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…
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.
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…
Masks now required for pre-K through 12th in Marble Falls schools
Students in pre-kindergarten through high school must wear face coverings while in school buildings or…
Burnet marching band practices under COVID-19 protocols
It’s not the way Andrew Hicks thought he’d be starting his first year as the…
TEA tightens attendance guidelines for remote learners
Students who choose to attend school remotely will have to follow more stringent guidelines than…
BCISD registration deadline is July 30
Students who have not completed registration or selected an instruction setting as of July 30…
Wi-Fi and hot spots: MFISD connects students for remote learning
As many students return to school campuses in August, others will stay home to learn…
First Baptist Christian School headmaster retiring
After 11 years of leading First Baptist Christian School in Marble Falls, Headmaster Dr. Sandra…
STAAR waiver not enough, local school district leaders say
Gov. Greg Abbott announced July 27 that he is waiving STAAR grade promotion requirements for…