Building a learning community in Vermont
Posted August 27, 2021
“Racial Justice is working in solidarity with each other to create change, growth and equity. It is listening and sharing and using what we learn to dismantle all systems of oppression.” – Lily Besaw, SRJA Student The… Read more »
Posted June 15, 2021
As we head into summer, our work to create a new strategic plan for Burlington School District is unfolding nicely. Last month, we received more than a dozen volunteers to engage in training to conduct empathy interviews… Read more »
Posted May 5, 2021
Edmunds Elementary was one of eleven schools across Vermont and New Hampshire to receive one of this Year’s “Year of the Book” grants from the Children’s Literacy Foundation. Other schools in the district have received the grant… Read more »
Posted April 12, 2021
As part of the District’s ongoing focus on creating a more equitable school system for students, families, and staff, we are embarking on work to create an Equitable Budget model and process. Our aim is to create… Read more »
Posted March 30, 2021
The Burlington High School Principal Hiring Committee has announced three finalists for the BHS principalship. The candidates are Steven Berbeco, who most recently served as Deputy Commissioner for the Child Development Division of Vermont’s Department for Children… Read more »
Posted March 8, 2021
Recognizing that Black history doesn’t end when March begins, please join us for our third annual “Beyond Black History Month” event on Friday, March 12 from 5:00-6:30. This year’s event is presented virtually as part of our… Read more »
Posted March 3, 2021
In an effort to maximize student learning the currently scheduled middle school parent conferences for March 18th and 19th are being canceled. These will now be regular school days for students at EMS and Hunt.
Posted December 23, 2020
Burlington School District is in the last year of our strategic plan. We are soliciting written proposals from professionally qualified contractors to provide services to the Burlington School District for the development of a new five year strategic… Read more »
Posted August 14, 2020
Pinckney to Lead New Effort to Coordinate District-wide Athletics BSD is pleased to announce that Quaron “Q” Pinckney has accepted the position of District Coordinator – Head of Athletics. This new position takes a District-wide management approach… Read more »
Posted July 1, 2020
On July 1, Superintendent Tom Flanagan launched his first day in the Burlington School District (BSD) by announcing an ambitious 100 Day Entry Plan, focused on bridging opportunity gaps in equity, empowering student engagement, and deepening community… Read more »
Posted May 29, 2020
The State of Vermont has informed us that any family attending a BSD school which provides free meals for all students will receive an additional grocery benefit. The benefit comes from the CARES Act and has been… Read more »
Posted May 11, 2020
May 4-8 is National Teacher Appreciation Week! Check out these videos put together with a little help from our students and administrators.
Posted January 31, 2020
BSD’s 2019 Annual Report is here! This year’s report looks at the work being done in the District, contains financial information and next year’s proposed budget, and provides a snapshot into our progress towards our strategic plan… Read more »
Posted January 13, 2020
Burlington School District invites you to kick-off 2020 with a chance to see your tax dollars at work! Join us Thursday, January 30th from 6-7:30 PM for a Ribbon Cutting and Open House at Edmunds. Attendees will… Read more »
Posted April 11, 2019
District Seeks to Begin Dual-Language Immersion Programs Burlington School District is proud to announce a new partnership with the French Embassy to explore offering Dual-Language French and English Immersion programming in Burlington. As part of the partnership,… Read more »
Posted February 14, 2019
First High School in VT to Install the Suite On behalf of Burlington High School’s (BHS) parent volunteer organization Seahorse Pride, BHS is proud to announce the arrival of a Mamava suite at the school. Thanks to the… Read more »
Posted December 19, 2018
Terms of Contract to be Announced After Ratification in Early 2019 Burlington, VT- The Burlington School District Board of School Commissioners and the Burlington Education Association (BEA) jointly announce that their bargaining teams have reached a tentative… Read more »
Posted October 10, 2018
Gallese Will Work in Vermont and Nationally to Increase Access to Afterschool Programs Burlington, VT – Burlington School District (BSD) and the Afterschool Alliance are proud to announce that Christy Gallese, BSD’s Director of Expanded Learning Opportunities… Read more »
Posted September 12, 2018
Four BHS students have achieved outstanding results on the PSAT/NMSQT and become Semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Competition. Emmanuel Dodson Anna Halladay Simon Kissam Elliot Montroll Emmanuel, Anna, Simon, and Elliot have each scored highly on… Read more »
Posted August 22, 2018
City Council to Consider Request to Place $70 Million Bond on November Ballot Burlington, VT On Tuesday, August 21st, the Burlington Board of School Commissioners passed a resolution asking City Council to place a $70 million bond question… Read more »
