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State School Building Program Favors Wealthier Districts, Leaving Lower-Income Urban Students in Aging, Dilapidated Buildings, According to New Study

Building in urban spaces often comes with additional costs, leaving these districts – which have a high number of low-income and minority students – with outdated facilities.

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Burlington DevilBotz Robotics Team to Host STEM Spectacular

Join the Robotics team for a day of fun and prizes to support math, technology, science, and engineering at BHS.

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Burlington School District Performance Outpaces State, Reinforces Curriculum Changes

While Burlington students generally scored higher than the state average, overall state scores have yet to recover from the pandemic

Local Government

Proposed Burlington High School Addition-Renovation Rests on Nov. 15 Special Election - What You Need to Know

A special election is planned for November 15 to see if Burlington's voters will approve a debt exclusion for funding for a new high school building.

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Burlington Public Schools Announces Social Media Literacy Pilot for Families

SmartSocial aims to give parents, teachers, and students the tools to ensure safe use of social media and the internet.

BHS Building Project

Town Meeting Narrowly Approves BHS Borrowing

Eyes now turn to a special election for the public to weigh in

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School Committee Approves Survey Policy, Welcomes BHS Associate Principal

School Committee approves survey policies, high school estimate, & science club stipend, hears back-to-school updates, and welcomes new BHS associate principal

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Back to School: A Community Guide for Fall in Burlington

Your guide to back-to-school season: schedules, menus, traffic tips, and resources to help families and the whole community start the year strong.

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Burlington Schools to Update Policies and Handbook Amid Parent Concerns, Court Ruling

Burlington Public Schools consider new rules for student surveys and update the high school handbook with clearer policies and opt-out options.

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Updated Design and Timeline Announced for New Turf Fields at Marshall Simonds Middle School

After encountering expanded wetlands on the site, the project has an updated design and a new completion date.

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Marching Red Devils to Begin Season With Friends and Family Preview

Join the BHS marching band for a dynamic preview of their 2025-26 show.

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Burlington High School Building Committee Caps New School Budget at $340 Million

A community forum will be held this week to update the community on the project’s progress and next steps.