (12) Bass Chair 11, Region Choir + Advancing
Elijah Barry (9) Bass Chair 14, Region Choir + Advancing
Please wish them luck as they continue their TMEA All State Choir journey!
🐾We are celebrating our ASL program and the opportunities it provides our students.
🤟Mrs. Boswell is our BHS ASL teacher and her love for American Sign Language began nearly 30 years ago when she took an ASL class at church.
🫶A Burkburnett native, Mrs. Boswell says it means a lot to be able to teach ASL at BHS and share something she truly loves with students in her own community.
🧡 In her classroom, Mrs. Boswell keeps things fun and interactive by incorporating school events, holidays, games, conversations, and real-life situations into her lessons. Students spend most of their time signing and communicating with one another. This year, she’s seeing firsthand how that extra practice is helping her students grow.
🌟A typical lesson is very interactive. We begin with a fingerspelling warm-up with a partner every day, followed by vocabulary or a new language concept. I model the language, but students quickly move into practicing it themselves through partners, small groups, or whole-class activities. Students might ask and answer questions, describe something, tell a story, or participate in a conversation using the target vocabulary.
🐾A major part of my classroom is the voice-off environment. Instead of constantly stopping to explain everything verbally, I use ASL, visuals, modeling, demonstrations, and written directions. This gives students an opportunity to learn how to understand and communicate in ASL rather than simply learning about ASL.
“I truly enjoy ASL and the Deaf community, and I feel very fortunate to be doing what I love and what I believe I was called to do.”
You can watch our ASL students signing during the National Anthem at home sporting events.
🧡We’re so thankful for the passion Mrs. Boswell brings to her students and our ASL program!
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🚌 7.5 ft. x 2.5 ft. sign
🚌 Left-side quarter panel placement
🚌 Annual, calendar year duration
🚌 $1,350 per bus
Your investment helps support Burkburnett ISD while giving your business high visibility throughout the community.
📞 For more information, call 940-569-3326.
*Advertisements must meet legal requirements and be approved by BISD. Advertisements will be placed on a yellow, route bus.
Students had the opportunity to see a powerful demonstration from Knight Tek focused on lithium battery safety and the potential dangers of battery explosions.
This was a great learning experience connecting science and real-world applications!
Images: BHS Yearbook
Don’t miss National Night Out! 🚔🐾
📅 October 6
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 101 E. College Street, Burkburnett, TX
Come meet our first responders, including BISD Police Officers, and enjoy a fun-filled evening with our community! We hope to see you there! 🧡🖤
BHS is career ready!
If you have a question for Dr. Owen, please share it in the comment section below in advance, and it will be addressed live. Please keep questions focused on policies, processes, or facilities at the district or campus level.
Dr. Owen will not be answering questions about specific personnel or student situations. He will give a district update and then answer your submitted questions and will end the Bulldog Huddle with a live Q & A that will allow you to ask questions in real-time.
As part of our continued awareness efforts during Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month, please take a moment to review the infographics below. They provide information about common emoji codes that may be used to communicate about illegal drugs.
Sharing this information can help parents and families recognize potential warning signs and have important conversations with their children.
Additional information and resources can be found at https://www.dea.gov/onepill
