Last Friday, Burns Sci-Tech celebrated one of our favorite traditions of the year, our annual K–12 Storybook Parade! It is always such a special time of year when our hallways and classrooms come to life with storybook characters, creative costumes, and plenty of smiles. There is nothing quite like seeing our students arrive dressed as their favorite characters and watching their excitement build as they get ready to show off their costumes! One of the things that makes this

At Burns Science and Technology Charter School, we believe some of the most meaningful learning happens when students move beyond the textbook and participate in real-world scientific research. Recently, students in Ms. Jarrett’s Honors Biology and some of her previous AP students had the opportunity to do just that through a collaboration with the University of Central Florida (UCF) and its CEE-LAB program. UCF representatives visited our campus to teach students how to proc

Who knew learning about bats could be this exciting? This week, our second-grade students stepped into a whole new world as their hallways and classrooms became a real-life bat cave! From the moment students entered their darkened learning spaces, they were immersed in an environment designed to bring their lessons to life. Equipped with headlamps, our young explorers eagerly navigated their bat cave, ready to discover the fascinating world of these incredible nighttime creat

At Burns Sci Tech, athletics is about more than wins and losses. It is about growth, perseverance, teamwork, and discovering what is possible through hard work and dedication. This fall, our Eagles have given us plenty of reasons to celebrate! From historic winning seasons and record-breaking accomplishments in volleyball to the continued growth of our Boys Golf program and personal bests on the Cross Country course, our athletes are showing what it means to represent Burns w

Some nights are about more than the game. They are about celebrating the journey, honoring the memories, and recognizing the incredible young women who have left their mark on a program. Our Burns Volleyball Senior Night was one of those unforgettable evenings as we celebrated three amazing seniors: Julia Sulle #2, Lilliana Sanchez #9, and Ryleigh Drollinger #10! From the moment families and supporters walked into the gym lobby, it was clear that this night was about celebrat

History came to life at Burns Sci-Tech as Ms. Ferris’s third-grade RTI class presented its 4th annual Wax Museum! This much-loved tradition lets students explore fascinating people from history and the present while sharing what they’ve learned with the Burns Sci-Tech community. To prepare for the event, each student selected a person to research and read about, wrote a report highlighting important details about their life, and transformed into that individual by dressing up

Last month, Burns Sci-Tech students stepped into another world as we celebrated Homecoming with an exciting Avatar theme! Hosted by our Student Government Association (SGA), the festivities brought creativity, school spirit, and plenty of excitement to campus. From the immersive theme to the incredible energy of our students, it was a memorable celebration for our Burns Sci-Tech community! From a week of themed outfits to celebrating our Homecoming royalty, students had the o

At Burns Science & Technology Charter School, we believe some of the best learning happens when students can get their hands dirty, ask questions, experiment, and see science come to life right in front of them. That is exactly what is happening in Ms. Roof’s Agriculture Science classroom through an exciting new partnership with the Green Jean Foundation. The Green Jean Foundation is a Florida nonprofit dedicated to cultivating agricultural excellence through education. Found

We are thrilled to celebrate the launch of a brand-new program at Burns this year: our Burns Dance Team! Ms. Thomas, one of our high school English teachers, started the team and brought her lifelong passion for dance to our students. Ms. Thomas has spent much of her life dancing and continues to dance in her free time, making her the perfect person to inspire and lead this exciting new opportunity for our students. When the dance class was announced for students in grades 7–

Chickens have officially come to roost here on campus, and they already have quite a story to tell! These five hens hatched right here at school last year, thanks to our Elementary Gifted and Kindergarten students as part of their embryology and life cycles units. What began as an exciting classroom experience has now grown into an ongoing, hands-on learning opportunity for students across our campus. Thanks to a generous grant from the Florida Farm Bureau, we purchased a chi

Traditions are part of what makes being involved in a school community and its athletic programs so meaningful. Some are passed down from one generation of students to the next, while others grow from unexpected moments that become lasting memories for the students who experience them. On Monday, our Lady Eagles volleyball program experienced one of those unforgettable moments. This season, we are fortunate to have three sets of sisters playing across our JV and Varsity volle

As we enter our second year of archery on campus, we are excited to see just how much this program has grown in such a short time! What began as a club and an opportunity for students to experience archery through PE has now grown into the start of our first official Junior High and High School Archery Team for the 2026-2027 school year! The program was started by Mr. and Coach Carignan, who have worked to introduce students to the sport, build interest, and create opportuni

What an incredible way to connect classroom learning to real-world science and exploration! This August, our 5th and 6th grade students, along with several of our high school students, had the incredible opportunity to attend a special NASA presentation focused on the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, NASA’s next great space observatory. At the time, excitement was building around the upcoming launch of the Roman Space Telescope from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Cente

Last Friday, we kicked off something special with our first House Pep Rally of the year! It was an exciting opportunity to bring our students and staff together as we introduced our new Houses, unveiled their signs, played some fun games, and celebrated the people who make our school community so special. This year, our students are part of one of four Houses: Sekhara — House of Motivation Oriana — House of Change Arataki — House of Leadership Ravaka — House of Potential Each

Burn Sci Tech is excited to announce another milestone in our commitment to providing innovative, hands-on learning experiences for our students. Mr. Z has officially earned his Project Lead The Way (PLTW) credential in Automation and Robotics, bringing even more opportunities for students to explore engineering, technology, and problem-solving in our STEM Lab. Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is one of the nation's leading STEM education organizations, providing curriculum that e

At Burns Sci Tech, we believe that education is about more than what happens inside our classrooms. It is about cultivating leaders who understand the importance of serving others and making their community a better place. Today, our Board Member Damian Hall spent time at the GROW Healthy Kids warehouse, helping load a huge shipment of recess boxes and shoes that will be delivered to five schools throughout Volusia County. GROW Healthy Kids is doing incredible work right here

At Burns Sci-Tech, we are incredibly fortunate to have local businesses that continue to invest in our students and believe in the importance of education. One of those valued community partners is Boston Whaler. Each year, Boston Whaler generously provides Burns Sci-Tech with a “boatload” of school supplies to help support our students, teachers, and classrooms. This annual donation has become a wonderful example of what it means to be a community partner. This year’s donati

This summer, 12 student-athletes from last season’s JV and Varsity volleyball teams had an incredible opportunity to elevate their skills by attending a three-day, two-night volleyball camp at the University of Florida. Accompanied by our new Head Volleyball Coach, Coach T, and assistant coaches Kimmy and Ashley, our athletes immersed themselves in an unforgettable experience focused on skill development, teamwork, competition, and building the foundation for the upcoming sea

Last week, Burn Sci Tech welcomed more than 20 campers for an exciting 3rd-6th Grade Indoor Soccer Camp, where students spent three action-packed days learning the game, building friendships, and growing as athletes under the leadership of Coach G. Each morning began with outdoor training sessions focused on developing fundamental soccer skills. Coach G guided campers through drills designed to improve dribbling, passing, shooting, ball control, and footwork while teaching th

Providing students with a high-quality education is the shared goal of schools across Florida. A newly released report from the Florida Department of Education highlights how Florida's charter schools continue to make significant strides in academic achievement, outperforming traditional public schools in many key performance areas. The Florida Department of Education recently released its annual report, "Student Achievement in Florida's Charter Schools: A Comparison of the P