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2024
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Farm & Food Studies Fall Season Recap
Farm & Food Studies have been hard at work this fall, growing food, using plant-based materials, cooking, and much more. Read about their season!Read More -
The Winter Showcase is Next Week!
Burr and Burton Academy’s Performing Arts Department is proud to present its Winter Showcase of Dance, Drama, and Film on Thursday, December 12th, 2024 at 6:30 PM in the Riley Center for the Arts. Don’t miss the chance to experience the wide range of talent from the students who partake in BBA’s curricular acting, dance, and film classes.Read More -
New BBA Website Coming Soon!
The BBA website will soon have a fresh new look! Please look out for this new external website in early December. Note that these changes will not impact any information behind your MyBBA login.Read More -
French Culture Through Film Students Meet Filmmaker Alice Diop
Read MoreOn Thursday November 7th, the French Language and Cultures students had the opportunity to meet French filmmaker Alice Diop during a Bennington College talk. She was accompanied by her editor, Amrita David and translator, Nicholas Elliot. Diop is a French screenwriter and director from a Senegalese family. The French class had recently studied her documentary Nous (We), a delicate portrait of fundamentally different communities living along the RER B train that traverses the Paris suburbs. -
Parents: Author, Speaker and Educator Cindy Pierce is coming to BBA on Monday!
Mark your calendar: Author, Speaker, Storyteller and Sexuality Educator Cindy Pierce is coming to Burr and Burton to speak with students and parents about social courage, social media and screen time, online influences, and hookup culture and consent. The parent event will be on Monday, November 18th at 6:30 in the Riley Center for the Arts.Read More -
Radium Girls Cast and Crew Sit Down with NYC-based Actress Mary Bacon
The Radium Girls company was fortunate to be visited by guest teaching artist Mary Bacon who originated the role of Grace Fryer in D.W. Gregory's Radium Girls, produced by Playwrights Theatre of New Jersey and developed with a commissioning grant from The Ensemble Studio Theatre/Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Science & Technology Project. In addition to sharing her experience, Mary also had a conversation with the cast about the importance of collaboration in the creative process, and what the life of a performing artist is like in NYC, and beyond.Read More -
A Beautiful Day for Wellness at the Mountain Campus!
Read MoreOn Monday, Wellness classes participated in a full day of wellness programming at the BBA Mountain Campus. More than 80 9th graders spent the entire day up on the mountain participating in wellness-focused workshops with faculty. -
Environmental Club Hosts Clothing Swap
On Tuesday during flex block the Environmental Club hosted it's first clothing swap of the year! Organizers Dahlia Cohn and Nell Bryant were excited with the turnout and enjoyed engaging the community in this impactful and fun exchange: "Its a sustainability effort that both excites and unites the whole BBA community! It’s an accessible opportunity for people to explore and experiment with their personal styles without supporting fast fashion. It’s an event in which there’s no money involved, everyone is welcome, and everyone gets a chance to take clothing or donate their old things."Read More -
2025 BBA Burtonian Yearbook For Sale NOW
Hello Bulldogs, it’s that time of year... the yearbook staff is working hard on this year’s yearbook, so be sure to place your order ONLINE as soon as possible to guarantee your purchase. Order your 2025 Burtonian yearbook at www.jostens.com or call 1-877-767-5217. If you have any questions, please reach out to Cori at yearbook@burrburton.org.Read More -
BBA Photos are on Vidigami
BBA families and students can find student life, event, and athletics photos on Vidigami, a secure photo storage management platform. Look for your invitation to log in today!Read More -
Honors Gov. and Politics Takes a Deep Dive into Civic Engagement
Read MoreThis October, the Honors Government and Politics Course is practicing civic engagement face-to-face with state and local candidates running for election and reelection.Social Studies Teacher Jillian Joyce explains that this year, Honors Government and Politics looks a little different from other years: “In an election year, the political component really comes to the forefront with students researching candidates and inviting them in to speak to our class.” -
Page to Stage: New integrative course explores connections between writing and performance
Page to Stage has had an amazing month at BBA. The newly created class, team-taught by Peter Nicholson and Jim Raposa explores the synergy that occurs when writing moves from the page to the stage.Read More -
Santana School from Cuenca, Ecuador is visiting Burr and Burton Academy.
