
🤹♂️Thank You Ron Anglin! Your inspirational stories and humor kept our elementary kids entertained this afternoon!🤡









It’s concert day!
Join us TODAY at 6:30 PM for our Spring Concert filled with music and talent from our Elementary, Middle School, and High School Band & Choir!
Come early to check out the amazing Art Show – doors open at 5:30 PM!
You don’t want to miss it!
Music, art, and incredible student talent – all in one night!
See you there!
🎶🎤🎨✨
If you can't make it check out the Cougar Livestream.






Congratulations to our April Student of the Month winners!





We’re feeling the love this Teacher Appreciation Week! 💙 A huge THANK YOU to Bruns Market for the delicious cookies and to the Consumer's Federal Credit Union for the amazing meat, cheese, and fruit trays. Your kindness and support mean so much!



🔥 Hey There Thursday 🔥
This morning, our amazing local Fire Crew helped kick off the day by greeting students with high-fives, smiles, and encouragement! 🚒👏
A huge thank-you to our firefighters for giving our students such a positive and energetic start to their day. We appreciate all you do for our community!





🥞🥓Seniors, you've almost made it! Today we hosted a breakfast to celebrate all you've done in your time here. You will all be missed, but we are excited to see where life takes you. Next stop, the big show on Saturday!👩🎓👨🎓







Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!
This is nacho average team—because at Burke, we have the most incredible staff who always put students first!
A big THANK YOU to Cahoy’s Kitchen for preparing the delicious nacho bar and a huge shoutout to Cougar PALS for funding the deliciousness😋.




🎉 Preschool Registration is Now Open! 🧒📚
We’re excited to welcome our newest little learners for the 2025–2026 school year!
✅ Full-Day Program on Tuesdays & Thursdays
🎂 Child must be 4 years old by September 1, 2025
🗓️ Registration Deadline: May 22, 2025
Our play-based preschool program builds early literacy, social-emotional skills, and school readiness in a fun, supportive environment.
🔗 Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMLPeXhVRnDJiX3clYnW-GE26fys8f92uyO3PszmX1reVcJQ/viewform
Have questions? We’re happy to help! Call us at 605-775-2645 or email nicole.harnack@k12.sd.us
Let the learning adventures begin! 🌟🖍️


Middle school golf were in Avon today!




Thank you to Holly Mosterd and Erin Schulte for the delicious treats — what a sweet way to start the day! 💙



At the very beginning of your education, your teachers would gather you at the rug for morning meeting. So what better way to end your high school journey than with one final meeting at the rug?
Thank you, Mrs. Frank, for making this meaningful moment possible for our seniors.
Congratulations, Class of 2025! We are so incredibly proud of the people you’ve grown into. No matter where life takes you, always remember: The World Needs Who You Were Made to Be.





Get ready to sweat this summer with Mr. Serr!
🔥💪 Summer Workout Programs will be in full swing! ☀️



📣 Schedule Update – 5th & 6th Grade Instrumental Fun Night 🎶
Please note that the 5th and 6th Grade Instrumental Fun Night has been rescheduled from Tuesday, May 13th to Tuesday, May 20th at 7:00 PM.
We’re looking forward to a fantastic evening of music and fun—see you there! 🎷🥁🎺


It’s Teacher Appreciation Week!
Thank you to the Herrick Lady Auxiliary for the delicious treats 🍪 and to our School Board for bringing the Mighty Mojo ⚡ to kick off the week with a great start!
We’re feeling the love and ready to celebrate our amazing teachers all week
🍎📚✨❤️




🙏🙏Thank you Mighty Mojo and Burke School Board for blessing our teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week!☕️☕️


Check out this week’s Cougar Day Activity!
Sign Up at
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYgQM7BPIBWHCvcG1VSLxv2ifqTHKRY9E_B6WQGu2QZuRPlQ/viewform


Congratulations to Mrs. Mollie Andrews, our incredible agriculture teacher! SDAAE has named her Outstanding Early Career Teacher of the Year. Thanks for all you do, and congratulations!


Yearbooks are on sale! Click the link to order. Yearbooks are $37. Orders end on July 4. They will ship to the school in August.
Late order yearbooks are $47.75 + shipping.
Https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/BurkeSchool2025


Paige Bull is your third place discus thrower at Howard Wood! Congrats Paige!


Let’s give a big shoutout to the incredible school nutrition staff who keep our students fueled and ready to learn! From early mornings to busy lunch hours, they serve up more than just meals—they serve kindness, care, and dedication every single day. Happy School Lunch Hero Day to these everyday heroes who make a difference with every tray!
