Speech and Debate did well last weekend! Layla Baer broke to semifinals in oratory and quarter finals for impromptu. Raygen Andrew won 5th for her inform. Reece Allen broke to quarterfinals for her inform and semis for her duo with Kitzen Schatz. Kitzen won 6th for congress. It was a very large, competitive tournament and the boys didn’t break, but Kimber Allen won 3/4 of his debate rounds. Congrats to all!
On November 2, 1983, President Ronald Reagan signed the King Holiday Bill into law, designating the third Monday in January a federal holiday in observance of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The legislation to recognize Martin Luther King Jr. Day was first introduced just 4 days after his assassination on April 4, 1968. Still, it would take 15 years of persistence by civil rights activists for the holiday to be approved by the federal government and an additional 17 years for it to be recognized in all 50 states. Today, it is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service to encourage all Americans to volunteer and improve their communities.
https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/15-year-battle-martin-luther-king-jr-day
https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/15-year-battle-martin-luther-king-jr-day
CONGRATS to our HS wrestlers! Sky Olsen placed 1st at the Bobcat Invitational for the girls' team last weekend and Michael Broederlow placed 3rd for the boys' team!
Do you have access to a kiddo aged 0-4? If so, grab them and come to Story Time in the library! Braidy Davidson plans amazing activities with Baby/Toddler (0-2yrs) time on Tuesdays at 10am and Preschool children (0-4yrs) on Thursdays at 10am! Come promote literacy in fun, interactive ways!
Burlington School has once again been selected for the Trout in the Classroom program. Today, approximately 150 trout eggs were delivered to Mrs. Dearcorn's classroom.
Trout in the Classroom provides students with the opportunity to engage in hands-on STEM activities that connect them to their natural environment and introduce them to potential careers in STEM fields.
Trout in the Classroom provides students with the opportunity to engage in hands-on STEM activities that connect them to their natural environment and introduce them to potential careers in STEM fields.
Come support our FFA program and add this to your calendar!
HS Student Council planned the semi-formal Winter Ball dance last weekend. It had a good turnout and students reported it being lots of fun.
Our own Paula Parsley is featured in the district newsletter- check it out! The new Food Program Newsletter shares menu highlights, program updates, nutrition information, and helpful resources. It will also include quick surveys to gather feedback, along with fun facts and spotlights on our awesome cooks who make it all happen each day. The goal is to keep communication clear, consistent, and informative. You can expect the district newsletter periodically throughout the school year.
This week has been a whirlwind of dress up days and visits from both Santa and the School Board, mixed in with classroom instruction and finishing up the first semester. Happy Holidays!
Casey Nelson and James Mears competed in welding at the Battle of the Basin competition. Casey earned 4th place in the Intermediate division. CONGRATS!
BHS students presented at the 1st annual PBL summit in Ten Sleep, in October. Our Foods and Multimedia classes worked together to explain the process of starting our new Burlington Catering business. Students discussed the process of creating video ads and business cards to begin the marketing process along with showcasing some sweet treats. The group gathered ideas at the summit and elicited suggestions from local business leaders and government agencies. These adults evaluated which projects to fund and BHS was in the top 3, thus earning some grant money which will be used to purchase equipment for the Catering class. This is a neat achievement!
Over 1600 HS students auditioned for State Band/Choir/Orchestra. CONGRATS to Bradford Davidson who was one of 400 students from around the state who made the cut for State!
Students in English 1010 were tasked with creating their own short story following the hero's journey. The seniors exceeded Mrs. Tribby's expectations and she's so proud of their work!
Mrs. McKay's K-8 Music Program was a delight. Each grade level showcased talents on instruments with all levels participating in singing the songs.
The Fall Awards Assembly last night highlighted our sports season successes. BHS placed in the top 3 at the State level in every sport, from last spring's Track champions to this fall's Cross Country championship, to football and volleyball. That is a massive achievement and reflects the caliber of athletes we have, the quality of coaching we have, and the support from parents and community members that we have. THANK YOU!
Our MS season was also very competitive with coaches each pointing out the different kinds of "wins" their teams experienced.
Our MS season was also very competitive with coaches each pointing out the different kinds of "wins" their teams experienced.
5th graders hosted "Shark Tank" presentations today, pitching ideas for products each group designed with the intent to commemorate America's upcoming 250 year anniversary of independence. Their public speaking skills were astounding. A huge THANKS to our volunteer panel of judges including: Hiedi Christensen, Wendy Fuller, AJ Rasmussen-Dickson, Matt Davidson, Ryan Boettcher, and Wes Townsend.
Congratulations to our football players who have earned All-State Honors.
BHS' FFA members traveled to Casper last week to join over 700 members from across the state, participating in workshops and industry tours. Rae Leonhardt and Jamie Taylor attended the Chapter President's Conference, where they made recommendations on business items that they will vote on at the State Convention in April.
3rd graders learned in STEM class that a catapult is a simple machine classified as a lever, which uses a fulcrum to help distribute effort evenly. They discovered that they needed potential energy (stored energy) to create kinetic energy (working energy) in order to launch their pumpkins. See whose catapult hit the target!
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Lots of hands-on learning for our MS students in "Reality Town" yesterday. THANK YOU to all the community members and volunteers who made it possible, including our HS FCCLA students and RMHS' FBLA! Our MS students were able to directly experience budgeting for necessities vs "wants" based on their assigned job's salary and number of family members. One pediatrician said, "I have a good job, so why am I so broke?" after buying a house, groceries, insurance, taxes, and meeting other needs. Another student noted sadly, "If I have to buy groceries, I can't pay for a cell phone plan." It was a great learning experience!
