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				<title><![CDATA[26-27 NEW STUDENT REGISTRATION]]></title>
				<link>http://www.burke.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2184328</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are excited to announce that online registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open! This process is for all NEW STUDENTS enrolling in Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade.  Please select "26-27 New Student Registration" to enroll your student today!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:52:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MAY 7th:  LITERACY & LEARNING UNDER THE SUN!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.burke.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2189075</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[You're invited to LITERACY & LEARNING UNDER THE SUN — a special district-wide event celebrating the joy of reading and learning! Whether your child is in Pre-K or 12th grade, this evening is designed with YOUR family in mind. 
Location: Burke Co. High School
Thursday, May 7, 2026 | 5:00–7:00 PM]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:42:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BCPS - SUMMER HOURS OF OPERATION]]></title>
				<link>http://www.burke.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2184503</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[To support organizational effectiveness, maintain district operations, and promote employee well-being, all Burke County School District offices, facilities, and staff will operate on a 4-day Compressed Work Week from Monday, June 8, 2026 - Friday, July 17, 2026.  (7:00 am - 5:30 pm)
District offices and all schools will be closed every Friday during this time period.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:35:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WE'RE HIRING!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.burke.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2183875</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Our schools are the heart of our community - and we're looking for people who want to make a difference.
Burke County Public Schools is now hiring for a variety of positions. Whether you're in the classroom or supporting behind the scenes, your work matters here.
Apply today at www.burke.k12.ga.us]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:36:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[POLICIES UNDER REVIEW]]></title>
				<link>http://www.burke.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2143847</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[To access policies available for public review and comment, click 'Policies Under Review'.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:43:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BCPS PARENTS & STAFF: DOWNLOAD THE PARENTSQUARE APP TODAY]]></title>
				<link>http://www.burke.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2115816</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Download ParentSquare on iPhone or Android for the fastest access to school and district news. Take control of your alerts with two easy settings:

1. Instant: Real-time updates for everything.
2. Digest: One evening summary for non-urgent posts, with time-sensitive alerts still delivered immediately.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:28:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[FAMILY SURVEY]]></title>
				<link>http://www.burke.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2146638</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[BCPS Parents & Guardians: Please share your input by completing the 22-question Georgia School Climate Survey.  To get started, select "FAMILY SURVEY" to access the survey for your child's school.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:12:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Invitation to Bid: Burke County High School Re-Roofing]]></title>
				<link>http://www.burke.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2157961</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Burke County Board of Education, in partnership with Pope Construction Company, Inc., is now accepting bids for the Re-Roofing of Burke County High School.
Deadline: February 19, 2026, at 2:00 pm EST.
More Info: Please click the "Invitation to Bid: Burke County High School Re-Roofing" headline above for full project details.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:42:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Invitation to Bid: Burke County Life Center Demolition]]></title>
				<link>http://www.burke.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2157938</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Burke County Board of Education, in partnership with Pope Construction Company, Inc., is now accepting bids for Phase 1 Demolition of the Burke County Life Center.
Deadline: February 19, 2026, at 2:30 PM EST.
More Info: Please click the "Invitation to Bid: Burke County Life Center Demolition" headline above for full project details.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:27:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[THE FIRST-EVER M.V.B.s HAVE ARRIVED!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.burke.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2163856</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The BCPS Division of Human Resources is thrilled to reveal our first three Most Valuable Bear (M.V.B.) award winners! This employee-nominated award is our way of giving a huge "thank you" to the employees who go the extra mile for our students, our schools, and the entire Burke County community.
Along with their new titles, these M.V.B.s walked away with new BC merch and a stunning floral arrangement courtesy of our friends at The Bloom Room! Check out the surprise presentations by clicking on the M.V.B. headline above.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:26:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GIFTED & TALENTED STUDENTS]]></title>
				<link>http://www.burke.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2175365</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ready to challenge your middle or high schooler? Click 'Gifted & Talented Students' to explore our program and referral process.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NOTICE: MILLAGE RATE]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[*Select the 'Notice: Millage Rate' headline above to view the current 2025 tax digest and five-year history of levy.
The Burke County School Board does hereby announce that the millage rate will be set at a meeting to be held at the Burke County Board of Education Meeting Room at 789 Burke Veterans Parkway, Waynesboro, Georgia on January 28, 2026, at 6:30 P.M. and pursuant to the requirements of O.C.G.A. Section 48-5-32 does hereby publish the following presentation of the current year’s tax digest and levy, along with the history of the tax digest and levy for the past five years.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:04:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SCHOOL CALENDARS]]></title>
				<link>http://www.burke.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2152387</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[View the Board-approved calendars for the next two school years by selecting the 'School Calendars' headline above.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Action Required: Update Your Child's School Contact Information]]></title>
				<link>http://www.burke.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2101183</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We need your help to ensure we have your most current contact details. Accurate information allows us to keep you connected to important school updates throughout the year. 

