Burlington High School (Vermont)

Burlington High School (BHS) is a public high school located in Burlington, Vermont, United States. BHS' current (since 1964) campus is its fourth. Two of the former buildings still exist, one (1900–1964) as the Edmunds Elementary and Middle School complex while the second one, used in the late 1800s, is now a private residence.

Burlington High School
Location
67 Cherry Street Burlington, VT 05401,[1]
Burlington, Vermont,
United States
Coordinates44.479064°N 73.2183143°W / 44.479064; -73.2183143
Information
TypePublic high school
MottoFreedom Through Education
Established1964
School districtBurlington School District
PrincipalLauren McBride
Staff83.42 (FTE)[2]
Grades9–12
Number of students979 (2017-18)[2]
Student to teacher ratio11.74[2]
Color(s)  Navy
  White
Team nameSeahorse
NewspaperThe BHS Register
Websitehttp://bhs.bsdvt.org

Student life

Community service

Each student of BHS is expected to complete 40 hours of community service over his or her academic career. Community service fairs have been held at the school, with information about local organizations which need volunteers. A blood drive is hosted twice a year, with donation limited to students over age 16.[3]

Curriculum

Burlington High School requires the typical 24 credit load to graduate: 4 mandatory English, 3 mandatory science, 3 mandatory history, 3 mandatory math, 1 or 2 foreign languages (including French, German, Chinese, Spanish, and Latin) most reach level 2, 0.5 health, 1.5 gym, and 1 art or music (including band, computer science, chorus, clay, metals, and others). After these requirements have been completed, students are left with 5 elective credits to choose, which can span any of the aforementioned subjects.

Recognition

15 graduates qualified for national merit scholarships in 2008.[4]

Campus

The permanent Burlington High School is composed of 5 main buildings, labeled A, B, C, D, and E. There is also an F building, which contains Burlington Technical Center (BTC), a regional technical center that is attended by students from BHS as well as other high schools in the county. A building is the largest; it houses the school's cafeteria, gymnasium, music department, auditorium, and a few classrooms. B building is occupied by foreign-language and art classrooms, with the school's library on the first floor. C building is occupied by the English and the history departments, while E building is used by the mathematics and science departments. D building contains mostly exploratory programs, such as computer literacy and health. The campus closed in 2020 as in the course of renovations Polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) deposits were found. As of 2021 the school administration is determining the future of the permanent site.[5] As of that year athletic programs, extracurricular programs, and theater programs are being held at the permanent campus.[6]

On March 4, 2021, a temporary campus opened in a former Macy's in Downtown Burlington, with the school district leasing the property for 3+1⁄2 years;[5] as of that period all classes are taught at this location.[6] The department store had closed in 2018, and $3.5 million was spent to renovate it, with the State of Vermont contributing. The warehouse and china department were retrofitted into being a gymnasium and a library, respectively. The classroom walls do not meet the ceiling. The campus is 2 miles (3.2 km) from the permanent one.[5]

Newspaper

Burlington High School is known throughout the community for its award-winning journalism program, which produces The BHS Register, a bi-weekly newspaper published in print and online. The program has produced five Al Neuharth Free Spirit Journalism Scholars over the past 10 years. The paper's extensive coverage of the teacher contract negotiations in fall 2016 was highly regarded. The publication was named the best student newspaper for a Class II school size by the New England Scholastic Press Association in May 2017.[7]

Sports

The sports teams include cross country, alpine, basketball, field hockey, hockey, lacrosse, baseball, Ultimate Frisbee, softball, tennis, football, figure skating, soccer, ultimate, track (including indoor track), bowling and "longboat" (Cornish pilot gig) racing.[8]

