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Catch up on the latest School News!
List of 20 news stories.
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Science Olympiad has success at Brown University
BBA's Science Olympiad traveled to Brown University this past weekend for the Brown University Science Olympiad Invitational.Read More -
BBA Celebrates Recipients of the November + December RISE Awards
Congratulations Erin Scott '26 & Julie Freebern! -
Course of Study for 2026-2027 available
The 2026-2027 Course of Study is hot off the digital press and is attached here for students to plan their next steps in their academic path at BBA. -
BBA Named to College Board AP School Honor Roll
BBA has been named to the College Board’s AP School Honor Roll, recognizing the school’s commitment to offering an array of Advanced Placement courses across multiple disciplines and fostering a culture of academic excellence.Read More -
The Library is hosting a Book Swap!
The Library is hosting a Book Swap! Join us Tuesday, Feb 17th, during FOCUS Block in the Belltower Room. It’s a great time to pick up some new-to-you books to read over Winter Break.Have books at home you would like to pass along? Bring them in to share with others. Or- just stop by to browse and pick up some books for yourself. Open to students AND faculty/staff! -
Two BBA Scholastic Art Competition Winners!
Congratulations to Quinn Dorsey '27 and Willa Seo '26 for being recognized as outstanding young artists in the annual Scholastic Art Competition!Read More -
Vermont All State Music Festival
Congratulations to Lili Rudiakov, Jenny Theissen, Jane McGill, Pengju Sui & Philip Nichols for their acceptance to the Vermont All-State Music Festival.Read More -
BBA Speech and Debate Team results from January 24th at Thetford Academy
On Saturday, Salwa Abdul Karim, J Lahue, Eveylin Martin, Jane McGlinn, Hudson Via, Pengju Sui, Philip Nichols from BBA braved the cold to compete in a debate tournament at Thetford Academy.Read More -
Calliope Concert, February 4th
The BBA Music Department will host a Calliope Concert on Wednesday February 4th, 6:30 p.m. in Founders Hall.Read More -
Environmental Chemistry and Literature is Digging (Literally and Figuratively) into Snow
Read MoreThe morning Mountain Campus class, Environmental Chemistry and Literature (CHEMLIT) is off to a great start! Our first unit dives deep into the “Elements of Winter.” Students are learning the principles of thermodynamics, energy, and matter through snow science, and are exploring humans’ relationship to snow through snow stories. -
Science Olympiad Team finishes first place in Albany
11 BBA students competed in Albany against 35 teams from across New York State this past weekend. The team earned two medals, including our first-ever first-place finish at this tournament.Read More -
Vermont Data Science Kicks Off at the MC!
In our first week of Vermont Data Science, we officially launched a semester-long longitudinal study centered on the Kelley Cabin loop trail. To capture the shifting environmental dynamics of the Green Mountains, we established ten distinct checkpoints where students will consistently collect data on temperature, wind speed, snow depth, animal tracks, trail condition and canopy coverage. This fieldwork serves as the foundation for our exploration into the "living laboratory" of our campus, allowing us to track how these variables interact and change as we move through the winter and into the spring.Read More -
Visit the Piece for Peace Art Exhibit at MCL
An opening reception for the traveling art exhibit entitled Piece for Peace showcases student's interpretations of "What Does Peace Mean to Me?"Read More -
Mountain Campus Builds Momentum in First Semester of Half-Day Courses
Read MoreDuring the fall semester, nearly 40 Burr and Burton students completed the inaugural term of new, integrative half-day courses at the Mountain Campus. These innovative offerings expanded opportunities for immersive, outdoor learning while allowing students to remain connected to main campus academics and extracurriculars. Taught by BBA faculty during the regular school day, each two-credit course fulfills graduation requirements in core subject areas and is offered for CP or honors credit. -
Rowland Chair Supports Humanities Immersion in South Africa
Read MoreThis November, Humanities educators Barb Muench and Nicki Abetti traveled to South Africa as part of Muench’s Rowland Chair award, engaging in an immersive study of place that allowed both teachers to connect firsthand with the history, culture, and lived experiences that shape the unit students study each year. Muench and Abetti were joined by Dr. Marie George, an infectious disease doctor and parent of two BBA alumni. -
BBA Vocal Music Ensemble, Counterpoint and the Vermont Symphony Brass Ensemble
The Vocal Music Ensemble will be performing a Holiday Concert alongside Counterpoint, Vermont’s professional vocal ensemble, and the Vermont Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet on Sunday, December 14th at 4:00 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Manchester.Read More -
Bodie Smith '26 receives "Player of the Year" award + All-America Team Selection
Bodie Smith '26 receives All-State Boys "Player of the Year" Award and is selected to the 2025 High School All-America Team.Read More -
Kinhaven-BBA Semester Program Final Performance
Please join our students from the Kinhaven-BBA Semester Program for their final semester concert at BBA on Saturday, December 13th at 5:00 PM.Read More -
Alumni Interview: Five Things That Matter with Ashley Libby Diaz '95
Read MoreGrowing up in a small community shapes you in ways you only fully understand years later. In places like Manchester, roots run deep—not just within families, but across generations of neighbors, teachers, mentors, and friends. Burr and Burton has always been part of that ecosystem: a launching pad where students discover who they are, what matters to them, and how they want to make a difference in the world. -
Alumni Profile: Khalid Abdulraheem '23 and Gifts from Other Places
By Jill Perry BalzanoRead More
“BBA gave me a foundation of confidence and belonging. It showed me that being different can be a strength and that kindness and curiosity can open doors anywhere in the world.” - Khalid Abdulraheem '23SnowIt was the first time he saw snow. In the fall of 2021, the first flurries in the Green Mountains came in early November. It was soft, fluffy, blanketing snow, but spotty in covering. For Khalid Abdulraheem ’23, an international student from Nigeria, it was both a gift and a challenge.
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