Independent. Progressive. College Prep. Grades 6-12.Founded in 1968.
our mission: Burke consciously brings together students who are different from one another in many ways, actively engages them in their own education, holds them to high expectations, gives them power and responsibility, and supports and advances their growth as skilled and independent thinkers who step forward to make positive contributions to the world in which they live.
In 11th grade, the civic engagement framework is environmental justice, culminating in a couple significant projects.
Poster Competition
In collaboration with our partners at the Ocean Conservancy, small groups of 11th graders participated in a poster competition to highlight the negative impact of microplastic pollution on people, animals, and the environment and ways to address pollution in marginalized communities. The top three groups will have their posters displayed at Ocean Conservancy and in their online gallery: 1st - Water Pollution in the Chesapeake Watershed, 2nd - Watch Out for Our Bay, 3rd - Plastics in Our Waters.
On Wednesday, May 28, the 61 members of the Class of 2025 gathered in the Theater to recognize students who have achieved Academic Distinction in one or more departments. Awards are based on consistently high performance and advanced coursework in the subject.
(*) department-selected student speaker for the ceremony
Skies were finally clear on Monday, May 12, and the Bengals closed out their seasons in fine fashion at the PVAC Championships at Gallaudet University. Men's Varsity earned a 2nd place finish as a team (just 8 points out of 1st), and Women's Varsity took 5th overall.