Burlington-Edison School District -

9:57am: B-EHS and West View are currently in lockdown as a safety precaution due to a student situation. Burlington Police are on campus and addressing the situation. We will provide updates as available.

This is student artwork of downtown Burlington in the snow. Be prepared! Learn more about B-ESD Winter Weather procedures here: https://www.be.wednet.edu/o/besd/page/emergency-information

Our families and community can help the Burlington-Edison School Board of Directors and Northwest Leadership Associates develop the position description and leadership profile to be used as a guide in the selection of our new school superintendent. Please join us for a Family and Community Focus Group on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 from 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm at the Burlington-Edison High School PAC (301 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington, WA 98233). Spanish-language interpretation will be available. Nuestras familias y la comunidad pueden ayudar a la Junta Directiva Escolar de Burlington-Edison y a los Asociados de Liderazgo del Noroeste a desarrollar la descripción del puesto y el perfil de liderazgo que se utilizará como guía en la selección de nuestro nuevo superintendente escolar. Para las familias, únase a nosotros para un grupo de enfoque familiar y comunitario el martes 29 de noviembre de 2022 de 6:00 pm a 6:45 pm en la cafetería de la Escuela Secundaria Burlington-Edison (301 N. Burlington Blvd., Burlington, WA 98233). Habrá interpretación en español disponible.

Students are excited for the possibility of snow this week - and we want you to be prepared. In general, if adverse weather is affecting the roads and bus routes, be prepared for a 2-hour late start for schools. Learn more about B-ESD weather-related resources by visiting our website: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RT4MoQl6Y46ezWrBrpxeiHNDP5ki9-Pd/view #WeAreBE

Happy Thanksgiving from B-E Schools! Our schools and district buildings will re-open on Monday, November 28th. Have a safe and restful holiday weekend. #WeAreThankful #WeAreBE

Today we received reports that several school districts in our region were placed into lockdown after receiving phone calls reporting a threat. Law enforcement has determined that these threats are NOT credible. Burlington-Edison School District did NOT receive reports of any threat. Read more here: https://www.be.wednet.edu/article/918370

We want to hear from you! Our staff, students and community can help the Burlington-Edison School Board of Directors and Northwest Leadership Associates develop the position description and leadership profile to be used as a guide in the selection of our new superintendent. Please see our website for more information: https://www.be.wednet.edu/page/suptsearch --------------------------------------------------- ¡Nos gustaría saber de USTED! Nuestro personal, estudiantes y comunidad pueden ayudar a la Junta Directiva de la Escuela Burlington-Edison y a los Asociados de Liderazgo del Noroeste a desarrollar la descripción del puesto y el perfil de liderazgo que se utilizará como guía en la selección de nuestro nuevo Superintendente. Por favor visite nuestro sitio web para más información: https://www.be.wednet.edu/page/suptsearch

B-ESD seventh grade students visited La Conner and the Swinomish Tribal Community to learn about the history of the Skagit County region. #WeAreBE

Join B-EHS Drama for a production of Clue! Based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn and written by Sandy Rustin. Evenings @ 6pm Nov. 10,11,12 & 17, 18,19 Matinees @ 1pm Nov. 12 & 19 (All shows in the B-EHS Cafetorium) Email hwood@be.wednet.edu for more information.

Winter is coming! Please see the link below for important B-ESD weather-related information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RT4MoQl6Y46ezWrBrpxeiHNDP5ki9-Pd/view?usp=sharing

Reminder - The 31st Annual B-EHS Craft Fair is THIS SATURDAY at B-EHS. Come out, start your holiday shopping and support the B-EHS Band Program!

Please follow the link below for an important message from B-ESD Superintendent Browning: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SiQvn3n3Dpbpa7OPnyzupfLgcjieTHgG/view?usp=sharing

Join B-EHS Drama for a production of Clue! Based on the screenplay by Jonathan Lynn and written by Sandy Rustin. Evenings @ 6pm Nov. 10,11,12 & 17, 18,19 Matinees @ 1pm Nov. 12 & 19 (All shows in the B-EHS Cafetorium) Email hwood@be.wednet.edu for more information.

The annual B-ESD Progress Report is now available. The report outlines key information from the previous school year including student enrollment, staffing, expenses and revenues. You can find the full report on our website or by following this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m8JI2yQ27s9fspFkWV3m8UK6cx3Tkfhw/view?usp=sharing

Sign-up for 5th and 6th grade basketball with Burlington Parks and Rec! Sign-ups close tonight at midnight. See the Parks and Rec website for more information: https://secure.rec1.com/WA/burlington-wa/catalog

​Please see the link below for an important message from Superintendent Browning, in partnership and collaboration with Burlington Police, Skagit County Sheriff, and the Skagit County Drug Task Force. Letter in English​: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1svMHrMrW_l8LllLHRQoiHQFcqTURBdrj/view?usp=sharing Carta en Español​: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10D4-d25gu0n0c5_bKiHP7NcvpGENLFeS/view?usp=sharing If you additional questions, please email Burlington-Edison School District at questions@be.wednet.edu.

Support the B-EHS Band Booster at the 31st Annual Craft Fair!

At 6pm tomorrow, October 19, 2022, Dr. Medina returns to discuss the Three Goals of Dual Language (Las tres metas de un programa de educación dual). This Zoom event is open to all B-ESD families. This is a one-hour workshop designed to help families understand the three goals of dual language. The three goals of DL are the foundation of any successful program. The session is facilitated in English and Spanish simultaneously. Contact your child's school or email questions@be.wednet.edu for more information. #WeAreBE

B-ESD continues to monitor the unhealthy air quality levels in our region. To help keep our students and staff safe, we work closely with the Skagit County Public Health Department and follow the recommendations from the State Department of Health. We thank you for your patience, flexibility and trust that we are doing everything possible to allow for safe activities. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact your building principal, coach, or email questions@be.wednet.edu.

This Sunday at Skagit Valley College acclaimed English-born Mexican director Trisha Ziff will be presenting her documentary Oaxacalifornia: El regreso (Oaxacalifornia: The Return): https://212berlin.com/project/oaxacalifornia-el-regreso The Return revisits the Mejía family twenty-five years after they were first portrayed negotiating their place in a new environment, digging deep into the complexities of multi-generational immigrant identities and the nuances of both belonging and otherness to become a moving epic about the fabric of the US. Come to SVC to watch this documentary; families are welcomed. Entrance is free and the event will be happening at the college cafeteria in the Cardinal Center in Mount Vernon. The documentary will be in Spanish with English subtitles. Date: Sunday, October 16, 2022 Time: 2:30PM-6PM Where: SVC Cafeteria Appetizers will be served. FREE Event and all are welcome to attend!