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The school's 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.
Photo courtesy of Brian McDonnell

Teacher and coach Brian McDonnell leaves BHS

Beck Mac, Staff writer March 11, 2023

The Register sat down with Brian McDonnell on his final of teaching to discuss his time as a member of the BHS faculty and sports program. What have you learned about yourself while teaching? “[I’ve learned that] so much of teaching is not about...

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: Clio Burns

Burlington Pride ‘22: a rainy celebration

Clio Burns, Staff Writer September 22, 2022

BHS students, families and staff marched in a reserved section in Burlington’s annual Pride Parade on Sunday, September 18. They were joined by other Burlington School District community members as they marched up Church Street on their way to the festival...

Jinny Diop putting gas in her car. Photo: Preity Mangar

Increased gas prices worry BHS drivers

Preity Mangar, Staff Writer May 17, 2022

Gas prices in Vermont and nationwide have risen in recent months with the statewide average in April being $4.25 per gallon, $1.44 higher than in 2021. Prices in Burlington specifically have increased between January and early May by 13.03 cents. Many...

Photo sent within dress-code email.

Students concerned about mandatory 17th century dress code for PLPs

March 31, 2022

In a recent schoolwide email BHS’ administration announced that every senior will be required to attend PLP conferences in “high end 17th century garments.” “Any girl caught with stockings less than knee height will be forced to drop out,”...

All Vermont high schools relocate to downtown

All Vermont high schools relocate to downtown

March 31, 2022

The success of moving BHS high school into a mall has inspired many schools to follow BHS’ lead and relocate to spaces in downtown Burlington. CVU relocated into Urban Outfitters, a retail store with a branch located downtown. Unlike the Macy’s...

Macy's founder Rowland Hussey Macy's pocket watch discovered in pit

Archeology class strikes gold in pit

March 31, 2022

On March 22, students in BHS’ new archeology class were hard at work, getting their hands dirty in Burlington's infamous pit, when one student discovered the prize of a lifetime: Macy’s founder Rowland Hussey Macy’s gold pocket watch.  “I...

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...

Windowless school attracts bloodthirsty transfer student

Windowless school attracts bloodthirsty transfer student

March 31, 2022

The Vermont Fish and Wildlife services released yesterday their updated count for Vermont’s white-tailed deer population. The results shockingly showed a 50% decrease from last year. The Register launched an in-depth investigation and can now report...

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...

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