BHS May Newsletter
Hello BHS Families!
As we enter the month of May, I am filled with pride and gratitude for our school community. With the end of the school year fast approaching, it's time for reflection, celebration, and looking forward to the bright future that awaits every one of our students!
Throughout this school year, we have witnessed growth, resilience, and achievement in our students. From academic accomplishments to artistic endeavors, athletic achievements and community service initiatives, your dedication and collaboration with the school community have been inspiring.
As we approach the final stretch of the school year, I encourage our students to stay focused, motivated, and engaged in their academics. I encourage students to finish strong and embrace every opportunity for learning and growth.
Together, let's make the most of the remaining days of the school year and continue to uphold the values of being compassionate, committed, and comprehensive that define our school community!
In partnership,
Amy Levonian
BHS Principal
BHS Updates and Reminders
Summer School Registration Due May 10th
We are excited to offer THREE Initial Credit summer school classes: Consumer Economics (Meets Junior Financial Literacy Requirement), Health, and Phy. Ed as well as credit recovery in Math, Science, English, and Social Studies. These classes will be held at Karcher Middle School, 300 Wainwright Avenue, Burlington.
Each class will run from Monday, June 17 until Thursday, July 18 with no class on Fridays or on July 4th.
Session #1 (7:45am - 9:45am)
- Phy Ed. (current 9-11 graders)
Session #2 (10:00am - 12:00pm)
- Health (current 9-11 graders)
- Consumer Economics (current 10-11 graders)
Credit Recovery offerings (8:00am - 9:30am, 10:30am - 12:00pm)
- English
- Math
- Social Studies (only the 8:00am-9:30am session)
- Science
If interested, please fill out this form. The registration form is due by May 10th. Students will be prioritized by grade level first (Juniors first, then Sophomores, then Freshmen) then by the date and time of registration. If you have any questions about whether credit recovery is needed, please reach out to the appropriate counselor.
Lisa Harris, Ext. 1038 Student Services Secretary
Laura Stutzman, Ext. 1030 School Counselor last names A-D
Tim Kujawa, Ext. 1024 School Counselor last names E-K
Kristen Schiappacasse, Ext. 1031 School Counselor last names L-Ri
Nicole DeLassus, Ext. 1028 School Counselor last names Ro-Z
No School on Monday, May 27th - Memorial Day
Semester 2 Final Exams: June 5th - June 6th
Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors will have semester 2 final exams Wednesday, June 5th and Thursday, June 6th.
Last Day of School is June 7th!
The last day of the BHS 2023-2024 school year is on Friday, June 7th, which will also be an early release day. The schedule is below, with students being released at 12pm.
2024-2025 School Guide
Current 9th -11th grade families received our 2024-2025 BHS School Guide via email yesterday. Please take some time to review it as it contains important information regarding the upcoming school year.
Class of 2024 Graduation
Senior Grad Walk - May 23rd
Our seniors get to talk a walk down memory lane on Thursday, May 23rd as they will parade through their BASD elementary schools for their Senior Grad Walk! Seniors will receive an email today with a google Form to fill out, indicating the elementary school they would like to participate at.
Class of 2024 Graduation Information
A letter regarding the Class of 2024 graduation and commencement ceremony was sent to Senior families recently.
Please continue to visit the Class of 2024 website to review important information and FAQs regarding our upcoming commencement ceremony on Friday, May 31st at 6pm.
Each senior is allowed 6 guests, and each guest must have a ticket to enter the ceremony. Senior families will receive a link to request their 6 tickets today!
April Highlights
FBLA National Qualifiers
Our FBLA team went to State in April, and the following students were so outstanding that they qualified for FBLA Nationals! Congratulations for all your hard work and dedication!
Finnlee Kwiatkowski (3rd place)
Emma Ellingham (3rd place)
Sophie Stutzman (4th place)
Chris Naber (4th place)
Gio Grippe (4th place)
Dylan Marchese (3rd place)
Also a big congratulations to our new state secretary, Vincent Nemath!!
Kiwanis Art Show
Head to the Burlington Public library or the BHS display cases before May 17th to view these tremendous pieces created by our very own students!
May News
Job Fair on May 8th
Join us at BHS for our incredible Job Fair!
BHS Wall of Inspiration 2025 - Nominations Now Open
Burlington High School solicits nominations to identify alumni who have made noteworthy achievements and contributions to their chosen field or humanitarian causes since graduating. Every day students walk past the Wall of Inspiration. It serves as a reminder to current students, teachers, and the community to be an inspiration to others.
People inside and outside of the Burlington community may nominate a successful candidate. In order to be nominated for Burlington High School’s Wall of Inspiration, a person must meet three qualifications:
- The nominee must have attended Burlington High School.
- The nominee must have attended Burlington High School at least 25 years earlier than the date of first application.
- The nominee must have made noteworthy achievements and /or contributions to his/her chosen field or to humanitarian causes.
Nominations are due Friday, September 27th, 2024 via this Form.
Please visit this link for more information on selection and induction!
Summer Theater Camp Registration
Counseling Corner
AP Exams Update
AP Exams started this week for our BHS students! The exam window is from May 7th-May 17th! We have 236 students taking 428 exams. All students signed up to take an exam, and their parents, received a confirmation email with details related to that specific exam:
Exams occurring this week: confirmation email was sent Friday, April 26th
Exams occurring next week: confirmation email was sent Monday, April 29th
Exams will start on time (8AM for a morning exam and 12PM for an afternoon exam). Please make sure you are at the designated check-in location at the time listed on your confirmation sheet. There are no make-up exam times, or alternate exam rooms, for students who arrive late.
Scholarships
Seniors, keep checking our BHS website for scholarships, there are still scholarships on there to apply for. If you are a recipient of a BHS Scholarships, Inc. scholarship, you will be notified by May 10th, so that you can attend Scholarship Night on May 15th at BHS.
Mental Awareness Week
Thank you to all of our students who participated in Mental Health Awareness Week. We raised awareness and promoted positive mental health in a variety of ways; including: guest speakers, activities in the commons during lunch, mental health bracelets and t-shirts. Special thanks to the following presenters and donors:
Caryn Bird from Win with Hypnosis
Rachel Pahng from Children’s Hospital
Aubrey Thompson from Clinical Psychology Associates
Jenny Holle from the WISH Center
Rogers Memorial Hospital
Molly Elsbury from Wisconsin Power Yoga
Thrivent Action Team
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