Burkburnett ISD

Last week we surveyed our elementary staff and elementary parents to see if they would be willing to add 10 minutes (5 min in the a.m. and 5 min in the p.m.) to the elementary bell schedule for the rest of the year beginning next Monday so that all students could get Good Friday (April 18th) off. The surveys had overwhelming support for this. This does not effect the secondary bell schedules as they are already longer. So, we will have April 18th off. See Calendar attached. Elementary parents: This does not alter any other part of the school day. The drop off times for parents in the morning will not be changed to an earlier time, but kids need to be at school no later than 7:40.

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.

🌟 WELCOME TO THE BISD FAMILY, TIFFANY JAMES! 🌟 We're delighted to introduce another wonderful addition to our Burkburnett ISD team! Tiffany James joins us as a special education paraprofessional at I. C. Evans Elementary for the upcoming school year, bringing her passion for education and dedication to helping students achieve their full potential. When she's not at school, Tiffany enjoys reading and cherishes time spent with her husband and two children. Her journey into education is truly inspiring - as a mother of a child with autism, she's witnessed firsthand the incredible joy and reward that comes from helping young minds learn and grow. Tiffany chose to become a paraprofessional because she wanted to make a meaningful difference in children's lives. She shares, "Watching my daughter learn and accomplish things is the most amazing and rewarding experience, and I wanted to help other kids reach those same goals." As she begins her journey with BISD, Tiffany is looking forward to creating strong bonds and friendships with both her colleagues and students at I. C. Evans Elementary. Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Tiffany James! #BISDProud #WelcomeToTheTeam #MakingADifference

📚 WELCOME TO THE BISD FAMILY, PAYTON MCKEE! 📚 We're thrilled to introduce one of our newest educators joining Burkburnett ISD! Payton McKee, a proud 2020 BISD graduate, is returning home to inspire the next generation of Bulldogs as an English teacher at Burkburnett High School! Payton will graduate from Midwestern State University this May with a degree in Secondary Education, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome her to our teaching team. When not in the classroom, Payton enjoys taking her dogs on long walks, baking delicious treats, and traveling - a passion ignited during her study abroad experience in London, England! Payton is also planning her future with her wonderful fiancée, and we're delighted they've chosen to make Burkburnett their home. Payton's dedication to education stems from her desire to make meaningful connections with students and make learning relevant to their lives. She believes teachers have a profound impact on their students and is committed to making that difference every day. As a BISD alumna, Payton is especially excited to return to the district that shaped her and to give back to our community. She looks forward to inspiring students and fostering a love for English alongside our incredible staff. Please join us in welcoming Ms. McKee back home to Burkburnett ISD! #BISDProud #WelcomeHome #NewTeacher

🔥 BULLDOG SPORTS IN ACTION TODAY! 🔥 ⚾ BASEBALL: JV/Varsity doubleheader @ Lake Worth JV game: 4:00 PM Varsity game: 6:30 PM Come support our Bulldogs on the road! 🥎 SOFTBALL: Varsity vs Bridgeport 6:00 PM at HOME Let's pack the stands for our Lady Bulldogs! 🎾 TENNIS: Varsity at the Kowbell Tournament in Mansfield Our Bulldogs have been competing all day Good luck to our tennis squad representing Burkburnett! Let's go Bulldogs! #BulldogPride #BurkburnettISD

Join us today for our Unified Track Meet at Burkburnett High School. Opening ceremonies will start at 9:30 AM and track events will begin at 10:00 AM and will be completed by 2:00 PM.

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, please complete this form by April 25th. The sooner you submit, the better! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhRR-ri_6g-WSvqpfCmzwi9GoYhWscbd1S9ztinvAmtA58fw/viewform

Burkburnett ISD would like to say how much we appreciate our amazing Assistant Principals! They are the best in Texas and we couldn't be the district we are without them! Happy Assistant Principal Appreciation Week!

