Daily Bulletin
Burwell High School Bulletin for Friday, November 28, 2025
Thanksgiving Break: Tuesday 11/25 - Friday Schedule Wednesday 11/26 to Friday 11/28 - No School
Junior Class Meetings Monday December 1st during HT Tuesday December 2nd decorating committee only during HT
One Act - Monday, December 1st 6pm Tuesday, December 2nd 6pm (Van load during horntime) Wednesday, December 3 Load at 7:30am to Leave at 7:45 Staff and students: Please kindly remember the Commons Room is needed for practice times for students during the play season.
Art Loup Trail DAR is putting on a contest for "Celebrating 250 years of Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness: Happy Birthday, America! 1776-2026" Students will be able to make a variety of different artworks such as posters, stamp designs, digital design, and a new category of graphic novels and comics. Deadline is December 1st! There are a lot more categories so come talk to Mrs. Gydesen or Ms. Cain about finding the right one for you!
Beyond the Books... A Library of Hobbies During the month of December the next hobby that will be taught during Horn Time is cake decorating. Get ready to learn something new, be creative and work with your hands, while connecting with friends for a little fun and fellowship. Look for the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board in the hallway by the purple benches. The dates for December are Wednesdays during Horn Time. Class size is limited to 10.
NLS summer event - Dear Juniors/Sophomores, You have the unique opportunity to demonstrate your leadership potential in your school and community by attending the Nebraska Leadership Seminar (NLS) in Milford at Southeast Community College. The NLS Leadership Seminar in Milford at Southeast Community College is a four day event held in the summer of 2026, June 11-14, and costs $300 to attend (the school pays full tuition to attend). You are responsible for transportation to and from the seminar. For more information go to https://www.nebraskaleadership.org/ Each school is asked to select a junior/sophomore to represent their school. If you are interested please type a paragraph, 150 words or less, describing the most rewarding and challenging aspect of being a leader in your school and community. The BHS faculty, based on your typed paragraph, will select a candidate and an alternate (in case the candidate cannot go) to attend NLS from BHS. Please return your typed paragraph to Miss Tetschner by Friday, December 19, 2025.
World's Finest Chocolate - Miss T will be selling candy bars before school, at Horn Time, and after school for $1.
9th Career Day at Ord - The 9th grade will participate in the Connecting the Dots Career Event at the Ord Extension Building on Wednesday, Dec 3rd. We will depart at 8:30, lunch will be provided, and we will return at 3pm. Students should wear a Burwell shirt and jeans. Sometimes, the building can be cold, so dress appropriately. If you have any questions, please see Miss T.
UNK Rep - students interested in the University of Nebraska at Kearney (4-year public college) should see the UNK rep on Tuesday, Dec 2nd at 2:45 in the high school library.
Work Release & Job Shadow Students - November Log is due Monday, Dec 1st to Miss T. Pick up your December Log in the attendance book.
Second Semester Schedules - Students, please stop by to see Miss T to confirm your 2nd-semester schedules. If you want to make any changes, you have until Tuesday, January 6th at 4pm.
Feb 14th ACT Test - Students planning to take the Feb 14th ACT test must register by Friday, January 9th at www.act.org. Students who qualify for free/reduced lunch may also qualify for a fee waiver - see Miss T.
9th Career Day at NECC - The 9th grade will participate in the Northeast Community College Career Event at the NECC Norfolk campus on Friday, Dec 12th. We will depart at 7:15, lunch will be provided, and we will return by 3pm for bb games. Students should wear a Burwell shirt, jeans, walking shoes, and dress for the weather (you'll be outside a lot). If you have any questions, please see Miss T.