Eagle Updates Newsletter – Mar 2, 2026
A Note from Mr. Burris
Dear BCS Families,
As we enter our final week before Spring Break, I’ve been reflecting on the gift and importance of biblical rest. It is important that we distinguish biblical rest from the world’s idea of rest. The difference is not merely in what we do, but in our attitude and mindset as we step away from the busyness of everyday life.
From the very beginning, the Lord established a pattern for us:
“Thus the heavens and the earth were completed, and all their hosts. And on the seventh day God completed His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done. Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because on it He rested from all His work which God had created in making it.” — Genesis 2:1–3
God did not rest because He was weary. He rested to set an example for His people — a pattern of work flowing from rest, not exhaustion. He not only modeled rest, but commanded it:
“Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.” — Exodus 20:8
Too often, we pour all our energy into work and responsibilities, leaving little for our families, our church, or our neighbors. In His wisdom, the Lord gave us the sabbath as a gift — a reminder that we are sustained by Him, not by our own striving.
As you approach Spring Break, I encourage you to intentionally plan time for rest. For some, that may mean extra sleep. For others, it may mean time outdoors enjoying God’s creation, sharing unhurried meals with family, or quietly reading and reflecting on His goodness. Biblical rest is not inactivity for its own sake; it is restoration that reorients our hearts toward the Lord.
Charles Spurgeon said it well:
“Rest time is not waste time. It is economy to gather fresh strength… It is wisdom to take occasional furlough. In the long run, we shall do more by sometimes doing less.”
Ultimately, our deepest rest is found in Christ. What He accomplished on the cross frees us from striving to earn God’s favor. He Himself invites us:
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” — Jesus (Matthew 11:28)
True, biblical rest begins and ends with the Person of Jesus. May this Spring Break be a time of rest for your bodies, rest for your minds, and worshipful rest for your souls.
With gratitude,
Cody Burris
Interim Head of School
As we enter our final week before Spring Break, I’ve been reflecting on the gift and importance of biblical rest. It is important that we distinguish biblical rest from the world’s idea of rest. The difference is not merely in what we do, but in our attitude and mindset as we step away from the busyness of everyday life.
From the very beginning, the Lord established a pattern for us:
“Thus the heavens and the earth were completed, and all their hosts. And on the seventh day God completed His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had done. Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because on it He rested from all His work which God had created in making it.” — Genesis 2:1–3
God did not rest because He was weary. He rested to set an example for His people — a pattern of work flowing from rest, not exhaustion. He not only modeled rest, but commanded it:
“Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy.” — Exodus 20:8
Too often, we pour all our energy into work and responsibilities, leaving little for our families, our church, or our neighbors. In His wisdom, the Lord gave us the sabbath as a gift — a reminder that we are sustained by Him, not by our own striving.
As you approach Spring Break, I encourage you to intentionally plan time for rest. For some, that may mean extra sleep. For others, it may mean time outdoors enjoying God’s creation, sharing unhurried meals with family, or quietly reading and reflecting on His goodness. Biblical rest is not inactivity for its own sake; it is restoration that reorients our hearts toward the Lord.
Charles Spurgeon said it well:
“Rest time is not waste time. It is economy to gather fresh strength… It is wisdom to take occasional furlough. In the long run, we shall do more by sometimes doing less.”
Ultimately, our deepest rest is found in Christ. What He accomplished on the cross frees us from striving to earn God’s favor. He Himself invites us:
“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” — Jesus (Matthew 11:28)
True, biblical rest begins and ends with the Person of Jesus. May this Spring Break be a time of rest for your bodies, rest for your minds, and worshipful rest for your souls.
With gratitude,
Cody Burris
Interim Head of School
Eagle Open – Let’s Reach Our Goals 🦅⛳
The countdown is on for our largest and final fundraiser of the year, the BCS Eagle Open on March 21 at The Wilderness Golf Course!
We have BIG goals and we’re close, but we need your help:
🎯 Team Goal: 20 Teams
We need 8 more teams to reach our minimum goal! Reminder – this tournament is for everyone, not just avid golfers. We need you!
🎯 Hole Sponsors Needed: 9 More
This is a great opportunity for businesses and families to support BCS and gain community visibility.
🎟 Raffle Tickets Go On Sale TODAY!
Take a look at the amazing items and purchase tickets HERE. You can choose which item your tickets go toward! *Tickets can also be purchased at the tournament.*
⛳ Player registration includes:
- Whataburger Breakfast Tacos
- 1 Mulligan
- 1 Raffle Ticket
- Barbecue Lunch Plate
Deadlines are approaching quickly, so don’t wait!
The countdown is on for our largest and final fundraiser of the year, the BCS Eagle Open on March 21 at The Wilderness Golf Course!
