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Cougar Weekly
Please help us give Ms. Huckabee a warm welcome! We are so excited to have her join our Cougar family!
BMS Families: Join us for 5th Grade Orientation & Back-to-School Night! We are excited to welcome students and families back to BMS on Wednesday, August 12! Please see the schedule below for what to expect during the evening.
5th Grade Families
5:45 PM – 5th Grade Orientation begins in the BMS Cafeteria
Students will:
Receive class schedules and locker assignments, learn important school expectations, procedures, and routines, meet teachers and staff, tour the building and classrooms, and have an opportunity to ask questions.
*Students are welcome to bring school supplies to place in their lockers.
6:30 PM – Free hot dog dinner will be served.
6th-8th Grade Families
6:30 PM – Join us for a free hot dog dinner.
Following dinner, students may: pick up their class schedule and locker assignment, tour the building and locate classrooms, and bring school supplies to place in lockers.
The evening will conclude at 7:30 PM. We can't wait to welcome everyone back and kick off another great school year at BMS! We’ll see you on August 12th!
Stop by the BMS Student Council Booth!
Try your luck at our Mystery Paw Wall for just $2 per paw! Every paw is a winner! Prizes include candy, Cougar gear, school supplies, special school prizes and a few big surprise prizes! Students in grades 5-7 who are interested in joining BMS Student Council can also stop by the booth to pick up an application and learn more about getting involved.
Your participation helps support BMS Student Council and the activities we plan for students throughout the year. Every paw wins!
The Burlington School District Re-6J Board of Education held a productive special meeting on August 4 to complete Phase V of the superintendent search process. Working collaboratively alongside Walt Cooper, superintendent search specialist for McPherson & Jacobson, the Board spent two and a half hours establishing a clear, unified vision and strategic direction for the upcoming school year. Through this deliberate planning session, the Board identified three foundational priorities for our district:
* building strong relationships and trust while growing school culture and pride
* actively addressing enrollment trends and student migration
* focusing on recruiting and retaining exceptional educators and staff
With these key goals now defined, our entire educational community has a strong roadmap to guide us as we work together toward continuous growth and success. I want to extend my sincere gratitude to our board members - Darren Bennett, Grant James, Casey McDaniel, George Homm, Tara Penny, Craig Schaal, and Justin Carter - for their outstanding leadership, vision, and tireless commitment. Their hard work ensures that Burlington School District remains an extraordinary place for our students, teachers, staff, and administrators to thrive.
* building strong relationships and trust while growing school culture and pride
* actively addressing enrollment trends and student migration
* focusing on recruiting and retaining exceptional educators and staff
With these key goals now defined, our entire educational community has a strong roadmap to guide us as we work together toward continuous growth and success. I want to extend my sincere gratitude to our board members - Darren Bennett, Grant James, Casey McDaniel, George Homm, Tara Penny, Craig Schaal, and Justin Carter - for their outstanding leadership, vision, and tireless commitment. Their hard work ensures that Burlington School District remains an extraordinary place for our students, teachers, staff, and administrators to thrive.
The HS Sports Fall Parent meeting will be Monday August 10th at 6:30 PM in the HS Auditorium.
The MS Sports Fall Parent meeting will be Tuesday August 11th at 6:30 PM in the MS Cafeteria.
The MS Sports Fall Parent meeting will be Tuesday August 11th at 6:30 PM in the MS Cafeteria.
Today is the last day for District registration. We need all parents of returning students to update their child's information and sign the needed agreements. Staff from all three buildings are at Burlington High School Lunchroom until 3PM should you need help. We have Chromebooks available if you need a device to complete the online portions. Please complete all the sections so we can get your student enrolled!
🍎 NOW HIRING for the 2026–2027 School Year! 🍎
The Burlington School District is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team!
Current Openings:
📚 Elementary School Paraprofessional
🏫 High School Building Secretary
🚌 Route Bus Driver
Why work with us?
✅ Four-day school week
✅ District-paid single health, vision, and life insurance (eligible positions)
✅ PERA retirement benefits
✅ Supportive staff and welcoming community
✅ Make a positive impact on the lives of students every day
Interested? Contact the District Office at 719-346-8737 with any questions.
Come join the Burlington School District team—we'd love to have you!
The Burlington School District is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team!
Current Openings:
📚 Elementary School Paraprofessional
🏫 High School Building Secretary
🚌 Route Bus Driver
Why work with us?
✅ Four-day school week
✅ District-paid single health, vision, and life insurance (eligible positions)
✅ PERA retirement benefits
✅ Supportive staff and welcoming community
✅ Make a positive impact on the lives of students every day
Interested? Contact the District Office at 719-346-8737 with any questions.
Come join the Burlington School District team—we'd love to have you!
For HS students interested in joining Cross Country, the link to join the Band App is here:
https://band.us/n/acabb8e434Q5C
Practice will begin on Monday August 10th from 6-7 AM at the HS Track.
