Burleson Independent School District

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Girls 3200 Meter Run 4A Final Results
1 Prickett, Jessica Burleson 10:26.91* 10 new 4A record
2 Boreman, Madie Leander Rouse 10:39.29 8
3 Chavez, Evelyn New Caney Porter 11:01.79 6
4 Innis, Brittany Cedar Park 11:04.84 4
5 Fritz, Jenny Dripping Springs 11:06.70 2
6 Ruhala, Katie Lucas Lovejoy 11:15.48 1
7 Spraggins, Fallon Hu Kingwood Park 11:41.27
8 DeWitt, Erika Canyon Randall 12:10.01

The Spartan Softball Team will play in the Region I-4A Regional Quarterfinals this FRIDAY & SATURDAY vs. Aledo. Game 1 will be at Aledo HS at 7:30 on Friday night. Game 2 will be at CENTENNIAL Saturday at 3:00. If a 3rd game is needed it will be played 30 minutes after the conclusion of Game 2. Come out to support these ladies and wear BLUE!

We are so excited to announce that BISD will be welcoming our new kindergarten students to join us Tuesday, May 7 to register for school. Beginning at 2:00PM, parents may bring their child(ren) to school to complete the pertinent paperwork for their official registration. There are a few items of verification that are needed for registration. Please bring all of these items on Tuesday:

• Birth Certificate

• Social Security Card

• Shot Record

Additionally, parents must provide a number of items for a Proof of Residency in the Burleson school district as well as in the school’s attendance zone. Please bring all of these items on Tuesday as well:

• Current Driver's License

• Current Utility Bill (Water or Electric)

• Tax Statement

Without proper documentation, the campus staff will not be able to complete the registration process or assess your child(ren).

Finally, it is very important to bring your new kindergarten child(ren) as well. We can not wait to meet our new students and get to know them. The kindergarten teachers will be available to do a very quick and basic assessment of your child's readiness for kindergarten. This is an exciting time for your child and your whole family and we are ready to enlarge the BISD family.

Spread the news and encourage friends and neighbors who have children who will turn 5 years old by September 1, 2013 to be a part of this important day. Registration will close at 6:00PM on Tuesday. (To avoid traffic, understand that regular school dismissal happens between 2:50 and 3:15.)

Early Registration:
July 8th – July 25th
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Monday - Thursday

Where:
Burleson Independent School District Administration building
1160 SW Wilshire Blvd.

Qualifying Criteria:

The Pre-Kindergarten Program is available to:

• Children who are at least four (4) years of age on or before September 1st, 2013

AND must meet one of the following criteria:

• Qualify as Limited English Proficient as determined by a language screening administered by the District, OR

• Qualify as at or below the income standard set by the US Department of Agriculture, OR

• Qualify as homeless, OR

• Qualify as a child of an active duty, injured, or deceased member of the United States military, OR

• Has ever been in foster care as defined by the Department of Family and Protective Services, OR

• Qualify as currently being a foster child.

Required Documentation:
Birth Certificate (or other proof of identity and age)
Updated Shot Record
Student’s Social Security Card
Proof of Residence (current water or electric bill along with current property tax statement, lease or rental agreement)
(Gross) Current Income information (for all wage earners in the household or letter of eligibility for food stamps)
Military service documentation (if applicable)
Department of Family and Protective Services or Foster Care (documentation indicating when)

Pre-K Campus Information:
Pre-K will be held at Bransom, Brock, Frazier, Mound, Norwood, and Taylor Elementary. If you have questions please call Theressa Hertel at 817-245-1067 the Secretary to Director of Student Intervention and Federal Programs.

All North Texas Independent School District employees, family, and friends are eligible for discounts to select games.  
 
