👏👏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!

Parents, please remember to schedule Well-Checks (previously called sports physicals) with your provider prior to fall practices kicking off. Well-Check packets need to be taken to the exam. You can download packets from our webpage: www.burke.k12.sd.us --> "Students and Families" --> "Sports Physical Packets" OR you may pick up printed packets from the entryway of the HS.

Abbie has been hard at work the past couple of weeks adding some graphics to our main office. Thanks Abbie!

🚗💦 Don't Miss the FCCLA Car Wash! 💦🚗 Come support our FCCLA students and get your car sparkling clean!

📣 We're Hiring! Join Our Team at Burke School District! 🐾 Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students? We’re looking for a Full-Time Paraprofessional to join our Special Education Department for the 2025–2026 school year! ✨ What You’ll Do: ✔ Support students one-on-one or in small groups ✔ Help create a positive, inclusive learning environment ✔ Work up to 35 hours per week in a rewarding role! 💼 Position Details: 🗓 9-month, full-time position 💰 Starting Pay:  • $17.89–$18.64/hr (DOE)  • $20.86–$21.61/hr with a SD Teaching Certificate 📋 Benefits include SD Retirement, health, dental & life insurance 📍 Start Date: August 18, 2025 📌 Application: Available in the Burke High School office 📞 Questions? Contact Principal Mary Hosford at (605) 775-2644 or mary.hosford@k12.sd.us 👥 Make a meaningful impact every day — apply now! Open until filled. Burke School District is an equal opportunity employer.

Check out our amazing educators who attended the Elevate Literacy Conference this week! They explored the latest research and best practices in the Science of Reading and are bringing back powerful tools and strategies to support every reader in our classrooms. We’re so proud of their passion for learning and their commitment to student success! 💙📖

FCCLA fundraiser

State track send off!

The following Cougars have qualified for the State meet and will be competing this weekend at Howard Wood Field in Sioux Falls! -Sophia Bauld -Paige Bull -Braelyn Duerfeldt -Kailee Frank -Addi Hood -Daytona Paris -Emmy Spencer -Emily Diekmann -Breckynn Pistulka -Taylor Zeisler -Grace Steffen -Gentry Bartling -Kaleb Schonebaum -Eli Bartling -Cason Wendell -Masen Hausmann The meet will be live streamed on the SDPB Youtube channel starting Thursday Morning at 11:00am! Go Cougars!!

🌵🏜️Our Kid Wind students have all safely returned to Burke. It doesn't seem like they brought back any sunny Phoenix weather. While not competing, they found time to try new food, conquer an escape room, ride camels, visit a zoo, and ride in a driverless car (video below). Congrats Jadyn, Wyatt, and Savanna! 🚖🐫

Our final “Hey There” of the school year 😢 Thank you, Officer Green, for greeting the students on their last day. Have a great summer and stay safe, Cougars!

3rd grade field trip today! Thank you Divine Concrete, Cindy Lillibridge, and Fort Randall for the awesome experience!

Today, we celebrated a big milestone for our littlest learners — Congratulations, Kindergarten! We can't wait to see what the future holds for this special group as they head into first grade!!

Today's golf results! Girls got second at regions and all qualified individually, Olivia 4th, Paige 5th and Brianna 14th! Brody qualified for the boys-6th. Congratulations Cougars!

Alese Van Metre is our top AR points getter in the elementary school with 140.5 points. Alese also read over 1 million words this school year. Congrats Alese and keep on reading!

🎉🎂 Celebrating the amazing Mr. Moore and Mrs. Sachtjen on their well-deserved retirement today! 🥳✨