All BSD schools will have a half day on 11/6 for professional in-service.
Join us Wednesday, October 29th for a Career Technical Information Session
Students and families are invited to learn more about career technical education from our local technical centers staff. Burlington Technical Center and Center for Technology Essex will share information about programming, visit days, application deadlines, and how career technical education may enhance a students’ time in high school. This will be an in-person informative evening at Burlington High School on Wednesday, October 29th from 6:30 – 7:30 pm.
The evening is intended for current 10th and 11th grade students and families (but all grade levels are welcome). Please use the Cherry Street entrance and if parked in the garage start a ParkMobile session zone 5826 for a free 2-hr parking session.
School Picture Retake, Wednesday 10/22
If your student(s) missed picture day, or wants retakes, please get this date on your calendar. Photographers will take drop-ins before, during & right after school.
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All BSD Schools Closed on Thursday, 10/23
There is no school on 10/23 in observance of Diwali. This is a school holiday for BSD students and educators.
Testing Day: Early Arrival & Release on Wednesday, 10/15
BHS will be hosting fall progress monitoring and the PSAT on Wednesday, 10/15. All 9-11th grade students must arrive at 7:45am on 10/15. Testing begins at 8am. Students can expect to dismiss around 11:35am that day.
Seniors: We are offering 12th graders drop-in support on their PLP portfolios and presentations, the Common Application, and college essay writing. Please take advantage of these resources!
Please see more details about this schedule in the Family Newsletter, with details for each grade level.
Early Release on Thursday, 9/25
All BSD schools have an early release on Thursday, 9/25. Classes at BHS will end at 11:35am that day.
During the afternoon, all district educators will be in professional learning. At BHS, teachers will be working to refine their content area priority standards, which will form the basis of their work this year revising common rubrics & developing common summative assessments.
An Great Week at BCL!
BCL15 had another engaging and powerful week, last week! We have been talking about and practicing vulnerability, exploring local businesses and non-profits, and trying our hand at nature journaling.



BCL is a unique place-based experiential program that offers full BHS credit to Juniors and Seniors. In BCL, Burlington itself is both our classroom and our curriculum. It’s real-world, empowering, and fun! To learn more about Burlington City & Lake Semester, watch this short video, check out our blog, or follow us on Instagram: @btvcityandlake
Picture Day is coming – 9/8 & 9/9
Mon 9/8 & Tue 9/9 8a-3:30p in the dtBHS Hub.
You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVT978WC7.
Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed order form with cash or a check on Picture Day.
Orders after Picture Day must be placed online at mylifetouch.com.
9/11 BHS Open House (doors at 5:30p)
The downtown Burlington High School Open House is Thursday, September 11 (67 Cherry Street). Doors open at 5:30p, and the “school day begins” at 5:45, and wraps at 8pm. Come visit the school to walk your child’s full schedule, meet all their teachers, get familiar with the building, and learn more about what your student will be up to this year. The full schedule for the evening is below. Your student’s schedule will be provided to you upon arrival, though you can also access it through Powerschool on a phone.
We really value our BHS families, and we hope to see you there!

Welcome Back BHS – Wed 8/27/25
