Schools
District Presents Math Pathway Plan to School Committee
BPS lays out a plan to introduce Algebra 1 in 8th grade with multiple entry and decision points with the goal of making math courses accessible to all students.
Sports
Teams Regroup After Close Losses
The girls' track team improved their record on the season to 2-2 yesterday with a 59-41 win against Wakefield. Many girls set personal records, and Ava Eldridge qualified for states in the 1000m. Boys lost their meet 54-46, but it was a close one with a Wakefield win in
Sports
Hockey, Hoops Wins Set Stage for Week
The Lady Devils basketball team brought home a 66-24 win from Ipswich yesterday, bringing their record to 5-1. Boys' hockey brought their record to 3-3 with a 4-2 win in Newburyport; their four goals were spread out among the team, with Tulipano scoring the first of his varsity career.
Sports
Basketball Sweep Strengthens Records for Boys' and Girls' Teams
The basketball teams had a lot to celebrate on Friday as both the boys' and girls' varsity teams won against Melrose. Girls came out on top by a score of 45-34, and boys finished up at 54-46, brining their record to 5-1. The boys' JV team also
Civic Engagement
You're Invited: The Second Annual Burlington Civic Expo
The second annual Burlington Civic Expo is coming to Burlington High School, and everyone who lives, works, or plays in Burlington is invited. Sponsored by Burlington Buzz and the Burlington Town Clerk's Office, this free event welcomes community members of all ages to come together for an evening
Community
Amateur Sleuths, Take Note! Library to Host Mystery Fest
The Burlington Public Library will be hosting its first-ever Sleuthing in the Stacks Mystery Festival.
Sports
Mixed Track Results Mark Return from Break
The boys' and girls' track teams competed against Wilmington yesterday at the Track at New Balance. Each team put up solid performances, with 11 state qualifying results for the boys and three for the girls. In the end, the boys came out 61-39 over the Wildcats, and the
Civic Engagement
Considering a Run for Office in Burlington in 2025? Start Here.
It's time to start planning to run for office in Burlington in 2025. Nomination papers are available now for the April election.
Sports
Girls' Basketball Secures Win Against Ipswich
The girls' basketball team secured a tidy win against Ipswich yesterday, beating the Tigers 62-16. The athletics department has a two-day break coming up, with lots of games and matches stacked toward the end of the week.
Sports
Red Devils Download: Wrestling, Basketball, Hockey, and Track Results
The girls' hockey team this week fell 6-2 to Malden Catholic, bringing their record to 2-2. Boys played Westford Academy on Saturday and came out on top with a score of 3-0; their new record is also 2-2. The boys' basketball team has put up a win and
Community
Community Celebrations: Hanukkah
Hanukkah: Celebrating the Re-Dedication of the Holy Temple From the evening of December 25, 2024 through January 2, 2025 Jews around the world will celebrate Hanukkah. Hanukkah means “dedication” in English, and celebrates the re-dedication of the holy temple in Jerusalem. It was destroyed by the Greeks, who were subsequently
Community
Community Celebrations: Kwanzaa
Kwanzaa: Celebrating African and African-American Culture This seven-day festival celebrates African-American and pan-African culture with food, poetry, music, dance, and activities organized around the Seven Principles, a set of values those who celebrate endeavor to embody: * UMOJA – Unity * KUJICHAGULIA – Self-Determination * UJIMA – Collective Work & Responsibility * UJAMAA – Cooperative Economics * NIA – Purpose