2013 North Texas ISD Discounted Games*
 
Sunday, April 7th vs. Angels, 7:05pm
Tuesday, April 9th vs. Rays, 7:05pm
Saturday, April 20th vs. Mariners, 7:05pm
Tuesday, April 30th vs. White Sox, 7:05pm
 
Thursday, May 2nd vs. White Sox, 7:05pm
Sunday, May 5th vs. Red Sox, 2:05pm
Friday, May 17th vs. Tigers, 7:05pm
Wednesday, May 29th vs. Diamondbacks, 7:05pm
 
Saturday, June 1st vs. Royals, 3:05pm
Wednesday, June 12th vs. Indians, 7:05pm
Wednesday, June 19th vs. A's, 7:05pm
Sunday, June 30th vs. Reds, 2:05pm
 
Wednesday, July 3rd vs. Mariners, 7:05pm
Sunday, July 7th vs. Astros, 2:05pm
Friday, July 19th vs. Orioles, 7:05pm
Wednesday, July 31st vs. Angels, 7:05pm
 
Wednesday, August 14th vs. Brewers, 7:05pm
Saturday, August 17th vs. Mariners, 7:05pm
Wednesday, August 21st vs. Astros, 7:05pm
Friday, August 30th vs. Twins, 7:05pm
 
Wednesday, September 11th vs. Pirates, 7:05pm
Saturday, September 14th vs. A's, 12:05pm
Tuesday, September 24th vs. Astros, 7:05pm
Thursday, September 26th vs. Angels, 7:05pm
 
*game times subject to change

To access discount click HERE and enter password ISD13.

• Testing Results Summary

Please click HERE for the 2013 credit by examination dates.

Safety and Security Announcement (pdf)

Burleson ISD is proud to announce Walker Crane from Brock Elementary as the 2012 BISD Reading Bee Champion.   Each elementary campus in BISD submitted the name of their top reader in the second grade.  These students were invited to read three passages for two district judges on October 23rd and 25th.   The students were judged on accuracy, fluency, and comprehension.  Out of the ten outstanding students that read for the district judges, Walker came out on top.  On November 17, 2012 at TCU, Walker will be competing against other second grade students from the metroplex area for the North Texas Reading Bee championship.  BISD is very proud of Walker and know he will represent us well.  Congratulations Walker!

Burleson Independent School District recognized Burleson High School senior Ben Simpson at the Board meeting on Monday, October 22nd.  Ben is a National Merit Semi-Finalist for the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program. 

To be a National Merit Semi-Finalist, Ben had to meet published program participation requirements and score in the top 1% of students in the state on the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT)  he took in his junior year.  This test has components dealing with critical reading, mathematics, and writing.  Of the 1.5 million juniors in nearly 22, 000 U.S. high schools, only 16,000 students meet the criteria to move on to Semi-Finalist.  About 90 percent of the Semi-Finalists attain Finalist Standing by meeting high academic standards and other additional program requirements.  About half of the Finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship. These Finalists are notified around February.

Ben Simpson is the son of Kerry and Jim Simpson.  BISD congratulates Ben for this high academic achievement and extends the recognition to his parents. 

The City of Burleson is hosting the first of several town hall meetings, dubbed Connect With Council, with the first one slated for Saturday, Oct. 27, at 10 a.m. at the BRiCk.

Bring your questions because council members will discuss any topic. Burleson Mayor Ken Shetter and Place 4 Councilmember Matt Aiken will field questions at the Oct. 27 Connect With Council. The elected officials will talk about their top priorities and listen to the concerns of residents and businesspeople. Light refreshments will be provided.

The Burleson City Council includes Mayor Ken Shetter, Mayor Pro Tem  Stuart Gillaspie, and councilmembers Rick Green, Jerry Allen, Matt Aiken, Dan McClendon and Ronnie Johnson. 

The BRiCk is located at 550 N.W. Summercrest Blvd.

FREE online courses available.
BISD High School Students…
Thinking of graduating early?
Want to take a course not currently offered at your school? 
Are you missing a credit you need for graduation?

Take a course through the Texas Virtual School Network as a way to earn credit required for graduation! 40 FREE course spots available! Get connected to a new path of opportunity that lets you choose the online course that fits into your schedule. Visit the website at www.txvsn.org and ask your Counselor about this new path of opportunity!

