Dallas County R-I Schools

Today around 11:15, we had a fire alarm go off at BPMS. This was a false alarm due to a mechanical issue, but the school was evacuated for precautionary reasons. All students are safe, accounted for, and back in the building. Thank you.

Dallas County Schools would like to announce that we have hired Travis Bratten as our Head High School Girls Wrestling Coach for the 2026-2027 School Year.

Coach Bratten is originally from Iowa, and graduated from Vinton-Shellsburg High School in 2005. Growing up loving baseball and wrestling, he credits those sports to shaping the discipline and work ethic he has today. After high school, Bratten joined the Army to serve our country.

Travis has a Bachelors Degree in Construction Management from Missouri State University, and will be completing his Master's Degree in Special Education through Missouri State University this fall. He has been a special education teacher in the Springfield Public School District for the past three years. He is also continuing his professional development through USA Wrestling's National Coaches Education Program, and he currently holds USA Wrestling Silver Certification.

Travis is the founder and head coach of Rogue Warrior Wrestling, where he has spent the last 15 years developing athletes from youth through high school, including state and national level competitors. Over his coaching career he has helped develop multiple youth state champions and placers, USA Wrestling national champions and placers, Freestyle and Greco state champions, and Fargo National Qualifiers. I have also had several athletes continue their wrestling careers at the collegiate level.

"I’m excited for the opportunity to be part of the Buffalo wrestling program and help continue building a culture centered on discipline, accountability, and relentless effort. My goal is to help athletes grow not only as wrestlers, but as people. We don’t chase trends, we chase standards." - Coach Bratten.

Congratulations to Coach Travis Bratten!

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