We have BIG goals and we’re close, but we need your help:
🎯 Team Goal: 20 Teams
We need 8 more teams to reach our minimum goal! Reminder – this tournament is for everyone, not just avid golfers. We need you!
🎯 Hole Sponsors Needed: 9 More
This is a great opportunity for businesses and families to support BCS and gain community visibility.
🎟 Raffle Tickets Go On Sale TODAY!
Take a look at the amazing items and purchase tickets HERE. You can choose which item your tickets go toward! *Tickets can also be purchased at the tournament.*
⛳ Player registration includes:
- Whataburger Breakfast Tacos
- 1 Mulligan
- 1 Raffle Ticket
- Barbecue Lunch Plate
Deadlines are approaching quickly, so don’t wait!
Invite. Share. Sign up.
Let’s make this the most successful Eagle Open yet! 💙🦅
enrollment and reenrollment are OPEN!
Texas Education Freedom Accounts - Applications are open until March 17!
The State of Texas recently passed a law that allocates a portion of the annual Texas budget to what is known as School Choice. This means that parents will have the opportunity to apply for funds that they can use to pay for their child’s private school education. You can review the information about the Texas Education Freedom Account here: TEFA
Parents can now submit applications for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program. Deadline to submit applications is March 17. First awards will be available to participating children for the 2026-27 school year.
Upcoming Events
Attention High School Parents
Please see the attached packing list and the link to the camp wavier form. Please complete the waiver for your student and submit it online to the camp. CAMP WAIVER HERE.
We would also ask that each student bring a box/bag of pre-wrapped, individual store bought snacks to share while at camp (ex: chips, goldfish, little debbies, granola bars, peanut butter crackers, etc.) These can be brought to the Secondary office by, March 16th. If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Boyett – lboyett@1bcs.org.
Junior / Senior Prom
Mark your calendars, Field Day is April 2! More details to come very soon!
Daddy Daughter Dance - SAVE the DATE
BCS Athletics
Come out and support our BCS Eagles if you can!
We’re grateful for the dedication and hard work Eric has invested in his sport, and we look forward to seeing all he accomplishes in this exciting new chapter. Congratulations, Eric!
Varsity Baseball Team
Our Varsity Baseball team delivered an outstanding performance at the Hitchcock Baseball Tournament, finishing as the only undefeated team and bringing home the championship title. In addition, BCS Athletics was recognized as Private School of the Week by GameGrade, a testament to the hard work and excellence of our student-athletes and coaches. Also, this past weekend was our first annual BCS Baseball tournament, and it was a success! Thank you to all who made it possible! Our Eagles finished 2-1-1.
Join us in congratulating these athletes on an impressive performance!
Varisty Track & Field
Congratulations to Eric for this outstanding achievement. We look forward to a strong season ahead!
BCS PTF
BCS PTF
Woot Woot Volunteers Needed
BCS families — we have just 4 Woot Woot Wagon spots left for this school year!
This is such a fun and meaningful way to bless our teachers and staff with treats, snacks, and a little extra encouragement during the school day. Our staff look forward to it, and it’s one of the sweetest ways we can say “thank you” for all they pour into our students.
If you’re available and would like to serve, please sign up HERE.
Woot Woot Volunteers Needed
BCS families — we have just 4 Woot Woot Wagon spots left for this school year!
This is such a fun and meaningful way to bless our teachers and staff with treats, snacks, and a little extra encouragement during the school day. Our staff look forward to it, and it’s one of the sweetest ways we can say “thank you” for all they pour into our students.
If you’re available and would like to serve, please sign up HERE.
Let’s Bless Our Staff
We are so grateful for the generosity our BCS families have already shown for March Staff Appreciation!
We’re almost there but we still have a few items left on our SignUpGenius and would love your help to fill in the gaps. If you haven’t had a chance to sign up yet, there’s still time to be part of blessing our incredible teachers and staff in a tangible way.
Donations may be dropped off at the front desk or coordinated with a PTF Board Member for pickup. You can view the remaining items and sign up HERE.
Thank you for helping us continue to love on those who pour into our students every single day!
BCS Spirit Night – March 19! 🍕
Enjoy a night off from cooking while supporting BCS. Simply mention BCS when ordering in-store or add BCS in the comment section at online checkout. A portion of all purchases will be donated back to PTF!
Please note: we will not be decorating pizza boxes this year — just order your favorite Marco’s menu items and enjoy supporting our school.
Thank you for partnering with us to make a difference for BCS!
BCS PTF Meeting Reminder!
We’ll be diving into plans for our upcoming Teacher Appreciation Week in May and you won’t want to miss the fun! We have some exciting ideas in the works and would love your input as we plan a special week to celebrate our incredible teachers and staff.
Join us and be part of making it extra meaningful!