If you have any questions, please contact our coaches through the band app or email at:
aneal@burlingtonk12.org or cpedersen@burlingtonk12.org
https://band.us/n/acabb8e434Q5C
Practice will begin on Monday August 10th from 6-7 AM at the HS Track.
If you have any questions, please contact our coaches through the band app or email at:
aneal@burlingtonk12.org or cpedersen@burlingtonk12.org
Meet & Greet with Superintendent Mike Waters
Please join us for a casual Meet & Greet with our new Superintendent, Mike Waters!
Ziggi's
Friday, August 14
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Stop by to enjoy a cup of coffee, visit with Mike, and help us welcome him to the Burlington School District community. We hope to see you there!
Please join us for a casual Meet & Greet with our new Superintendent, Mike Waters!
Ziggi's
Friday, August 14
7:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Stop by to enjoy a cup of coffee, visit with Mike, and help us welcome him to the Burlington School District community. We hope to see you there!
District registration continues today Tuesday, August 4th and tomorrow, August 5th at Burlington High School Lunchroom. Staff from all three schools are available for in person registration 8AM-3PM. Online registration is available in Alma as well. We have Chromebooks available if you need a device to complete the online portions. Please complete all the sections so we can get your student enrolled!
School Supply Drive- The Post
Burlington High School- Class of 2027- Senior Information
District registration will start Monday, August 3rd and run to August 5th at Burlington High School Lunchroom. There will be staff available for in person registration 8AM-3PM. Online registration will be opened at that time as well. Thank you!
Reminder for BMS and BHS students participating in Fall Athletics:
You must have a physical on file to participate in practices. Practice for HS Golf and Football will begin on August 3rd. Practice for HS Volleyball, Softball, Cheer, Cross Country, MS Volleyball, and MS Football will begin on August 10th.
The BHS Fall Sport Parent Meeting will be August 10th at 6:30 PM in the BHS Auditorium.
The BMS Fall Sport Parent Meeting will be August 11th at 6:30 PM in the BMS Cafeteria.
You must have a physical on file to participate in practices. Practice for HS Golf and Football will begin on August 3rd. Practice for HS Volleyball, Softball, Cheer, Cross Country, MS Volleyball, and MS Football will begin on August 10th.
The BHS Fall Sport Parent Meeting will be August 10th at 6:30 PM in the BHS Auditorium.
The BMS Fall Sport Parent Meeting will be August 11th at 6:30 PM in the BMS Cafeteria.
There is an updated supply list for Burlington Middle School. You can access the new list here: https://aptg.co/cqybgG
BURLINGTON HIGH SCHOOL- FRESHMAN ORIENTATION 2026
"Thatta Cougar!!"- Congratulations to Burlington High School's Mya Deubler for being selected as the Colorado female representative for the Patriot Games held in Geneva, Ohio on August 9th-11th. Coverage will be provided by ESPN and ABC. Good luck to Mya!! For more details about the Patriot Games, please click here. GO COUGARS!!
Save the Date!
Burlington Middle School families, mark your calendars for our 5th Grade Orientation & Back-to-School Open House for grades 6-8 on Wednesday, August 12th!
5:45 PM– 5th Grade Orientation
6:30 PM – Open House for Grades 6–8
Join us as we kick off the new school year! Students will have the opportunity to pick up their class schedules, find and practice opening their lockers, meet their teachers, and visit classrooms and explore the building. A hot dog dinner will be served for BMS students and their families.
More details about the evening, including the schedule, will be shared as the event gets closer. We look forward to seeing everyone and welcoming our students back for a great school year!
Burlington Middle School families, mark your calendars for our 5th Grade Orientation & Back-to-School Open House for grades 6-8 on Wednesday, August 12th!
5:45 PM– 5th Grade Orientation
6:30 PM – Open House for Grades 6–8
Join us as we kick off the new school year! Students will have the opportunity to pick up their class schedules, find and practice opening their lockers, meet their teachers, and visit classrooms and explore the building. A hot dog dinner will be served for BMS students and their families.
More details about the evening, including the schedule, will be shared as the event gets closer. We look forward to seeing everyone and welcoming our students back for a great school year!
Dear Cougar Family,
As many of you may have heard, a tragic accident recently occurred near Eaton, Colorado, resulting in the loss of several young lives and serious injuries to others.
This heartbreak hits close to home for our community. Cooper Nider, son of Burlington High School alumnus Jon Nider, was among those who tragically passed away.
On behalf of the entire Burlington School District, we extend our deepest sympathies to the Nider family and to all those affected by this devastating loss. Our thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences are with their family and friends during this extraordinarily difficult time.
As many of you may have heard, a tragic accident recently occurred near Eaton, Colorado, resulting in the loss of several young lives and serious injuries to others.
This heartbreak hits close to home for our community. Cooper Nider, son of Burlington High School alumnus Jon Nider, was among those who tragically passed away.
On behalf of the entire Burlington School District, we extend our deepest sympathies to the Nider family and to all those affected by this devastating loss. Our thoughts, prayers, and heartfelt condolences are with their family and friends during this extraordinarily difficult time.