BHS seniors Esther Lokossou and Victoria Tornwini have been working to advance equity and inclusion efforts for years. From working with the Summer Racial Justice Academy to presenting at conferences in California, helping lead peer mediation, organizing… Read more »
Legacy and Light – FREE Family-friendly Celebration: Sunday, Feb. 15
Join us for our 2nd Annual Sankofa Legacy and Light Event on Sunday, February 15th, from 1-4 pm at Contois Auditorium/City Hall! This FREE, family-friendly celebration will feature a community luncheon catered by Yalla Eats, a visual… Read more »
Community Update, February 4: First Day of School, ICE, Budget, Ramadan, Black History Month
February 4, 2026 Dear BSD Community, February is an important and busy month in our schools. It is Black History Month, and students and staff are engaging in meaningful learning about Black History and continuing to celebrate… Read more »
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 16, 2026 Dear Burlington Community, As we head into this Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend, I am filled with a conflicting sense of hope and profound despair. Watching masked federal agents shoot people in… Read more »
BHS Sophomore Earns Eagle Scout Award at 15
Congratulations Niko! The Burlington High School Sophomore is a member of Scouting America Troop based out of South Burlington. Last night, the board recognized that on October 9, Niko earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Eagle Scout… Read more »
BSD Budget Update: January 12, 2026
January 12, 2026 Dear BSD Community, I hope you all had a wonderful break and are enjoying being back in your routines. During my visits last week, I saw teachers engaging students with care and enthusiasm. I… Read more »
BSD to Host PreK Open Houses – Bring your child to visit preschool!
Did you know BSD has preschool classrooms in every elementary school? For the first time, parents looking for excellent preschool options are being invited to see the classrooms and meet the staff. BSD will be hosting Open… Read more »
Community Update, December 11: Bond Savings; Budget Tax Impacts; Coffee with Tom
December 11, 2025 Dear BSD Community, This month, I shared big news with the City Council and our Board. At this time, we have borrowed $159 million for the BHS/BTC project, and we believe that no further… Read more »
Vermont Doesn’t Need a State Takeover of Education
Note: This opinion editorial was sent to media outlets throughout Vermont on December 9th, 2025 On December 1, the Scott Administration released its annual education tax rate letter. That letter projected a 12% average increase in education… Read more »
Community Update, November 7: Equity Milestone, Teacher Contract, Budget and Enrollment
Dear Burlington Community, By now, I hope you have seen the amazing news that last year, for the first time, BSD eliminated racial disparities in suspensions. In 2024–25, Students of the Global Majority made up 42% of… Read more »
