Edmund Burke School

Coming soon: Burke Basics, our (online) introduction to the admissions process for Fall 2027 entry. We're excited to meet prospective Bengal families (middle and high school), answer your questions, and tell you a little about Burke – from the fast facts to the signature programs.

🗓 August 28 at 9:30 AM | 🗓 September 10 at 6:30 PM
🔗 in bio or burkeschool.org/visit

Pictured: Homecoming Pep Rally 2025, 7th Grade on the South River, HS photography classes around town, Advanced Band 11/12 & Shrek, the musical

🌲 Save the date, Bengals! Our annual Rock Creek back-to-school celebration is coming up on Wednesday, August 26 – students, siblings, families, faculty, and staff will be there, plus we'll have games, good cheer, and .

📬 RSVP & volunteer sign-up went out yesterday (Monday)!

Reminiscing about various outdoor ventures, from the woods to the bay, during the 2025-26 school year – and looking forward to many more in the coming year 🌲 💦

(1-2) Weekend volunteering at in Upper Marlboro, MD
(3) 7th grade Life Science at Long Branch Nature Center in Arlington, VA
(4-5) 11th Grade civic engagement week with in Annapolis, MD
(6) Environmental Science field work in Rock Creek Park, just next door to Burke
(7-8) 7th grade overnight by the shore in Edgewater, MD

Bengals, let us know your favorite outdoor destinations for the summer months!

Let the countdown commence! We are 10 weeks away from and the Burke Athletic Hall of Fame Inaugural Induction Ceremony.

🗓️ Save the date for October 2-3, 2026
🥂 Welcoming all alumni & honoring our 1s and 6s reunions classes
📬 Invitations coming soon to a mailbox near you!

We're about one month from the start of preseason, Bengals! In that spirit, enjoy this throwback to last fall's homecoming games at UDC. We're excited to see you back on the field, the court, and the course in August ⚽ 🏐 👟

Just a heads-up that soccer, volleyball, and cross country athletes received a Fall 2026 info email this past Monday. Be sure to check and save the dates!

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Enjoy a midsummer throwback to the 2025-26 theater season – from uplifting proms to protest movements to sardonic fairy tale characters. Speaking of theatrical pursuits, save the date for high school (grades 9-12) fall play auditions:

🎭 "As You Like It" by William Shakespeare
🗓️ Audition dates: Thursday, September 3 (after school)
📖 Audition materials: SIS > News > Featured Content
🔧 Tech crew signs-up will be on the Performing Arts bulletin board

Onward with the Great Photo/Video Catch-Up of 2026 - Part 4 📷 Here we look back at assorted trips and travel from this past spring:

(1) 7th grade's Pollock-esque paintball experience aftermath 🎨
(2-3) Senior Week overnight in Front Royal, VA, including climbing and great views
(4) 6th grade Art Explorations and 9th grade Ancient World on the road ...
(5) ... with some matching "waiting for the Metro" stances
(6) Promenade dans la nature avec French 7🌲
(7) 6th grade closing out the year at the Zoo
(8 ) 7th grade Life Science at our neighborhood fire station

* No Emergency Vehicle Operator certifications were granted to 7th graders ... we don't think 🚒

Onward with the Great Photo/Video Catch-Up of 2026 (Part 3)

To close out this past spring's Celebration of the Arts, six Burke Bands from grades 7-12 showcased a dazzling array of styles and genres.

From Band 7 rocking The Kingsmen and Tito Puente to Intermediate Band 9/10 playing Duke Ellington and Jackson 5 with aplomb to Advanced Band closing us out with Fleetwood Mac, the packed crowd (and spontaneous dancers) greatly enjoyed this high energy musical evening. Excited to return to the Band Room in Fall 2026 ... 🎶

🔗 more Burke Bands videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnLua8FDGP0Fycg-l_Faz_LpqljhvFx4F&si=o2FyoNdH0NrYNYlz
📷 credit: Kirsten W. '01, P'32

We continue onward with the Great Photo Catch-Up of 2026 ... 📷 (Part 2)

Here's a full circle moment: marking the conclusion of their DC high school careers (and midday double periods at Burke), 12th graders in Health, Values & Ethics enjoyed a "choose your own adventure" field trip in May.* Popular choices, of course, included the National Zoo 🐅 and Tidal Basin 🌸.

Following 8th Grade Moving Up, middle schoolers traditionally spend the last couple school days out and about. 7th grade closed out this year at National Harbor and 6th grade on U Street & at the Zoo. Yes, Ben's Chili Bowl and Top Golf ⛳ were involved in these respective ventures.

*Backstory with the Nando's mascot remains a mystery 🐔