Overton Ray Elementary

A Public Hearing of the Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC) of Burkburnett Independent School District will be held December 4, 2024, beginning at 3:45 pm at the Overton Ray Elementary library. You can see the agenda posted, all past meetings, and other information on our website: https://www.burkburnettisd.org/o/bisd/page/shac

Dr. Owen will be live on our Burkburnett ISD Facebook page on Monday, December 9th at 6 PM. If you have any questions for Dr. Owen, please ask them here 👇 in the comment section below in advance, and he will address them live. Please keep all questions focused on policies, processes, or facilities at the district or campus level. Dr. Owen will not be answering any questions about specific personnel or student situations. Dr. Owen will give a district update and then answer your submitted questions. Dr. Owen will end the town hall with a live Q & A that will allow you to ask questions in real-time. We hope you will take the time to join in on these town halls and we hope you find the information and format beneficial.

Thank you to the Veterans of our armed forces for all that you have done for our great nation!

No School Monday. HONORING ALL WHO SERVED!

Good afternoon Overton Ray families! Mark your calendars for Thursday November 21st. We will have our annual literacy engagement event...GET LIT! There will be lots of fun activities for you to collaborate with your student as well as music, snacks, and more. This is a great opportunity for us to engage with our families and empower/equip you with tools to help guide your child on their reading journey. We look forward to what we know will be an awesome evening.

Good morning Overton Ray families. Attached, you will find the information regarding our Thanksgiving Meal. Please let us know if you have any questions.

Don't forget, this Friday is a teacher workday! Enjoy your three day weekend!

For each 9-week grading period, we have an awards assembly to #celebRAYte all of our students' accomplishments. Our first #RayRally of the year will be on Wednesday, October 23 and YOU are invited. The schedule for each grade is pictured. For those planning to attend, please arrive in plenty of time to get signed in, using a valid ID, through the office. If you cannot attend, we will be LIVE on Facebook as well. We look forward to seeing everyone and celebRAYting together! *Not all students will receive an award but ALL students have been given the opportunity to do so.

📚 Attention Burkburnett Bulldogs! 📚 Guess what? It's time for a FOUR-DAY WEEKEND! 🎉🐾 Here's the scoop: 🍂 Monday (Oct 14): No school - Columbus Day 🗓️ Tuesday (Oct 15): No school - Parent-Teacher Conferences Parents, don't forget to mark your calendars for Tuesday's conferences! It's a great chance to chat with your child's teachers. 🍎👩‍🏫👨‍🏫 Students, enjoy your extra-long weekend! Whether you're catching up on sleep 😴, hanging out with friends 👫, or getting ahead on homework 📝 (we can dream, right?), make it a good one! See you all back at school on Wednesday, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed! #BurkburnettISD #LongWeekend #ParentTeacherConferences

NEXT FRIDAY, 10/18! #GoBBulldogs

Parent/Teacher Conferences are coming up on Tuesday October 15. This is a great opportunity to collaborate with your child's teacher to ensure their educational needs are met. We can't wait to see you next Tuesday!

Dr. Owen will be live on our Burkburnett ISD Facebook page TONIGHT! at 6 PM. If you have any questions for Dr. Owen, please ask them here 👇 in the comment section below in advance, and he will address them live. Please keep all questions focused on policies, processes, or facilities at the district or campus level. Dr. Owen will not be answering any questions about specific personnel or student situations. Dr. Owen will give a district update and then answer your submitted questions. Dr. Owen will end the town hall with a live Q & A that will allow you to ask questions in real-time. We hope you will take the time to join in on these town halls and we hope you find the information and format beneficial.

Announcement for Friday night!! This Friday is Homecoming and we know our stadium will be packed with Bulldog fans and Alumni, and we cannot wait to host you. With that being said, our stadium was left trashy at our first two home games. We are asking for your cooperation in please making sure you and your kids throw trash away in one of the many trash receptacles all over the stadium. We have a beautiful stadium and we would like to keep it that way. Please work to be an example of The Bulldog Way for your kids and for those around you. We thank you for your cooperation in this request. Go Bulldogs!

