ON THE AGENDA: Government meetings for Nov. 16-20
The Marble Falls and Burnet school districts meet as do the cities of Meadowlakes and…
Burnet Consolidated Independent School District
School board election results
While many local races were uncontested, two Highland Lakes school boards saw three out of…
BCISD officials asking remote learners to return to campuses
Burnet Consolidated Independent School District officials are encouraging remote learners to return to campus if…
Red Brick School could become Burnet cultural center, ‘living museum’
The Red Brick School in Burnet has been vacant since 2016, but the school district…
THAT’S MY JOB: BCISD Grounds Supervisor Galen Davidson
Grounds Supervisor Galen Davidson runs a crew of four to maintain 185 acres of land,…
ON THE AGENDA: Government meetings for the week of Oct. 19
A number of local government entities as well as the Lower Colorado River Authority and…
BCISD extends free meals program through end of school year
The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District will offer free breakfasts and lunches to all students…
SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE: BCISD’s financial planning pays off now and in the future
On Monday, Oct. 19, the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District board of trustees will hold…
Always a need for substitute teachers, who play important roles
In the midst of a nationwide shortage of substitute teachers, Burnet County school districts say…
Burnet CISD in-person student population jumps to 80 percent
Burnet school district campuses are preparing for an additional 319 students starting Monday, Sept. 28,…
BCISD Superintendent’s Message: Smallest acts can have greatest impact
Did anyone else get goosebumps on Sept. 11 when Roger Moore read the following statement…
ON THE AGENDA: School boards and Burnet City Council
School boards for the Marble Falls and Burnet school districts will each meet Monday, Sept….
Burnet High School homecoming meets COVID-19 challenge
It’s homecoming week at Burnet High School. Activities include the traditional parade, bonfire, court, and,…
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…
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…
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…
Campuses reopen this week
Many students and staff are returning to campuses this week, so drivers should be cautious…
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…
STAAR waiver not enough, local school district leaders say
Gov. Greg Abbott announced July 27 that he is waiving STAAR grade promotion requirements for…
BCISD cancels November bond election
The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District board of trustees has canceled the Nov. 3 bond…