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.

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.

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."

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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! 

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.

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. 

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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.

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.

You can now find ALL the photos from last week's unforgettable Mamma Mia! production in Vidigami!

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. 

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.

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!

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

We are pleased to announce that our annual drinking water tests revealed that our water is safe to drink.

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. 

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.