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🏐💙 WHAT A DAY FOR COUGAR VOLLEYBALL! 🐾🏆Our Little Cougars showed up and showed out today in Spencer! 💪🔥🥇🥈 3rd/4th Grade:...
10/10/2026

🏐💙 WHAT A DAY FOR COUGAR VOLLEYBALL! 🐾🏆

Our Little Cougars showed up and showed out today in Spencer! 💪🔥

🥇🥈 3rd/4th Grade: 1st & 2nd Place!

🏅 5th Grade: 4th Place!

🥈 6th Grade: 2nd Place!

What an AWESOME day of volleyball! 🤩 We are so proud of all these girls for their hard work, hustle, and teamwork! 💙🏐

The future of Cougar Volleyball is looking BRIGHT! 🌟🐾

🍎 Learning to lead, learning to teach!Our Burke Teens as Teachers students spent today learning about child brain develo...
10/09/2026

🍎 Learning to lead, learning to teach!

Our Burke Teens as Teachers students spent today learning about child brain development and how to adapt their teaching to different stages of development. They also put their learning into action by practicing lesson structure and teaching skills!

A big thank-you to Wegner Auto for sponsoring the venue and supporting this opportunity for our students! 💙🐾

Here is the agenda for the Regular School Board Meeting on Monday, October 12th at 7:30 pm.
10/09/2026

Here is the agenda for the Regular School Board Meeting on Monday, October 12th at 7:30 pm.

Big congratulations to the following students for earning Student of the Month for September.🎉
10/08/2026

Big congratulations to the following students for earning Student of the Month for September.🎉

10/08/2026

COUGAR NEWS!
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2026
Lunch Today – Garlic Chicken Tenders/White Cheddar Mac n Cheese
Friday – NO SCHOOL Monday – NO SCHOOL
Tuesday Breakfast – Breakfast Pizza

1. The MS girls basketball sign-up sheet is on Mrs. Bull’s door! The first practice will be on Tuesday, October 20th.

2. There will be a representative from the Air National Guard here to meet with students in the Commons Area during 6th period TODAY.

3. The Papa Murphy Pizza Orders will be in the Commons Area to be picked up from 4:00-6:30pm TODAY.

4. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held from 5:00-8:00pm TODAY.

5. Please check the lost and found area – anything still there TODAY at 8:00pm will be taken to the Burke Thrift Center.

6. There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 9th!

7. There will be Lil Cougar Volleyball practice on Friday, October 9th in the HS gym from 12:00-2:00pm.

8. Friday, October 9th the Cougar Football team will travel to play the KWL Wildkats at the Kimball Football field. The game will start at 7:00pm. The livestream link is

9. Saturday, October 10th the Flag Football teams will be playing on the football practice field, starting at 10:00am.

10. Saturday, October 10th the Lil Cougar Volleyball teams will play at the Boyd County Tournament in Spencer, NE.

11. Monday, October 12th there is No School in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

12. Monday, October 12th the MS Cougar football team will travel to Kimball to play the KWL Wildkats at the Kimball Football field. The team will leave at 2:00pm from the Burke school blacktop. The game will start at 4:00pm.

13. Monday, October 12th the MS Lady Cougar volleyball team will travel to Winner to play the Warriors. The team will leave at 2:45pm from the Burke school black top. The A and C teams will play at 4:00pm, b team will follow.

14. Tuesday, October 13th the MS & HS Lady Cougar Volleyball teams will host the AC/DC Thunder in the HS gym. The MS will play (2) matches, starting at 4:00pm, the HS C team will start at 5:15pm, the JV team will start at 6:15pm, followed by the Varsity match. Ticket takers are Amber Wilhelmsen and Crystal Simison.

15. Wednesday, October 14th the Cougar Cross Country team will be running at the Region 3B Cross Country Meet in Freeman. Running will start at 1:00pm.

16. The ‘Pink Out’ volleyball match between the Gregory Spikers will be held on Thursday, October 15th in the Burke gym. The MS matches will start at 3:30pm, the HS C team will start at 5:30pm, JV will start at 6:15pm, followed by the Varsity match. Ticket Takers are Amber & Crystal.

17. Tuesday, October 20th flu shots will be offered by the County Health Nurse’s office. If you would like a flu shot, please stop and pick up an application. The form needs to be returned by Wednesday, October 14th.

18. The Free College Application period starts October 1st and goes through November 30th. Seniors – check your email on participating schools.

19. FCCLA is more fun with a friend – sign up today! Membership forms are in the HS office or see Mrs. Williams in the Elementary.

20. There is a sign up sheet on the front window of the office for anyone that would like to help with ‘Cougar News’ on the school page.

