USD #244 is participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Meals will be provided to all children without charge and are the same for all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability, and there will be no discrimination in the course of the meal service.

Meals will be provided at the sites and times as follows: 

Please note, all summer meals must be eaten on-site, there will be no "to-go" meals provided.

• Meals are to be eaten by children and not adults
• Enter through the East Playground Doors (Hug-and Go Doors)
• Children must be present at the beginning of meal service:
  • 8:00 a.m. for Breakfast
  • 11:30 a.m. for Lunch
• Children not enrolled in the Summer Learning Program or 21st Century Summer Program must leave the premises at the end of meal service:
  • 8:30 a.m. at the conclusion of the Breakfast service
  • 12:00 p.m. at the conclusion of the Lunch service

To see other service locations and times near you, visit Child Nutrition Website, click ‘Summer Food Service Program’ -> ‘Locate a Site Near You’ for the most up-to-date service information.

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: USDA , from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

(1) mail

U.S. Department of Agriculture

Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights

1400 Independence Avenue, SW

Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or

(2) fax:

(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or

(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Reflection is a very important part of my job, especially at the end of a school year.  There are so many positive things that we need to celebrate about the 2024-25 school year.  Here is a list of many accomplishments from the past school year.   

• BES, BMS, and BHS students continue to excel academically with local and state assessments.
• BES 21^st Century After School program continues to serve between 70 and 90 students each day.
• BES, BMS, and BHS staff completed a 2-year training on LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) focusing on reading instruction.
• All BMS students that participated in athletics this year will receive the Distinguished Scholastic Achievement Award.  Each team must have a collective GPA of 3.25-4.00.  The average GPA for our athletes was 3.65
• BMS had 27 of their 28 extracurricular activities by grade level, activity and participants earn the Distinguished Scholastic Award.  Vocal music earned the Outstanding Scholastic Achievement Award having a GPA of 3.00-3.24.
• BMS 7th grade volleyball finished the season 5-2 in league play, won the Burlington Tournament, and placed 4^th in the Pioneer League Tournament. 8^th grade volleyball went 3-3 in league play, placed 3^rd in the Burlington Tournament, 7^th at Silver Lake, and 5^th in the Pioneer League Tournament.  7^th grade JV went 6-1 in league play and won the JV Triangular, and the 8^th grade JV went 4-2 and won the JV Triangular.
• BMS Cross Country had five kids finish in the top fifteen in our league with two individual league champions—Alina Akins in 7^th grade and Sophie Matney in 8^th grade.
• BMS 7^th grade football team finished the regular season undefeated and won the Pioneer Bowl Championship.  8^th grade finished 5-1 and finished with a win and 3^rd place in the Pioneer Bowl.
• Both BMS 7^th and 8^th grade varsity basketball teams finished 12-1.  The 7^th graders were outright Pioneer League Champions, and 8^th grade shared the Pioneer League Championship.  Both of our 7^th and 8^th grade JV teams finished 11-0. 
• The BMS Girls’ Wrestling Team took 3^rd place in the Pioneer League.
• BMS Boys Wrestling had three league champions—Tom Vu, Tate Stahl, and Landyn Shinn, 3 runner ups—Grayson Payer, Gavin Belcher, and Jackson Nuessen, and four 3^rd place finishes—Max Ecton, Brett Hinman, Lane Bryant, and Jace Allen. 
• The BMS 7^th grade scholars’ bowl team got 2^nd place at the Burlington meet, 1^st at Prairie View, 4^th at Santa Fe Trail, and 7^th at Eureka.
• The BMS 8^th grade scholars’ bowl team took 1^st place at our Burlington meet, 1^st place at both Prairie View and Santa Fe Trail, and 5^th at Eureka.
• BMS boys’ wrestling took 4^th in the Pioneer League
• BMS girls’ basketball teams ended their seasons with the 8^th grade placing 3^rd in the Pioneer League with a record of 8-6.  7^th grade placed 2^nd in the league with an 11-3 record.  7^th/8^th grade JV had a record of 6-5.
• BHS football had record-breaking performances from Brody Anderson and Chance Hegg while advancing to the first round of the playoffs. 