Juniors and Seniors...course options include:
Students on DAP can take Dual Credit courses and high school courses (including English, math, social studies and science courses).
Students not on DAP can select from all high school courses offered.
See the TxVSN Catalog for more information on course offerings.

Freshmen and Sophomores…course options include:
Foreign languages
Art
Communications Applications (Speech credit)
Digital and Interactive Media
Music History
Touch Systems Data Entry
Principles of Information Technology
Psychology
US Government
Sociology
Foundations of Personal Fitness (PE credit)

For more information, see your high school counselor and visit http://www.burlesonisd.net/home/?q=node/2119

Please click HERE for important information regarding student attendance.

BISD believes that being pro-active in all health related matters is extremely important.  For that reason district administrators and Maintenance Dept. staff will walk the grounds of our properties in order to safe guard against any pooling of water that may promote mosquito breeding sites. 

BISD is suspending all outdoor activities for younger children, primarily at the elementary school age, until 9:30 am when mosquitos are less active.  We encourage our secondary students who engage in extra-curricular activities before and after school to be pro-active with appropriate preventive measures.

While at home, parents and staff are encouraged to follow the State Health Department guidelines that specify the 4D's;  Drain standing water, Stay inside Dusk to Dawn when infected mosquitos are most active, Dress in long sleeves and pants when outside, and apply insect repellant that contains DEET.

Parents of returning students that were enrolled in Burleson ISD during the 2012-13 school year are asked to complete the Online Annual Registration process.  You will login to your Family Access account anytime beginning August 1st through September 4th to complete the nine steps for each student.

If you need assistance contact the Data Services Department at 817-245-1009.

Please click HERE for more information.

Miller has been an educator for 16 years.  He has been a principal for 7 years both in elementary and in high school. He has degrees from Texas Tech University, University of North Texas, and University of Phoenix.  His educational philosophy is simple, “Kids First.”

Miller has been married to the love of his life, Brandie, for 13 years. They have two children, Lauren and Landon. Additionally, they have two English Bulldogs, LuLu Belle and Brutus. Miller is moving from Hamilton, Texas, where he was the high school principal. Previously, he lived in Mansfield, Texas, for 12 years. In Mansfield, he was the principal of Charlotte Anderson Elementary for 6 years.

Miller understands where middle school students are coming from and where we need to get them.  “ I am excited at the opportunity to be the new principal of Kerr Middle School,” says Miller.  “I can’t wait to get started. I look forward to getting the opportunity to meet as many students, parents, teachers, and community members as possible this summer before we begin the 2012-2013 school year journey.”

Valerie Calhoun began her education career 22 years ago in Charleston, South Carolina.  She has taught in grades Kindergarten through fifth.  Her undergraduate degree from UTA is Exercise and Sports Physiology with a minor in Elementary Education.  She is a proud graduate from The Citadel with her M.Ed. in Reading.

Many of her teaching years were in Summerville, South Carolina.  Seven years ago her husband, Richard, retired from the United States Air Force, and they moved back to Texas.  She has been the Assistant Principal at Hajek Elementary since it opened its doors in August 2008.

Valerie and her husband Rich have two sons. Logan is a sophomore at Centennial High and Walker is a sixth grader at KERR.

She is thrilled to be a Stribling Star.  The legacy of this wonderful school is one of Exemplary staff, parents and students!

Burleson ISD would like to welcome Karen Crow as the new Principal for Clinkscale Elementary. 

Karen just completed her 30^th year in education.  She received her doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Tarleton State University.  Prior to that, she received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Texas at Arlington majoring in Health, Physical Education and English and Master’s of Education from the University of North Texas in Educational Administration. 

Karen enjoyed teaching and coaching at both the elementary and secondary levels for 11 years.  She has spent the past 19 years in administration.  She is the proud parent of two grown young men with two wonderful daughters-in-law and two precious grandsons with her first granddaughter on the way.  Karen states, “I am also the equally proud day-time parent of my future 400+ students at Clinkscale Elementary.”  Her goal is to challenge every student to do their best every day and to set lofty education goals for their future.

