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

Burlington High School Speech and Debate students at Iowa High School Speech Association state tournament earlier this season.
May 04, 2025

100 Years of Speech & Debate at BHS

Janet Stone addresses community members, staff and students gathered Monday, April 28, 2025, for Student Spotlight at Edward Stone Middle School. The daughter of the late Dr. Edward Stone, she was among nearly 20 Stone family members who traveled to Burlington for the event, which featured more than 100 student projects along with items donated to the school by the Stone family.
May 04, 2025

NASA Scientist’s Legacy Lives on in Burlington

Burlington School Board members Bryan Bross, William Vance, Tammy Anderson, Darven Kendell, Anika McVay and Deborah Hatteburg pose for a photo alongside Burlington High School sophomore Kylee Hill Monday, April 14, 2025, in the boardroom.
Apr 14, 2025

BHS sophomore Kylee Hill is Iowa’s top shot put thrower

Dr. Edward Stone is shown holding a voyager scale model. That same model is among many of the NASA scientist's belongings that will be on display during Edward Stone Middle School's upcoming Student Spotlight event set for April 28, 2025.
Mar 31, 2025

Student Spotlight to honor Dr. Edward Stone

Burlington High School senior Josh Heitmeier and Industrial Technology teacher Aaron Garr paint a birdhouse Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in the IT classroom at BHS. Heitmeier was among several students enjoying the school’s inaugural Adaptive Industrial Technology class during the second trimester.
Mar 02, 2025

Adaptive CTE classes expand opportunities for special education

Students note their observations while conducting an experiment on carbon dioxide Nov. 25, 2024, at Edward Stone Middle School. The experiment is included in the OpenSciEd curriculum. A new grant will benefit curriculum implementation by providing further training and additional materials.
Mar 31, 2025

Grant to further curriculum training, provide additional science materials

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Upcoming Events

May 16

Girls Tennis: Muscatine vs Burlington (Varsity)

9:00 am
May 17

Trap Shooting: BHS Open (Junior Varsity)

9:00 am
May 17

Boys Tennis: Burlington vs Ottumwa (Varsity)

9:00 am
May 17

Trap Shooting: BHS Open (High School)

9:00 am
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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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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.