Dripping Springs High principal to retire

After three-plus decades in education, Dripping Springs High Principal Joe Burns is opting to retire at the end of the school year, according to a press release.

Burns, who has served as the Dripping Springs High principal since 2012, had previously worked as DSISD’s Curriculum Coordinator for two years. He started his career in DSISD as a counselor, then assistant principal at Dripping Springs High.

During Burns’ tenure, Dripping Springs High has expanded opportunities for students during a time of extensive enrollment growth, according to the release.