Callie Marshall was recognized by the Board of Trustees on June 11, 2012, for her selection to attend the National Federal of the Blind Leadership and Advocacy Program in Washington, DC.  Callie, a sophomore at Centennial High School, was one of only 24 students nationally, ages 12-16, accepted for the National Federation of the Blind Leadership and Advocacy Program.  She spent April 13-18, 2012, in Washington, D.C.  The program provides students with visual impairments a unique opportunity to explore the inner workings of our country’s government, its history, and its culture.  In addition to learning about the history of the organized blindness civil rights movement, how resolutions are passed, and how blindness legislation is created, participants become familiar with advocacy work for individuals with visual impairments and available resources for students and adults with visual impairments.  Highlights of the program include:  visits to historical sites in Washington, D.C., meetings with influential government leaders, and presentations by prominent leaders in the National Federation of the Blind.

Callie is a member of the 2012 National Honor Society and the 2012 Business Professionals of America. 

When Dr. Mark Jackson came to the Burleson ISD as Superintendent in 2002, he brought with him the coveted Bell award.  Ten graduating seniors choose one teacher each who has meant the most to them, or who has changed their life in some way throughout their school years.  The senior honors this teacher by writing about their experience and how the teacher made a difference in their life.  The student then presents the teacher with a Golden School Bell.  This Golden School Bell reminds teachers that they truly do make a difference in the lives of children and their families.

Only 10 teachers are recognized by this special award and are honored with a special presentation during the annual Employee Banquet.
The Teachers honored this year are as follows:

From Left to Right:
Susan Mundt (Academy at Nola Dunn), Kelly Center, Aly Grober (Art Teacher - HMS), Gracie Rugh

Please read the Barnes and Noble Press Release for more information.

Learning Technologies is offering three exciting technology summer camps available to students currently enrolled in 3rd-9th grades.

June 11-15, 2012
Lights, Camera, Learning is a week-long camp covering video creation, editing, and production. Students will take the lead as they plan, script, direct, and star in their own films. Students will also learn stop motion animation and get to work with green screens. This camp is available to students currently enrolled in 3rd-5th grade.   Location: BHS   Cost: $60
 
June 11-15, 2012 
Terraformers Robot Camp for Beginners is a week-long camp where students will explore our universe and learn to make a planet inhabitable using NXT robots. Students will learn to build a nd program robots to complete several space missions.This camp is available to students currently enrolled in 6th-9th grade.   Location: BHS    Cost $80

June 18-22,2012
Renewable Energy Camp for Advanced Users is a week-long camp geared towards students who have previously attended a robotics camp. Students will explore renewable energy and use problem solving skills to help preserve the Earth's resources while completing missions using NXT robots. This camp is available to students currently enrolled in 6th-9th grade. Location: BHS    Cost $80

For more information and a camp application, click HERE to visit our website.

Duke Talent Identification Program's (TIP) 7th Grade Talent Search is the largest program of its kind in the nation. Since its inception in 1980, over 2 million students have participated. The 7th Grade Talent Search identifies academically talented seventh graders based on standardized test scores achieved while attending elementary or middle school. Candidates are invited to take the ACT or the SAT college entrance exam as seventh graders, which allows them greater insight into their academic abilities. Participants also gain valuable benefits and have access to unique resources for gifted students.

Kerr had 6 students qualify for State Recognition and one for Grand Recognition in the Duke TIP program. Hughes had 4 for State Recognition and one for Grand Recognition.  The criteria for State Recognition is that the students scored approximately at the 50% national percentile ranking (NPR) for juniors or seniors (traditional testers) of the ACT and SAT.  To qualify for Grand Recognition, a student must be at approximately the 90 percent NPR.  Those qualifying for State Recognition are honored at a ceremony in Texas.  For Grand Recognition, those students are honored at Duke University in a ceremony.

Students:
From left to right.

