From: Dr. Kelvin Butts, Superintendent
Date: April 9, 2026
Dear Burr Oak Community,
The safety and security of our students and staff are the highest priorities of this district. I am writing to personally inform you of a safety concern that was reported to my office and the immediate actions we have taken to resolve it.
The Incident Late Wednesday evening, April 8, we received a report regarding a student who allegedly made threatening statements toward themselves and others, with specific reference to this coming Friday.
Our Response Immediately upon receiving this information this morning, Thursday, April 9, our administrative team activated our established safety protocols. We worked in direct coordination with local law enforcement to investigate the report and ensure the safety of all individuals involved.
Please be assured of the following:
Law Enforcement Engagement: Local authorities were on-site immediately to assist administration.
Secured Environment: We have taken all necessary steps to ensure the student body and staff remain in a safe, secure learning environment.
Procedural Compliance: Every action taken today has been "by the book," following both district policy and state safety mandates.
Looking Forward In today’s society, we do not take "tips" or reports of this nature lightly. We are incredibly grateful to the individual who came forward to report this concern; this is a perfect example of why the "See Something, Say Something" mindset is so vital to our school family.
Classes will continue as scheduled. We remain committed to maintaining a calm, supportive, and, above all, safe environment for our students to learn. We will continue to work closely with law enforcement to monitor the situation.
Thank you for your continued trust and for your partnership in keeping our schools safe.
We are aware of concerns circulating regarding a potential gas leak on the elementary side of our building. Please be advised that there is no gas leak and the building is safe.
Our maintenance team has identified the source of the odor as an issue with an aging sewer pipe. We are already on-site addressing the repair. We understand that odors of this nature can be concerning, but we want to reassure you that there is no danger to our students or staff.
Classes are proceeding as scheduled. Thank you for your patience and for helping us share the facts as we resolve this maintenance matter.
Beginning next Monday, March 16, 2026, school will be extended an additional 21 minutes. The school day will still begin at 7:45 a.m. but will now end at 2:41 p.m. For a more detailed explanation of the school day, please see the image included with this posting.
Greetings Burr Oak Families.
The administration and staff at Burr Oak Community Schools are excited to announce that we are at the point where we can provide you with access to your current grades and attendance via the internet. Each of your students have been provided with instructions on setting up their individual student accounts and they have been provided a letter to give to you with your instructions on how to set up your accounts as well as download the app to your electronic devices. If you have any questions and or concerns please call the office so that your questions can be answered. Use the following ling for a video tutorial on how to use the PowerSchool mobile app:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc9gfTScnUI
Dear Burr Oak Families,
I am writing to inform you of some upcoming staffing transitions designed to ensure instructional consistency and academic success for our students.
Beginning January 5, 2026, Mr. Adam Cook will assume the role of Middle School Science teacher. Additionally, Mr. Tyler Hunt will be will be teaching both our first and second grade classrooms to ensure a seamless educational experience and continued growth for our youngest learners.
Burr Oak Community School District is committed to ensuring that our students receive the best possible academic experience. We appreciate your continued support and partnership as we make these adjustments to provide our students with the stable, high-quality learning environment they deserve. If you have any specific questions regarding these transitions, please feel free to contact the main office.
To: Online Students
Subject: Final Deadline for Course Completion
This is a reminder that the first semester concludes at noon on Friday, December 19, 2025. All online coursework, including assignments and assessments, must be submitted by this time – or before.
Throughout the semester, students have been provided with consistent support, including weekly communication from instructors and status updates from classroom monitors. Consequently, we expect all students to adhere strictly to this deadline.
Please note: The course grade recorded at noon on December 19 will be processed as the final grade for the class.
Thank you and have a great holiday break - on purpose.
Due to a sewer backup and health concerns, all students will be dismissed at 9:40 AM TODAY. Please arrange for immediate pickup. Busses will run early at 9:40 AM. Further updates to follow. Thank you
