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Freedom names Zimmerman as boys basketball coach

17 June 2019

Freedom High School Principal Casey Rogers announces Clint Zimmerman is slated to be the Patriots new boys basketball coach. Zimmerman has 11 years of teaching and coaching experience at Freedom. Zimmerman grew up in Burke County...

Summer program ensures no kid goes hungry

04 June 2019

Burke County Public Schools has announced the locations of its annual summer feeding program: Mountain View Elementary School, 805 Bouchelle St., Morganton, and Valdese Elementary School, 298 Praley St., Valdese. Hot lunches will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Thursday...

BCPS leaders to take on new assignments

31 May 2019

Burke County Public Schools is pleased to announce school leaders who will assume new roles within the district for the upcoming 2019-20 school year. Burke County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Larry Putnam said, “We are excited about the opportunities these talented educators have to advance their careers and take on new positions.

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2019 DTLC Sessions

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BCPS High School band seniors' graduation ceremony was live from Normandy, France.

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BOE Meeting

12:00PM - 1:00PM

(Olive Hill Resource Center)

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Happy Independence Day

All Day

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First day of school for BMC

All Day

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Digital Teaching/Learning Conference

All Day

(Robert L Patton High School, 701 Enola Rd, Morganton, NC 28655, USA)

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First day of School 2019-20

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Vision Statement: BCPS, a world-class model of exemplary education, inspires students to be life-long learners who can compete successfully on the global stage and contribute to their community as productive citizens.

Mission Statement: The mission of Burke County Public Schools is to educate diverse learners, nurture their potentials, and empower them to be competitive, successful, and productive citizens.

District Strategic Plan: A Roadmap for Our Schools and Community 2017-2022

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