Did you know BSD has preschool classrooms in every elementary school? For the first time, parents looking for excellent preschool options are being invited to see the classrooms and meet the staff. 

BSD will be hosting Open Houses at all six schools in January 2026. No RSVP needed; parents just need to bring their children to any of the dates. Attendees will learn about our programs and staff will be onhand to assist with preenrollment. Multilingual liaisons will also be available to help with any interpretation needs. 

Open House Dates and Locations 
January 7, 2026 – Edmunds Elementary School and Champlain Elementary School, 8:30-9:30AM
January 14, 2026 – Sustainability Academy and CP Smith, 8:30-9:30AM
January 21, 2026 – Integrate Arts Academy and Flynn Elementary School, 8:30-9:30AM

BSD’s Early Education program serves students from three to five years old. The open house is designed for students who will be these ages at the beginning of next school year. 

Please note that attendance at an open house does not guarantee a placement in BSD’s PreK programs. 

For questions about the open houses, contact Kate Fay at (802) 864-8463 or cfay@bsdvt.org. To learn more about BSD PreK, visit www.earlyed.bsdvt.org. 

Dear BSD Community,  

We need your help! Right now, we are in critical need of bus drivers. The good news? 

• Earn $30+ per hour
• No experience needed
• Paid training and licensing support
• Full and part-time positions available 

If you are interested in learning more, please apply today. Know someone who would be a good fit? Please send them this message. 

Thank you for helping us meet the needs of all of our students. 
-Tom

FREE Summer Meals in Burlington for All Kids 18 and Under, from Any Town or State

Burlington, VT On Tuesday, June 20, Burlington School District’s food services program, Burlington School Food Project, began providing meals at no charge to kids 18 and under. Meals are offered in four different locations around the city. Children simply need to stop by the site to pick up a free meal. No fees, no registration – just show up! The program runs Monday-Friday until August 7, with the exception of July 4. A complete list of locations can be found below.

In addition to offering individual meals, Burlington School Food Project is excited to announce that we will be offering FREE, 7-day meal boxes this summer. These weekly meal boxes will contain food for seven breakfasts and seven lunches. The boxes will be available for pick-up on Wednesdays, July 30, August 6, and August 13 at the Intervale Center, 180 Intervale Rd, Burlington. BSD is also offering people a chance to receive reminders to help with planning. 

2025 SUMMER MEAL LOCATIONS
**All locations run Monday-Friday until August 7, with the exception of July 4. Call 2-1-1 for information on free summer lunches for kids across Vermont.

Franklin Square Apartments, 1554 North Ave.
Lunch: 12:00-1:00

Riverside Apartments, 669 Riverside Ave.
Lunch: 12:00-1:00

Roosevelt Park, 57 Oak Street
Supper: 5:00-6:00

South Meadow, 1 Raymond Place
Lunch: 12:00-1:00

Please spread the word… Kindergarten Registration is OPEN! For the best chance of getting into your preferred school, please register by Friday, February 28.

How to register if you already have a student in PreK and a PowerSchool account –
Please log into PowerSchool, click on your PreK student’s name in the upper left hand corner, and then scroll down and click where it says “Forms” and then scroll to the right and down where it says “Kindergarten Registration for PreK Students” and click on “PK0. Kindergarten Registration for 2025-26 school year”. You will have many forms to complete, but many will be pre-filled from this school year.

How to Register if you are new to BSD and do not have a PowerSchool account –
You will need to first pre-register. You will then receive an automated email with next steps, including instructions on how to create a PowerSchool account (or add a new student to your existing account) and get fully registered!

How do we determine which elementary school a student will attend?
Where a student attends PreK has no bearing on where they may attend kindergarten. We ask families to indicate their first, second, and third choice school. Enrollment is ultimately determined by school capacity or how many spots are available in schools, and if necessary, these factors: 1) Siblings. What elementary schools do any sisters or brothers attend? We try to keep families together if we can. 2) Family Income (magnet schools only). We want our schools to be as representative as possible of all families in the Burlington community. 3) Proximity. What schools are close to where you live? Please note that middle school placement is based upon your home address and is not based on where your child attends elementary school. 

How long does registration run?
Registration for the 2025-26 school year opens on January 2, 2025, and closes on February 28, 2025*, with school placement notification sent out no later than the week of April 14, 2025. If there are more First Choice registrations than there are spots, we will look at families’ Second and Third Choices. When a student does not receive their First Choice school, a BSD employee will contact the family to discuss their options for schools.

*Applications received after February 28, 2025, will be considered based upon available space. Registration for the current 2024-25 school year is open on a rolling basis.

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

KINDERGARTEN INFORMATION SESSIONS!

Questions about kindergarten and the registration process? There are several ways to learn more about what kindergarten looks like in Burlington and about registration. Throughout the winter we will be holding kindergarten information sessions at various PreK sights, at individual schools.

Report Highlights Strategic Plan, Student Achievement, and Upcoming Budget Vote

In advance of Town Meeting Day, March 5, Burlington School District (BSD) has published a number of resources designed to help voters have all the information they need to vote on the School District’s proposed budget. BSD’s 2023 Annual Report is now available online along with a budget one-pager that explains next year’s proposed budget and a line item budget by function and by object. The documents are available at www.bsdvt.org, and Annual Reports can be found in BSD schools, at both Fletcher Free Library locations, the O.N.E. Community Center, City Hall, and DPW. 

“I’m excited to issue this year’s annual report because it shows really amazing work happening in our District,” said Superintendent Tom Flanagan. “This year’s report focuses on the work happening in our community-created Five Year Strategic Plan, highlights student achievement, breaks down next year’s budget, and shows how we’ve taken steps to change the way we teach literacy in elementary schools. I know there are ways we can continue to improve, and this report shows that we are on our way.”

Complete budget details can be found at www.bsdvt.org/budget. Town Meeting Day is March 5… don’t forget to vote!