Independent. Progressive. College Prep. Grades 6-12.Founded in 1968.
our mission: Burke consciously brings together students who are different from one another in many ways, actively engages them in their own education, holds them to high expectations, gives them power and responsibility, and supports and advances their growth as skilled and independent thinkers who step forward to make positive contributions to the world in which they live.
We had a high-energy, jam-packed weekend, starting on Friday, October 3, with a pep rally in the Atrium – headlined by Advanced Band in their first performance of the year. Bengals then headed to UDC to watch our Varsity soccer teams take on rival Field School. The girls' team took to the pitch first, playing Field to a tense 1-1 tie, with Marli N. '28 scoring the crucial goal. The boys' team ran away with the win, with numerous players contributing to a 9-2 final score on Friday evening. Extra thanks and cheers to EBPA and our parent volunteers for organizing food and drink and the Burke Dance Team for a great half-time performance!
On Wednesday, October 1, Burke hosted our annual Civic Engagement Fair, welcoming 20+ organizations from around the region, with interest areas spanning disability rights, food and housing insecurity, youth advocacy, and environmentalism. Organized by Director of Civic Engagement Kamilah, the Fair enables students to learn more about the organizations working in our local community, talk with their staff members, and express interest in future volunteer opportunities.
On the Airwaves Curtis' 11th and 12th grade History of the DMV elective visited our Van Ness neighbors at WAMU 88.5. They watched Jen White of The 1A host the show live (the topic of the day was anthropomorphism), experienced the inner workings of radio interviews and production, and then met with Jen when the broadcast concluded.
This fall in the Samara Studio Theater, 9th-12th grade performers and production crew will mount four different plays, all examining flashpoints in the recent history of civil rights in the United States. Save the performance dates: November 7-8 and 14-15.