How parents and students are coping with schools’ new normal
Four weeks into the 2020-21 school year, Burnet County parents and students have a feel…
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.
BCISD board extends superintendent’s contract another year
The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District board of trustees wants to keep Superintendent Keith McBurnett…
UIL: Burnet fans must be team players on COVID-19 protocols
Typically, coaches make adjustments after the first football game. However, Burnet school district officials are…
New Burnet CISD property tax rate lowest in its history
The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees has lowered the district’s property tax…
Marble Falls, Burnet school districts confirm COVID-19 cases
After a little more than a week of classes, Marble Falls and Burnet school districts…
Marble Falls school district doing ‘system check’ of year so far
After a little more than a week of classes, Marble Falls Independent School District administrators…
First Baptist Christian School names new headmaster
First Baptist Christian School selected a veteran educator as its new headmaster. The board and…
TEA, state health department partner on school COVID-19 reporting system
The Texas Education Agency and Department of State Health Services on Aug. 20 announced a…
Back to school: A first day like no other
Despite many questions heading into the 2020-21 academic year during a pandemic, Highland Lakes school…
BCISD prepares for first day
As the first day of class approaches, Burnet Consolidated Independent School District officials expect 1,887…
MFISD tax rate drops a cent
The Marble Falls Independent School District board of trustees approved a property tax rate of…
Marble Falls ISD teachers’ first lesson for new year: Be positive
Marble Falls Independent School District teachers have advice for parents and students returning to in-person…
Campuses reopen this week
Many students and staff are returning to campuses this week, so drivers should be cautious…
Superintendent’s Message: Burnet CISD is ‘Made for This’
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following column is written by Burnet Consolidated Independent School District Superintendent Keith…
Burnet High School holding three-day virtual freshmen orientation
Burnet High School’s freshmen orientation is online this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The…
New challenges for school extracurriculars
While the COVID-19 pandemic has changed extracurricular activities at Highland Lakes schools, it hasn’t upended…
Marble Falls ISD offers all students free breakfasts, lunches at school
Every Marble Falls Independent School District student is now eligible for free breakfasts and lunches…
Remote learning long part of Faith Academy instruction model
Students at Faith Academy of Marble Falls won’t see much difference in their school days…
School transportation departments roll out new rules for bus riders
Buses are ready to roll in the Marble Falls and Burnet school districts, but transportation…
Burnet culinary arts students creating out-of-this-world dish for NASA contest
Burnet High School culinary arts students have an assignment waiting for them, and class doesn’t…
Back to School Blast on Aug. 8 a drive-through event with fresh produce
Fresh produce and backpacks stuffed with school supplies are free Saturday, Aug. 8, at Elevate…
Marble Falls ISD remote learners now start two days later
Marble Falls Independent School District students opting for distance learning have two extra days before…
Parents cautiously seek return to normalcy as school resumes
As Burnet County schools prepare to open their doors to on-campus learning for the first…
Return dates for Highland Lakes schools
Highland Lakes schools begin their 2020-21 academic year on the following days: LLANO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL…