We're glad to have students back! The excitement of school starting has been palpable although I hear it's mixed with a tinge of sadness for summer days and sleeping in. It's going to be a great school year!
Teachers are learning & growing with Mr. George over lunch today. He shared 200 years of Burlington history compacted into only an hour. I think we all could have listened for another hour. His knowledge & insight were really interesting.
Big Horn #1 honored our District Teacher of the Year-Mr. Kirk Hopkin and our District Staff Member of the Year-Mrs. Dory Cauffman (posthumously). Both of these individuals had a tremendous impact on students over many decades of service.
2024-2025 Supply List
Board of Trustee Members met with school and district leaders to review data from the last school year. There was lots of reflection, discussion, and goal setting. Priorities for the new school year were determined. It was a productive day.
Our track has been resurfaced this summer and we were able to add another runway and jump pit. It looks sharp. Come check it out and please help upkeep our track surface by keeping pets and wheels off the track. Bikes, skateboards, and rollerblades degrade the surface quickly.
Upper elementary Summer School students had the opportunity to travel to the Black Hills this week. They had tons of fun and experienced some great learning opportunities!
Big Horn REA scholarship recipients, Jessica Mendez and Adelle Olson, travel to the WY state capital and Washington DC with 10 other Wyoming youth delegates.
If you have signed up for the Summer Food program, the first pick-up day will be Wed., June 5th, from 7:00am - noon at the side door of the cafeteria. Pick up days and times will be the same throughout the summer until August 7th. Anyone who hasn't signed up can do so for the following week by calling the district office or emailing amoss@bighorn1.com.
Huskies athletes- get into the gym this Summer! Mornings, you will have the opportunity for weights, agility, and sport specific skills work. In the evenings, one gym will be open for volleyball and one gym will be open for basketball.
Monday - Thursday : 5:30-7:00 AM
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday : 6:00-8:00 PM
Our first annual Wyoming READS day was fun. Thank you to all the parents and community members who joined us and read in the gyms yesterday!
Look how far they've come! Join us in celebrating the Class of 2024, BHS graduates tonight at 6:00pm!
MS/HS students took home a candy bar and a folder of awards after our scholarship & awards assembly this week. THANK YOU to all the folks who presented awards!
5th grade is having a great time on their Outdoor Days with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department today, learning all kinds of new skills.
The student votes are in! CONGRATS to the following Student Council leaders next year:
High School:
President – Jessica Mendez
Vice President – Brikton Wardell
Secretary – Taft Winters
Reporter – Rae Chatwin
Middle School:
President – Kysen Bullinger
Vice President – Kellen Winters
Secretary – Claire Philpott
Treasurer – Lauren Gotfredson
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The last day of Boost for the school year will be Thursday, May 16th. There will be no Boost after school next week. Please let the office know what your transportation changes are.
Last night at the School Board meeting, Retirees were honored. It is an impressive group of individuals who have given much over many years (166 combined years of service.) We thank them and wish them much happiness, adventure, and fulfillment in their retirement.
It's Teacher Appreciation Week and a great time to recognize the phenomenal educators we have here in Burlington! Give a shout-out to a teacher, past or present, who has impacted or inspired you!
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MS track practice is cancelled tonight. If you are participating in Best of the Best tomorrow, the bus leaves Burlington at 5:15 tomorrow morning and will pick up in Otto at 5:25am.
Middle School Students are participating in a Career Awareness Seminar focusing on employment skills. There are great activities to allow practicing the skills.
