Burke School District 26-2

11/05/2026

COUGAR NEWS!
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2026
Lunch Today – Italian Dunker
Friday – NO SCHOOL
Monday Breakfast – Breakfast Totcho

1. Registration forms were sent home with boys in grades 3 – 5 for Boys’ Travel Basketball League. The forms are due back to the school office TODAY! Please contact Jaden Frank (605-682-8396) if you have any questions.

2. The HS wrestlers will leave at 3:00pm TODAY to do a hydration test. The first practice will be Monday, November 16th.

3. TODAY the Lady Cougar Volleyball team will play the Avon Lady Pirates at 6:00pm in the South Central gym at Bonesteel. The winner of this match will advance to the SODAK 16. Twenty minutes after the conclusion of the first match Corsica-Stickney and Lyman will play to see which team will also advance to the SODAK 16. The livestream link for both matches will be https://www.youtube.com//streams

4. IF you have received notification from EK Photography that your school pictures are available to view and order and you want your order to be shipped to the school, the order must be placed by midnight TOMORROW.

5. Friday – November 6th – NO SCHOOL!

6. Saturday, November 7th the MS Lady Cougar basketball teams will be at the Wagner Tournament. The bus will leave Burke from the black top at 7:00am, and will pickup in Bonesteel at the South Central school. The 8th grade team will play at 8:45am against Platte-Geddes and the 6th grade team will start pool play at 10:15am against Platte-Geddes.

7. Monday, November 9th the National Honor Society will meet during HS lunch period in Mrs. Beauchamp’s room. Please note the date change of this meeting!

8. Tuesday, November 10th the BG MS wrestlers will travel to Valentine, NE for the MS tournament at the Valentine High School. The bus will leave from Burke at 1:00pm. Wrestling will start at 4:00pm.

9. The Cougar Athletic Club Store for winter sports apparel is now open! Orders need to be placed by Tuesday, November 10th at midnight. The link to place an order is https://stores.inksoft.com/burkewinter26/shop/home

10. Wednesday, November 11th the Burke School will have a Veterans Day Program in the Burke High School Gym at 2:30pm. The public are invited to attend.

11. Thursday, November 12th a representative from Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls will be in the Commons Area at 9:00am to meet with students.

12. Thursday, November 12th the BC2M (Bring Change 2 Mind) group will meet during HS choir (12:13-12:33pm) in the Commons Area. All members are invited and encouraged to attend.

13. MS Volleyball jerseys that still need to be turned in from Lauren Diekmann, Hattie Hausmann.

14. The following girls need to hand in cheer uniforms still Shy Williams, Grace Steffen and Mackenzie Lomme.

15. EK Photography now has available action and event photos to view and purchase online. There is a new option to ship to yourself, or ship to the studio and have the items delivered to the school. The photos can be accessed from the app at http://apps.evonnesstudio.net/schools (the website is not working at this time). Please contact Evonne with any questions.

16. The Free College Application period goes through November 30th. Seniors – check your email on participating schools.

17. 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’.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOMORROW TO HUXTON PAVEL!!

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11/04/2026

Today, Burke students had the opportunity to attend the Peer Leadership Conference in Pierre! Students spent the day developing their leadership skills, learning new ideas, and connecting with other student leaders from across South Dakota.

We are proud of these students for taking the initiative to grow as leaders and make a positive impact in their school and communities!

11/04/2026

COUGAR NEWS!
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2026
Lunch Today – White Cheddar Mac & Cheese with Garlic Chicken
Thursday – Italian Dunker Friday – NO SCHOOL
Thursday Breakfast – Cinnamon Roll

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

2. Please do NOT park in front of the Catholic Church today, there is a funeral being held there this morning.

3. IF you have received notification from EK Photography that you need to have your school picture retaken, the retakes will be done THIS MORNING.

4. Registration forms were sent home with boys in grades 3 – 5 for Boys’ Travel Basketball League. The forms are due back to the school office TOMORROW! Please contact Jaden Frank (605-682-8396) if you have any questions.

5. The HS wrestlers will leave at 3:00pm on Thursday, November 5th to do a hydration test. The first practice will be Monday, November 16th.