Action: Look for an email from noreplyregistration@powerschool.com containing your student's unique Access ID and Access Password. This was sent to the email address on file in PowerSchool.

Website: https://pschool.burke.k12.ga.us/public

Need help? If the email is missing, please contact your child's school or our Student Information Specialist at the Board Office at (706) 554-5101, vldavis@burke.k12.ga.us]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GA SCHOOL GRADES REPORTS]]></title>
				<link>http://www.burke.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2059801</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The reports include useful information such as the graduation rate and additional academic information. Click the 'GA SCHOOL GRADES REPORTS' headline above to view the reports for our district and schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BURKE COUNTY APPAREL]]></title>
				<link>http://www.burke.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1906456</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click the "Burke County Apparel" headline above to access the official BC  School Spirit online store!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Sep 2025 15:14:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CLICK HERE FOR BUS ROUTES]]></title>
				<link>http://www.burke.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2089171</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[25-26 Bus Routes
Track Your School Bus
Bus Safety
Bus Stop Request Form
Personnel Links
Contact Us]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 09:39:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[🎓💫BCPS GRADUATION RATE RISES!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.burke.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2114711</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Burke County Public Schools’ 2025 graduation rate is 90.2%, reflecting the hard work and commitment of students, families, and educators across the district. 
This marks an increase of 5.6 percentage points from last year and places our district three percentage points above the state average of 87.2%.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:10:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[CLICK HERE FOR FOOD RESOURCES]]></title>
				<link>http://www.burke.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2130024</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[During these challenging times, it's essential to remember that you don't have to face them alone. If you are currently in need of support, we've compiled a list of resources that may be able to help. Click on the 'Click Here for Food Resources' headline for more details.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:36:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[25-26 TEACHERS OF THE YEAR]]></title>
				<link>http://www.burke.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2090240</link>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 12:34:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2025-2026 SCHOOL CALENDAR]]></title>
				<link>http://www.burke.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1865164</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click the '2025-2026 SCHOOL CALENDAR' headline above for more information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 08:41:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BIG CHANGES FOR SCHOOL COMMUNICATION]]></title>
				<link>http://www.burke.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/2089157</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Burke County Public Schools has launched a new communication platform. This change comes after the district's former mass communications provider discontinued the beloved BC App. Please click on the 'BIG CHANGES FOR SCHOOL COMMUNICATION' headline above for more details.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 08:38:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TECH SUPPORT FORM FOR PARENTS]]></title>
				<link>http://www.burke.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1361666</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[A link to submit tech support & hotspot requests may be found here, along with the BCPS agreement form for student device loans.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2022 09:05:15 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parent Tips: How to use Google Classroom]]></title>
				<link>http://www.burke.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1289291</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Check out our short instructional videos so you can help your child succeed in a virtual learning environment.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2020 15:50:51 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[NOTICE]]></title>
				<link>http://www.burke.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1963624</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Annual Asbestos Plan Notification: The Burke County Board of Education AHERA Management Plan is available for public inspection upon request at the Burke County Board of Education Central Office. 
Select the 'NOTICE' headline above for more information.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 08:54:50 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PAW PRINT]]></title>
				<link>http://www.burke.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1559786</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Click on the 'PAW PRINT' headline above to find out what's happening in the Bear Den!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2024 17:30:15 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Burke County Literacy Project Year in Review]]></title>
				<link>http://www.burke.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1727266</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are committed to ensuring our graduates master the literacy skills to be college and career ready. Click on the headline above to learn more about the benefit of the Burke County Literacy Project!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2023 12:17:23 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[GET CONNECTED]]></title>
				<link>http://www.burke.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1775341</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Households with Burke County students qualify to apply for a $30 credit toward their monthly internet bill through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Click on the "GET CONNECTED" headline above for more details!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jun 2023 18:10:07 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[A PARENT'S GUIDE TO STANDARDS-BASED REPORT CARDS]]></title>
				<link>http://www.burke.k12.ga.us/apps/news/article/1512123</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Burke County Public Schools is excited to provide parents with a new way to report progress for kindergarten, first, and second-grade students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 08:44:47 -0400</pubDate>
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