Burkburnett High School

📱 As promised, here is more information about HB 1481 - the new Texas law affecting personal electronic devices at school starting in the 2025-26 school year. Personal devices (phones, smartwatches, tablets) must be left at home or powered off during the entire school day, including lunch and passing periods. We've also added an FAQ link to help answer your questions!

For more information and frequently asked questions, please visit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-On3PHdnohISe-Kf0tST6AYl7ZHHDrRz9dFziwRJZyw/edit?usp=sharing

🎉 Today we celebrate Juneteenth! 🎉 On June 19, 1865, enslaved people in Texas learned of their freedom, marking a pivotal moment in American history. Juneteenth represents the triumph of liberty, resilience, and the ongoing journey toward equality and justice for all. As educators, we recognize that learning about our shared history—including both its challenges and its celebrations—helps us build a more inclusive and understanding community. Today we honor the strength and contributions of African Americans throughout our nation's story. We encourage our students, families, and staff to take time today to learn, reflect, and celebrate together. Education and understanding light the path forward. Happy Juneteenth! ❤️ #Juneteenth #Freedom #Education #Community #History #Celebration

New State Law on Electronic Devices (HB1481). In accordance with House Bill 1481, all student electronic devices (including Apple Watches) will be required to be powered off and put away while on any campus during the instructional day. This includes passing periods and lunch. We will be providing additional guidance and expectations specific to each campus as the school year approaches. Please look for communication from campus principals via email and social media regarding this new law and policy, as well as for other back-to-school activities. Again, this is state law and all school districts across the state are having to implement the exact same policy.

Bulldog family: In the spirit of transparency I wanted to update you on why we had to repost our baseball head coaching job today. We hired an individual two weeks ago, who called yesterday at one o’clock to inform me he would not be able to come due to personal reasons. This is not a common occurrence in Texas coaching circles, I have only heard of something like this happening one time in my career. Today I reopened our search for the head baseball job. As we tell all our athletes- life is 1% what happens to us and 99% how we react. I feel very confident we will be able to find a high quality, high character coach capable of leading our Bulldog baseball teams forward at a high level. You will be hearing very soon who that coach who is excited to become a Bulldog is. Coach Patrick Williams Athletic Director

Burkburnett High School is searching for a Head Baseball Coach! We're looking for a motivated leader to guide our student-athletes and be part of a strong team. Interested? Apply here: https://skyward.iscorp.com/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsfinburkburnetttx/rapplmnu03.w

🏐 MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 🏐 Lady Bulldogs volleyball is BACK! The first scrimmage drops on August 8th and we're ready to DOMINATE! Full 2025 Volleyball Schedule: https://5il.co/2sz8z

🐾 WOOF WOOF, BULLDOG NATION! 🐾 Only 2️⃣ months until our first scrimmage at Bulldog Stadium! 🏈 Time to unleash that Bulldog spirit! Who's ready to pack the stands and cheer on our pack? Full Football Schedule: https://5il.co/398ze #BulldogNation #BulldogPride

Juniors! Texas Tech is hosting an application workshop this summer at Region 9. They will waive their application fee and help you complete the application. They will also give tips on how to work through both ApplyTexas and CommonApp in case you would also like to apply to other schools as well. Don't miss this awesome opportunity!

High School students, are you looking for a job? Here is a great opportunity!

🌟 Welcome to the Burkburnett ISD Family, Ashleigh Tucker! 🌟 We are excited to introduce Ashleigh as our newest Agriculture Science Teacher! Ashleigh brings an impressive background to our team, graduating from Tarleton State University in 2012 with a degree in Agricultural Extension and Industry. With 12 years of experience as an educator and 4 years specifically teaching Agriculture Science, she's ready to make a tremendous impact on our students. Education runs in Ashleigh's family, and her passion for learning is evident. As she shares, "I come from a long line of educators, and I've always had a genuine love for school. Over the years, I've noticed that many students don't share that same enthusiasm for learning. This observation has driven my mission to help all students find success—no matter their background or the path they choose after high school." When she's not in the classroom, Ashleigh stays busy with her family raising and showing goats, playing golf with her husband, and enjoying hunting and fishing adventures. Ashleigh is enthusiastic about joining our community, saying "I'm looking forward to becoming part of a strong and supportive school community that values student growth and achievement. I'm excited to help build meaningful relationships with students, foster their interest in agriculture, and contribute to programs that not only prepare them for future careers but also instill lifelong skills and values." Please join us in giving Ashleigh a warm Burkburnett welcome! We can't wait to see how she'll inspire our students in agriculture and beyond! 🌾 Welcome aboard, Ashleigh! 🎉 #BurkburnettISD #AgricultureEducation #WelcomeToTheTeam #NewTeacher #FFA

Mark your calendars - this summer is going to be EPIC! Your future starts here! Registration details https://www.burkburnettisd.org/o/athletics/page/summer-camps-2025. #BulldogNation #BulldogPride #SummerCamps2025

Due to the change of rain and storms tonight, BHS graduation has been moved to 6:00 at Bulldog Stadium.

