September Family Newsletter |
We are off to a fantastic start to the school year! The building is full of energy as students settle into routines, get to know their teachers and classmates, and become familiar with daily schedules. These first few weeks are always an exciting time as new opportunities take shape and the school community comes together.
Tomorrow we have our first late start of the year, and we want to share a quick reminder: on late start days, classes begin at 8:50 a.m., and doors open at 8:30 a.m. Thank you for helping your student adjust to these changes - it’s all part of finding the rhythm that makes the school year run smoothly.
Communication remains an important part of our partnership. Please be sure to stay connected through ParentSquare for important updates and reminders. We also encourage students to get on StudentSquare so they can stay informed directly. More information on both tools is included below.
Outside the classroom, fall sports and activities are in full swing. It has been wonderful to see our student-athletes competing, our fans filling the stands, and our student leaders stepping up in so many ways. Whether it’s in academics, athletics, or the arts, our students are already showing what it means to be part of the BHS community.
Be sure to keep an eye on these monthly family newsletters as well - they’re a great way to stay up to date on what’s happening at BHS and learn about important events coming up.
Thank you for your continued support as we begin another year of learning, growth, and success together. We look forward to all that’s ahead in the months to come!
Warm Regards,
Amy Levonian, Principal Bryce McCourt, Assistant Principal Reid Oldenburg, Assistant Principal Erik Sulik, Activities Director |
7:15 am - 2:47 pm
Students may enter the building starting at 6:55 am. Unless supervised by a staff member, they should exit the building by 3:00 pm. |
Below are the instructions on reporting absences online through your Skyward account – it is no longer necessary for you to make a phone call, although you are always still welcome to do so. In order to report an absence in Skyward:
Log in to your Family Access Skyward Account - Click Attendance from the links on the left-hand side
- Click Absence Requests at the top
- Click on Add Request at the top, right-hand corner of the pop-up box
- If your student will be gone the entire day, or multiple days, enter the date(s)
- Choose a reason from the drop down list
- If your student will only be gone a portion of the day, unclick the box marked All Day
- Enter the times
- Choose a reason from the drop-down list
- Add any comments you wish – this step is optional
- Click Save
For attendance questions, please email bhsatt@basd.k12.wi.us. |
As a reminder, every other Wednesday, all BASD schools will have a late start. We will have 2 late starts this month: September 10th and 24th. The doors to the building open at 8:30am, and 1st period starts at 8:50am. You can find the BHS Bell Schedule here, which includes the schedule for late start weeks. For the complete listing of all late start days, please see the BASD Family Calendar 2025-2026. |
BHS instated our Cell Phone Policy last school year, and we will continue enforcing it in the 2025-2026 school year. In order to improve student engagement in lessons, actively participating in discussions, and engaging in meaningful interactions with peers, cell phones will be prohibited during class and passing time. Cell phone use will only be allowed during lunch periods.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in continuing to support this policy! |
You may have noticed our website has changed. As part of our continued work to improve communication with parents and the community we have shifted to a new platform for communication called ParentSquare, which, in turn also is the new company for our website.
Please CLICK ON THIS LINK to learn more about ParentSquare from a parent perspective as all communication from the district, schools, classroom teachers, coaches, club advisors, etc. will come though ParentSquare.
In the app, you can click "More" to access important Links including: Bell Schedule, Athletic Calendar, Service Learning Hours Form, Vehicle Registration Form, and various health forms.
The simplest way for students to receive ParentSquare notifications on their phones is through the app. They can download the StudentSquare app from their app store and log in with their ParentSquare credentials. |
All District-wide events and activities, including Late Start and breaks, along with Burlington High School Events can now be found in the Events tab on ParentSquare!
See below screenshot for navigation in the ParentSquare app. |
As was shared in the BASD Back to School Newsletter, the BBLC recently developed what is now called the Burlington Community Shared Values—five essential principles that reflect what we all want to see in our students, and in each other:
- Be Prepared
- Be Respectful
- Be Logical
- Be Involved
- Be Resilient
These are not school district values alone—they are community values. They come directly from those who are hiring our graduates, mentoring our youth, and building the future of Burlington.
Because these values were defined by our community, our responsibility as a school district is to uphold them. These are the expectations that our business owners and civic leaders have asked us to instill in our students—and we are proud to do just that and will be reinforcing these values in every classroom and every school building. When we teach students to live out these values, we are not only helping them grow into successful adults—we are answering the call of our community to prepare young people who are ready to contribute and lead.
We know that real change takes more than words—it takes action, and it takes all of us working together. It’s about preparing our children to grow into strong, capable adults who will carry forward the character and values that have long made Burlington the proud, tight-knit community it is.
As a parent, we look forward to your support in this work as our mission is to inspire good humans and capable minds - together!
