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10 days ago, Jarrod Bessire
BOA- URL
"Riding for the Brand" Project- Burlington High School
6 days ago, Jarrod Bessire
Riding for the Brand Project
Rebranding Graphics
RFTB Red and Black
RFTB Western
Morgan Community College has some opportunities they want to be sure parents are aware of this summer! Click for more information: https://www.morgancc.edu/summer-camp/
13 days ago, Matthew Kastner
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Congrats to our Cougars who were named to the All Conference Baseball Team!
First Team:
Lenny Ramirez
Darian McDonough
Scout Humrich
Daxton Skarphol
Honorable Mention:
Kevin Salgado
#CougarPride
18 days ago, Jake Trahern
Better late than never! Our end-of-year staff lunch was a success as we celebrated employees reaching 5, 10, 15, and 30 years of service, along with honoring this year’s retiree. We are grateful for the dedication and commitment each staff member brings to our district!

Becky Stewart, Tyler and Mari Miller, Rina Barkhuizen and Valeria Vela, thank you for 5 years of service.

Jade Trahern, Mike Pett, Kaileigh Bonner, Megan Barber, and Adriana Gutierrez, thank you for 10 years of service.

Jake Trahern and Amy Neal, thank you for 15 years of service.

Val Webber and Irma Reents, thank you for 30 years of service.

Mr. Steach, thank you for 22 years of service with the Burlington School District. Enjoy your retirement!
about 1 month ago, Rebecca Stewart
Employees who have reached their 5 year milestone.
Employees who have reached their 10 year milestone.
Employees who have reached their 15 year milestone.
Employees who have reached their 30 year milestone.
Mr. Steach is retiring after 22 years of service with the Burlington School District.
Congratulations Cougars!
about 1 month ago, Jarrod Bessire
BHS Principal's Honor Roll
Congratulations Cougars!
about 1 month ago, Jarrod Bessire
BHS Superintendent's Honor Roll
Welcome to Burlington High School- Jason Fortmeyer- High School Science
about 1 month ago, Jarrod Bessire
Jason Fortmeyer
Celebrating Our Fourth Quarter Citizenship Award Winners

This past week, we had the chance to recognize an outstanding group of students who truly represent what it means to be a Cougar at BES. Our fourth quarter Citizenship Award winners consistently model the character, effort, and choices that make our school such a special place.

At BES, CUBS is a commitment to the values we build every day:

C – Caring: Showing kindness and helping others
U – United: Working together toward a common goal
B – Brave: Trying new things, even when it feels challenging
S – Strong: Having the mental discipline to choose what is right, even when it’s hard
As we remind our students, we can do hard things.

Our Citizenship Award winners live this out. They include others, make positive choices, and stay focused on doing what’s right, even when no one is watching. They help create classrooms where students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn. We are incredibly proud of them and grateful for the example they set for their classmates each day.
about 1 month ago, Andrea Bernal
Kindergarten kids
1st grade
2nd grade
3rd grade
4th grade
We’re thrilled to announce that Megan Harrel will be stepping into a new role as our 7th Grade Language Arts teacher for the 2026–2027 school year! After supporting students and staff as the BMS Office Aide, Megan will now be bringing her passion and positivity into the classroom!
about 1 month ago, Jade Trahern
Megan intro
Today we introduced a new BES tradition: the Heart of the School Award, our highest culture recognition.

Our very first recipient, Ridge Frihauf, reminds us what perseverance, courage, joy, and heart look like. His journey back to school has inspired our entire community, and we are so proud to celebrate the incredible progress he continues to make. Congratulations, Ridge!
about 1 month ago, Andrea Bernal
Student getting an award.
Principal and student getting award.
Family of the student who got an award
We’re excited to share that after teaching 5/6 Grade Math this year, Katie Burkhardt will be transitioning to 7th/8th Grade Science at Burlington Middle School for the 2026–2027 school year. We can’t wait to see the impact she’ll make in her new role!
about 1 month ago, Jade Trahern
Katie intro
Happy Last Day of the 25-26 School Year! Reminder: all schools are dismissed at 12:00 pm today!
about 1 month ago, Matthew Kastner
Welcome to Burlington High School- Brenda Miltenberger- School Counselor
about 1 month ago, Jarrod Bessire
Brenda Miltenberger
Congrats to our Cougars who were named to the All State Teams!
Track and Field:
Emma McNerney- First Team
Samuel Korber- Honorable Mention
Golf:
Brooklyn Hays- Second Team
#CougarPride
about 1 month ago, Jake Trahern
Game Day
Game Day
Meet the 2026–2027 BES Classroom Teacher Team!

We are excited to introduce the classroom teachers who will be leading our Cougars next school year. Elementary classroom teachers do so much more than teach reading, writing, and math. They build relationships, create routines, encourage confidence, celebrate growth, and help students learn how to be part of a classroom community.

The impact of a great elementary teacher lasts far beyond one school year. They are often the first people who help children see themselves as readers, problem-solvers, friends, leaders, and learners.

We are proud of this team and excited for the year ahead. Go Cougars!
about 1 month ago, Matthew Kastner
26-27 Classroom Teachers
Introducing next year's Elementary principal, please click the link for more info:
https://tinyurl.com/3vsbakk8
Presentamos a la próxima directora de la escuela primaria para el próximo año escolar; haga clic en el enlace para más información
about 1 month ago, Stephen Walkinshaw
✨ Welcome back to BMS, Mrs. Kandy Davis! ✨

We are excited to welcome Mrs. Davis as our Title 1 Teacher for next year!
about 1 month ago, Jade Trahern
Mrs. Davis intro
Welcome to Burlington High School- Avery Marzolf- Burlington Online Academy Coordinator
about 1 month ago, Jarrod Bessire
Avery Marzolf
✨ Welcome to BMS, Ms. Elri Barkhuizen! ✨
about 1 month ago, Jade Trahern
Ms. B intro