Get ready for an action-packed week of Bulldog athletics! From volleyball matches to tennis matches, cross country meets to the big Homecoming game, there's something for every sports fan. Don't miss the Homecoming parade and Family Night in the Park on Wednesday. Come out and show your Bulldog spirit as our teams compete across various venues. This week theme for the big game is SPIRIT WEAR. Home game tickets can be purchased online (available today!) or cash at the gate. Our home football games will be streamed live on our youtube channel. See details below. Tickets: https://www.burkburnettisd.org/o/athletics/page/event-tickets Streaming: https://www.youtube.com/@BurkburnettISDAthletics BISD Athletic Website: https://www.burkburnettisd.org/o/athletics

🌟 Congratulations to Our Purple Star Campuses! 🌟 We are thrilled to announce that we have been designated as 2024-25 Purple Star Campuses by the Texas Education Agency (TEA): 🌟Burkburnett High School 🌟Burkburnett Middle School 🌟I.C. Evans Elementary School 🌟Overton Ray Elementary 🌟Gateway Accelerated Academy This prestigious designation recognizes Texas public schools that demonstrate strong support and commitment to meeting the unique needs of military-connected students and their families. These schools will retain this honored designation for the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years, highlighting our district-wide dedication to supporting our military community. As a district, we take immense pride in being part of Team Sheppard. This recognition further solidifies our commitment to supporting the families connected to Sheppard Air Force Base and all military families in our community. To view the complete list of this year's Purple Star Campus awardees across Texas, please visit: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/special-student-populations/2024-purple-star-campuses.pdf We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated staff, students, and families at all of these schools who have contributed to creating supportive environments for our military-connected community. This achievement reflects our ongoing commitment to excellence and inclusivity in education. Congratulations once again to all our Purple Star Campuses on this outstanding achievement! #PurpleStarCampus #BurkburnettISD #SupportingMilitaryFamilies

A Public Hearing of the Student Health Advisory Council (SHAC) of Burkburnett Independent School District will be held TODAY, beginning at 3:45 P.M. at The Overton Ray Elementary Cafeteria.You can see the agenda posted, all past meetings, and other information on our website: https://www.burkburnettisd.org/o/bisd/page/shac

Dr. Owen will be live on our Burkburnett ISD Facebook page on September 24th at 6 PM. If you have any questions for Dr. Owen, please ask them here 👇 in the comment section below in advance, and he will address them live. Please keep all questions focused on policies, processes, or facilities at the district or campus level. Dr. Owen will not be answering any questions about specific personnel or student situations. Dr. Owen will give a district update and then answer your submitted questions. Dr. Owen will end the town hall with a live Q & A that will allow you to ask questions in real-time. We hope you will take the time to join in on these town halls and we hope you find the information and format beneficial.

📅 Mark your calendars! Monday, Sept. 23rd is a teacher work day. All students will have a day off!

Calling all Bulldogs! 📣 Mark your calendars for our Homecoming Parade and Family Night on September 25th. Let’s make this year’s celebration the best yet! Join us for: Homecoming Parade: Watch our Bulldogs march through town with pride. Food & Snacks: Enjoy free hot dogs, popcorn, and cotton candy, as well as other items for purchase. Entertainment from all campuses: Experience performances from our talented students. Bring a lawn chair and get ready to have a blast! Let’s come together as a community and show our support for our Bulldogs. 🧡🖤 #BurkburnettStrong #HomecomingParade

Hey Bulldog fam! 🐶🧡🖤 Guess who we caught being awesome? Our very own Dr. Owen! He was out there helping a student in need like it was no big deal. But we see you, Dr. O! That's the Bulldog Way in action, folks. And get this - every single Friday, rain or shine, Dr. Owen's rocking our orange and black. Talk about school spirit! He's not just talking about being a Bulldog, he's living it. Showing kindness, being there for others, and bleeding orange and black - that's what we're all about! Dr. Owen, you're crushing it! Thanks for showing us all how it's done. Who else is feeling that Bulldog pride right now? 💪🎉 #BulldogWay #OrangeAndBlackFriday #ProudToBeBulldogs