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BCPS Summer Meals program serving free lunch this summer
BCPS Summer Meals program serving free lunch this summer
25 May 2023
Burke County Public Schools and Chartwells K12 will offer free lunch to children in the community all summer long. Starting Wednesday, June 14, the BCPS Summer Meal program will serve lunch Monday through Thursday each week at the Valdese Elementary School cafeteria and the Mountain View Elementary School cafeteria from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Joint Statement from Burke County Public Schools and the Burke County Sheriff’s Office Regarding Threats Made Against Schools
Joint Statement from Burke County Public Schools and the Burke County Sheriff’s Office Regarding Threats Made Against Schools
11 May 2023
During the past few weeks, Burke County Public Schools and the Burke County Sheriff’s Office have been involved in an increased number of reports of threats on social media made by students and against our schools. School violence and threats of violence at schools are very serious matters and are not taken lightly.
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Peer-to-peer mentorships help newcomers ease in to high school life
Peer-to-peer mentorships help newcomers ease in to high school life
05 May 2023
Seven high school students gather at a round table in a quiet room at Freedom High School. At first, their mood reflects the room. They exchange shy giggles and reticent stares. But with encouragement in their native language of Spanish from bilingual Assistant Principal Ashley Abee and Parent Educator Miranda Summerell, one-by-one they start to open up.
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Ep.28 GEARing UP for College


BCPS Superintendent Dr. Mike Swan sits down with the GEAR UP team to talk about how this program introduces students to the possibilities of college and university. GEAR UP is a partnership with Appalachian State University designed to prepare middle and high school students to succeed in postsecondary education. Listen to learn how BCPS students are GEARing UP for college.
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District Strategic Plan 2023-2028:
Our All-in Promise		   Our Mission: Burke County Public Schools will educate all learners, nurture their potential and empower them to be contributing members of our community.

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