Marble Falls Middle School reinforces positive over punishment
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON When disciplining students, schools are well-versed in punishment. Pick up a student…
School Information
As district officials, teachers, staff, parents, and students prepare for the first day of school, questions and concerns remain. In an effort to keep people informed and address some of these questions as classes resume during the COVID-19 pandemic, DailyTrib.com will write about the current issues amid a changing situation.
This year’s Back-to-School online section will have articles and other information in one spot and easily accessible to readers. We understand that things can change from day to day regarding students going back to school during a pandemic, so we’ll work to keep the information and articles up to date.
Colt students raise more than $400 for Bertram animal rescue
DANIEL CLIFTON • EDITOR Who knew selling 50-cent bags of popcorn could help change the…
Colt Elementary School’s Peace Path puts conflict resolution in hands of students
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON Facing each other, Colt Elementary School counselor Christina DeLoach and Marble Falls…
Buddy Benches project to tackle social isolation sits well at Llano Elementary School
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON Llano High School students Yasmin Perez and Laura Garcia hated the idea…
Kurt Jones sees opportunity in restructured Burnet CISD role
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO No one knows better than Kurt Jones the challenges of being…
Burnet CISD makes changes at head football coach, other district positions
FROM STAFF REPORTS Burnet Consolidated Independent School District officials unveiled sweeping changes in its administrative…
Tobeyville resident turns to tried-and-true construction crew: Marble Falls students
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO Thanks to the Marble Falls High School buildings trade program, Tobeyville…
Spicewood Elementary School gets creative with education
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON Gage Goebel scrounged around the workbench, pulling out cardboard tubing similar to…
SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE: BCISD will watch Texas Legislature closely this session
On Tuesday, Jan. 8, the state’s 86th legislative session will begin, and, for 140 days,…
Llano High School honors college-bound seniors on signing day
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO Llano High School Principal Jenifer Neatherlin refers to her students as…
SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE: Basing district grades on STAAR test doesn’t add up
There is nothing fair to students or parents about using a one-time multiple-choice test to…
His Hands Ministry seeking sponsors to purchase warm clothes for BCISD kids in need
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO His Hands Ministry, part of Weakday Ministries, is seeking sponsors to…
Brother Max Copeland Night at Mustangs football game to honor community-minded man
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO When the purple-and-gold Marble Falls Mustangs football team puts on red…
BCISD MESSAGE: Have a conversation with your child about vaping and drug use
In September, Burnet Consolidated Independent School District conducted its first round of drug testing, and,…
School shootings put safety front and center at MFISD; $55M bond goes before voters
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON Columbine brought campus safety to the forefront; Sandy Hook forced school officials…
State leaders recognize BCISD bus drivers for evacuating summer camp during wildfire
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON As 14 Burnet Consolidated Independent School District buses rolled into the Camp…
Phoenix Center and Marble Falls ISD expand mental health services on campuses
FROM STAFF REPORTS Since 2015, when Phoenix Center of Marble Falls and Marble Falls Independent…
BCISD MESSAGE: Bulldog Spirit, Pride and Honor on display; dangers of drugs and vaping
You have heard me say it over and over: I love the Burnet community and…
Marble Falls homecoming parade route, bonfire site change
FROM STAFF REPORTS The Marble Falls High School homecoming parade and bonfire are on the…
Burnet football fans can help flood-devastated Sonora community before the big game
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO BURNET — Before Burnet school district Superintendent Keith McBurnett had a…
New turf at Mustang Stadium part of bond package on ballot; reason is safety, officials say
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO MARBLE FALLS — Just before the 2018 football season started, Wade…
BCISD Message: Homecoming week, Hall of Honor nominations, and district objectives
Every so often, I will see a post on social media that says schools no…
Burnet Middle School honored for its Start With Hello efforts to end social isolation
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON BURNET — As Burnet Middle School Interact Club sponsor Sara Te stood…
SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE: Preparing for the future at BCISD
We are already in the middle of the third week of school, and it is…