Burke School District 26-2

During first quarter in 6th grade career's class teachers and high school students shared personal stories about middle school, high school, where they went to college or where they are looking at going to college. Below are a few of the staff and students that shared their stories.

5th and 6th grade art students took a virtual field trip with the South Dakota Art Museum. They studied the work of SD artist Dorothy Morgan and made an oil pastel landscape in her style.

First and Second grade working hard creating sidewalk drawings to spread kindness.

"Kindness Grows Here-Together We Shine Brighter!"

Our 6th grade Science class has been learning about solenoids, magnetic force, and magnetic fields. Today they created their on electromagnets in the classroom, while eating popcorn for friendship day.

⚡️Congrats to the MS Storm Wrestlers! Valentine Tournament Champions!⚡️ Middle school wrestling at Valentine We got first place as a team Individual place winners Loudan Vasquez- 2nd Zane Vasquez - 1st Jason Teigten - 4th Beckham Bauld- 1st Gus Witt- 2nd Fielding Johnson- 4th Henry Witt- 2nd Boone Beck- 1st Reed Sedlacek- 1st Ryker Peck- 1st Neftaly Manases- 3rd Hadley Peppel - 2nd Otto Reber- 2nd Gabe Ekroth- 2nd Rosin Brozik- 1st

💙🏐 What a season, Cougars! Tonight didn’t end the way we hoped, but it certainly doesn’t take away from everything this team has accomplished. From the first serve of the season to the final point tonight, these girls played with grit, heart, and pride! To our seniors, thank you. You’ve led with passion, perseverance, and love for the game. Though the road to State ends here, the memories, lessons, and bonds built this season will last far beyond the court. Hold your heads high!! We are Cougar Proud!! 💙🐾

Thank you to United States Marine Corps Veteran Glen Peters for being our honored guest today. We are so grateful for your time, your message, and your service to our country. 🇺🇸

🇺🇸Burke will be hosting a Veterans Day Program at 2:30 on Tuesday, November 11th in the gym. The event is free and the public is encouraged to attend. 🇺🇸

💛 It’s Kindness Week! 💛 Show your kindness and school spirit by joining us for these fun dress-up days! 💙🐾

November 10th Regular Board Meeting Agenda

The Burke art students showcased their creativity at the Northern State University High School Art Show, where over 200 pieces were submitted from across the Midwest. The top 50 works were selected for display and three Burke students earned spots among them!

👏 Congratulations to:
Haley Baas
Dani Carlson
Abbie Simpson – Honorable Mention Award 🏅

We are so proud of all our talented artists for representing Burke with excellence and creativity!

Burke art students had a great day at NSU in Aberdeen. A very special congrats to Abbie Simpson for an honorable mention for her art piece!

Last week for their Halloween party. 5th graders took a virtual trip to DisneyLand during Halloween. We enjoyed learning about all the activities you can do at DisneyLand and ended it with snacks and a directed drawing!

🏸 Check out our PE Badminton Tournament Champs! 🏆

📚 Our 3rd graders had a great time on their field trip to the Burke Public Library! A big thank-you to Amanda Vasquez for making this trip possible! 💙

Halloween pumpkins decorating contest Winners! Scariest: 1st Dash 2nd Ralph 3rd Carter Prettiest: 1st Brynn 2nd Toni 3rd Ainsley Most Creative 1st Jacque 2nd Keaton 3rd Daisey Ugliest: 1st Emmy 2nd Liam Best Sports Theme 1st Maddox 2nd Alex 3rd Taten

🚔 Officer Green met with middle school and high school kids today to talk about mental health and the #988 hotline. Thank you Officer Green! 🚔