Back:
Aiden Rasor - HMS
Stephanie Silver - KMS
Rodrigo Aguilar - HMS
Tanner Haynes - HMS
Joseph Miller - KMS
Jacob Dworkin - HMS

Front:
Joseph Bober - KMS
Stephen Barrett - KMS
Mason Smith - KMS

BISD is very proud to announce the 2012 Teachers of the year.
Paige Bryce - Taylor Elementary School
Care Beth Fuhrmeister - Kerr Middle School
Ashlea Brown - Burleson High School

Burleson High School's State Champion Agronomy Team!  This group of outstanding students will be representing BHS and BISD at the National FFA Convention this October in Indianapolis Indiana.

Names from left to right:
Corey Gair, Corbin Clark, Caleb Gourley, Kaleb James and Cheyenne Hammons

Some students need a course that doesn't fit in their schedule or they want to make room in the school day for that special course that interests them. Texas Virtual School Network online courses can be the solution. Burleson ISD was awarded a grant from TxVSN that will provide 25 student scholarships to pay the tuition for high school students enrolling in TxVSN online classes. Courses eligible for scholarships MUST meet your graduation requirements. The Texas Virtual School Network is a clearinghouse of rigorous online courses offered by approved providers. Because the Texas Education Agency approves all courses, students can be assured that courses meet the state's high standards for teaching and learning.

For more information http://www.burlesonisd.net/home/?q=node/2119

To view the TxVSN Course Catalog http://www.txvsn.org

See your counselor to discuss how TxVSN Online courses can benefit you or to submit a request to take a TxVSN course and receive a scholarship.

Only one semester course will be awarded each student until May, 30. After May 30, remaining scholarships will be awarded to students requesting a second course.

At a special meeting of the BISD Board of Trustees at 7:30 a.m. on Friday, April 27, 2012, Aaron McWilliams, current Principal of Clinkscale Elementary, was approved as the new Principal of Burleson High School for 2012-13.

Aaron has fourteen years of experience in education having served as both a classroom teacher in Fort Worth and Burleson, and as an administrator in Lewisville and Burleson.  During his tenure in Burleson, Mr. McWilliams guided Norwood Elementary to Recognized status, and Clinkscale Elementary to Exemplary status.  He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Oklahoma Panhandle State University and a M.Ed. from The University of North Texas.  He is presently working on Doctoral Studies through Tarleton State University.

Mr. McWilliams is a "student oriented leader."  He has clearly demonstrated that he has high standards and expectations for his students, his staff, and subsequently for his school.  He also holds himself accountable to those same high standards.   His former students at Clinkscale Elementary will eventually be his students again when they enter Burleson High School and he is excited about that opportunity.

All of the administrative staff at BISD trust you will join us in welcoming Mr. McWilliams to BHS.

Click here for the BISD PowerPoint

“This promotion is an honor,” McElroy said.  “I look forward to getting started.  I want to thank the committee and the Board for this opportunity.”

Prior to joining the athletic staff at BHS as the Offensive Coordinator/Track Coach, McElroy had a wealth of experience in the coaching world. He was the Co-Offensive Coordinator and Track Coach for Keller High School; served as Athletic Director and Head Football Coach for Nocona High School; was the Offensive Coordinator, Track Coach, and College Recruiting Coordinator for Aledo High School; worked as the Co-Offensive Coordinator, Receivers Coach, and Track Coach for Lake Dallas High School; and was the Quarterback, Head Track Coach, and Head Powerlifting Coach at Pottsboro High School. This June, he will be honored as one of the coaches for the 2012 Texas Oil Bowl.

McElroy has been in education for 18 years.  He graduated from Tarleton State University where he was a three year letter winner for the TSU football team.  He received a Bachelor of Science in Education and History with a minor in Exercise and Sports Studies.  McElroy is a member of several professional associations and has been the featured speaker at the Glazier Football Clinic, the Texas Oil Bowl Football Clinic, and the Lone Star Football Clinic.

McElroy and his wife, Stephanie, are proud parents of two sons – Gunner and Gannon.  “We are so proud to be a part of the Elk Family.”

Thank you to First United Methodist for their dedication to our students in BISD.

