Burke School District 26-2

🐾 Our Cougars are back! 🐾 What an incredible first day of school full of laughter, energy, and yes… a little friendly competition to welcome our newest Cougars! Seeing all of our bright, shining Cougars today reminded us just how amazing this year is going to be! 💙

Huge shout out to Joel Bailey and DIAL for hosting Jason Freeman. Jason's words were motivating and an encouraging way to kick off the 25-26 school year!

Come out and see the 1937 building renovations tonight during the Construction Open House from 6-7 pm.

📞✨ It’s Screening Time! ✨📞 Parents, call the school today to sign up your Birth–5 kiddos 🍼👶🎨 for our upcoming screening! Let’s check milestones, share resources, and help every child get a great start! 🌟📚

🎉📸 Picture Days are Coming! 📸🎉

PK – 5th Grade:
🗓 Monday, August 18th (During Open House)
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Lunchroom

6th – 12th Grade:
🗓 Friday, August 22nd

Dear Parents/Guardians, Because medical costs can be expensive, the Burke School District does provide families the opportunity to purchase student accident insurance on their student through Student Assurance Servies, Inc. This supplemental policy would assist with your out-of-pocket medical expenses (i.e. deductible) should your student sustain an accidental injury while coverage is in effect. Also, if you do not have any insurance on your student, this would be primary for accidental injuries. There is a variety of coverage options and premiums are a one-time payment for the school year. Please review the short video link below regarding student accident insurance. https://youtu.be/6yJJc4Ls1cY?si=rNRf4LNy0yyntCdT If you have any questions about this coverage, please contact Student Assurance Services directly at (800) 328-2739. Paper forms are available in the school office if needed

Board Meeting Agenda for August 11th

📣 Stay Connected with Us! 📣
Have you changed your phone number or address? Or just want to make sure you’re receiving school calls and texts?

📲 Update your contact information today by filling out this quick form:
👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4oUTbnPWgbtPWbYkpY7uvpjSNUkZSJQXwJawpdbFj2mHhGg/viewform
or simply scan the QR code below!

📚✏️ School Supply List is Here!
Check out the full list to get your student ready for the school year!

It's also on our website:
👉 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gpz6ghS_8-X7HvulSsGOKwweOw-6772IAmXDauc7bkk/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.igujs2cyi2xm

🏈 Equipment Checkout – Grades 6th–8th 🏈

📅 Date: August 18th (During Open House)
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Visitor Locker Room

💪 First Practice Begins!
📅 Date: August 19th
🕞 Time: 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM

📞 For More Information, Please Contact:
David Indahl – (830) 8482
Glen Peters – (208) 1074

Information on 3rd-5th grade volleyball

Fall Practice information

📣 Back to School is almost here, Cougar families! 🐾

Check out our Back to School Newsletter for everything you need to know to start the year off right — from supply lists and schedules to important dates and more! 🎒📚

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🍔 Swing by Dog Days this Saturday and grab a delicious burger to support our Youth Football Program! 🏈

👏👏Burke paraprofessional Amber Wilhelmsen has been accepted to the Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway at Dakota State! She will continue working as a para while completing her teaching degree! We are Cougar Proud of you Amber!! 🎉🎉

📣 Enroll Now at Burke Public School!
🌟 Small School. Big Heart. Bright Futures.

At Burke School District, we believe in nurturing the whole child — academically, physically, emotionally, and creatively.

✅ All of our teachers are highly qualified and trained in the latest research-based practices - including Science of Reading withtargeted reading interventions
✅ PE classes 4 days a week for active, healthy learners
✅ Weekly social-emotional lessons from a certified counselor
✅ Certified art instruction to spark creativity
✅ A close-knit school community that feels like family

Come see why families love being part of the Cougar Family!💙
📞 Call us today at (605) 775-2645 to learn more or schedule a visit!
💻 Or enroll online at www.burke.k12.sd.us

🎉🎉Congratulations to the Burke FCCLA members at National FCCLA Conference. Paige Bull Gold medal 🥇 in Teach and Train, Paige Kellen Gold medal 🥇 in Instructional Video Design, Olivia Bull- Silver 🥈 in Career Investigation and Abbie Simpson -Gold 🥇in Instructional Video Design. Paige and Abbie were 2nd in the Nation in Instructional Video Design! 👏👏

🎉 Huge congratulations to our 2nd place winners at Nationals — Abigail Simpson and Paige Kellen! 🥈🌟 Your hard work and dedication paid off — we’re so proud of you! 👏💪 Way to go, Burke FCCLA! 🔴⚫

Come check out what Mr. Serr is offering!