Santana School exchange students arrived at Burr and Burton Academy on Monday, 9/16. This three week exchange provides Santana and BBA students the opportunity to live with a host family for two weeks and then travel for the last week.Read More -
Bulldog Leadership Retreat September 15th
We are excited about our 9th annual, student-led retreat on Sunday, September 15th. The goal of the Bulldog Leadership Summit is to create a community of student leaders who use their influence as leaders to transform the culture of Burr and Burton so that integrity, selflessness, and respect for everybody is embraced.Read More -
Fall College Night Monday, September 9th
Read MoreOn Monday, September 9, at 6:30 p.m. the Burr and Burton School Counseling Office will host our Annual Fall College Night in Founders Hall. This year our keynote speaker will be Sue Willard, the Associate Director of Admissions at Hobart and William Smith. Sue will provide insight into the college search and decision process before the counselors provide topical information relevant to the specific grades in attendance. -
Important Information About School Meals
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce that Burr and Burton Academy will be implementing a new program available to schools participating in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). Read the full letter HERE. -
All About Summer Reading!
I hope you're all enjoying your summer break! I wanted to remind you about BBA's summer reading requirement and where you can find copies of the books. Everyone in grades 9 - 12 will pick one book from the Summer Reading List to read over the summer. When we return in the fall we will meet in groups to discuss the books. Once you've picked your book, sign up for your book group on this form.Read More -
Performing Arts Meeting - for all students interested in learning more about the 2024-25 season!
Come learn about the 2024-25 Performing Arts season! All students are invited to our Co-Curricular Meeting on 8/21/24 at 3:00 pm in the Riley Center. We will share information with anyone interested in becoming a part of the BBA Performing Arts experience.Read More -
The 2024-25 Lineup for Burr and Burton Performing Arts
Read MoreThe lineup for the Burr and Burton 2024-25 Performing Arts season has been released, and it’s going to be extraordinary! -
Alumni Interview: Five Things That Matter with Grace Pinkus '20
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It’s finals week at UMass Amherst, and Grace Pinkus ’20 is eagerly awaiting what will essentially be her first traditional graduation on May 18, where she will earn a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology. As with all 2020 high school graduates, Covid restrictions derailed her high-school graduation experience. Ironically, our meeting was on Zoom - a platform, Grace said, with which she was very familiar. -
BBA Celebrates Earth Day!
The Environmental Club hosted a variety workshops and guest speakers on Monday, April 22nd to learn more about local environmental issues. There were over 600 participants in the day's activities!Read More -
BBA French students place nationally again on the National French Exam
Clement Martini ‘26, Sam Cole ’24, Alec Vartanitan ‘27, and Frasier Bergman ‘27 of Burr and Burton Academy have ranked nationally in the 89th annual event, according to Lisa Narug, National Director of Le Grand Concours. Martini received a Gold medal at Level 5, Cole received a Bronze medal at Level 3, and Vartanian and Bergman received Bronze medals at Level 2. Twelve additional BBA students (Alli Aubin, Nora Ward, Olav Pajala, Hazel Cornwell, Dahlia Cohn, Pengju Sui, Reagan Healy, Delphine Dobbleman, Luna Raso, Zach Lindenberg, Robin LaConte, and Jacob Honigsfeld) received Honorable Mentions at various levels.Read More -
SVAC Art From the Schools Opening!
The much-anticipated Art From the Schools show at the Southern Vermont Arts Center will have its Grand Opening Celebration on Sat., April 27 from 2:00-4:00 PM.Read More -
3rd Annual Career Expo
Read MorePlease join us on April 25 to share your career knowledge with the young adults in our community. Hearing from local professionals in their fields of interest (YOU!) is impactful - not only in helping them think about possible future goals, but in helping them explore those options now. Learning from you can help guide students toward various high school courses and potential internships and part-time jobs.We're excited to be building on the success of last year's event. If your organization has openings for summer jobs or full-time careers, feel free to bring your materials along to share with interested students.We realize that participants join us on a volunteer basis and truly appreciate the time you’ll be taking out of your busy schedule. We will be including participants/business names in a “Thank You” ad in the Manchester Journal.Note: Booth bait (swag and sweets!) is welcome as it tends to draw the students to your display!REGISTER HERE
Please reach out with any questions you may have, and feel free to share this email with anyone who may be interested.Thank you,Burr and Burton Career Expo Committee -
Parent Social on Friday, April 26th in Founders Hall
Join your fellow parents on the Burr and Burton campus in Founders Hall for the Spring Social on Friday, April 26 from 6-8 p.m. Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served, and cost is free to attend. Click here to RSVP.Read More -
The Spring Concert has been Rescheduled for April 9th!
The Burr & Burton Academy Music Department will present a Spring Concert Tuesday, April 9rd, 5:30 p.m. in the Riley Center for the Arts. The performance will showcase a diverse menu of music presented by various instrumental and vocal ensembles.Read More -
Mamma Mia! Photos Now Live!