Recognition
  • The basketball team won the Division 1 state championship in 1923, 1924, 1927, 1930, 1931, 1936, 1937, 1941, 1948, 1953, 1955, 1969, 1972, 1973, 1977, 1996, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2008, and 2016.[9]
    • In 2007–08 they won all 24 games, the first Division I team in Vermont to have a perfect season in 25 years.[10]
    • The team had a 37-game winning streak as of January 2009. The team was 59–2 since fall 2006. The only losses were to Rice.[11] Rice's 6 losses in the same timeframe have been in games with BHS.
  • The boys' tennis team won the Div. 1 championship in 1998, 1999, 2005 and 2006.
  • Boys' baseball Division I state champions 1966, 1969, 1979, 1983, 1984[12]
  • Football team won Division I in 1967 and 1970.[13]
  • The football team won the Div. 2 state championship in 1964, 1974, 1999 and 2006[13]
  • Lacrosse won the Div. 2 title in 2007 and 2016[14]
  • Boys' soccer Division I 1987, 1996,[15] 1997,[16] 2008,[17] 2017 and 2020.
  • Boys' tennis Division I 1972, 1973, 1976, 1977, 1998, 1999, 2005, 2006[18]
  • Girls' tennis Division I 1979 and 1980[18]
  • Girls' Division I soccer state champions 2008[17]
  • Boys' Indoor Track Division 1 state indoor track champions, Winter 2009
  • Boys' Outdoor Track Division 1 state outdoor track champions, Spring 2009 1973 ,1974 Back to back
  • Boys' Division 1 Hockey won the state championship in 1971, 1972, 1985, and 1998.
  • Boys' Ski Team won several state championships and were New England Champions in 1972.
  • Boys' Volleyball won State championship in 2022.
  • Boys' Cross-Country Team went undefeated 72–0 in regular season meets over several years in the early 1970s. They won Vermont State Championship titles in 1948–1950, 1953, 1955, 1956, 1970–1972, 1978, 1981, 1982. In 1972 the team tied for 2nd place at New England Championships and were 2nd again in 1982.[19]
  • Girls' Cross Country Team has won state championships in 1971, 1972, 1982 and 2002.
  • Girls' lacrosse won the Division 1 title in 2015
  • Co-Ed Bowling team were runner's up in 2021.

Notable alumni

References
  1. "BHS Website: About Our School". Retrieved 2021-09-03.
  2. "Burlington Senior High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 27, 2020.
  3. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-04-21. Retrieved 2011-10-20.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. "Burlington High School website" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2009-06-17. Retrieved 2009-07-03.
  5. Rathke, Lisa (2021-03-31). "'Cool but weird.' Macy's store transformed into school". Associated Press. Retrieved 2021-04-05. - Available at KMOV, Available at My Fox 8, available at Snopes
  6. "Home". Burlington High School. Retrieved 2021-04-06. Downtown BHS (All Classroom Instruction) 67 Cherry Street Burlington, VT 05401 Burlington High School (Athletics, Theater, Extracurriculars, ONLY) 52 Institute Road Burlington, VT 05408
  7. Register (2017-05-06). "Register Named Top Newspaper in New England, Wins 12 Regional Awards | BHS Register". BHS Register. Retrieved 2017-05-08.
  8. Ober, Lauren (November 21, 2008). High school longboat team competes in first season. Burlington Free Press.
  9. VBCA Info Archived July 5, 2008, at the Wayback Machine accessed January 5, 2008
  10. Horses enjoy perfect season. Burlington Free Press. December 26, 2008.
  11. Donoghue, Mike (January 13, 2009). BHS: Seahorses rally for win over Rice. Burlington Free Press.
  12. Vermont Principals' Association Archived 2008-05-13 at the Wayback Machine accessed January 5, 2008
  13. Vermont Principal's Association Archived 2005-09-02 at the Wayback Machine accessed January 5, 2008
  14. Fantino, John A. (June 9, 2007). Seahorses' surge nets Division II title. Burlington Free Press.
  15. Tie with Essex
  16. Vermont Principals' Association Archived 2007-11-05 at the Wayback Machine accessed January 5, 2008
  17. Donoghue, Mike (November 2, 2008). BHS weaves sweep. Burlington Free Press.
  18. Vermont Principals' Association Archived May 13, 2008, at the Wayback Machine accessed January 5, 2008
  19. "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-05-08. Retrieved 2016-08-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  20. "Indiana University Bloomington Faculty Council Minutes - Document View".
  21. Adams, Jordan. "Sam and Somba Make an Astounding Debut on The South Cove". Seven Days. Retrieved 2021-12-05.
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