SLOW DOWN: School starts Aug. 18
Classes begin for students in the Marble Falls and Burnet school districts on Wednesday, Aug….
Highland Lakes Schools
Burnet CISD releases COVID-19 plan
The in-person instruction and continuity of service plan for Burnet Consolidated Independent School District was…
Burnet CISD holds annual Back to School Breakfast and Vendor Extravaganza
Burnet Consolidated Independent School District employees packed the halls and cafeteria of Burnet High School…
Marble Falls ISD passes resolution urging visitors to wear masks, updates health plan
Marble Falls Independent School District took its own stand against COVID-19 while staying within the…
COVID-19 vaccinations Aug. 9-10 at Marble Falls hospital for students and parents
Free COVID-19 vaccinations are Monday-Tuesday, Aug. 9-10, for students ages 12 and older and their…
All in-person school year begins this month
Editor’s Note: This story was printed in the August issue of The Picayune Magazine. TEA issued…
Burnet CISD lands perfect financial rating
The Texas Education Agency gave its top financial rating to the Burnet Consolidated Independent School…
New TEA guideline: Contact tracing for COVID-19 no longer required in schools
Contact tracing will not be required in school districts this year, according to new guidelines…
Program provides training for budding medical professionals in rural areas
Adults interested in pursuing medical careers but who have limited resources can apply to the…
State sales tax holiday is Aug. 6-8
Families getting ready for classes to start can save money on clothes and school supplies…
Burnet and Marble Falls school districts resolve teacher shortages
A nationwide teacher shortage made its way to the Highland Lakes. The good news is…
Marble Falls ISD announces COVID-19 safety protocols, but changes possible
As Burnet County sees an uptick in active COVID-19 cases due to the highly contagious…
Help fill a teacher’s back-to-school wish list
As the start of school quickly approaches, the Highland Lakes Crisis Network is encouraging residents…
New teachers and classes at Harmony School of Creative Arts in Marble Falls
With the addition of three new teachers, Harmony School of Creative Arts in Marble Falls…
BCISD proposes property tax rate cut; OKs Bertram addition, bus driver pay raise
Burnet Consolidated Independent School District officials stated earlier this year that, even with the passage…
Marble Falls ISD approves $45K to purchase books for at-home and classroom use
The Marble Falls Independent School district will spend up to $45,000 on Scholastic books to…
Burnet CISD student registration open
Families must register their new and returning students for classes in the Burnet Consolidated Independent…
Applications for electrician, certified medical assistant programs open
Applications are open for electrician and certified medical assistant training provided by Workforce Network Inc….
Back to School Blast returns with 1,500 free backpacks stuffed with supplies
Step one of getting ready for the first day of class is the annual Back…
Role changes in MFISD athletics department
The Marble Falls school district July 13 announced athletics department staff changes and promotions for…
Burnet High School FFA students earn Texas organization’s highest degree
Three Burnet High School FFA students attained the state organization’s highest degree of membership during…
Marble Falls students win Thespys
Marble Falls is now home to two of the top high school actors in the…
Marble Falls graduates receive Spicewood Arts scholarships
Two 2021 Marble Falls High School graduates were among six graduating seniors awarded scholarships from…
Marble Falls Middle School welcomes new principals
The Marble Falls Independent School District welcomed Jason Napoli, who will serve as a new…