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Parking passes were distributed to students during lunch periods this week. Provided a student meets the following criteria, they will be able to receive their parking pass: - Fill out the BHS Student Vehicle Registration form
- Pay the $100.00 fee, which can be done on Skyward, or in cash/check in the Main Office
- All fees (past and present) must be paid in full
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Juniors and Seniors interested in enrolling in college via Start College Now or the Early College Credit Program for the Spring 2026 semester should Flex to an information session on September 16th or 18th with Mrs. Everett in the library.
Interested students will receive an application and Parent Disclosure Form, both of which are due to Mrs. Everett by October 1st.
Please click here for detailed information and application forms, or see Mrs. Everett in the main office to get copies. |
We are excited for Homecoming the week of October 6th through 10th, with the dance taking place on October 11th! More information will be shared soon regarding the Dance Contract and Guest Permission Form. |
Juniors will have the ability to sign up to take the optional PSAT test on October 23rd. Junior families should be on the lookout for a communication via ParentSquare later this week with more information about this test and how to sign up. |
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If your student would like to re-take their school picture, they can do so during their lunch period on Thursday, October 23rd.
If a student is getting a re-take and already ordered a picture package, to please bring their original package to the photographer when they get it retaken.
Network Photography will not reprint IDs for retakes. |
BHS held auditions during the 1st week of school for the One-Act Play. We are looking forward to an excellent performance in October! Last year, our One-Act Play qualified for the State Competition. |
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Burlington High School kicked off the athletics calendar in August. BHS offers the following athletics during the fall season:
Cheer - Yuni Sanchez, doing a great job of adding enthusiasm at football games! Dance - Ashley Schillman performed with over 50 youth dancers at halftime of our football game against Parker on August 28th. Football - Chad Redmer, off to a 3-0 start on the season! Girls Tennis - Ken Savaglia, working hard and having fun, beat Kenosha Bradford in dual match on Tuesday, September 2nd. Cross-Country (Boys/Girls) - Coach Matt Nie, note several personal bests at the Waukesha South meet at Minoka Park on September 6th. Girls Golf - Coach Nick Schilleman, had a huge win versus Elkhorn on Thursday, September 4th, Anna Weis took 1st place. Girls Swim - Coach Denita Jones, finished 2nd at the conference relay meet. Boys Volleyball - Coach Mike Jones, finished 3rd at the Waukesha North Invite on September Girls Volleyball - Coach Teri Little, our team finished 5 out of 24 teams at the highly competitive Crusader Invite on August 29 & 30th |
B-Squad, also known as Operation Orange, is a group dedicated to fostering school pride, energy, and unity at athletic events and beyond. Our mission is to create a fun, welcoming, and spirited atmosphere where students come together to support our teams, classmates, and community. Members help organize themes, lead cheers, and bring the excitement that makes our student section the best in the league. Whether it’s painting signs, planning game-day traditions, or showing up loud and proud, we are here to represent our school with passion, positivity, and pride.
On Wednesday, August 20th, the B-Squad held a student-led pep assembly. Student leaders from the group taught cheers and reviewed proper etiquette at games. The group emphasized the importance of supporting our athletes and building spirit in the stands. The keynote speaker for the night was University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Head Baseball Coach, John Vodenlich. John is a Hall of Fame and National Champion during this time at UW-Whitewater. His message stressed the importance of character, leadership, and grit. Everyone in attendance received a B-Squad t-shirt donated by the Burlington High School Athletic Association and the Burlington Coaches Association.
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Please feel free to reach out to your assigned counselor at any time. |
The Class of 2026 had a great turnout for the August College Boot Camp! Our guest speaker, Jen Madgiak from UW-Whitewater, presented information on crafting your college essay and statement. If you were unable to attend, please see the information below and reach out to your counselor if you have any questions regarding the college application process. Your counselor will be hosting workshops during Flex for you to sign up and get further help with the college application process. Look for details on workshops and conferences coming soon!
Senior College Admissions checklists/timelines: Essay assistance and ideas:
Scholarships Where to locate scholarships: - Go to your college’s Financial Aid page to find specific scholarships that you can apply for through them
- The BHS Scholarship Common App for current seniors anticipated release date: early 2026
- Get connected with 1 national database:
- Going Merry, College Board’s Big Future, Scholarship America or scholarships.com and fill out the profile with as much information about you to narrow the search of scholarships available to you!
- The trick to landing some scholarships, is to be intentional with your time and scheduling a minimum of an hour each week to look at the databases and be applying for at least a couple scholarships each week
- If you completed a Junior Planning Conference last year, please also refer to that document in your Google Drive for additional resources!
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In 2024, the BASD Foundation was founded by dedicated community members who are passionate about supporting our schools. The Foundation creates an opportunity for individuals, families, or businesses to seamlessly offer monetary donations to Burlington Area School District while reducing any additional responsibilities on district employees and benefitting the donor with a tax reduction.
If you are in need of financial support to pay for 2025-2026 student fees, or would like to donate, please visit the BASD Foundation Website. |
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