BSD schools will be closed for April break. We look forward to seeing you afterwards!
Save-The-Date: 6/16/26 Graduation
Graduation – Tuesday, 6/16:
Location: The newly rebuilt Burlington High School.
TIMELINE:
8:30am – Students arrive
8:30-9:30am – Graduate portraits
9:30am – Gymnasium doors open to guests
10:00-11:30am – Commencement
Families: Please be aware that we will offer a maximum of 6 tickets per graduate. Closer to the date, there will be a form for requesting more tickets for students with larger families, however additional tickets are not guaranteed.
Let’s Talk Supporting Burlington Youth 4/8
Community Dinner (5:30-6p) & Dialogue (6-8p)
Edmunds Middle School Library, 275 Main Street
PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE!
Senior PLP Conferences 4/7 & 4/8
Seniors will present their personalized learning plans on April 7 & 8. Families of seniors should have received their presentation schedule at this point. We encourage family members to attend this culminating event for the 2026 graduating class.
Fine Arts & Music Night 4/16
Save the date for our spring music and art showcase. All our ensembles will be featured, and art will be displayed from all across our visual arts program. This is our final year holding this event in our downtown space, and we look forward to going out strong! An assortment of refreshments will be provided.
Attention BHS 10th Graders – Join the School Board!
Attention 10th Graders: BSD School Board Seeking Student Representatives
The BSD Board includes two student representatives each year (one 11th grader and one 12th grader). All students in 10th grade are eligible to apply for a two year term beginning this late Spring 2026.
Currently Annie Harte (12) will complete her term at our May meeting this year as BSD’s Senior member; Idris Garvey-Ibrahim (11) will continue through his Senior year and mentor our new student member.If interested, please print this application and turn it in to Principal Westdijk by April 10.
BHS Standardized Testing 4/7 & 4/8
“Testapalooza” taking place on Tuesday, April 7th and Wednesday, April 8th is when most BHS students will engage in one or more of the following tests. Please see the detailed testing assignments for each grade level, each day, in the image below:
- Vermont Comprehensive Assessment Program (VTCAP)
- American College Testing (ACT)
- Pre-American College Testing (Pre-ACT)
We encourage students and families to monitor your student’s email closely to stay informed of your student’s testing plans. It is important to note that students are required to arrive earlier than our typical school-day BOTH DAYS and should arrive on campus beginning at 7:45 am in order to begin testing promptly at 8 am.
NOTE: Though not testing, 12th graders’ attendance is required, as they will be engaged in work on their presentations of learning for their Personal Learning Plans (PLP) each day. PLP presentations are scheduled for the afternoons on April 7 & 8.
15th Annual Orchestra Night Celebration 3/11
Please come out and support the BSD Orchestra students on Wednesday, March 11th at 7pm at Hunt Middle School. Many music genres will delight your ears including blues, classical, fiddle, movie and 80’s pop!
BHS Schoolwide Flynn Trip 3/11
The Flynn is welcoming BHS back for a final schoolwide walking field trip the morning of March 11. We will be watching a special performance of All the Rivers scheduled just for us! An alternative field trip activity is planned for students observing Ramadan. Please check the 3/9 BHS family newsletter for more information; if you need language support, please connect with your Multilingual Liaison.
All BSD Schools Closed 3/20
All BSD schools will be closed on Friday, 3/20 in observance of Eid.
We wish all families a safe and restful holiday weekend.
