The Wildcat Fam Jam
Week of August 31, 2026
Mission Statement
Our mission is to create a strong academic foundation within a safe learning environment where empowered students acquire the necessary tools to become self-confident, problem solvers, critical thinkers, and contributing members of our community.
Vision Statement
Our vision is to provide a safe environment where students are encouraged and inspired to work collaboratively and build on individual strengths in order to become productive citizens and life-long learners.
Attendance
Upcoming Dates 🗓️
mClass Window August 31 - September 15
31 Aug, Mon
- PTO Meeting, 5:30-6:30 pm
- 1st-5th Grade will begin walking into school independently beginning today. Kindergartners may be walked in through Friday, September 8ht. PreK students need to be walked in and out each and every day at the PreK door.
September - Attendance Awareness Month
7 Sep, Mon
- Labor Day - No School
8 Sep, Tue
- SLT Meeting, 3-4pm
9 Sep, Wed
- BOG 3
10 Sep, Thu
- BOG 3 Make ups (Day 1/2)
- NC Symphony at the COMMA: 3rd Grades, 11-12pm
11 Sep, Fri
- BOG 3 Make ups (Day 2/2)
Grandparents Lunch Week September 14 - September 18
14 Sep, Mon
- Annual United Way Campaign Begins
- 2nd Grade Grandparents Lunch, 11:50-12:15pm
- 5th Grade Grade Grandparents Lunch, 12:30-1pm
- BOE Meeting, 6-7pm
15 Sep, Mon
- 3rd Grade + 3rd/4th Combo Grandparents Lunch, 12:15-12:45pm
- Last Day of BOY assessments
16 Sep, Wed
- 1st Grade Grandparents Lunch, 11:20-11:45 am
- 4th Grade Grandparents Lunch, 11:40-12:05pm
17 Sep, Thu
- Dilda Grandparents Lunch - IN CLASSROOM, 11:05-11:30am
- Morrow Grandparents Lunch, 11:05-11:30am
- Ball Grandparents Lunch, 12-12:25pm
- PTO - Back to School Dance, 2:30-4pm
18 Sep, Fri
- Pre K Grandparents Lunch, 11:20-11:45am
- Kindergarten Grandparents Lunch, 11:30-11:55am
22 Sep, Tue
- Interim Reports sent home
- Fall Title I Curriculum Family Night, 5:30-7pm
25 Sep, Fri
- Teacher Assistant Appreciation Day
- 📸 Fall Picture Day (Room 214)
- School PTO Appreciation Day
High Country STEM - Strategies That Engage Minds
Melissa Street, Principal
📩 melissastreet@burke.k12.nc.us
📍 325 Conley Road, Morganton, NC, 28655
📞 828-584-0632
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