May 7, 2021 Good afternoon Burlington community, I’m writing with an important update regarding the future of Burlington High School and Technical Center (BHS/BTC). On Tuesday night, the Burlington Board of School Commissioners agreed with my recommendation… Read more »
Community Update May 3: PCBs/ReEnvisioning/Board Meeting Update, Recovery Planning, BHS Principal Search, Equity Webinar Series
May 3, 2021 Good morning BSD Community, Thank you all for making last week a success! It is hard to believe that Friday was the first time elementary students went to school each day of the week… Read more »
A Note Regarding Daunte Wright
April 15, 2021 Dear BSD Community, On Sunday, Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man, was shot and killed by a police officer following a traffic stop in Minnesota. This senseless act of violence occurred just miles from… Read more »
Community Update April 12: More In-person, 21/22 Calendar, SRO Recommendations, PCBs, BHS Principal Search
April 12, 2021 Good afternoon BSD Community, I want to thank you all for your patience these past few weeks as we have awaited word from the AOE regarding what is next for schools in Vermont. New… Read more »
2021-2022 Calendar Released
It’s here! The 2021-2022 school year calendar was approved at the April 6th Board Meeting. The 2021-2022 calendar assumes a return to full in-person instruction, with the first day of school for students scheduled for August 25.… Read more »
BTC Director Jason Gingold Named Career Center Director of the Year
The Vermont Principals’ Association (VPA) has announced Burlington Technical Center’s Jason Gingold as Career Center Director of the Year. This peer-to-peer award is given annually through the VPA as part of Principals and Directors of the Year… Read more »
Community Update March 26: More In-person learning, Strategic Plan, PCB Update
March 26, 2021 Dear BSD Families and Staff, It’s hard to believe, but last Thursday marked one year since all schools in Vermont moved to remote learning in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In recognition of this,… Read more »
AAPI Solidarity Statement from Superintendent Flanagan
March 18, 2021 Dear BSD Community, One of our core beliefs is that “diversity and inclusion promote strong schools and communities” and we are committed to acting on these values of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Hate and… Read more »
“We Choose Love and Hope” – BSD Releases Black Lives Matter Flag Raising Documentary
Burlington, VT Burlington School District (BSD) is proud to announce the release of its mini-documentary, “We Choose Love and Hope: Raising the Black Lives Matter Flag in Burlington School District”. Check it out below! Produced in partnership… Read more »
Community Update, March 12: Recovery Planning, State Champs, DtBHS Going Viral, PCB Update, Beyond Black History Month TONIGHT
What a few weeks it has been! Before the Winter Break it was snowing, vaccinations were in the distant future, and we were still remote at BHS. Since then, we have had a grand opening and students… Read more »