21. If you missed ordering a 2025-2026 yearbook and would like one, you have 2 options! You can purchase a new book for $45 from the high school office, OR you can purchase a misprinted book for $25 from the high school office. The misprinted book DOES NOT have pages 81/82. The missing pages are the ‘Chicago Music Trip’ & ‘Art’.

22. The South Dakota Legislature is now accepting applications for juniors and seniors in high school to serve as pages during the upcoming 2027 Legislative Session. Early applications are encouraged as this is a competitive program. Contact Mrs. Beauchamp for more information.

23. This fall, NDSU and the College of Agriculture, Food Systems and Natural Resources are hosting different opportunities for students and families to visit NSDU. The events are intended for current high school juniors and seniors exploring college and degree options. Visits are scheduled for October 15 and 16 and November 14. Scan the QR code on a flyer posted in the hallways.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON OCTOBER 11TH TO BROOKS HERMAN!

Congratulations to Kenzie Lomme, Ella Vasquez, Eddie Drey and Mason Young for being chosen to represent Burke High Schoo...
10/08/2026

Congratulations to Kenzie Lomme, Ella Vasquez, Eddie Drey and Mason Young for being chosen to represent Burke High School at the upcoming All State Choir concert. They will join singers from across the state on October 31 at The Monument in Rapid City, SD.

We hope several people are able to make the trip to enjoy our students performance. If you are unable to attend , you can watch the concert that evening on SDPBS.

10/07/2026

COUGAR NEWS!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2026
Lunch Today – Pulled Pork Sandwich
Thursday – Garlic Chicken Tenders/White Cheddar Mac n Cheese
Friday – NO SCHOOL
Thursday Breakfast – Pancakes & Sausage

1. Congratulations to Breckynn Pistulka for being selected as Cougar of the Week by the Cougar Athletic Club!

2. The MS girls basketball sign-up sheet is on Mrs. Bull’s door! The first practice will be on Tuesday, October 20th.

3. There will be a National Honor Society meeting during HS lunch TODAY!

4. There will be a representative from the Air National Guard here to meet with students in the Commons Area during 6th period tomorrow.

5. The Papa Murphy Pizza Orders will be in the Commons Area to be picked up from 4:00-6:30pm tomorrow.

6. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held from 5:00-8:00pm tomorrow.

7. Please check the lost and found area – anything still there tomorrow at 8:00pm will be taken to the Burke Thrift Center.

8. There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 9th!

9. There will be Lil Cougar Volleyball practice on Friday, October 9th in the HS gym from 12:00-2:00pm.

10. Friday, October 9th the Cougar Football team will travel to play the KWL Wildkats at the Kimball Football field. The game will start at 7:00pm. The livestream link is

11. Saturday, October 10th the Flag Football teams will be playing on the football practice field, starting at 10:00am.

12. Saturday, October 10th the Lil Cougar Volleyball teams will play at the Boyd County Tournament in Spencer, NE.

13. Monday, October 12th there is No School in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

14. Monday, October 12th the MS Cougar football team will travel to Kimball to play the KWL Wildkats at the Kimball Football field. The team will leave at 2:00pm from the Burke school blacktop. The game will start at 4:00pm.

15. Monday, October 12th the MS Lady Cougar volleyball team will travel to Winner to play the Warriors. The team will leave at 2:45pm from the Burke school black top. The A and C teams will play at 4:00pm, b team will follow.

16. The ‘Pink Out’ volleyball game between the Gregory Spikers will be held on Thursday, October 15th in the Burke gym.

17. Tuesday, October 20th flu shots will be offered by the County Health Nurse’s office. If you would like a flu shot, please stop and pick up an application. The form needs to be returned by Wednesday, October 14th.

18. The Free College Application period starts October 1st and goes through November 30th. Seniors – check your email on participating schools.

19. FCCLA is more fun with a friend – sign up today! Membership forms are in the HS office or see Mrs. Williams in the Elementary.

20. There is a sign up sheet on the front window of the office for anyone that would like to help with ‘Cougar News’ on the school page.

21. If you missed ordering a 2025-2026 yearbook and would like one, you have 2 options! You can purchase a new book for $45 from the high school office, OR you can purchase a misprinted book for $25 from the high school office. The misprinted book DOES NOT have pages 81/82. The missing pages are the ‘Chicago Music Trip’ & ‘Art’.

22. The South Dakota Legislature is now accepting applications for juniors and seniors in high school to serve as pages during the upcoming 2027 Legislative Session. Early applications are encouraged as this is a competitive program. Contact Mrs. Beauchamp for more information.