6. Thursday, November 5th the Lady Cougar Volleyball team will play the Avon Lady Pirates at 6:00pm in the South Central gym at Bonesteel. The winner of this match will advance to the SODAK 16. Twenty minutes after the conclusion of the first match Corsica-Stickney and Lyman will play to see which team will also advance to the SODAK 16. The livestream link for both matches will be https://www.youtube.com//streams

7. IF you have received notification from EK Photography that your school pictures are available to view and order and you want your order to be shipped to the school, the order must be placed by midnight Friday, November 6th.

8. Friday – November 6th – NO SCHOOL!

9. Saturday, November 7th the MS Lady Cougar basketball teams will be at the Wagner Tournament.

10. The Cougar Athletic Club Store for winter sports apparel is now open! Orders need to be placed by Monday, November 9th at midnight. The link to place an order is https://stores.inksoft.com/burkewinter26/shop/home

11. Monday, November 9th the National Honor Society will meet during HS lunch period in Mrs. Beauchamp’s room. Please note the date change of this meeting!

12. Tuesday, November 10th the BG MS wrestlers will travel to Valentine, NE for the MS tournament at the Valentine High School. Wrestling will start at 4:00pm.

13. Wednesday, November 11th the Burke School will have a Veterans Day Program in the Burke High School Gym at 2:30pm. The public are invited to attend.

14. Thursday, November 12th a representative from Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls will be in the Commons Area at 9:00am to meet with students.

15. Thursday, November 12th the BC2M (Bring Change 2 Mind) group will meet during HS choir (12:13-12:33pm) in the Commons Area. All members are invited and encouraged to attend.

16. MS Volleyball jerseys that still need to be turned in from Lauren Diekmann, Hattie Hausmann and Serenity Schwader

17. The following girls need to hand in cheer uniforms still Shy Williams, Grace Steffen and Mackenzie Lomme.

18. EK Photography now has available action and event photos to view and purchase online. There is a new option to ship to yourself, or ship to the studio and have the items delivered to the school. The photos can be accessed from the app at http://apps.evonnesstudio.net/schools (the website is not working at this time). Please contact Evonne with any questions.

19. The Free College Application period goes through November 30th. Seniors – check your email on participating schools.

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’.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY REAGAN RUTTEN!!

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11/03/2026

COUGAR NEWS!
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Lunch Today – Fiestada
Wednesday – White Cheddar Mac & Cheese with Garlic Chicken
Thursday – Italian Dunker
Friday – NO SCHOOL
Wednesday Breakfast – Pancakes, Hashbrowns & Sausage Patties

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

2. Please do NOT park in front of the Catholic Church tomorrow, there will be a funeral held there.

3. TODAY there will be a C Club meeting in the Commons Area during HS lunch (12:33-12:53pm). Pizza will be served and there will be an election of officers. C Club members are students in grades 8 – 12 that have lettered in a high school sport.

4. TODAY the Lady Cougar Volleyball team will play the Marty Lady Braves in Avon for the second round of the Region 5B volleyball tournament. Avon will play the first match at 6:00pm, followed by the Burke/Marty match. The players will leave from the school at 4:40pm. The livestream link is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHwKNOQQqSA5Emcn-Bk_dkw

5. IF you have received notification from EK Photography that you need to have your school picture retaken, the retakes will be done TOMORROW MORNING.

6. Registration forms will be going home with boys in grades 3 – 5 for Boys’ Travel Basketball League. The forms are due back to the school office by Thursday, November 5th! Please contact Jaden Frank (605-682-8396) if you have any questions.

7. The HS wrestlers will leave at 3:00pm on Thursday, November 5th to do a hydration test. The first practice will be Monday, November 16th.

8. IF you have received notification from EK Photography that your school pictures are available to view and order and you want your order to be shipped to the school, the order must be placed by midnight Friday, November 6th.

9. MS Volleyball jerseys that still need to be turned in from Lauren Diekmann, Hattie Hausmann and Serenity Schwader

10. The following girls need to hand in cheer uniforms still Shy Williams, Grace Steffen and Mackenzie Lomme.

11. Friday – November 6th – NO SCHOOL!

12. Saturday, November 7th the MS Lady Cougar basketball teams will be at the Wagner Tournament.

13. Wednesday, November 11th the National Honor Society will meet during HS lunch period in Mrs. Beauchamp’s room.

14. Thursday, November 12th a representative from Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls will be in the Commons Area at 9:00am to meet with students.