• BHS girls’ cross country had a state qualifier in Hattie Burgio and finished 2^nd as a team in the Pioneer League championship. 
• BHS volleyball had an 8-win improvement collecting two tournament championships at Iola and Anderson County.  The team also had the greatest participation for a team sport. 
• BHS boys’ basketball qualified for the state tournament finishing the season at 20-4 and were undefeated Pioneer League champions.  Sage Fejfar became BHS’ most recent 1,000-point career scorer.
• BHS girls’ basketball were sub-state runners-up as well as Pioneer League co-champions. 
• BHS girls’ wrestling qualified six girls for the state tournament.  Haylei Potter was a state runner-up and Olivia Lyons finished 3^rd at state. 
• The BHS cheer squad had the largest cheer program in the Pioneer League.  The team competed at the KSHSAA State Cheer competition.   
• BHS baseball ended up the season as sub-state runners-up with a record of 21-7. 
• BHS softball finished 3^rd at state with a 27-5 record.  Grace Birk set many single season and career records for the Ladycat softball team. 
• BHS track and field qualified 13 for the state track meet highlighted by many state champions.  State championships and all-time 3A state records were achieved by Brody Anderson and Keely Hoback.  Other state champions are Alexa Ratzlaff, Olivia Lyons, Haylei Potter, Mac Medlock, and Lyra Codney
• BHS golf won the Pioneer League Golf tournament. 
• BHS scholars’ bowl qualified for the state tournament for the first time since 2021. 
• BHS band continues to show why they are the “Best Little Band in Kansas”. Participation remains high across all classes, and the band brings the energy to all of our football and basketball games. The band traveled to a few competitions this year, including events at Baker and Emporia State, along with the annual trip to Neewollah. The band also had success at the Pioneer League Championships, finishing 2^nd place overall, narrowly missing a 1^st place finish. The band also competed at the State Large Band competition at the end of the year, earning a “2” overall score.
• BHS theater held acting and technique classes throughout the fall. This was the first time this has been offered.  Our spring play was “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” and was a success through all three performances.  First year directors Adrienne Fleming and Jen Plummer also organized an elementary school day to come view the entire play.
• BHS forensics earned a state runner-up finish this year.  The team had seven state qualifiers.  Sage Bell is the first ever competitor from BHS to qualify for the National Tournament of Champions and Forensics Nationals
• BHS FBLA had a strong showing at state and had seven students qualify for FBLA Nationals.
• BHS FFA continues to travel all over the state of Kansas competing in a variety of welding, ag mechanics, communication, parliamentary procedure, food science, and more events. Led by BHS teacher Julie Carden, the team once again held huge events in our community, including Day at the Farm at the Cattle Show. The FFA crew continues to be one of the largest and most active organizations at BHS.
• BHS FCCLA had Alonna Rogers qualifying for state FCCLA and then utilizing that opportunity to qualify for the National Championships in Florida this summer.
• BMS art had a successful year with numerous DAR winners as well as state and national award winners Elsie Matney, Jaylee Wilson, Helena Wang, Easton Melton, Gabriella Mota and Samantha Meyer. 
• Our BHS artists placed third in the Pioneer League Art meet.  They have been third or better the past six years.  Our BHS artists were invited to participate in the 2^nd annual ESU High Art School Art Day. 
• BHS continues to offer on-line classes, credit recovery classes, college dual credit classes, and off-site classes for Flint Hills Tech College and Neosho County Community College giving our students opportunities outside of USD 244 for individual plans of study.
• BHS was awarded the prestigious All Star High School Award by the state of Kansas. 
• BHS graduates were awarded almost $1 million dollars in scholarships. 

These positive accomplishments don’t just happen.  We have strong administrative leadership, a good board of education, and excellent staff and students in Burlington.  We need to be reminded that we have so much to celebrate in USD 244.  “We Love To Wear The Red And Gray In Burlington!”

If you ever have any questions, please contact me at cmarshall@usd244ks.org or call me at 620-364-8478 EXT. 3040.

Have A Great Summer!

GO CATS!

#Bton244OnTheGrow