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Recent federal policy changes have removed previous guidance that discouraged immigration enforcement actions in schools. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) now has the authority to conduct enforcement actions—including arrests, interviews, and document requests—on school property.
The Destination Imagination (DI) team at Heritage Middle School, under the guidance of 7th-grade teacher Michael McQuaid, is making waves with a groundbreaking service learning project that merges STEM education and community service. Responding to the lasting impacts of Hurricane Helene, the team is focusing their efforts on aiding displaced and abandoned animals while promoting sustainable solutions for pet welfare.
Burke County Public Schools has teamed up with Western Piedmont Community College, Appalachian State University and Work in Burke to host a career fair focussed on work in the education field. The event is planned for Feb. 11, 2025, at 4:45 p.m. at Patton High School. Work in Burke is sponsoring a free hot dog supper, and the event will include door prizes.
Save the date. February 11, 2025 at Patton High School at 4:45pm.
Adults & Youth (Middle School and Up)
RSVP deadline is January 27th. (828) 439-4323
In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s destruction across western North Carolina, communities and individuals have rallied in numerous ways to support those affected. Among them is 8-year-old Stella R., a second grader at Salem Elementary School, who decided to sell something very special to her to help hurricane victims.
For the second year in a row, Sam E., now an eighth grader at East Burke Middle School, is the Burke County Public Schools Spelling Bee winner. This year’s winning word was “gelatinous.” Sam outspelled 18 other elementary and middle school top spellers to keep the traditional Lillian Butler Trophy at his school. Runner-up was Annabel M. from Liberty Middle School. The school-level winners and district participants were:
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This is known as a Dual Language 50/50 program; students learn from the Spanish teacher for half of the day and then switch classes and go to the English teacher for the other half of the day.
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Our Mission: Burke County Public Schools will educate all learners, nurture their potential and empower them to be contributing members of our community.
Our Vision: Burke County Public Schools will be a model of exemplary education by inspiring all students to be life-long learners who will contribute to our community.