Happy Administrative Professionals Day to Nicole and Cheryl!
You both keep everything running smoothly and keep us all on track—we truly don’t know what we’d do without you. Thank you for everything you do each and every day!
You both keep everything running smoothly and keep us all on track—we truly don’t know what we’d do without you. Thank you for everything you do each and every day!

"Leading with heart, Burke Cougar's February's Student of the Month."





Our 3rd–8th grade students are ready to “lock in” for ELA State Testing tomorrow! Get a good night’s rest, eat a hearty breakfast, and come ready to show what you know. Let’s go, Cougars!🔓 📝

H is for Hat Day! 🎩🧢 Today the kiddos topped off the fun by wearing their favorite hats to celebrate the letter H. We loved seeing all the creative styles and smiling faces!










Our 5th graders had an amazing day in Sioux Falls! We kicked things off with a visit to KELOLAND, where students got to sit in on the live 12:00 broadcast—such a cool experience! Then we took a short walk over to the Washington Pavilion and explored the Discovery Science Center, where curiosity and excitement were everywhere.
It was a fun-filled day of learning, exploring, and making memories together! 💙




MS student council hosted a dodgeball tournament tonight. Thanks to all the teams who came out and played! It was a fun and energetic night!










Even more pictures from today’s 6th grade Career Fair! 🎉










More from today’s 6th Grade Career Fair! 🎉










6th Grade Career Fair was a success!! 🎉 Our 6th graders did an amazing job preparing for today’s event, and it truly showed. We are so proud of all their hard work and effort! Huge shoutout to Mrs. B for all the time and effort she put into working with the students and helping make today such a great success! 👏✨










G is for Game Day and Green! 💚♟️ Today was full of school spirit, fun, and lots of green as we celebrated the letter G.










Congratulations to Birdy Witt on being selected as one of the 20 winners in South Dakota for the Sanford Poison "Keep Poisons In a Space Far, Far, Away!" coloring contest winning a $25 gift card! The first grade class each got to participate in this coloring contest while learning about poison safety.

Check out this week’s Cougar Friday activity, hosted by Burke Community Memorial Hospital!

🎭✨ Mamma Mia Prom was one for the books! 💙🪩 From the music to the memories, it was a night full of laughter and dancing. Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening so special and to all the students who brought the energy and fun.



The 4th graders got to go to Snake Creek and explore today! They got their GoFourth passes and we had a great time in the wonderful weather!!








Who do we love? FARMERS!! 🚜🌾❤️
Today, to celebrate the letter F, our very own FFA students and wonderful Ag Teacher, Mrs. Andrews, taught the kids about the many hats farmers wear and all the important jobs they do each day. Students also learned fun facts about different farm animals! 🐄🐖🐓






Congrats Abbie!

Another letter is in the books!! 🎶
The students absolutely ENJOYED the music and had a fantastic time! A big thank you to the Northeast Community College Jazz Machine for coming to perform!
And a big thank you to Mrs. Vogt for organizing this awesome experience for our students. 👏









Students had their first Book Club meeting today! 📚✨
A big thank you to Halle Fuhrer for getting this started and helping spread the joy of reading!

⛳️ Golfing season is in full swing! 🏌♂️


D is for DISCO! 🕺✨
The kids had an absolute blast at our dance party celebrating the letter D—full of music, moves, and big smiles all around! 💃🎶




