This week, Mr. Carignan’s Archery Team  reached an exciting milestone by hosting their first in-house tournament in our gym, with families in attendance to cheer on our talented students. The event highlighted the dedication, discipline, and growing skills of our archers as they put months of hard work into action. During the tournament, students competed in three flights from 10 meters and three flights from 15 meters, demonstrating focus, consistency, and strong technique.

Last Friday, our K–8 students filled the Literacy Lab with creativity, confidence, and excitement during our First Annual Pitch Day . More than 50 students participated, stepping forward to present their original business ideas and showcase their entrepreneurial spirit. This inaugural event marks the beginning of an exciting tradition, and we look forward to watching it grow in the years to come. Students came prepared and professional, presenting their concepts to a panel of

Last Friday, our fourth-grade students enjoyed an exciting hands-on learning experience as Space Coast Gem Mining Company  brought their mobile gem mine  to our campus. Students had the opportunity to sift through bags of dirt and uncover hidden treasures just like real-life miners. With enthusiasm and curiosity, they carefully searched for a variety of gemstones and artifacts, including quartz, jasper, amethyst, tiger’s eye, and even arrowheads. Each discovery brought smiles

Principal Alexis Galerno & Mayor Ricky Taylor We are incredibly honored and grateful to share that the City of Oak Hill has officially proclaimed January 29 as “Burns Science & Technology Charter School Day.”  This special recognition was presented during our Aviation Day celebration and made official at this week’s City Council meeting, marking a meaningful milestone in our school’s history and celebrating the impact Burns has made in our community. We extend our sincere gra

Last Thursday, as part of School Choice Week, Burns Sci-Tech proudly hosted our annual STEM Night for families and members of our community and what an incredible evening it was! From the gym to the cafeteria, to the IT and Marine Science classrooms, our entire campus came alive with hands-on learning, creativity, and excitement. The moment families walked through the doors, they were greeted by Ms. Zahn and some beautiful glass projects on display, setting the tone for a nig

This past weekend, Burns Sci Tech proudly had 19 students  from grades 6 through 12th participate in the Tomoka Regional Science and Engineering Fair, held at Stetson University. This long-standing regional event brings together some of the brightest young minds to showcase their curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving skills through scientific research and engineering design. Of those 19 students, 17 advanced to the awards ceremony , which took place Tuesday night. Studen

Aviation Day 2021 Next week, Burns Sci-Tech proudly joins schools across the country in celebrating School Choice Week. This week is a meaningful reminder of why choice in education matters and why we are so grateful for the families who choose Burns Sci-Tech as their educational home. Being a school of choice is something we take great pride in, and we do not take lightly the trust families place in us. One of the things that makes Burns Sci-Tech unique is the opportunity to

The Burns boys' basketball program continues to grow, learn, and move forward. While the program is still developing, this season has marked an important step in the right direction through hard work, leadership, and commitment from both players and coaches. The varsity boys' basketball team currently holds an 8–8 record , a meaningful improvement that reflects growth in consistency, teamwork, and confidence. The progress seen this season is the result of continued developmen

At Burns, we are always excited to see programs grow from passion, commitment, and a genuine love for our students, and our soccer program is doing just that under the leadership of Coach G . Coach G has already begun laying the foundation by hosting open field times , allowing students to start developing their skills, learning the game, and, just as importantly, building relationships and team chemistry . These sessions are creating a welcoming environment where students ca

Before winter break, our 5th grade gifted students and Ms. Beltram’s afternoon class  completed an exciting, hands-on learning project focused on orienteering , made possible through a generous Kiwanis grant . This real-world experience blended geography, problem-solving, teamwork, and outdoor exploration, giving students meaningful skills they can use beyond the classroom. Students began by learning about orienteering , a navigation skill that uses maps and compasses  to fin

We are thrilled to share that this year marked a record-breaking moment for our BST 4-H program , with more students than ever before showing animals at the fair! Our students worked hard preparing their projects, and their dedication truly paid off as they proudly represented our school and club. Zoey Boyd showcased her quail , Harper Charette presented her rabbit , and Willow Moore showed a lamb, each demonstrating responsibility, confidence, and a strong understanding of

Before heading into break, Burns Sci-Tech students and families gathered to celebrate creativity at our Art Show , made possible through the dedication and talent of Mrs. Zahn, Mrs. Goetz, Mr. Leve, and Mr. Z . This special evening marked the first art show at Burns Sci-Tech in five years , and it was wonderful to once again welcome our community together to celebrate the arts. The event was a true showcase of artistic expression, innovation, and student voice across multiple

Mrs. Hutchinson’s 7th-grade class recently stepped into the spotlight as they pitched original product ideas during a Shark Tank–style project , showcasing creativity, critical thinking, and real-world business skills. Working in collaborative groups, students were challenged to design a product from start to finish, including developing a prototype , researching competitors, and preparing a persuasive pitch. During the presentations, the classroom transformed into a true Sha

The Burns Sci-Tech Theatre & Dance Department  delighted audiences with a magical production of Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr. , performed on December 16 and 17 . Students took the stage multiple times to share their hard work with the entire school community, performing daytime shows for K–6 students on Tuesday , followed by an evening performance, and then daytime shows for grades 7–12 on Thursday , with another evening performance for families and community members that nigh

Last Friday, our K–6 students enjoyed another engaging and hands-on Stop & STEM Day , an experience that happens every other month to spark curiosity, creativity, and collaboration across our campus. During alternating months, students participate in Club Days, but Stop & STEM is a favorite many eagerly look forward to and for good reason. Instead of being grouped by grade level, students were divided into classrooms based on their Houses: Onraka, Reveur, Sollevare, and Altru

Mrs. Hutchinson’s 7th-grade ELA class recently brought descriptive writing to life with a creative and engaging mystery gift exchange, and it was a huge success! Each student brought in a small item from home to use as a gift. The only rule? Nothing could be bought. Once the items were collected, students wrote a detailed descriptive paragraph about their gift without revealing what it actually was. Their goal was to paint such a clear picture with words that a reader could v

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas all around the Burns campus! The holiday spirit is alive and thriving, from classrooms decked with festive decorations to students and staff embracing the season with joy and creativity. The celebrations kicked off with elves showing up after Thanksgiving break, thanks to our teachers who dressed up to surprise students, and the fun hasn’t stopped since! They’ve kept the festive energy going with holiday aprons, twinkling Christmas

At Burns Science & Technology Charter School, we are proud to celebrate one of our most dedicated leaders: Dr. Daniel Hargrave , who recently earned his Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in School and Organizational Leadership from Saint Leo University. This remarkable achievement reflects decades of hard work, passion, and an unwavering commitment to education and student success. A simple, yet powerful belief has guided Dr. Hargrave’s journey in education: every student deserves

We are proud to announce that Burns Sci-Tech has earned the Excellence in Safe School Compliance Award . This recognition reflects our school’s commitment to providing a secure, well-prepared, and supportive learning environment for students and staff. This award is part of the Volusia County School District’s Safety and Security Certification Process , which is designed to ensure that schools and departments have clear, effective programs to protect students, staff, and the

Mrs. Scarsella’s 7th-grade Civics students have taken their learning to a new frontier: Mars . As part of an immersive hands-on project, students are exploring what it would take to build a functioning community on another planet, complete with a constitution, laws, and even building codes. Each class worked together to create its own set of building codes that future Martian builders would need to follow. And just like any real governing body, students had to navigate the pr