Former BHS principal Monica Myers, flanked by three school board members, uses a large pair of scissors to cut a ribbon during a ribbon cutting ceremony for the school's new science wing.
A dragon boat glides through the water while its student passengers cheer and the flag catcher holds up the flag.
Five girls wearing their caps and gowns stand side by side for a photo ahead of their graduation ceremony.
A student looks through a microscope
A group of students and their teacher pose for a photo in their Spanish classroom.

Burlington High School

421 Terrace Drive, Burlington, IA 52601 Phone: 319-753-2211 | Fax: 319-753-3883

News & Announcements

First-year teacher Michenna Davis poses for a photo alongside her teacher mentor, Tracy Walding, Nov. 25, 2024, outside of their third grade classrooms at North Hill Elementary School. They are among 37 mentees paired with 26 mentors this year via the district’s teacher mentor program.
Dec 04, 2024

Veteran teachers, new educators team up for success

A rendering shows what an expanded auditorium could look like at Aldo Leopold Intermediate School.
Dec 04, 2024

Board selects architect, project manager for Burlington Performing Arts Center Project

Students smile while going through the lunch line Nov. 14, 2024, at Burlington High School. Kelly Pfeifer, who is in her first year as kitchen manager, has been working to bring new items to the menu.
Dec 02, 2024

Student input shapes new school lunch options

Health occupations teacher Mary Zippe and Deanna Johannsen, an associate professor and clinical coordinator of respiratory care for Southeastern Community College, show students the differences between healthy and diseased lungs April 19, 2024, in the newly renovated health science wing of Burlington High School.
Dec 02, 2024

BCSD awarded STEM BEST grant to support new Health Sciences certification class

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Upcoming Events

Dec 31

Joe Jolin – 6th Grade Boys Basketball Coach – Burlington Team

6:00 pm
Jan 02

Boys Wrestling: Nike Invitational (Varsity)

10:00 am
Jan 02

Boys Wrestling: Wrestling Invitational (Varsity)

10:00 am
Jan 02

Joe Jolin – 6th Grade Boys Basketball Coach – Burlington Team

6:00 pm
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Key Contacts

Nathan Marting

Nathan Marting

Principal

Dianna Perez

Dianna Perez

Associate Principal

Brandon Kurovski

Brandon Kurovski

Associate Principal

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Nathan Marting

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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Welcome to Burlington High School!

Here at BHS, our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to serving our students and families within the greater Burlington community, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to reach their fullest potential. 

The Burlington Community School District holds true to its mission of “inspiring and challenging students through diverse opportunities.” We uphold this mission by fostering a safe and engaging learning environment for ALL learners on our campus.

As the largest high school in Southeast Iowa, we offer a wide array of opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. With more than 25 clubs and organizations, a comprehensive fine arts department, and a diverse range of athletic teams, every Grayhound can find avenues for involvement and personal growth. 

Alongside our rigorous core academic curriculum, BHS provides a rich selection of Career and Technical courses and other electives. Our partnership with Southeastern Community College expands options for earning college credits, supplementing those available onsite. We take pride in our efforts to provide each and every student at BHS with the resources and opportunities necessary to realize their full potential.

It’s an exciting time to be a Grayhound!

 

Mission

Inspiring and challenging students through diverse opportunities.

Vision

The Burlington Community School District strives to have a profoundly positive impact on each student’s adult quality of life brought about by the students’ individual and collective educational experience.

Exit Outcomes

The Burlington Community School District supports all students achieving skills and abilities to become productive citizens in the community in which they live. This includes academic goals, social competencies, employability skills, and technology skills. These skills are a guide for teachers and students in determining projects and areas of focus at various grade levels.