Dear Staff and Community,
I hope this message finds you well and that you had a wonderful summer! As we embark on another school year, I am thrilled to share some exciting updates with you.
But first, I would like to take a moment to reflect. This year will be my third year as superintendent of Burlington schools. During this time, I have had the privilege of witnessing the compassion, kindness, dedication, and enthusiasm that our teachers and support staff display in their day-to-day interactions with students, and I am humbled to lead this team of professionals.
I am both grateful for and inspired by the growth and progress we have made together in my time here thus far. I look forward to continuing on that path in our commitment to providing exceptional educational opportunities to each and every one of our students.
In our ongoing effort to enhance our academic offerings, we are delighted to announce that we are continuing to add dedicated STEM staff. Last year, we added a STEM rotation at each of our K-4 buildings. This year, we also have a new STEM teacher at Aldo, providing our fifth and sixth grade students with more opportunities to explore the critical fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
I am proud to report that our athletic and music programs are thriving. Student enrollment in both areas has increased each of the past two years, bringing us closer to achieving our goal of every middle and high school student being involved in at least one extracurricular activity. These programs not only enrich the lives of our students, but they also bring together our community in support and celebration of their achievements.
I look forward to continuing BCSD’s community partnerships as we continue to work together to remove barriers and provide opportunities for students. One such partnership, initiated last year, was with the city of Burlington to provide free busing to our students beyond school bus routes. We also continue to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students regardless of income via our participation in the USDA’s Community Eligibility Provision program.
Together, our administrators, teachers and support staff will continue to strive for excellence in everything we do.
Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to our school community. It is through our collective efforts that we can create an environment where every student can thrive.
Go, Grayhounds!
Sincerely,
Robert Scott