Good afternoon, families!
With the cold temperatures forecasted in the morning, the Burke School District will have a 2 hour late start on Thursday, February 20th. Buses will run accordingly and no breakfast will be served.
Stay safe and warm!
In recognition of National FFA week, members from the Gregory County Chapter have been helping deliver community meals in Burke. They deliver to the nutrition site and to the homes of those signed up. It has been a fun way to help out our community! ☺️
A Huge Thank You to Our Board Members for Supporting Cougar PALS!
A big shoutout to our Burke School Board members for stepping up to work concessions last night in support of Cougar PALS (Parents Advancing Learning and Success)! Their leadership and dedication to enhancing our students' educational experiences continue to shine through.
Why is parent involvement so important? Research shows that when parents and caregivers are engaged in their child’s education, students perform better academically, have higher self-esteem, and develop stronger social skills. Parent involvement also fosters a sense of community, improves attendance, and increases motivation—helping students succeed both in and out of the classroom.
At Burke School, we value and encourage parent involvement, and last night’s efforts were a perfect example of how small actions can make a big impact. Thanks to the hard work of our board members, Cougar PALS raised $369 through concessions!
Where does this money go? Recently, PALS funds have supported:
🎬 A Valentine’s trip to the movie theater for elementary students
🎳 A PE bowling activity to promote lifelong fitness
🎉 Supplies for the 100th Day of School celebration
🎤 Guest speakers and enrichment opportunities for students
… and so much more!
Want to get involved? There’s another concession opportunity on February 28th during the Burke vs. Avon basketball game. If you’re interested in volunteering, please contact the school at 605-775-2645 or Mrs. Hosford at mary.hosford@k12.sd.us by February 25th.
For more opportunities to get involved and receive updates for Cougar PALS fill out this form - https://forms.gle/xqTGFXqGe573nur27
Thank you to everyone who helps make Burke School a thriving community for our students! 💙🐾
🌟 Reader of the Week: Sophie Kerner! 🌟
Sophie is always ready to dive into a new book and share her thoughts with Mrs. Johnson! 📚 Her love for older books and the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series shines through, and when she's not reading, she's baking up something delicious 🍪! She also loves the stories Mrs. Sachjen reads in class. Keep up the amazing work, Sophie! 👏💫
✨ Be a Book Fairy for Burke School District Libraries! ✨
Help us bring fresh, exciting books to our students by donating today! 📚✨ Every book donated makes a difference in sparking imaginations and creating new adventures for our young readers. 🎉
Click the link to check out our Amazon Wish List and make a donation that will last a lifetime: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2TECS63QZD2PO?ref_=wl_share🌟
Let’s work together to grow our library and make reading even more magical for our students. Thank you for your support! 💖
Good afternoon families. With the cold temperatures forecasted in the morning, the Burke School District will have a 2 hour late start on Wednesday, February 19th. Buses will run accordingly and no breakfast will be served.
Good afternoon families. Dues to the cold temperatures forecasted on Tuesday, the Burke School District will have a 2 hour late start on Tuesday, February 18th. Busses will run accordingly and no breakfast will be served.
After tonight's game, the energy in the gym doesn’t fade—it simply shifts. As the final buzzer echoes and the varsity team heads off the court, younger players rush in, dribbling with determination, their laughter mixing with the hum of lingering conversations. The scoreboard may be off, but the passion for the game is still alive, bouncing with every pass, every shot, and every cheer that fills the gym long after the game has ended. 💙🏀#CougarProud
🌟🥞 Rise and Shine! 🥞🌟
Tomorrow, our NHS, FCCLA, and FFA groups are hosting a FREE Rise and Shine Breakfast to say THANK YOU for supporting our school! ❤️🎉
📍 Where: High School Commons
⏰ When: 7:30 - 9:30 AM
🍽️ What: FREE Pancake Breakfast!
Come enjoy a delicious meal —we appreciate you! 💙
📢 Career Exploration at the Gregory Economic Development Career Fair! 🎓🔍
Today, our high school students had the opportunity to explore career and post-secondary options at the Gregory Economic Development Career Fair.
A huge thank you to Gregory Economic Development for organizing this event and to Gregory School District for the invitation!
Thank you to Master Sergeant Harry Ong of The President’s Own United States Marine Band for taking the time to share his wisdom, experience, and inspiration with our HS Band students! His message resonated deeply, offering perspectives that extend far beyond music. We are incredibly grateful for this opportunity to learn from one of the best.
🐾💙🏀 Congrats to our Cougar of the Week, Brody Indahl! 🐾💙🏀
🏀🔥 Champions Alert! 🔥🏀
Our Middle School Boys Basketball Team just took home the Great Plains Conference Tournament Championship! 🏆💪
⚡️⚡️BG Girls brought the BOOM to Yankton! Kennely 4th and Daytona 4th! Way to go girls! 💪💪🏅🏅
🌪️⚡️B/G Storm Wreslters getting ready to rumble in Yankton! Wrestling starts at 4pm. Go Storm, bring home some hardware!!🥇🥇
📚✨ Meet Maya – Our Reader of the Week! ✨📚
Maya is a 5th grader at Burke Elementary, and she has made a display of some of her favorite books in our library.
Maya enjoys diving into the past, exploring fascinating history, and discovering hidden gems in graphic novels. Her love for interesting facts is contagious, and she’s always ready to share something new with us!
Here’s to the readers who turn every page into an adventure. 🏺📖
Drop a 👏 below to celebrate Maya’s reading journey! What’s your favorite genre or fun fact you’ve learned recently?
Check back next week to see who the reader of the week will be.
📢 Schedule Update 📢
🏀 Today's boy's basketball game vs Marty is postponed to Monday, February 24.🏀
Shoutout to the amazing Mrs. B for National School Counselor Week! 🎉💙 Your kindness, support, and guidance make such a difference in the lives of students every day. Thank you for all that you do! 🙌🍎
Congrats to these 8th grade art students. Their art is entered into the VFW Auxiliary National Illustrating America Art Contest.
🎉🏅 Congratulations to Olivia Bull, Paige Bull, and Kailee Frank! 🏅🎉
We are proud to recognize these outstanding student-athletes for their dedication and commitment to participating in three sports all four years of high school! Your hard work, perseverance, and passion for athletics inspire us all. 💪👏
On National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD), we celebrate the achievements of girls and women in sports and continue to Lead Her Forward by acknowledging the power of sports to unlock limitless potential. 🚀🏆
Way to go, ladies! 💙
Congratulation to our January student of the month winners!
Here are the areas they have to demonstrate and/or show improvement in!
Positive Attitude- towards their peers, teachers, subs, and within the classroom
Respect- Do they have good manners; show respect to everyone they are around? Do they follow classroom expectations?
Responsible- Are they accountable for their actions? Do they complete assignments? Do they communicate with the teacher? Can their peers? Can staff count on them to follow through?
Participation- Do they want to learn? Do they join in on classroom discussions, classroom project and/or mini groups?
Leadership- Do they demonstrate qualities of a good leader - helpful towards peers, takes first step, communicates well with those around them, builds up those around them.
Improvement- This is the student that has struggled- has worked hard to improve in their personal growth, has improved their academic growth.
Integrity- HONESTY- do the right thing when you are by yourself or with a group!