Bulldog Nation, we're thrilled to announce Clay Richards as our new Offensive Coordinator! Coach Richards brings a wealth of experience, an impressive track record of success, and strong family values to our program: Coaching Journey: • Granbury - Passing Coordinator & Sprinters Coach • Byron Nelson - Wide Receivers Coach & Head Track Coach • Valuable experience at Denton Braswell, Palestine, Bullard & Leander Championship Pedigree: • Football: Led teams to State Semifinals, 3 Quarter Finals, 7 Regional appearances & 3 District Championships • Track: Guided programs to District & Regional Championships • Developed an impressive 11 Division 1 athletes Beyond the Field: • Professional Learning Community Leader • Classroom leader teaching Government, Economics & PE • Devoted family man who brings heart and character to our Bulldog community Coach Richards' proven ability to develop talent and create championship cultures makes him an exciting addition to our Bulldog family! His passion for excellence both on and off the field aligns perfectly with our Bulldog values. Join us in giving Coach Richards and his wonderful family a warm Burkburnett welcome as we embark on this exciting new chapter!

BISD was proud to host resiliency influencer Brooks Gibbs. On Monday night, he delivered an inspirational message empowering BISD parents. The Boomtown Babes and BMS Choir performed, too!  Thanks to The River Assembly of God for providing hot dogs, BMS StuCo for providing water, and BMS S2S for serving free popcorn!  It was a stellar night, complete with tons of raffle prizes!  Dr. Gibbs also presented to BMS 6th and 7th graders, sharing about emotional resiliency.

We would like to thank all the sponsors who contributed to our raffle give away at the Brooks Gibbs Parent Seminar! Thank you for supporting Burkburnett ISD. We appreciate you!

We are so very proud of the BMS Bands! Both Concert & Symphonic Bands participated in the Region 7 UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Contest yesterday at Legacy High School in Wichita Falls, Texas. The BMS Concert Band received a Superior 1st Division for their concert stage performance and an Excellent 2nd Division rating in Sight Reading. The BMS Symphonic Band received a Superior 1st Division rating on stage and a Superior 1st Division in Sight Reading. In addition, the Symphonic band received a 1st Division from every judge! This earned the band a Sweepstakes Award, which is the absolute highest honor! This is the 17th consecutive year for the MS Symphonic Varsity Band to earn this status!

Attention Parents!! Today is the day! Join us at 5 PM tonight for our parent seminar at the BMS. Raffle Prizes up for grabs! Win some great prizes from some amazing local sponsors! 

GOOD LUCK to Kaden Erskine as he heads to the State Powerlifting Meet this weekend! All of Burkburnett is behind you as you represent our community with your incredible strength and determination. Bring home that hardware, Kaden! 💪 #BulldogPride #StateMeet #BurkburnettStrong

👑 LADY BULLDOGS BI-DISTRICT PLAYOFF IN CANYON! 👑 While the boys kick things off tomorrow, our LADY BULLDOGS are bringing their own fire to Canyon on FRIDAY for their BI-DISTRICT PLAYOFF showdown against WEST PLAINS! Two teams, one mission: BULLDOG DOMINATION! 🐶⚽ 🗓️ FRIDAY 📍 Happy State Bank Stadium, Canyon ⏰ 4 PM 🎟️ Tickets available online ONLY! https://my.hometownticketing.com/agency/dc2c5757-dfca-4922-9a4a-b4e7e6dce527/events/7da7215f-e162-460a-a98a-29a14aaf646c After you cheer for the boys Thursday, save that voice and those pom-poms because our Lady Bulldogs need that same incredible energy! The Lady Bulldogs vs. West Plains matchup promises to be EPIC! Let's paint the stands with Bulldog colors TWO DAYS IN A ROW and show everyone what happens when Bulldog Nation travels in full force! #LadyBulldogPride #BackToBackBulldogWeekend #BeatWestPlains #BeatWestPlains

🚨 ROAD TRIP ALERT! 🚨 Bulldogs are hitting the road and heading to Canyon! Our boys take on Dumas TOMORROW (March 20) at 3 PM in the Bi-District Playoff! Long drive? YES! Worth it? ABSOLUTELY! Pack the stands at Happy State Bank Stadium (2800 4th Ave, Canyon, TX 79015) and bring that BULLDOG ENERGY! Our team needs YOUR voices to bring home the W! 💰 Remember: Tickets are ONLINE ONLY! https://events.ticketspicket.com/agency/86a16698-91c2-490b-897c-73ebc63ec551/events/62f4e30d-e0dd-4593-8637-3c613b589447 Let's make that drive count and show Dumas what Bulldog Nation is all about! 🐶⚽️ #BulldogPride #RoadWarriors #BulldogSoccer