You can now find ALL the photos from last week's unforgettable Mamma Mia! production in Vidigami!Read More -
BBA Senior Spends Week in Washington, D.C. at U.S. Senate Youth Program
BBA senior and Student Council president, Chris Alfano recently returned from Washington, D.C. where he was one of two students chosen to represent Vermont at the 62nd annual United States Senate Youth Program. The program was a weeklong experience in Washington, D.C., where he met with some of the top officials in the U.S. federal government.Read More -
BBA Students in DC For Close Up Program
Every year BBA students have the chance to experience Washington, DC and learn for a week through the Close Up program. Students meet Senators Sanders and Welch, Rep. Becca Balint, visit the Pentagon, and enjoy many of Washington’s best museums and monuments during a week of school in the nation's Capitol.Read More -
Senior Spotlight Art Show Opening Saturday, March 9th
The Visual Art Department is proud to announce the Senior Spotlight Show at Yesterhouse on the campus of SVAC on Saturday, March 9 from 2:00-4:00 PM. We will be celebrating the advanced artwork by BBA, Long Trail School, and Arlington High School Seniors with a festive opening which is free and open to all!Read More -
Alumni Interview: Five Things That Matter with Kathi Bierwirth '81
Read MoreAt the end of this year, Kathi (Frost) Bierwirth ’81 will retire from Burr and Burton Academy after nearly 40 years of teaching, coaching, leading and supporting students. Kathi has the rare gift of being a person who always knew that she wanted to make Burr and Burton her life’s work. -
Mamma Mia Tickets are Going Fast! Get Yours Today!
Read MoreBurr and Burton Performing Arts presents the international smash phenomenon and Tony and Grammy Award-nominated Mamma Mia! on March 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23 at 6:30 pm with an additional matinee on March 23rd at 2 pm in the Riley Center for the Arts. -
It was a great weekend at the Yale Model UN conference!
The BBA Model UN team attended the Yale Model UN Conference last weekend. Many students were attending their first ever conference, and I was grateful to see their hard work paying off--meeting and working with 2000 interesting and talented peers from 200 schools and 40 countries.Read More -
Love Poetry? Look out for Poetry Out Loud in February.
This semester, Burr and Burton is excited to participate in Poetry Out Loud, a national arts education and recitation contest. Poetry Out Loud helps students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, and learn about literary history and contemporary life. If you're interested in learning more about Poetry Out Loud, ask your English or Humanities teacher for more information.Read More -
New Works Theater & Dance Project Tomorrow, January 26th!
On Friday, January 26th, 2024 at 6:30 pm in the Riley Center for The Arts, Burr and Burton Academy’s Performing Arts and English Departments will present the Theater & Dance New Works Project.Read More -
Bulldogs on the Boards: BBA Theater Students Shine on the American Stage
Read MoreBBA theater grads are acting and writing plays on the American stage.
ERIN NORTON '21Erin Norton a BBA Alum Class of 2021, and a Creative Writing Student at Emerson College Class of 2025 is excited to share that an original play of theirs will be produced as a full-scale production in the springtime at Emerson College. She is thankful that at BBA she was able to follow her passion and appreciates being able to explore and find her passion for acting a playwriting through all that BBA offers.RILEY VOGEL '18Riley Vogel a BBA Alum Class of 2021, and Alum of Roosevelt University '22 with a BFA in Musical Theater is proud to be appearing as Cosmo Brown in Singin' In The Rain at the Waterfront Playhouse in Key West, FLA. Just 6 weeks after graduating from BBA, Riley appeared in A Chorus Line as Larry produced by the Bucks County Center for the Performing Arts in Doylestown, PA. With his home base in Chicago, Riley has been working constantly since his graduation in 2022 throughout the United States. -
Honoring the Past: Former Headmaster Robert Kennedy Passes Away at 78
Earlier this month, former Headmaster Robert Kennedy passed away at age 78. Kennedy spent 15 years as the Headmaster of Burr and Burton from 1978-1993. During his tenure, Kennedy stewarded Burr and Burton through several fundraising campaigns and academic improvements. He was known to his students as an avid fisherman and outdoorsman.Read More -
Annual Drinking Water Test Information
We are pleased to announce that our annual drinking water tests revealed that our water is safe to drink.Read More -
Asbestos Plan Notification
The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) 40 CFR 763.93 {g} {4} requires that written notification be given that the following schools / buildings have Asbestos Management Plans for the safe control and maintenance of asbestos containing material found in their buildings.Read More -
Prof. Hollander shares how basketball can save the world
On a mission to get the word out about How Basketball Can Save the World, NYU Professor David Hollander came to BBA on Wednesday to share his ideas on how the principles that make basketball a great game can be applied to make positive change.Read More
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