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The Student News Site of Burlington High School

BHS Register

The Student News Site of Burlington High School

BHS Register

The schools move to the downtown Mall location creates safety concerns.

Downtown “mall school” deals with community gun violence

Sofia Wells, Staff Writer April 18, 2023
“People deserve to be safe,” Dean of Students LeVar Barrino said.
Courtesy of BHS administration

New procedure combats unexcused absences

Cecily Spence, Managing Editor March 26, 2023

BHS has implemented a new attendance procedure to combat the high levels of unexcused absences. Students who skip class will be assigned to Flex Time where they will catch up on the missed learning and their parents will be called to inform them of the...

Opening doors: Student Government works to create a better BHS

Opening doors: Student Government works to create a better BHS

Cecily Spence, Managing Editor February 15, 2023

When Student Government started back up this year, some wondered if it would actually get things done or if it would fade back into obscurity. Well, if you go to the library any Wednesday morning at 8am, you’ll find a room full of students with President...

BHS surprises security guard with donations for toy drive

BHS surprises security guard with donations for toy drive

Cecily Spence, Managing Editor December 1, 2022

On November 30, students and faculty gathered in the chorus room to surprise BHS security guard Troy Austin with gift donations. The items collected through "Troy's Toy Drive" will be donated to the Salvation Army before being sent to families this holiday...

A conversation with author Jason Reynolds

A conversation with author Jason Reynolds

Cecily Spence, Managing Editor October 19, 2022

New York Times #1 best-selling author Jason Reynolds walked out onto the Flynn stage on October 5, amidst a roar of applause from the BHS freshman class. BHS's Esther Lokossou ‘26 and Victoria Tornwini ‘26 had the honor of interviewing him alongside...

Tom Flanagan interviewed by reporter

Burlington prepares to vote on new school

Cecily Spence, Managing Editor October 13, 2022

Burlington voters will flock to the polls on November 8 to vote on the bond that will pay for the construction of a new high school to replace the old BHS and the Burlington Technical Center. No source has provided an alternative plan if the bond does...

Photo: Cecily Spence

Red carpet rolled out at Echo: 2022 prom gallery

Cecily Spence, Staff Writer May 11, 2022

BHS' red carpet themed prom took place at Echo on May 7. The colorful lights, lengthy red carpet, and fish swimming in tanks made for a magical night. Complete with snacks, a photo booth, and a professional outdoor setup, there was no shortage of entertaining...

Gordon Ramsay launches new restaurant inspired by BHS school lunch

Gordon Ramsay launches new restaurant inspired by BHS school lunch

March 31, 2022

DtBHS' Michael Kors Cafe made an appearance on Gordon Ramsay’s iconic restaurant rating show Kitchen Nightmares on March 31. Ramsay entered the school at 11:35 am, just on time for first lunch. He came accompanied by a video crew and flashes from paparazzi...

BHS replaces escalator with waterslide

BHS replaces escalator with waterslide

March 31, 2022

Due to the continuous technological failures of the DtBHS escalators, the school board voted on Tuesday to budget 1.2 million dollars to install a water slide. Students report the slide is making them late to class.  “Not that I don’t like...

Photo: HBO

“Euphoria”: outstanding diversity, but falls short

Cecily Spence, Staff Writer March 17, 2022

The highly anticipated second season of “Euphoria,” an HBO original, has caused a stir of approval from teens across the country due to the intense scenes that tell a disturbing and raw high school story. Although the show pushes boundaries by exploring...

Team embraces after win. Photo: Gillian Fairfax

The golden touch: girls nordic wins state title for second year in a row

Cecily Spence, Staff Writer March 15, 2022

On the cold and sunny morning of February 24, the eight members of the Girls Nordic States team arrived just after 8 am at Craftsbury Outdoor Center, lugging with them equipment, sleeping bags, and pillows. With two hours to go, the hectic preparations...

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