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  • 8/25 Summer Reading and Ice Cream!

    Summer Reading Book Discussions are this Tuesday, August 25th at 10:55 AM! Everyone on campus will gather with fellow readers for a casual chat and some free ice cream.
     
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  • Open House Date Change- now September 23, 2026

    BBA's Open House date has changed! It is now Wednesday, September 23rd from 6:00 - 8:00 PM.
    This is a great chance to meet your student's teachers and learn more about your student's experience and course expectations.
    The program will begin at 6:00 PM in the Riley Center. Afterwards, you will follow your student's daily schedule.

  • Picture Day, Wednesday, August 26

    Student Pictures will be held on Wednesday, August 26th. The order form link is on the Parent and Student Resource board in OnCampus. You can also order packets by going to mylifetouch.com and entering the Picture Day ID: EVTJB6JWN.
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  • The Legend of Sleepy Hollow- Auditions August 25th!

    The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Auditions are on August 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM in The Riley Center for the Arts
    First Callbacks are August 26th at 3:00 PM, Riley Center for the Arts
    Final Callbacks (if needed) are August 27th at 3:00 PM, Riley Center for the Arts

    The story takes place around 1790 in a quiet rural area near Tarrytown, in a secluded valley known as SleepyHollow. The place is peaceful and picturesque, yet famous for strange tales and lingering superstitions among its residents.
     
    This imaginative adaptation by Hans and Peter Bloedsel stays true to the world that Irving creates in this American gothic tale, but adds a lyrical quality that further enhances the humor, the magic, and the terror.
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  • Two events for new families next week!

    Please join us on Tuesday, 8/25 from 4:30-5:45pm in the Rowland Student Center for the New Parent/Guardian Fair, and on Friday, 8/28 at 8:30am in the Advancement Office (211 Seminary Ave) for bagels and coffee. 
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  • BBA Photos are on Vidigami -- Log In Today!

    Check your email for your invitation to create a Vidigami account. Once you're set up, you can find BBA photos on Vidigami, a password-protected website.
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  • Vermont school turns Unified Sports into championship culture

    Enjoy this article written by Ian Levy on Fansided.com.

  • BBA Unified Basketball headed to Special Olympics

    The Burr and Burton Unified basketball team has been selected to represent Vermont at the Special Olympics, which are being hosted at the University of Minnesota from June 20 to June 26.
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  • Rocky Horror Picture Show Audition Packet

    AUDITION PACKET
    THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
    Book, Music and Lyrics by Richard O’Brien

    Audition Workshop
    11/23/26 3pm - 6pm Music Room
    Audition Dates
    12/7/26 3pm - 6pm Music Room
    12/8/26 3pm - 6pm Music Room
    Call Back - If Needed
    12/9/26 3pm - 6pm Music Room
    Performance Dates
    3/23/27 - 3/27/27 6:30pm Riley Center for the Arts

  • The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Audition Packet

    AUDITION PACKET
    THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
    Adapted By Hans Bloedel and Peter Bloedel
    From The Tale by Washington Irving

    Audition Dates
    8/25/26 3pm - 6pm Riley Center for The Arts
    8/26/26 3pm - 6pm Riley Center for The Arts
    Call Back
    8/27/26 3pm - 6pm Riley Center for The Arts
    Read Thru
    8/28/26 1pm-4pm Larson Hall
    Performance Dates
    11/11/26 - 11/14/26 6:30pm Riley Center for the Arts

  • Bodie Smith '26 named Gatorade Player of the Year for Vermont Boys Soccer

    In its 41st year celebrating the nation’s best high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Bodie Smith of Burr & Burton Academy is the 2025-26 Gatorade Vermont Boys Soccer Player of the Year.
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  • Aya Addington '26 named as semi-finalist in US Presidential Scholars Program

    The 627 U.S. Presidential Scholars semifinalists have been announced from the more than 3.7 million nominees nationwide. Vermont has seven of those semifinalists in this highly selective and prestigious program. Later this summer, the U.S. Department of Education will announce the two finalists from each state.

  • BBA Performing Arts Department shares 26/27 Co-Curricular Offerings

    The BBA Performing Arts Department is excited to share that the 2026/27 Co-Curricular offerings are listed below.  Information about the auditions for the Fall Show, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, and the Spring Musical, The Rocky Horror Show, will be sent out via email.

  • 2026 Seal of Biliteracy Student Recognized

    We are proud to recognize 20 students with the Seal of Biliteracy for the 2025-2026 school year. 
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  • BBA Recognizes RISE Award Recipients for February, March, April and May!

    Congratulations to BBA's RISE Award recipients!
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  • Students Recognized for Academic and Athletic Awards

    On Wednesday, May 27th, students were recognized for academic and athletic awards. 
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  • Summer Reading Program

    All students in grades 9-12 participate in BBA's Summer Reading Program. More details can be found at go.burrburton.org/summerreading. 
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  • Film Festival, May 30th at 2:00 PM

    On May 30th, BBA will host the annual BBA Film Festival and Awards Ceremony. There will be a full afternoon of movie screenings in the Riley Center from 2 pm to 6 pm, followed by an Awards Ceremony and Reception in the student center with live music. 
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  • Spring Showcase May 28th at 6:30 PM

    Burr and Burton Academy Performing Arts Department’s annual Spring Showcase of Dance, Drama, Musical Theater, and Film will take place on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 6:30 PM at the Riley Center for the Arts.
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  • Senior Car Parade!

    Let's celebrate the class of 2026 with the Senior Car Parade! On June 4, participants will begin lining up at 5:00 p.m. at Riley Rink. The procession will depart at 5:30 p.m., heading south on Route 7, continuing through the roundabout near Northshire Bookstore, and proceeding directly to BBA. Go, Bulldogs!
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