The Elk Call
12/9/18
Burleson High School
Website: bhs.burlesonisd.net
Location: 100 Elk Drive, Burleson, TX, United States
Phone: 817-245-0000
Facebook: facebook.com/Burleson-High-School-BHS-Elks
Twitter: @bhselks
Principal's Message
ELK Family,
What a great week here at Burleson High School. As we approach final exams and the end of the semester, there is a lot of information that we would like to share with you. Students and parents please read through this Elk Call carefully focused on not missing a single piece of information. This ELK Call is filled with:
- Information relating to filling out FASFA applications
- Final exam exemption requirements
- Band Spirit Night
- Yearbook Early Bird pricing deadlines
- Athletic scores/updates
- Student recognition.
Thank you and we are looking forward to another great week here at Burleson High School!!
GO ELKS!
Principal
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Administration
Principal
Academic Associate Principal
Kappa House (serving students with last names beginning A - G)
Principal - Robert Whatley
Counselor - Debi Blevins
Sigma House (serving students with last names beginning H - O)
Principal - Angelia Sifford
Counselor - Jami Renner
Omega House (serving students with last names beginning P - Z)
Principal - Brad Schilder
Counselor - David Brown
Advanced Academics and College & Career Readiness
View the Quarterly C&CR Newsletter HERE!
FAFSA
If you are planning on attending any school after high school, you will need to complete the 2019-2020 FAFSA Application as soon as possible!
Student and one parent/guardian will need to create an FSA ID.
You can create your FSA ID HERE.
More FAFSA and scholarship information can be found on the C&CR site.
College Board Opportunity Scholarships- “Turn Your Efforts into Scholarships”
Will you be apart of the graduating class of 2020? Start working on the College Board Opportunity Scholarships! Watch the CBOS video, that can be found here, to learn the steps to earn scholarships!
Click this link to find additional information on the College Board Opportunity Scholarship Page
College & Career Readiness Site can be found HERE.
Need to sign up for an upcoming TSI? Visit the College & Career Readiness website!
You can register for each exam on the home screen of the C&CR site.
Need to meet with Ms. Knight to discuss college plans? Schedule an appointment with her at https://jknightbhs.youcanbook.me/.
You can view the complete C&CR Calendar here
Exemptions
AVID Toy Drive
BHS Band Fundraiser
Santa is Coming!!
Yearbooks on Sale
Class of 2019
Class of 2019 Website, Facebook, and Twitter!
Great news! The Senior class has a website, Facebook page, and Twitter! Visit us at any of these places to see all things Senior class related!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BHS-Elk-Seniors-1970204959891020/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bhsElkSeniors
BHS Drumline
They also, led the Fort Worth fire truck into the parade with Santa to their WATUSI . It was such a special night that NATHAN CARTER, the Percussion director, organized, directed and led!!!! I wanted to share this with Our amazing BHS Staff and maybe have it spread around campus.
These students have come along way and this was a perfect celebration for the Holiday Season!!!
Coutos to Nathan Carter for creating memories for these HS students!
Burleson High School Athletics
Lady Elks Basketball
Varsity 36-43 L
JV: 58-19 W
Fresh: 58-9 W
R. Mosley: 11 pts, 8 reb, 4 asst
K Arguello: 8 pts, 8 reb, 1 asst, 1 stl
T Johnson: 6 pts, 4 reb
K Renner: 5 pts, 1 reb
M McCall: 2 pts, 2 reb
C Kirkham: 2 pts, 3 reb, 1 asst
E White: 2 pts, 4 reb
Strive to Drive
Strive to Drive 2018-2019
Burleson ISD & Burleson Nissan/Honda are giving away another car this school year. Here's how you can win a Nissan Sentra:
*Students must be enrolled in the Burleson ISD for the entire 6-weeks grading period.
*Students may earn 1 ticket per six weeks for perfect attendance.
*Students may earn 4 BONUS tickets per semester for perfect attendance (Fall & Spring).
*Students may earn 10 BONUS tickets for the year for perfect attendance.
*Students may earn a maximum of 24 tickets per school year.
The Nissan Sentra will be given away during halftime of the annual BHS PowderPuff football game in May, 2019.
***The district will utilize state guidelines for reporting average daily attendance to determine perfect attendance contest eligibility.***
Elk TV
Upcoming Events
Monday 12/10:
- AVID Christmas Party 4:00 pm
Tuesday 12/11:
- Elk 9A/9B/JV/V Basketball @ Midlothian Heritage HS at 5:00 pm
- Lady Elk 9A/JV/V Basketball @ Crowley HS at 5:00 pm
Friday 12/14:
- Lady Elk 9/JV/V vs Granbury HS (Home) at 5:00 pm
- Elk 9A/9B/JV/V vs Grapevine HS (Home) at 5:00 pm
- BHS Theatre Winter Showcase @ BHS Auditorium at 7:00 pm
Saturday 12/15:
- Elk and Lady Elk Swim @ Southwest HS Invite
- NHS Winter Wonderland at 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Mark your calendars!
December 19 - 21st - Semester Exams
December 21st - Early Release at 12:45 pm
December 24 - Jan 7: Winter Break
May 18: Prom at River Ranch Stockyards
May 20: Senior Day
May 24: Last Day of School/Early Release
May 30: Graduation at TCU
For more information or to see future events, visit bhs.burlesonisd.net