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BHS junior attacked by classmates after spoiling Wordle

March 31, 2022

Police are currently investigating an angry mob of students that attacked Tyler Gother '23 on Wednesday for posting on his Instagram the day's Wordle answers.  “I was at Lacrosse with Tyler, and he kept pegging kids with lacrosse balls and daring...

Students partying in meditation room

Students get groovy at school mandated raves

March 31, 2022

After several BHS admin issued complaints of rowdy and restless students over the past month, Principal Lauren McBride has now imposed mandatory raves for students. They will be thrown in DtBHS’ meditation room. “This pandemic has really shown...

Reverse devious licks trend takes off at BHS

Reverse devious licks trend takes off at BHS

March 31, 2022

On Monday, BHS students returned from the long weekend to find a construction crew of 20 Freshmen wearing orange vests, hard hats, and tool belts.  “At first I thought I had missed a spirit day,” Student Planning Committee President Mohamed Ahmed...

Jeffery Gennette poses in front of BHS. Photo: The Register

BHS converted to hotel in hush money deal

March 31, 2022

After an investigation, the Register can confirm the CEO of Macy’s department store, Jeffery Genette, offered BHS Principal Lauren McBride a trade she couldn’t resist: the BHS campus for a lifetime of free shopping at Macy’s. Genette is starting...

After extensive study, district settles on 3:00 AM start time

After extensive study, district settles on 3:00 AM start time

March 31, 2022

At 3:00 AM Thursday, March 31, students and teachers stumbled to class not so bright but quite early.  Throughout the year, the district has experimented with pushing BHS start times back later and later to support adolescent development.  "I...

Burlington School Board reconsiders how to spend $200 million

Burlington School Board reconsiders how to spend $200 million

March 31, 2022

A new Burlington High School building will cost $200 million. At a board meeting Tuesday, the district announced they are now considering alternatives for the same price. The Register obtained a primary list.  8,000 acres on the moon A...

Desperate Housewives of Shakespeare rehearsal- Photo: Daniel Gibson

Lights, camera, action: curtain rises on one-act plays

Phoebe Spence, Staff Writer November 9, 2021

The BHS Drama Club has been working since mid-September to write, direct and act in this year's student-led one-act play showcase. The six 20 minute ‘one-acts’ offer a wide range of storylines from murder mysteries to Shakespearean-themed comedies...

Burlington High School. Photo: Nora Jacobsen

School Board Talks Equitable Budget Distribution and Construction Plans

Julia Keeton, Staff Writer June 4, 2021

At the Burlington School Board meeting on June 1, the Board discussed the equitable distribution of the district’s budget across Burlington schools and gave an overview of the district’s plans for the construction of a new BHS building.  The Board...

Photo: Nora Jacobsen/Register

Can Burlington “Patch a Sinking Ship?” School Board Considers Abandoning Institute Road Campus

Julia Keeton April 15, 2021

At Tuesday’s Burlington School Board meeting, Superintendent Flanagan reported that he was growing “increasingly concerned” about the district's ability to cost effectively remediate the PolyChlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) at BHS. The Board is now...

Photo Courtesy: Dawn Stygles (left) and Madeline Wilson (right)

Teacher feature: Get to Know Special Education Department’s Dawn Stygles and Madeline Wilson

April 9, 2021

What surprised you most about teaching at BHS during covid? Dawn Stygles: I think what surprised me the most was how flexible that we have to be as teachers in order to accommodate students during this difficult time.    Madeline Wilson:Learning...

Teachers picket Williston Road on Thursday afternoon, April 1, in opposition to the proposed changes to the state pension system.

Pension Plan Dropped After Statewide Teachers’ Protests

Alex Wick, Staff Writer April 2, 2021

Dozens of teachers from schools in the Burlington area braved the wintry weather on Thursday afternoon, April 1, and lined Williston Road by Staples Plaza. Holding signs like, “A PENSION IS A PROMISE” and “ESSENTIAL WHEN CONVENIENT”, teachers...

Old Burlington High School Campus Purchased by Casella Waste Systems

Old Burlington High School Campus Purchased by Casella Waste Systems

March 31, 2021

On Monday, March 22, the head of Casella Waste Systems, John W. Casella, bought the old Burlington High School campus through a local auction. He released the news through a press release, sending shock waves throughout the Burlington community.   “With...

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