15. Thursday, November 12th the BC2M (Bring Change 2 Mind) group will meet during HS choir (12:13-12:33pm) in the Commons Area. All members are invited and encouraged to attend.

16. EK Photography now has available action and event photos to view and purchase online. There is a new option to ship to yourself, or ship to the studio and have the items delivered to the school. The photos can be accessed from the app at http://apps.evonnesstudio.net/schools (the website is not working at this time). Please contact Evonne with any questions.

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

18. 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’.

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11/02/2026

🇺🇸 Join Us as We Honor Our Veterans! 🇺🇸

Burke School District invites our community to join us for our Veterans Day Program as we come together to recognize and thank the brave men and women who have served our country.

📅 Wednesday, November 11th ⏰ 2:30 PM 📍 Burke High School Gym

All veterans, families, and community members are welcome! 🇺🇸

11/02/2026

Boys' Travel Basketball League (for grades 3-5) registration forms are being sent home with your son. Please don't hesitate to contact Jaden Frank @ 605-682-8396 if you have any questions. Forms are DUE back to the school office by Thursday, November 5th.

11/02/2026

COUGAR NEWS!
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2026
Lunch Today – Mini Corn Dogs Tuesday – Fiestada
Wednesday – White Cheddar Mac & Cheese with Garlic Chicken
Thursday – Italian Dunker
Friday – NO SCHOOL
Tuesday Breakfast – Breakfast Quesadilla

1. MS Volleyball jerseys that still need to be turned in from Lauren Diekmann, Hattie Hausmann and Serenity Schwader

2. The following girls need to hand in cheer uniforms still Shy Williams, Grace Steffen, Mackenzie Lomme and Kenzie Schonbaum.

3. IF you received notification from EK Photography that you are needing to have your school picture retaken, the retakes will be done on Wednesday, November 4th.

4. IF you received notification from EK Photography that your school pictures are available to view and order and you want your order to be shipped to the school, the order must be placed by midnight Friday, November 6th.

5. Registration forms will be going home with boys in grades 3 – 5 for Boys’ Travel Basketball League. The forms are due back to the school office by Thursday, November 5th! Please contact Jaden Frank (605-682-8396) if you have any questions.

6. Attention 7-12th grade wrestlers! Any boys and girls that are interested in HS wrestling, please sign up in the office ASAP! The HS wrestlers will leave at 3:00pm on Thursday, November 5th to do a hydration test. The first practice will be Monday, November 16th.

7. Tuesday, November 3rd there will be a C Club meeting in the Commons Area during HS lunch (12:33-12:53pm). Pizza will be served and there will be an election of officers. C Club members are students in grades 8 – 12 that have lettered in a high school sport.

8. Tuesday, November 3rd the Lady Cougar Volleyball team will play the Marty Lady Braves in Avon for the second round of the Region 5B volleyball tournament. Avon will play the first match at 6:00pm, followed by the Burke/Marty match. The livestream link is https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHwKNOQQqSA5Emcn-Bk_dkw

9. Friday – November 6th – NO SCHOOL!

10. EK Photography now has available action and event photos to view and purchase online. There is a new option to ship to yourself, or ship to the studio and have the items delivered to the school. The photos can be accessed from the app at http://apps.evonnesstudio.net/schools (the website is not working at this time). Please contact Evonne with any questions.

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

12. 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’.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO AYDEN JENSEN!!

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10/31/2026

Our kids are tired, have sore throats and not impressed I made them take a picture this morning, however they are ready to put on a heck of a concert tonight.

You can watch Ella, Kenzie, Mason and Eddie tonight at https://www.sdpb.org/hsactivities/finearts/chorusorchestra or on YouTube on the SDPBS channel.
Concert starts at 8pm central time.

10/31/2026

🎃👻 Our MS students had a SPOOK-tacular time tonight! From games and activities to lots of laughs and Halloween fun, it was a great way to wrap up the week!

Thanks to everyone who helped make the night a success! 🧡🖤

Happy Halloween, Cougars! Stay safe and enjoy your weekend! 🎃

10/30/2026

🎃👻 MS/HS Students!!! Don't forget, Halloween Night is TONIGHT!

We've got games, activities, and lots of fun planned! 🎃 Bring some money for concessions!

📍 High School Gym ⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM

Grab your friends and come hang out! 🕸️🐾