📢 ATTENTION SENIOR PARENTS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS!!! 📢 TIME CHANGE FOR Class of 2025 Graduation. Due to impending inclement weather later this evening, we are moving graduation up to 6 PM at Bulldog Stadium. BHS graduation will now be at 6 PM tonight.

School's out, tongue's out! 🌞 Welcome to summer break, kids - may your days be as chill as this pup's!

BISD would like to notify everyone that we will have fireworks at the end of our graduation ceremony Friday evening to send our amazing graduates off with a BANG! The fireworks will be at the north end of the football stadium around 9:30PM. Even if you aren’t attending graduation, we would love for you to bring your kids out to enjoy the fireworks after graduation!

THURSDAY: Senior Parade. The line-up will start at 5 PM in the stadium parking lot. The parade will start at 6. The parade begins and ends at the stadium. Please see the attached map for the route! Feel free to share the map and get the community involved! Thursday, immediately following the parade, we will have Senior Sunset at the stadium. We will be serving hot dogs, chips, water, and cookies. Those who signed up to bring food can drop their items off before the parade at the stadium. Volunteers will be available starting at 4:30. FRIDAY: Project Graduation from 11:00 PM - 4:00 AM To attend, students MUST complete the attached waiver, which has also been posted in their grade-level Google Classroom. The waiver is an agreement to the rules of Project Graduation and allows us to have a proper headcount before the event. You are encouraged to read the waiver with your student. Project Graduation will be held at BHS in the gym and surrounding areas from 11 PM - 4 AM. Students arriving after 11:30 WILL NOT be permitted to enter. Students will only be allowed to leave with parental permission. We have a fantastic night planned full of food, games, and of course, prizes! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJ8XGfmr8gaMfcNt75aMzkjouOvfXMKH2qFCAdhMTwJhMn_w/viewform?usp=header

Semester Exams Begin Tomorrow! Here is the schedule for the HS for the rest of the week!

📣 The Yearbooks Have Arrived! 📣 We’re excited to announce that The Derrick yearbooks are officially in and ready for pick-up! 📍Pick-up Location: Room E55 📅 Pick-up Dates: Monday, May 19 – Thursday, May 22 🕐 Pick-up Time: Any time during the school day when students have a chance Please note: We will not be delivering yearbooks to classrooms — students must come to E55 to pick up their copy. 🎉 Still need to buy one? A limited number of extra yearbooks are available for purchase on a first-come, first-served basis. 💵 Cost: $80 💳 Payment: Cash or check (made out to BHS Yearbook) 🔍 A quick reminder: This yearbook is a student-created publication. While we strive for perfection, errors will occur. Please keep in mind how much time, energy, and pride our students poured into this book — all while balancing school, extracurriculars, and deadlines. Your kindness and support mean everything. 🧡🖤 #TheDerrick #BHSBulldogs #Yearbook2025 #ThankYouYearbookStaff

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

BURKBURNETT HIGH SCHOOL AFJROTC ORIENTATION FOR SY2025-2026. The Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) Unit TX-20008 provides a three-day orientation program into our AFJROTC program. This orientation is open to both Burkburnett H.S. and Iowa Park H.S. AFJROTC cadets. FLOW is a voluntary program and is not a prerequisite to JROTC but will greatly assist new cadets in their transition to JROTC and high school. We highly encourage all first-year cadets to attend FLOW. You will learn how JROTC works as a student-led program, how we are organized, and how you can participate in various aspects of the program. You will also be introduced to uniform wear, military customs and courtesies, drill and ceremonies, and our JROTC physical fitness program. You will meet other first-year cadets as well as upper-level cadets (sophomores, juniors, and seniors) who will help you navigate the months ahead. DATES: Tuesday through Thursday, 5-7 August 2025 TIME: 8:00 am – 12:00 noon LOCATION: JROTC classroom at Burkburnett High School (Classroom 55B) (Gym building.) ATTIRE: For the first day, you can wear shorts, a t-shirt, and athletic shoes (no sandals or flip-flops). ITEMS TO BRING: Pen/pencil, notepad or paper, and water bottle. You may want to bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen since part of the morning will be outdoors. GRADUATION DATE & TIME: Thursday, 7 August 2025 at 11:30. Graduation will be a simple ceremony either in the JROTC classroom, BHS cafeteria, or small gym (cadets will be given the location during FLOW). *RSVP DEADLINE: 27 June 2025; email don.rousseaux@burkburnettisd.org. Please include student first and last name, grade entering, parent contact information.