Longtime BHS teacher accepts assistant principal role
Burnet High School didn’t have to go far to find its newest assistant principal: Room…
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Highland Lakes students returning to class; MFISD construction ongoing
As the Christmas break comes to a close, Marble Falls and Burnet students return to…
BCISD accepting nominations for 2020 Hall of Honor
The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District is taking nominations for the Hall of Honor’s 2020…
SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE: Burnet CISD welcomes ‘public opinion bath’
I am a self-admitted Abraham Lincoln buff, having read multiple biographies about him, along with…
Burnet High School’s Bulldog Bistro serving Christmas dinner
Burnet High School culinary arts teacher Mike Erickson believes the best way to learn is…
Message behind Burnet High School’s ‘Cinderella’: Be yourself
Burnet High School theater arts teacher Amanda Brandenburg finds the deeper themes some people overlook…
BCISD MESSAGE: Needs addressed in bond proposal remain
As you know, the 2019 bond proposal for Burnet Consolidated Independent School District was not…
BCISD bond fails; needs don’t go away, superintendent says
Burnet Consolidated Independent School District voters turned down a $33.1 million bond proposal in the…
Burnet High School, The Picayune honor veterans’ stories
BY DANIEL CLIFTON Burnet High School students and The Picayune Magazine have been connecting with…
Old Bertram, Burnet yearbooks needed for digital collection
A school’s history lives within the pages of its yearbooks — and online for Burnet Consolidated…
Program: 6 seconds can be deadly for distracted drivers
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON A driver might only glance away for what they think is a…
$33M bond on ballot for BCISD; early voting starts Monday
Burnet Consolidated Independent School District voters head to the polls in the coming weeks to…
BCISD info meetings set on proposed $33.1M bond
As the election on a proposed $33.1 million bond nears, Burnet Consolidated Independent School District…
Burnet shows true colors during homecoming week
It’s homecoming week for Burnet High School. While the campus is the epicenter of activities,…
Burnet school board extends superintendent’s contract
As Keith McBurnett enters his eighth year as the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District superintendent,…
Behind the Scenes: Safety is key for BCISD’s driving force
BY JARED FIELDS Back to school means back behind the wheel of a 40-foot-long yellow…
School districts set budgets and tax rates for 2019-20
School boards in the Highland Lakes have met and set their 2019-20 budgets and tax…
Local school districts earn B’s in state accountability ratings
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON The three Highland Lakes public school districts scored B’s for overall performance…
Local school districts are ‘Superior’ in financial management
According to the state of Texas, the three Highland Lakes school districts are doing a…
BCISD calls for $33M bond election for improvements
The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District is eyeing major upgrades and improvements across the district…
Job has always been a calling for new Burnet band director
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON Nick Stephenson fell in love with band the moment he stepped into…
Burnet school district trustee earns Master designation
After extensive training, a yearlong research project, and final presentations, Burnet Consolidated Independent School District…
Principal of the Year picked to lead Burnet Middle School
FROM STAFF REPORTS Burnet school district officials found an experienced principal to take over the…
Burnet school bands shouldn’t miss a beat with new directors
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO Burnet High School and Burnet Middle School each have new band…