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9th Grade Shadow Days
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6th Grade Shadow Day
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Saturday Interview Day
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7th & 8th Grade Shadow Days
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7th & 8th Grade Shadow Days
Please contact admissions@burkeschool.org with questions. Limited spaces remain for this event. -
7th & 8th Grade Shadow Days
Please contact admissions@burkeschool.org with questions. Limited spaces remain for this event. -
7th & 8th Grade Shadow Days
Please contact admissions@burkeschool.org with questions. Limited spaces remain for this event. -
7th & 8th Grade Shadow Days
Please contact admissions@burkeschool.org with questions. Limited spaces remain for this event. -
6th Grade Shadow Day
This event is currently full.
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World Language
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Grade Meeting
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Weight Training
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Middle School Math
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Visual Arts
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AP US History
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With Pride and Music
On Wednesday, June 5, 6th-11th grade gathered for the year's final assembly. Middle school (in the Theater) and high school (in the Atrium) held their own recognitions of Pride Month, led by the Queer Student Alliance. High school leaders discussed the origins of Pride in the US, complemented by original poetry by students.Read More -
Ready to Rock
In the final week of May, 62 student musicians from five Burke bands performed 21 pieces from myriad musical genres – including songs by Dizzy Gillespie, Etta James, the Beatles, Joan Jett, and Bruno Mars.Read More
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Sounds of Spring
Our vocal music classes concluded their performance season on May 23, singing for a capacity crowd in the theater. Opening with the 7th/8th Combined Chorus, the concert also featured High School Chorus, Taylor S. '26 (representing the new Songwriting class), and the debut of "Diving In," the 6th grade performing arts survey class.Read More -
Grace Mann '12 Speaker Series
On May 29, Burke welcomed Matt Scott for the Grace Mann '12 Speaker Series. Honoring the memory of a Burke alum who was passionate about social justice and advocacy, this annual speaker series reflects those same passions.Read More -
Class Spotlight - Part 9 - Middle & High School
Global DimensionsRead More
In Earth Systems Science and Advanced ESS, students built two and three-dimensional models that defined the main spheres of the earth (atmosphere, hydrospheres, biosphere, and geosphere) and how these major subsystems connect. Their creative approaches now adorn every surface in the ESS lab, including an "Edible Earth" model, a spinning globe, a multi-player board game, and a graphic book (pictured). -
Senior Academic Recognition - Class of 2024
On Tuesday, May 28, the Class of 2024 and members of the faculty gathered in the theatre to recognize students who achieved academic distinction in one or more departments. Awards are based on consistently high performance and advanced coursework in the subject.Read More
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Alum Spotlight: Becca McMurdie '03
Read MoreBuilding a Beak: How a Toucan’s Rescue Inspired the World (Page Street Kids, 2024) by Becca McMurdie '03 and illustrated by Diana Hernández will be released on June 11. Building a Break tells the true story of Grecia, a toucan who received a 3-D printed prosthetic beak. -
Sustainability in Philly
The 7th grade has returned from their annual overnight in Philadelphia, centered around sustainability and conservation. Following an early departure, they spent the morning at the Philadelphia Zoo, explored Bartram’s Garden and searched for microplastics in the Schuylkill River, and visited the Magic Gardens before spending the night at Temple University.Read More -
The Sun Comes Out On Stage
On May 16-18, the Middle School performed an uplifting, sold-out run of Annie Jr., the Broadway staple about a resourceful young orphan (Leona K. '28) and a guarded, but benevolent billionaire (Jessica B. '29) amid the Great Depression in New York City.Read More -
Exploring Our Environment
Read MoreFrom May 21-24, the 11th grade engaged in a four-day, multi-site workshop on environmental justice and youth advocacy.On the first day, hosted at UDC, students heard from opening keynote speaker Kori Ellien (Environmental & Special Projects Division of Native Americans in Philanthropy) and then participated in three breakout sessions with guest facilitators, focused on Land & Water on Native reservations, People & Culture, and Animals & Wildlife. Matt Scott from Project Drawdown delivered the closing keynote. -
Senior Projects Commencee
Read MoreOn Friday, May 10, the Class of 2024 marked their final day of high school classes with an enthusiastic (and touching) countdown in the Atrium. For the following two weeks, students can pursue an independent project, work with a professional in the field, or connect with an organization. -
Bengal Beat: Post-Season - Baseball and Softball
Read MoreCongratulations to the softball and baseball athletes who were named to the 2024 Potomac Valley Athletic Conference (PVAC) all-conference team:1st Team Cassius F. '26 Baseball Max G. '25 Baseball Sunniah S. '27 Softball Ray W. '26 Baseball 2nd Team Will H. '24 Baseball Stella T. '24 Softball -
Bengal Beat: Post-Season - Track & Field
Read MoreTrack and Field - HS & MSAt the PVAC Upper School Championships, the boys' team finished an impressive 2nd, just behind Sandy Spring Friends (120-105), and the girls' team took 3rd, edging out Field for a podium position. The Bengals also secured three individual titles.- Eoin S. '24 - 1st in the 800 meters (repeat champion!), plus 2nd in the 1600
- William T. '25 - 1st in the 300m hurdles
- Elsa H. '27 - 1st in the 400 meters
- David G. '25 - 2nd in both the 100 and 200 meters
- Hana Y. '25 - 2nd in the triple jump
- Full results here
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Student Spotlight: Eliza G. '25 and Olivia M. '25
This past April, The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (Mid-Atlantic Region) recognized Eliza G. '25 and Olivia M. '25 for their work with Student Visionaries of the Year, a seven-week philanthropic leadership program supporting LLS' mission to cure blood cancers. The team representing Burke collectively raised over $46,266 for the cause. Congratulations!Read More -
Exploring Common Ground
For Assembly on May 1, Burke hosted Hurunnessa Fariad, Outreach Director at Multi-Faith Neighbors Network, and Rabbi Alexandra Stein from Temple Rodef Shalom. In conversation with Sharielle, they discussed how their different faith traditions inform how they navigate differences and find common ground when possible.Read More -
Alum Spotlight: Dana Brozost-Kelleher '12
Congratulations and cheers to Dana Brozost-Kelleher '12, who has earned her second Pulitzer Prize!Read More -
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Founders' Day 2024: Game On!
Dreamed up in 1999, and revamped in 2008, Founders' Day remains an anticipated tradition during the spring months. Led by a team of 11th and 12th graders, this year's event boasted a board game theme, with inter-grade teams named for Ticket to Ride, Chess, Connect 4, and Monopoly, among others.Read More -
Faculty & Staff Spotlights: Stacy and Yvette
On April 20, Team DC, a nonprofit that promotes participation in sports among the LGBTQ+ community in greater Washington, hosted their Night of Champions Gala – where Burke's own Stacy received the 2024 Clark Ray Horizon Award, which honors DC educators and coaches who support LGBTQ students in athletics. "I will continue to work towards Clark Ray’s mission to make a difference in the lives of our young people. I also know that they envision a future I cannot see, but one we must help them reach," Stacy writes.Read More -
Recognizing Our Reporters
Read MoreThe Private School Journalism Association (PSJA) Contest, co-sponsored by Quill and Scroll, awarded 1st place for Continuous Team Coverage to The Cageliner's 2021-22 and 2022-23 editorial boards and contributing writers – recognizing their thoughtful, multifaceted reporting in the aftermath of the April 22 shooting.
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