Burke County Public Schools

Burke County Public Schools is the public K-12 school system in Burke County, NC.

Schools

High Schools

• Burke Middle College
• Draughn High School
• East Burke High School
• Freedom High School
• Hallyburton Academy (alternative)
• Patton High School
• STEAM Academy

Middle Schools

• East Burke Middle School
• Heritage Middle School
• Johnson Middle School
• Liberty Middle School
• Table Rock Middle School

Elementary Schools

• Childers Elementary School
• Drexel Elementary School
• Forest Hill Elementary School
• Glen Alpine Elementary School
• Hildebrand Elementary School
• Hillcrest Elementary School
• Icard Elementary School
• Mountain View Elementary School
• Mull Elementary School
• Oak Hill Elementary School
• Salem Elementary School
• Valdese Elementary School
• Young Elementary School

History

The superintendent of Burke County Public Schools (BCPS) is Mr. Larry Putnam. Larry Putnam was elected into office with a 7–0 vote by the Burke County School Board on April 17, 2011.[1] He preceded Dr. Arthur Stellar, who had become the superintendent of BCPS on September 29, 2009, when, by a majority vote of the Board of Education, was offered a four-year contract.[2] Dr. Stellar replaced former superintendent David Burleson, who on June 30, 2009, was paid off by the Board of Education, ending a 27-year career in Burke County Schools.[3] Upon leaving Burke County, David Burleson found a job as principal of North Forsyth High School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

References

1. "Larry Putnam named BCPS Superintendent". Burke.k12.nc.us. April 23, 2012. Archived from the original on October 30, 2014. Retrieved February 14, 2013.
2. "School board hires Stellar as new superintendent". morganton.com. September 30, 2009. Archived from the original on January 29, 2013. Retrieved July 30, 2012.
3. "Update: Board ousts Burleson". morganton.com. Archived from the original on January 29, 2013. Retrieved July 30, 2012.

External links

• Official website