Burlington Area School District

06/08/2026

Today at Spark Squad, our high school student leaders created an exciting experience for our younger students by leading a fun drumming activity where everyone worked together to keep the beat. 🥁🎶
It was wonderful to see students focused, engaged, and developing their rhythm skills while having fun and encouraging one another along the way.
A special thank you to our high school leaders for creating opportunities for students to learn from each other, build confidence, and form meaningful connections. We are proud of the leadership, creativity, and positive example they bring to Spark Squad everyday!

06/05/2026

Check out the BASD Reel Talk Video on Spark Squad!

BASD Reel Talk Spark Sqaud

06/05/2026

The first week of Spark Squad is off to a fantastic start! 🌟

Each day, students participate in both AM and PM Spark Sessions, where they get to choose from a variety of activities based on their interests. With 5–7 options available each session, students can explore everything from walks to Waller Playground, arts and crafts, outdoor games, music classes, yoga, and more!

🧘‍♀️ Check out these photos from our Yoga & Meditation sessions, where students practiced mindfulness, movement, and relaxation.

Today was especially exciting as Spark Squad students took part in a Sorting Ceremony and were assigned to their summer teams: 🌪️ Cyclone, 🌊 Tide, ⚡ Volt, and 🔥 Blaze!

To kick off team competition season, students participated in the Gordon Ramsay Food Challenge. Incoming 5th and 6th graders answered trivia questions to earn ingredients for their team's mystery "dessert." Teams then worked together to create their culinary masterpieces while Spark Squad teachers served as judges.

Why the quotation marks around “dessert”? 🤔 Because the mystery ingredients included items like chicken noodle soup and hot dogs in chili sauce!

06/04/2026

BHS Track and Field | State Qualifiers
Good luck to our qualifying athletes
Ethan Hulesman Jr. 100m, 4x100m, 4x200m
Eli Faust So. 200m, 4x100m, 4x200m
Wes Keller So. Discus
Carter Willis Jr. 4x100m, 4x200m
Zach Deans Sr. Discus
Reggie Meadows Jr. 4x100m, 4x200m
Jackson Bebow Sr. 4x100m, 4x200m
Devan Haltwanger Fr. 4x100m
Zander Marino So. 4x200m
Emma Tenhagen Jr. High Jump
Lauren Sedlar So. 4x200m
Hannah Templin Fr. 4x200m
Tessa Gianoni Fr. 4x200m
Ella Oldenburg Fr. 4x200m
Annabelle Lang So. 4x200m
Cali Landeman Jr. 4x200
Go Demons!

06/04/2026

BHS Track and Field | State Qualifiers
Good luck to our qualifying athletes
Ethan Huelsman Jr. 100m, 4x100m, 4x200m
Eli Faust So. 200m, 4x100m, 4x200m
Wes Keller So. Discus
Carter Willis Jr. 4x100m, 4x200m
Zach Deans Sr. Discus
Reggie Meadows Jr. 4x100m, 4x200m
Jackson BeBow Sr. 4x100m, 4x200m
Devan Haltiwanger Fr. 4x100m
Zander Marino So. 4x200m
Emma Tenhagen Jr. High Jump
Lauren Sedlar So. 4x200m
Hannah Templin Fr. 4x200m
Tessa Gianoni Fr. 4x200m
Ella Oldenburg Fr. 4x200m
Annabelle Lang So. 4x200m
Cali Landreman Jr. 4x200

Go Demons!

06/03/2026

BHS Tennis | State Qualifiers

Jaxon Grant #1 Singles

Porter Tiedt #1 Doubles
Grant Sulik #1 Doubles

Go Demons!

06/01/2026

BHS Baseball | Conference Champs

Congratulations to our baseball team for winning the Southern Lakes Conference championship. This is the Demons' 1st conference championship since 2019.

Go Demons!

06/01/2026

Looking for a fun and meaningful experience for your 3-year-old? Join our Burlington Buddies playgroup!

Burlington Buddies PlaygroupLooking for a fun and meaningful experience for your 3-year-old? Join our Burlington Buddies playgroup! This inclusive program at Dyer Elementary brings together childre...

06/01/2026

School may be out for the summer, but we're still smiling about some of the special moments that wrapped up the year!

In this episode of BASD REEL TALK, students were given treat bags labeled with prompts like, "Give this to the staff member who..." and then got to choose the staff member they felt best fit each description. From the funniest to the most helpful, the most encouraging to the most creative, our staff members were honored through the eyes of the students they serve every day.

The smiles, laughter, and thoughtful choices made this a memorable way to celebrate the relationships that make our district so special. Thank you to our students for recognizing the caring staff who make a difference each and every day!

05/26/2026

This year, Burlington Area School District celebrates 9 INCREDIBLE RETIREES who together dedicated an amazing 227 years of service to our students, families, and community.

Ruth Schenning
Deb Levans
Deb Trewyn-Way (not pictured)
Katherine Botsford
Julie Verhagen
Teresa Forseth
Becky Hoesly
Troy Everson
Robbie Twohig

For decades, these staff members have shaped classrooms, supported students, built relationships, and made a lasting impact on countless lives. Their commitment, compassion, and dedication have helped make BASD such a special place.

We are so grateful for everything they each have given to BASD over the years. Please join us in congratulating our retirees and thanking them for their extraordinary service to our district and community!

Thank you for the early mornings, the extra hours, the encouragement, the patience, the leadership, and the care you poured into generations of students. Thank you for showing up day after day to make BASD a better place for kids, families, and coworkers. The impact you have made cannot be measured simply in years, but in the countless lives you helped shape along the way.

Congratulations on your retirement and thank you for 227 years of making a difference! We wish each of you happiness, relaxation, and exciting new adventures in this next chapter!