From left to right:

Charlene McCall
Ellen Bauman
Joan Asmus
Dr. Jeff Smith
Rev. Shannon Murray

Please read the following link:

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Recent fiscal reductions to both state and federal budgets and increased federal requirements have necessitated changes in policy to the Texas Vaccines for Children (TVFC) Program. This notification from the Texas Department of State Health Services indicates the following changes for receiving student’s vaccinations effective January 1, 2012:

Children who have private, commercial insurance are no longer eligible for the Texas Vaccine for Children (TVFC) program in local health departments or through the Huguley Mobile Van Service. Under prior policy, no child was denied a vaccine in public health clinics.  Under the new policy which is already implemented, privately insured children will be referred back to their physician or medical home for vaccinations.

Children may receive vaccinations from the health departments, the Huguley Mobile Van, Department of State Health Field Offices, or from a Texas Vaccine for Children Program (TVFC) provider if they meet at least one of the following criteria:

• Ages 0-18 who are Medicaid or CHIP eligible

• Alaskan or Native American

• Underinsured=Children with health insurance coverage that does not cover vaccines, only covers specific vaccines, or those that have reached a vaccine cap.

Please ensure that your children are appropriately vaccinated before the beginning of school by contacting your physician, health department or other medical provider as soon as possible! Your physician’s appointment availability could be limited due to this state-wide change and many students needing vaccinations. School requirements for attendance are not changing and students must have the minimum required vaccinations in order to attend school!

Students entering 7th grade will most likely need vaccinations in order to be in compliance. However, many students in all grade levels may need additional vaccinations.  A list of required vaccinations by grade is available for viewing on our BISD website at http://www.burlesonisd.net under the parents tab. You may also view your children’s current vaccinations on record through Family Access Click here.

For additional information, please contact your campus nurse or the BISD Director of Nursing and Health Services, Cathy Marsh, at 817.245.1133.

BISD officials state that they are issuing an all clear to each campus at 2:40 p.m. Elementary students may be released at 2:45 pm. Students and staff have been released from Duck and Cover at 2:40. Middle and High school students are returning to class and will be released at their normal dismissal times. Busses will run their normal schedule unless we are advised of changing weather conditions by Emergency Management Officials. We appreciate your patience and understanding during these difficult weather conditions.

Mikaela Waldon recently competed against the very best spellers in North Texas, and was crowned the Area Champion!  The words she spelled correctly are newton, borax, prodigal, homburg, ubiquitous, hedonism, efficacy, mesmerize, nenuphar (nĕn´ũ`fär), and the word she missed was "muishond" (ˈmeɪs(h)ɒnt), the name for a small, South African animal in the weasel or ferret family.  HMS is proud to have Mikaela as our champ this year, and we are very pleased with her job well done at the Regional bee!

BISD Star-Telegram Regional Spelling Bee Participants

Back Row:
Alex Harkrider - Norwood Elementary - 5th grade
Seth Root - Brock Elementary - 5th grade
J.C Mueller - Frazier Elementary - 5th grade
Braden Gee - Academy at Nola Dunn - 5th grade
Allison Nolan - Kerr Middle School - 6th grade
Isaac Segura - Taylor Elementary - 5th grade
Mikaela Waldon - Hughes Middle School - 8th grade

Front Row:
Reagan Gault - Mound Elementary - 3rd grade
Thara Venkateswaran - Bransom Elementary - 3rd grade
Hayley Vasquez - Clinkscale Elementary - 4th grade
Izabella Russell - Stribling Elementary - 4th grade
Bridget Golubinski - Hajek Elementary - 4th grade

The 26th annual Spring Meet will be held at Burleson Stadium on April 5 with a rain out date of April 12.  This year’s Spring Meet will be host to 495 athletes with disabilities from 15 participating school districts.  The event will begin at 10:00 a.m. with a Parade of Athletes and conclude at noon.  Supporters are welcome to observe the event and cheer on the athletes at Burleson Stadium.

The Strutters were amazing at this past Saturday's Danceline Contest at Weatherford High School. We came home with the following awards:

·         Ashley McKinney solo finalist (top 10 soloist out of over 220 solos)

·         Tammara Tatum 2nd place toe touches, Ashley McKinney 3rd place toe touches (out of about 50)

·         Anita Jefferson Conley Award of Excellence- Anna Johnson

·         Sweepstakes Officers (90 or above from all three judges on all routines)

·         Sweepstakes Team (90 or above from all three judges on all routines)

·         1st Place Officer Modern

·         1st Place Team Pom

·         1st Place Team Kick

and the big one....        

