Among the plethora of recognitions and awards at the May 18 Board of Education meeting, one stood out — Elementary Instructional Coach Holly Thomas, who received national recognition from Discovery Education as one of six 2026 Educators of the Year.

Among the plethora of recognitions and awards at the May 18 Board of Education meeting, one stood out — Elementary Instructional Coach Holly Thomas, who received national recognition from Discovery Education as one of six 2026 Educators of the Year.

Enrollment is officially open for upcoming kindergarten, Pre-K, and STEPS Academy students entering Burke County Public Schools, meaning early-bird parents can get their students on track for next school year and clear it off the to-do list.

Budget planning season generally falls in January and February, but Burke County Public Schools (BCPS) administrators say they’ve been proactive, reviewing, reducing, and reusing as early as possible.

If you think classroom innovation stops at smartboards and laptops, think again. Thanks to the Burke County Education Foundation, two local educators will soon bring novel and creative activities to their classrooms.