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Jack & Jill of America Fair - Admissions
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7th Grade Shadow Day
To sign up, login to (or create an account in) Ravenna, select Edmund Burke School in the Directory, and click "Upcoming Events." -
6th Grade Shadow Day
This event is now at capacity.
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Two Rivers High School Fair - Admissions
Location: Two Rivers PCS, DC -
Family Tours - High School
To sign up, login to (or create an account in) Ravenna, select Edmund Burke School in the Directory, and click "Upcoming Events." -
Family Tours - Middle School
The event is now at capacity.
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To sign up, login to (or create an account in) Ravenna, select Edmund Burke School in the Directory, and click "Upcoming Events." -
Family Tours - High School
The event is now at capacity.
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To sign up, login to (or create an account in) Ravenna, select Edmund Burke School in the Directory, and click "Upcoming Events."
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World Language
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Grade Meeting
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Weight Training
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Middle School Math
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Visual Arts
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AP US History
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Now Playing: The Crucible Repertory - November 7-16
The Performing Arts Department will conjure up the Salem witch trials with two plays inspired by Arthur Miller's The Crucible (1953): John Proctor is the Villain by Kimberly Belflower on November 7-9 and Abigail / 1702: A Twice-told Tale by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa on November 14-16.Read More -
Clean Up On the 2800 Block
Through Clean City DC's Adopt a Block program, Burke has adopted the 2800 and 2900 blocks of Upton Street NW. "Anyone can participate in the Adopt a Block program - individuals, families, churches, businesses, schools, and other groups and organizations," according to #TrashFreeDC.Read More -
Class & Club Spotlight - October 2024
Class on ConservationRead MoreClaire Helmke, a wildlife biologist with nonprofit conservation group Quail Forever, visited the 9th and 10th grade Environmental Science classes last week to share her experience in wildlife research and habitat restoration. Students then crafted research questions based on their study spots in Rock Creek Park, which the classes will work towards answering in the coming months. -
"What's Going On With Boys in Schools?"
In the Fall 2024 issue of NAIS' Independent School magazine, David (Director of Innovative Learning & Technology) tackles the question, "What’s Going on with Boys in Schools?"Read More -
Alum Spotlight: Sofia Shore '20
Sofia Shore '20 graduated from Skidmore College last spring with a degree in business and has returned to DC to work for a strategic communications firm.Read More -
At the Molecular Level
Morgan (HS Science) reports, "Students in Advanced Research in Molecular Biology are off to an excellent start on their research journey."Read More -
Burke On The Road - October 2024
Read MoreExperiential learning abounds this fall. On a given day, you might spot numerous classes leaving campus during the double period for exploration and research. For example: -
Class & Club Spotlight - September 2024
Squash & StretchRead More
First among the twelve basic principles of animation, "squash and stretch" gives objects flexibility and weight when in motion. In Kay's Animation 11/12 course, students have been exploring this principle in the context of computer animation. Throughout the trimester, they will build on previous digital media skills to create 2-dimensional animations and motion graphics in Procreate and Adobe Animate. -
Catalyzing Engagement
Read MoreOn September 25, our Equity, Inclusion & Civic Engagement (EICE) department organized the Civic Engagement Fair, connecting students with service and advocacy organizations in DC, Maryland, and Virginia – and encouraging them to explore volunteer opportunities that speak to them. -
Homecoming 2024
Pictured: Girls and Boys Varsity soccer team playing their homecoming games before a spirited Bengal fan section on Friday, September 27.Read More
photo credits - Stacy B. P'24, '26 -
Forming Bonds
From September 19-20, our 6th-11th graders traveled around and beyond the DC region, enjoying quality time with classmates and advisors. Our middle schoolers, who all have overnight trips coming up this winter and spring, spent a day lakeside in Edgewater, MD, followed by an active day at The St. James for 6th-7th grade and a serious hike on the Billy Goat Trail for the 8th grade.Read More -
Let's Explore - Part 1
In progressive schools, we expect learning to be hands-on, active, and experiential. Thanks to our Metro-accessible location, DC's vast cultural and historical resources can support just such learning.Read More -
Student Spotlights - September 2024
Highlighting students' creative and athletic pursuits outside the classroom.Read More -
Welcome New Bengals
We are excited to welcome two new faculty members for 2024-25 – plus welcome back one faculty member and belatedly welcome two staff members who joined us last spring.Read More -
Let's Go Clubbing
Read MoreAt the Club Expo, that is. On Friday, September 13, student leaders set up tables and displays from the Commons to the Library, encouraging fellow students to sign up for their organization – and often enticing them with treats (or "elements" in the Science Club's case). -
All Together Now
Read MoreOn the second day of school, we gathered in the Bengal Den for Opening Assembly, led by this year's Student Government Association Co-Presidents Taylor S. '26 and Jack J. '26. -
With Pride and Music
On Wednesday, June 5, 6th-11th grade gathered for the year's final assembly. Middle school (in the Theater) and high school (in the Atrium) held their own recognitions of Pride Month, led by the Queer Student Alliance. High school leaders discussed the origins of Pride in the US, complemented by original poetry by students.Read More -
Ready to Rock
In the final week of May, 62 student musicians from five Burke bands performed 21 pieces from myriad musical genres – including songs by Dizzy Gillespie, Etta James, the Beatles, Joan Jett, and Bruno Mars.Read More
Speaking of numbers, six musicians performed on three or more instruments, including a modular synthesizer! -
Sounds of Spring
Our vocal music classes concluded their performance season on May 23, singing for a capacity crowd in the theater. Opening with the 7th/8th Combined Chorus, the concert also featured High School Chorus, Taylor S. '26 (representing the new Songwriting class), and the debut of "Diving In," the 6th grade performing arts survey class.Read More -
Grace Mann '12 Speaker Series
On May 29, Burke welcomed Matt Scott for the Grace Mann '12 Speaker Series. Honoring the memory of a Burke alum who was passionate about social justice and advocacy, this annual speaker series reflects those same passions.Read More
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