Joel Burris, is a dedicated educator celebrating 19 years of service within the Bossier Parish School system. A proud Haughton High alumnus (Class of 1998), Mr. Burris has spent the last 17 years building a thriving percussion program for the Buccaneers as the Asst. Director of Bands and Director of Percussion. Prior to that, he spent two years as the Director of Bands at Bossier High School.
Mr. Burris earned his Bachelor of Music Education degree from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana, where he studied under the esteemed Kenneth Green and Bill Brent. The excellence and innovative spirit demonstrated by his students are a direct result of his foundational musicianship and instructional methods, which are a cornerstone to a successful band program.
Beyond the band hall, Mr. Burris is a deeply involved member of his community. He and his wife, Jennifer, are the proud parents of two daughters, Audrey and Kelsey. Joel enjoys spending his free time working on his sports car and entering car shows, traveling with his family, and cooking. He is also an active partner of The Simple Church where he serves every Sunday with his church family.
Mr. Burris credits his passion for education to his mother, Beth Burris (BPSB Retired), and his drive for success to his father, Bill Burris. The values they taught him have been instrumental into his successful and passionate career.
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Catch the latest fun-filled episode of On the Record here 👉https://bit.ly/OTRS4E6
🎉 In this episode:
* Homecoming festivities around the parish
* Central Park students take a deep dive into water safety
* Airline Principal Seth Stowell shares his story
* Superintendent Shout-Outs featuring the Benton Tiger Band and a salute to Apollo Elementary's military club
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Attention ALL Guardians! It’s time to complete the Impact Aid Survey!
This quick survey helps Bossier Schools receive important federal funding that directly supports our students and classrooms.
If you haven’t completed yours yet, please check your email and submit it today. All surveys are due by this Friday, October 24, 2025.
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This is the Airline High School Tardy Policy. Tardies start over every 9 weeks. #thevikingway #tcc
This year’s PINK OUT shirt is 🔥 and you don’t wanna be the one without it under the Friday night lights. Rep your school, support breast cancer awareness, and help us take down the Panthers 💪💗
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Wear it loud. Wear it proud. Game night = PINK OUT.
Let’s pack the stands in PINK and make some noise! 💗🏈🎀
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Optimist International Essay Contest Details:
Topic: “How My Acts of Service Help Me Understand What My Community Means to Me”
Prizes:
1st Place: $300
2nd Place: $200
3rd Place: $100 (club-level winners)
Overall Winner: $2,500 college scholarship and plaque
Application Deadline: Friday, January 30, 2026
School point of contact meeting: marnie.garrett@bossierschools.org
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YwZqpChEV5BhsnzmqTAnk6zAF_SM1mcA_iVo_m29Lcg/edit?usp=sharing
🎙️ New episode alert! From young patriots at the Reagan Oratory Competition to a Capitol Hill advocacy push and a Gold Star award spotlight, this week’s On the Record with Bossier Schools is packed with pride and purpose.✨
🎧 Tune in now: https://bit.ly/OTRS4E5