BCS Highlights
PSIA Results
This weekend, BCS had the privilege of hosting the Private Schools Interscholastic Association (PSIA) meet. Students in grades 1st–8th from area schools competed in a variety of academic events across our campus, showcasing their hard work and dedication.
A special thank you to Mrs. Sandler for coordinating this outstanding event, and to the many teachers, staff members, and parents who served behind the scenes to make it a success.
Below you will find results from the weekend. We are incredibly proud of these students and of ALL who participated!
- Art Memory – 6,7,8 – Isabella Black – 3rd place
- Creative Writing – 1 – Chandler Groves – 5th place
- Creative Writing – 2 – Catalina Barreda – 1st place
- Dictionary Skills – 6,7,8 – Jayde Wilson – 5th place
- Listening Skills – 4,5 – Joel McCain – 3rd place
- Listening Skills – 6,7,8 – Jayde Wilson – 2nd place, Hudson Lunsford – 3rd place, Lorelei White – 6th place
- Maps, Graphs, and Charts – 4 – Levi Warren – 4th place
- Maps, Graphs, and Charts – 6 – Samuel Lopes – 5th place, Lexi Hykel – 6th place
- Maps, Graphs, and Charts – 7 – Colby Vernor – 5th place
- Maps, Graphs, and Charts – 8 – Hudson Lunsford – 6th place
- Mathematics – 3 – Cole Henderson – 2nd place
- Mathematics – 4 – Connor Vernor – 6th place
- Mathematics – 5 – Piper Fowler – 2nd place, Joaquin Barreda – 4th place
- Mathematics – 6 – Lexi Hykel – 4th place
- Mathematics – 7 – Hudson Lunsford – 6th place
- Music Memory – 3,4 – Ella Collard – 4th place, Claire Henderson – 5th place
- Music Memory – 5,6 – Kate Henderson – 3rd place
- Number Sense – 3 – Wesley Moreno – 4th place
- Number Sense – 4 – Connor Vernor – 6th place
- Number Sense – 5 – Piper Fowler – 6th place
- Number Sense – 6 – Kate Henderson – 6th place
- Number Sense – 7 – Hudson Lunsford – 4th place, Colby Vernor – 5th place, Kyle Robinson – 6th place
- Number Sense – 8 – Henry Cravey – 2nd place
- On-site Drawing – 6 – Lesly Nelson – 1st place, Sophia Philips – 6th place
- On-site Drawing – 8 – Jude Lintelman – 1st place, Lilah Bell – 2nd place, Allison Jones – 6th place
- Oral Interpretation – 6 – Camryn Yarbrough – 1st place, Kate Henderson – 2nd place
- Oral Interpretation 7,8 – Jayde Wilson – 6th place
- Ready Writing – 4 – Joel McCain – 2nd place, Connor Vernor 4th place
- Ready Writing – 6 – Camryn Yarbrough – 2nd place, Grace Gilbert – 6th place
- Ready Writing – 7 – Colby Vernor – 1st place, Jayde Wilson – 5th place
- Ready Writing – 8 – Khloe Baker – 2nd place
- Science – 6 – Joaquin Barreda – 4th place, Mason Schaefer – 5th place, Kate Henderson – 6th place
- Science – 7 – Amy Young – 5th place
- Science – 8 – Diego Avalos – 1st place
- Spelling – 2 – Madelyn McClellan – 5th place
- Spelling – 3 – Logan Bergen – 6th place
- Spelling – 6 – Kate Henderson – 5th place
- Spelling 7,8 – Colby Vernor – 3rd place, Kyle Robinson – 6th place
- Storytelling – 2 – Reagan Shannon – 3rd place
- Storytelling – 3 – Claire Henderson – 5th place, Ella Collard – 6th place
- Vocabulary – 5 – Piper Fowler – 4th place
- Vocabulary – 6 – Grace Gilbert – 4th place
- Vocabulary – 7,8 – Jayde Wilson – 5th place
A big THANK YOU to our Senior Class, their amazing parents, and their class sponsor, Mrs. Woodard, for all the hard work that made the night so special. We are so grateful for the time, creativity, and heart you poured into this event!
And thank you to our JH parents for supporting our Senior Class! We couldn’t do it without you!
On Day 21, the waiting paid off! They welcomed nine baby chicks into their classroom! What an unforgettable hands-on learning experience.
And of course, Ms. Linda couldn’t resist naming the first two to hatch… please welcome Chewbacca and Yoda!
We love watching learning come to life at BCS!
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Important
Dates
Mar. 9-13 – Spring Break
Mar. 18-20 – High School Retreat
Mar. 21 – BCS Golf Tournament
Mar. 28 – Prom
Apr. 2 – Field Day
Apr. 11 – Daddy Daughter Dance
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