·                                 STATE GRAND CHAMPIONS TEAM!!!

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This weekend at the SkillsUSA District 4 Competition at TSTC, Waco

·         Jack McClendon placed first place in the Advertising Design Skills Competition

·         Michelle Cowley placed third in the Advertising Design Skills Competition

·          Zach Hughes and Trevor Myres took blue ribbons with their Advertising Campaign Exhibit pieces. 

Jack and Michelle competed against 18 other top design student from 5 schools from across our district and Zach and Trevor received blue ribbons in competition against all the design programs in our district.  These students have worked very diligently to accomplish these awards.

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The Criminal Justice Students make BHS proud again at State this weekend. 

They won the TOP award of the Northwest Region Champs and brought home the Big trophy to show off this year.

With over 25 schools from across the State and 320+ Students they earned these awards:

BRAIN BOWL - 2nd place

·         Colton Jacobson, Sarah Duplanty, Killian Battles, and Jordan Hopkins

CRIMINAL CASE ANALYSIS - 2nd Place

·         Zach Wallace and Brady Sharrow

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT - 2nd Place

·         Bobbie Avara

SWAT EXTRACTION - 2nd Place

·         Cody Adams, Casey Kachel, Hunter Heins, Scott Farnan, Zac Slack, and Cody Allan

CRIMINAL INCIDENT - 3rd Place

·         Cody Adams and Casey Kache

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Several members from Burleson FFA participated in the 2012 Johnson County Junior Livestock Show and Youth Fair.  Our students showed breeding rabbits, commercial rabbits, market goats, market swine and beef heifers in the livestock show and pies, photography, cakes, jams, and cookies in the youth fair.   

Participating in these types of events is a great experience for the students.  It allows them to develop social skills, leadership skills and teaches them responsibility.  Overall, the students had a very successful week. Burleson FFA had the Grand Champion Breeding Rabbit, Reserve Champion Breeding Rabbit, Swine Senior Showmanship Grand Champion, Beef Heifer Senior Showmanship Reserve Champion and Grand Champion Pie, in addition to placing first and second in several other classes.  Sixteen of our students made the premium sale earning $14,300.

The Criminal Justice Students make BHS proud again at State this weekend.

They won the TOP award of the Northwest Region Champs and brought home the Big trophy to show off this year.

With over 25 schools from across the State and 320+ Students they earned these awards:

BRAIN BOWL - 2nd place

Colton Jacobson, Sarah Duplanty, Killian Battles, and Jordan Hopkins

CRIMINAL CASE ANALYSIS - 2nd Place

Zach Wallace and Brady Sharrow

TRAFFIC ACCIDENT - 2nd Place

Bobbie Avara

SWAT EXTRACTION - 2nd Place

Cody Adams, Casey Kachel, Hunter Heins, Scott Farnan, Zac Slack, and Cody Allan

CRIMINAL INCIDENT - 3rd Place

Cody Adams and Casey Kachel

The others that did not place still did an awesome job against all these teams. They will be in the State shirts on Tuesday so please stop them and shake their hand and tell them great Job.

It is awesome watching these Kids as they have become one big huge BHS CJ Family that support each other in everything, They are the reason for our success.

High powered magnets that look like jewelry or small beads, and are fun to play with, are being swallowed by children and can be deadly! Please click on the following link for more safety information http://www.cpsc.gov/onsafety/2011/11/magnet-dangers/

Please click HERE for the 2012 schedule.

Please click HERE for the schedule.

Please click HERE for more information.

National School Counseling Week 2012, "School Counselors: Helping Students Be Brilliant," will be celebrated from Feb. 6-10, 2012.

Happy School Counselors Week.

Huguley Memorial Medical Center recognized local school nurses. View the ad here. Thank you BISD nurses!