Cougar Weekly
Fellowship of Christian Athletes- Burlington High School- April 21st, 2026 @ 7:00AM
FFA Meat In 2026
Attendance, Bookfair, and Health Week! Click here for the BES weekly newsletter: https://app.smore.com/n/aqp6v
FINAL⚾️
Cougars win!
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Burlington High School Hosts Successful Air Quality Symposium
On April 16th, some BHS sophomores and juniors presented their findings at a symposium highlighting the air quality. This is under the Air Quality InQuiry (AQIQ) program, a community-focused initiative through a partnership with the CU Boulder Mechanical Engineering Department.
The AQIQ program represents an innovative approach to environmental science education, combining academic rigor with real-world community engagement. Over the past three years, high school students have utilized specialized air quality monitors—often called "pods"—to collect and analyze atmospheric data from their local area. This hands-on approach allows students to develop practical research skills while contributing meaningful environmental data to their community.
The program's success owes much to the dedication of Mr. Shane Walkinshaw (Superintendent), Mr. Jarrod Bessire (Principal), and Mrs. Venus Rotoni (Biology Teacher), whose vision and initiative have sustained the AQIQ program and enabled student participation in meaningful scientific research. This year’s CU Boulder’s mentors were mechanical engineering students Bela Voglund, and Anh Nguyen, who provided invaluable guidance and expertise through the high school researchers throughout the program.
Here are the winners of the said event.
Best Poster – “Effects of different Floors”, Brandon McDaniel, Jandri Barkhuizen, and Paige Bessire
People’s Choice Awardees
“VOC Emissions from different baked goods”, Isis Esquivel and Evis Esquivel
“Check your air!”, Lilliana Reed
On April 16th, some BHS sophomores and juniors presented their findings at a symposium highlighting the air quality. This is under the Air Quality InQuiry (AQIQ) program, a community-focused initiative through a partnership with the CU Boulder Mechanical Engineering Department.
The AQIQ program represents an innovative approach to environmental science education, combining academic rigor with real-world community engagement. Over the past three years, high school students have utilized specialized air quality monitors—often called "pods"—to collect and analyze atmospheric data from their local area. This hands-on approach allows students to develop practical research skills while contributing meaningful environmental data to their community.
The program's success owes much to the dedication of Mr. Shane Walkinshaw (Superintendent), Mr. Jarrod Bessire (Principal), and Mrs. Venus Rotoni (Biology Teacher), whose vision and initiative have sustained the AQIQ program and enabled student participation in meaningful scientific research. This year’s CU Boulder’s mentors were mechanical engineering students Bela Voglund, and Anh Nguyen, who provided invaluable guidance and expertise through the high school researchers throughout the program.
Here are the winners of the said event.
Best Poster – “Effects of different Floors”, Brandon McDaniel, Jandri Barkhuizen, and Paige Bessire
People’s Choice Awardees
“VOC Emissions from different baked goods”, Isis Esquivel and Evis Esquivel
“Check your air!”, Lilliana Reed
GAME DAY🐾
🏃🏼♂️➡️ HS Track at Cheyenne Wells 9 AM
⚾️ at Calhan 10 AM
#NeverSlack
BHS Prom 2026
FINAL⚾️
Cougars-0
Colby-10
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RESULTS From Yuma⛳️
Cougars take 4th as a team
Good work, Ladies!
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We’re celebrating our 3rd and 4th grade students for finishing CMAS testing, with just a few makeups remaining!
Our students showed focus, perseverance, and a lot of grit this past week. We also want to thank our families for prioritizing attendance, it made a big difference in keeping testing smooth and consistent for everyone.
A huge shoutout to our staff for the preparation, encouragement, and support you provided leading up to and throughout testing. Your work sets our students up for success.
And a special thank you to our high school wrestlers for sharing their “getting ready to compete at state” message at our assembly, and to our cheerleaders for bringing the energy and pep on Monday morning. Those moments helped set the tone for a strong week.
Our students showed focus, perseverance, and a lot of grit this past week. We also want to thank our families for prioritizing attendance, it made a big difference in keeping testing smooth and consistent for everyone.
A huge shoutout to our staff for the preparation, encouragement, and support you provided leading up to and throughout testing. Your work sets our students up for success.
And a special thank you to our high school wrestlers for sharing their “getting ready to compete at state” message at our assembly, and to our cheerleaders for bringing the energy and pep on Monday morning. Those moments helped set the tone for a strong week.
This is a reminder for 8th grade families to submit a baby photo for the “Guess Who?” section in this year's yearbook.
The cost is $20 per student and the extended deadline to submit a clear baby photo is Thursday, April 23rd. You can turn in the photo and payment to the school office.
This is a fun opportunity to be included in a memorable section of the yearbook!
Questions? Contact Mrs. Harrel at 719-346-5440.
The cost is $20 per student and the extended deadline to submit a clear baby photo is Thursday, April 23rd. You can turn in the photo and payment to the school office.
This is a fun opportunity to be included in a memorable section of the yearbook!
Questions? Contact Mrs. Harrel at 719-346-5440.
Due to worsening weather conditions, the MS track meet tomorrow has been postponed to May 7th.
Do you want to be part of a team that works hard, supports one another, and maybe even has a little fun along the way?
If you answered yes to that question, we’d love for you to check us out! Visit our employment page at https://www.burlingtonk12.org/page/employment to explore the opportunities available—we’re hiring for a variety of positions.
Come join our team and make a difference!
If you answered yes to that question, we’d love for you to check us out! Visit our employment page at https://www.burlingtonk12.org/page/employment to explore the opportunities available—we’re hiring for a variety of positions.
Come join our team and make a difference!
We are proud to share that last night, Burlington Rotary Club presented the 2026 Service Above Self Award to our own Andrew Salvador! Mr. Salvador has been teaching music at Burlington Schools for 34 years! Thank you for your years of dedication to music education in our community!
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This week's Featured Artists are Jesenia Santoyo, BHS, with Colored Pencil drawing and Olivia Mendoza, BMS, with a Pastel study.
Welcome to Cougar Nation, Aulani Johnson!
GAME DAY🐾
🏃➡️HS Track at Merino 9 AM
Live Results: https://live.athletic.net/meets/67726
⚾️Baseball at Limon V/JV 4:30 PM
#NeverSlack
🏃➡️HS Track at Merino 9 AM
Live Results: https://live.athletic.net/meets/67726
⚾️Baseball at Limon V/JV 4:30 PM
#NeverSlack
Road construction has moved past our campus. BES will return to normal dismissal/pick up procedures for after school today. Thanks for your patience over the past few days.
Burlington High School PSAT/SAT 2026
