Burke School District 26-2

🔥 “Order in the Court!” 🔥
Our sophomores wrapped up their reading of Lord of the Flies with an unforgettable Mock Trial experience! After a week of intense preparation — crafting witness statements, conducting interviews, and building their opening and closing arguments — students stepped into the roles of attorneys, witnesses, and jurors to answer one big question:
⚖️ Is Jack Merridew guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter or 1st Degree Murder in the deaths of Piggy and Simon?
The courtroom was charged with energy as students presented their evidence, challenged testimonies, and debated the meaning of justice on the island. A powerful way to bring literature — and moral questions — to life! 🌴📚💥

Discover, Learn and Grow with Cub Scouts!

Check out tomorrow's Cougar Day activity, hosted by the Community Memorial Hospital!

"Future college students? Absolutely! Our 7th graders in career class are already doing the research!"

During first quarter in 6th grade career's class teachers and high school students shared personal stories about middle school, high school, where they went to college or where they are looking at going to college. Below are a few of the staff and students that shared their stories.

5th and 6th grade art students took a virtual field trip with the South Dakota Art Museum. They studied the work of SD artist Dorothy Morgan and made an oil pastel landscape in her style.

First and Second grade working hard creating sidewalk drawings to spread kindness.

"Kindness Grows Here-Together We Shine Brighter!"

Our 6th grade Science class has been learning about solenoids, magnetic force, and magnetic fields. Today they created their on electromagnets in the classroom, while eating popcorn for friendship day.

⚡️Congrats to the MS Storm Wrestlers! Valentine Tournament Champions!⚡️ Middle school wrestling at Valentine We got first place as a team Individual place winners Loudan Vasquez- 2nd Zane Vasquez - 1st Jason Teigten - 4th Beckham Bauld- 1st Gus Witt- 2nd Fielding Johnson- 4th Henry Witt- 2nd Boone Beck- 1st Reed Sedlacek- 1st Ryker Peck- 1st Neftaly Manases- 3rd Hadley Peppel - 2nd Otto Reber- 2nd Gabe Ekroth- 2nd Rosin Brozik- 1st

💙🏐 What a season, Cougars! Tonight didn’t end the way we hoped, but it certainly doesn’t take away from everything this team has accomplished. From the first serve of the season to the final point tonight, these girls played with grit, heart, and pride! To our seniors, thank you. You’ve led with passion, perseverance, and love for the game. Though the road to State ends here, the memories, lessons, and bonds built this season will last far beyond the court. Hold your heads high!! We are Cougar Proud!! 💙🐾

Thank you to United States Marine Corps Veteran Glen Peters for being our honored guest today. We are so grateful for your time, your message, and your service to our country. 🇺🇸

🇺🇸Burke will be hosting a Veterans Day Program at 2:30 on Tuesday, November 11th in the gym. The event is free and the public is encouraged to attend. 🇺🇸

💛 It’s Kindness Week! 💛 Show your kindness and school spirit by joining us for these fun dress-up days! 💙🐾

November 10th Regular Board Meeting Agenda

The Burke art students showcased their creativity at the Northern State University High School Art Show, where over 200 pieces were submitted from across the Midwest. The top 50 works were selected for display and three Burke students earned spots among them!

👏 Congratulations to:
Haley Baas
Dani Carlson
Abbie Simpson – Honorable Mention Award 🏅

We are so proud of all our talented artists for representing Burke with excellence and creativity!

Burke art students had a great day at NSU in Aberdeen. A very special congrats to Abbie Simpson for an honorable mention for her art piece!

Last week for their Halloween party. 5th graders took a virtual trip to DisneyLand during Halloween. We enjoyed learning about all the activities you can do at DisneyLand and ended it with snacks and a directed drawing!