23. This fall, NDSU and the College of Agriculture, Food Systems and Natural Resources are hosting different opportunities for students and families to visit NSDU. The events are intended for current high school juniors and seniors exploring college and degree options. Visits are scheduled for October 15 and 16 and November 14. Scan the QR code on a flyer posted in the hallways.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THEA KLUG AND LACEY LYON!

Happy Walk to School Day! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️Members of our local SD DOT team showed up bright and early to welcome kids to school ...
10/07/2026

Happy Walk to School Day! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️
Members of our local SD DOT team showed up bright and early to welcome kids to school today! They also dropped off light-up bracelets for all of our elementary students, which may come in handy at the end of the month. 🎃
Thanks for the great reminder to get outside, get some steps in our tennis shoes, and enjoy this beautiful South Dakota weather! 💙
We appreciate you helping make getting to school active, fun, and safe!

🐾 Reminder! Parent–Teacher Conferences are tomorrow, Thursday, October 8, from 5:00–8:00 PM!While you’re here, be sure t...
10/07/2026

🐾 Reminder! Parent–Teacher Conferences are tomorrow, Thursday, October 8, from 5:00–8:00 PM!

While you’re here, be sure to check out the lost and found! 😊

10/06/2026

COUGAR NEWS!
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2026
Lunch Today – Fiestada Wednesday – Pulled Pork
Thursday – Garlic Chicken Tenders/White Cheddar Mac n Cheese
Friday – NO SCHOOL
Wednesday Breakfast – Pancakes & Sausage

1. Congratulations to Breckynn Pistulka for being selected as Cougar of the Week by the Cougar Athletic Club!

2. TODAY the MS Lady Cougar Volleyball team will travel to Gregory to play the MS Spikers at 4:00pm. The matches will be played at the Gregory HS gym. The team will be dismissed at 3:05pm, the bus will leave from the blacktop at 3:15pm. The order of play will be A team, b team and C team.

3. TODAY the Lady Cougar Volleyball team will travel to Avon to play the Lady Pirates. The JV match will start at 6:15pm, followed by the Varsity match. The livestream link is

4. Wednesday, October 7th there will be a National Honor Society meeting during HS lunch.

5. Thursday, October 8th there will be a representative from the Air National Guard here to meet with students in the Commons Area during 6th period.

6. Thursday, October 8th the Papa Murphy Pizza Orders will be in the Commons Area to be picked up from 4:00-6:30pm.

7. Thursday, October 8th Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held from 5:00-8:00pm.

8. Please check the lost and found area – anything still there on Thursday at 8:00pm will be taken to the Burke Thrift Center.

9. There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, October 9th!

10. There will be Lil Cougar Volleyball practice on Friday, October 9th in the HS gym from 12:00-2:00pm.

11. Friday, October 9th the Cougar Football team will travel to play the KWL Wildkats at the Kimball Football field. The game will start at 7:00pm. The livestream link is

12. Saturday, October 10th the Flag Football teams will be playing on the football practice field, starting at 10:00am.

13. Saturday, October 10th the Lil Cougar Volleyball teams will play at the Boyd County Tournament in Spencer, NE.

14. Monday, October 12th there is No School in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

15. The ‘Pink Out’ volleyball game between the Gregory Spikers will be held on Thursday, October 15th in the Burke gym.

16. Tuesday, October 20th flu shots will be offered by the County Health Nurse’s office. If you would like a flu shot, please stop and pick up an application. The form needs to be returned by Wednesday, October 14th.


17. The Free College Application period starts October 1st and goes through November 30th. Seniors – check your email on participating schools.

18. FCCLA is more fun with a friend – sign up today! Membership forms are in the HS office or see Mrs. Williams in the Elementary.

19. There is a sign up sheet on the front window of the office for anyone that would like to help with ‘Cougar News’ on the school page.

20. If you missed ordering a 2025-2026 yearbook and would like one, you have 2 options! You can purchase a new book for $45 from the high school office, OR you can purchase a misprinted book for $25 from the high school office. The misprinted book DOES NOT have pages 81/82. The missing pages are the ‘Chicago Music Trip’ & ‘Art’.

21. The South Dakota Legislature is now accepting applications for juniors and seniors in high school to serve as pages during the upcoming 2027 Legislative Session. Early applications are encouraged as this is a competitive program. Contact Mrs. Beauchamp for more information.

22. This fall, NDSU and the College of Agriculture, Food Systems and Natural Resources are hosting different opportunities for students and families to visit NSDU. The events are intended for current high school juniors and seniors exploring college and degree options. Visits are scheduled for October 15 and 16 and November 14. Scan the QR code on a flyer posted in the hallways.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MICHAEL HAUGEN!

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Burke, SD
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