Schools and Libraries

Students skiing at Burke Mountain Academy, located on Burke Mountain in East Burke, VermontBurke Mountain Academy was the first sports academy of its kind in the United States. Since 1970, over 100 BMA graduates have been members of the US Ski Team or skied on other National Teams. 45 have been Olympians.

Burke Mountain Academy’s academic program is college-preparatory in nature, but their objectives encompass a larger vision and a broader horizon, stretching beyond college and into one’s fuller, later life. They strive to instill both the confidence to take intellectual risks and the passion to pursue them.

Burke Mountain Academy's college placement record is remarkable - since the founding of the school, over 50% of BMA graduates have attended highly selective schools such as Dartmouth, Middlebury and Williams.

Source: Text and Images courtesy of Burke Mountain Academy Website

The East Burke School serves students in grades 9-12 in a community that fosters learning as a natural process of satisfying human curiosity. It is a place for anyone who has the desire to make sense of the world within and around us. Through the development of intellectual skills and emotional maturity, and through the acquisition of knowledge, the East Burke School strives for respectful and responsible citizenship in our local, regional and global environment.

The East Burke School is a place where students, parents and teachers model the intellectual, emotional, physical and social attributes of a purposeful and fulfilling life. In their small, flexible and student centered school, they encourage students to establish comfortable and productive relationships with peers and with teachers. They are convinced that in a small school, students are more able to see themselves as participants in the learning process. Students develop the belief that their personal interests and aspirations are important, and that their school is there to help them make sense of the world around them.

Source:  East Burke School Website https://www.eastburkeschool.org/

The West Burke Public Library is located at 123 VT Route 5A in West Burke, VT.  It has multiple volumes of popular novels available to the public, and circulates approximately 882 items per year. The library serves a population of 367 residents and seasonal residents. The Library Director is Judith Hishikawa.

The mailing address for the West Burke Public Library is: PO Box 283, West Burke, VT 05871.  

Find the library on Facebook at www.facebook.com/West-Burke-Library-423770024473858/

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Leon Story, 978-395-1672

Donna Otto, Treasurer

LIBRARY TRUSTEES

Donna Otto

Mike Harris

Todd Vendituoli

The Library is open Satiurdays 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for circulation

Summer hours will also be Thursdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The library in the Burke Mountain Club House was started in 1872 by a dedicated little group of women who formed the Ladies Library Association. They donated a few books which were kept in the home of whichever member was designated librarian. They spent a good deal of time and effort raising money to buy books that the children of East Burke could enjoy.

In 1922 when Elmer Darling built the Clubhouse, the library was given a permanent home. The books were placed in the building for the use of the community. The library also houses some of Elmer Darling's collection of books.

In 1990 the library changed its name to the East Burke Community Library. The name change came about because of the implied discrimination against the male population.

The library has received money from various sources. In 1970 Della Marshall left $1,000 in her will to the library. There were not any restrictions on the use of the money. In 1985 Toni Shapiro gave a gift of $500 in memory of Phyllis Bentley. The gift was to be used as a means of bringing more people into the library. The money was used for children's books and programs. An anonymous donation in 2002 was used to purchase new chairs for the library. Various people have donated books, the Town of Burke has appropriated money to buy books, and books have been given to the library in memory of loved ones. The library continues to be supported by donations of books and money from the community.

The library is under the care of librarian Charlotte Downes, who oversees activities and special events, as well as the selection of new books. The East Burke Community Library currently has the best collection of current fiction authors at a small library in northeastern Vermont. Library activities include reading groups, craft groups, discussion groups and a children's reading hour.

Current library hours are:

• Monday, Tuesday and Thursday: 9 am to 2 pm

• Saturday: 9 am to noon

The Library phone # is (802) 626-9823.

Source: East Burke Community Library Brochure

An accredited independent day school serving Preschool-8th grade in East Burke, Vermont.

"Students flourish at Thaddeus Stevens School. Our teachers love their subjects and bring great passion and commitment to the classroom. We believe that children can learn every day. These are creative, curious, energetic years, and our rigorous curriculum inspires students to question and to pursue knowledge with fervor.

At Thaddeus Stevens School, we have a vision of what education can be. I encourage you to visit and ask lots of questions. I’m sure you’ll enjoy meeting our students and teachers, and you’ll be excited by their genuine enthusiasm for learning."

-Julie Hansen, Director