Burke Life
Meet Our Students
Whether you're at Burke for seven years (as a "lifer") or two years, you are an essential member of this community. While most new students come in 6th and 9th grade, we aim to expand the class size in 7th and 10th grade and often welcome several new students each year in 8th and 11th grade.
List of 12 news stories.
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Jessica '24
Read MoreFavorite lunch spot: "Outside near the greenhouse. I sit there almost everyday at lunch." -
Phoenix '24
Favorite spot: "The Atrium is always so full of people working on interesting projects."Read More -
Zoe '24
Read MoreFavorite class: "I’ve always had a passion for writing and literature." -
Asa '25
Started in 9th Grade - "Anyone can find a group"Read More -
Emily '25
Started in 6th Grade – "Burke is definitely a place that makes you feel at home."Read More -
Maria '26
Started at Burke in 9th - "It's a space that allows you to choose what you want to do."Read More -
Maya '26
Favorite class: English, for all its thought-provoking discussionRead More -
Amber '27
Memorable moment: "Our bonding trip to Camp Wabanna."Read More -
Santiago '27
Favorite spot: Wan's Office [the Tech Office]Read More -
Jayla '28
Read MoreStarted in 6th Grade - "Burke doesn't just allow you to be yourself; they give you the materials you need to express who you are." -
Jessica '29
Activities: Musical Theater, Swim Team, Tea ClubRead More -
Landon '29
Favorite spot: "4th Floor Terrace in the Middle School because it is outside and there is a rock climbing wall."Read More
pictured: Didi O. - Burke '21 + Columbia U. '25
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Alumnus Spotlight: Faith S. '12
Read MoreAn opera singer and concert soloist, Faith S. '12 appeared on the cover of Washington Jewish Week (April 12, 2023), which highlighted her performance as Agnes Smith Lewis / Leah in Geniza: Hidden Fragments by composer Rabbi Arnold Saltzman. -
Alumnus Spotlight: Alice C. '21
Read MoreBefore Spring Break, Alice C. '21 (Carnegie Mellon '25) visited the Science Club to talk about majoring in Astrophysics and minoring in Math. A Burke "Lifer," Alice started in 6th grade after relocating from Alaska. She made room for six science classes in High School, dubbing AP Chemistry with Bob K. an "absolute favorite" (which enabled her to jump to Chemistry 2 in college). -
Jefferson Scholarship: Leah W. '22
Congratulations to Leah W. '22, who was awarded the Jefferson Scholarship to the University of Virginia. Each year, fewer than 50 students are selected from among 2,000+ nominees worldwide.Read More -
Student Spotlight: Margaret H. '23
Read MoreCongratulations to Margaret H. '23 on wrapping up an exceptional gymnastics season! On May 6-8, she competed in the 2022 Level 9 Eastern National Championships in Rochester, NY, finishing in 1st on Vault and Floor and 5th in the All Around. -
Student Spotlights: Chess, Math & Music
Recognizing students for achievements in chess, math, and music this spring.Read More
Co-ed, progressive, college prep school in Washington, DC featuring a challenging curriculum in an inclusive environment for grades 6-12.
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