Burke School District 26-2

☕️A great big THANK YOU to the Burke School Board for treating our staff to free MOJO drinks this morning! Your support and generosity mean so much to us. We truly appreciate everything you do! Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!💙

Come see 4th graders and The Happy Mug on Wednesday, May 6 at the elementary track meet from 1:30-3:00! They will be selling Dirty Sodas-$4.00 and Energizers-$3.00!

🌌✨ May the 4th Be With You! ✨🌌 We had a blast celebrating Obi-Wan 'O' Day with a fun Star Wars theme! Students got into the spirit and even played a round of “Jedi Tag”. Shoutout to Mr. Hosford for jumping in and leading the fun with our students!

🏃‍♂️💙 BURKE FUN RUN & LAKE CARNIVAL 💙🏃‍♀️

Mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 13th — it’s going to be an evening full of fun, fitness, and family time! 🎉

We might be a couple days late, but our appreciation is right on time! 🚌💙 Happy (belated) Bus Driver Appreciation Day to our amazing Burke School bus drivers! Thank you for safely getting our students to and from school each day, no matter the weather or the early mornings. Your patience, kindness, and dedication do not go unnoticed. You are such an important part of the Burke School family, and we are so grateful for the care you show our students every single day. Thank you for all that you do!

🏅More exciting National FCCLA news to share! Shy Williams has also qualified for National Competition in the National Programs in Action Event Level 1. Congratulations to Shy, Abbie, Paige, and Ily for making it to National FCCLA! 👏👏

Happy Principal’s Day (May 1st) to our amazing Mary Hosford! 🎉

We are so grateful for everything you do for our entire Cougar family. From your creative dress-up days to your fun AI pranks and the constant encouragement you give to students and staff alike, you make our school a better place every single day.

Thank you for your leadership, your energy, and your heart. We appreciate you more than words can say. 💙

Congratulations, Mary Hosford—an outstanding K–12 principal!

🍿A big thank you to Southern Dakota Insurance for kicking off Teacher Appreciation Week with a fun popcorn bar for our staff! 🍿We truly appreciate your support and generosity, it means so much to our Cougar Family! 👏

Make plans to attend the Spring Music Concert and Art Show at the Burke High School Gym.

Our doors will open at 5:30 pm for viewing all the amazing art projects our students have been working on this year.

Our music concert will begin at 6:30 pm with our elementary students taking the stage first, followed by the middle and high school musicians.

We are so excited to showcase our students talents and to show everyone the arts are thriving at the Burke School District.

Reminder: There is NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, May 5th for the Legends Track Meet. We will have a regular full day of school on Friday, May 8th.

Happy School Lunch Hero Day! 🥪🍎 Today we are celebrating two very special ladies at Burke School who keep our students fueled, cared for, and smiling every single day. From early mornings to busy lunch lines, you do so much more than serve meals—you serve kindness, warmth, and a welcoming space for all. Your hard work never goes unnoticed, and our school is a better place because of you. Thank you for everything you do for Burke School—we appreciate you more than words can say! #SchoolLunchHeroDay #BurkeSchool #ThankYou

🌿🌎 Nature Day! 🌎🌿 We celebrated Nature Day by getting outside! Our 6th graders teamed up with our kindergarten students for a walk to the park, enjoying a fun nature walk together. 🌳🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ It was a great way to enjoy the fresh air and celebrate N Day! 👏

🍔 Grill'N and Chill'N in Burke today! Thanks to the Cattlewomen for grilling fresh local beef today! This is a student and staff favorite.🍔

Tomorrow is the LAST day of state testing!! 🎉 Our 3rd–8th graders are showing up with main character energy and finishing strong 💪🧠✨ We’re so proud of all the hard work they’ve put in—let’s end on a high note!

It’s our incredible teachers and our amazing school family that make this place feel like home! But at the heart of it all, is our fearless leader, Mr. Sanderson. Today, for “M Day,” we had the chance to celebrate him and all that he pours into our school each and every day. His leadership, care for students, support for staff, and sense of humor don’t go unnoticed. He leads with heart, shows up for people, and truly makes a difference in the lives of everyone in our school community. We are so grateful for you, Mr. Sanderson—thank you for making our school such a special place. 💙

"M" is for Mr. Sanderson! Ties, polos, Big Red gear, fishing wear, and matching tattoos were all in style today.

Mark your calendars!!!

Burke School District Spring Concert and Art Show will be Monday, May 4th at 6:30pm.

Doors will open at 5:30 to view all the awesome art projects our students have designed this year.

Concert will start with BKG/Preschool at 6:30.

👏👏Congratulations to Paige Kellen and Abbie Simpson on being selected to the Peer Leadership Teams for the upcoming year. Paige will be part of the Current Trends Team while Abbie will be on the National Outreach Team.👏👏

🌺🌴 Luau Day + Limbo Fun! 🌴🌺

We loved the island vibes today and wrapped it up with a fun limbo competition—some could go really low! 🎶

Thanks to everyone for bringing the energy as we count down the last days of school! ☀️