Burke CountyPublic Schools

Students within Burke County Public Schools are still being served by GEAR UP, which is a grant-based program out of Appalachian State University that gives students opportunities to learn about educational options after high school. GEAR UP stands for Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Under ...

I am writing as Chairman of the Burke County Schools to address the decision of the School Board on July 27, 2020 to begin the school year in Plan C or remote only until at least September 14, 2020. The decision was made during a public meeting following significant discussion and debate. ...

We will not be able to hold a back-to-school bash and backpack give away this year. But thanks to Burke County United Way, The Outreach Center and Chartwells, we will still have backpacks and schools supplies to give to students. Backpacks will be handed out at school, but students must register by ...

The Burke County Board of Education has voted for Burke County Public Schools to operate under remote learning between Aug. 17 and Sept. 11. The vote to revert to Plan C came during a special called meeting on Monday, July 27. Due to the continued rise of COVID-19 cases in Burke County, the plan has ...

Burke County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Larry Putnam said, “Unprecedented times call for great leaders. I am proud of the administrative team we have in place and am excited to add to our team as we navigate together through this time of the COVID-19 ...