GRADUATION

Burke Mountain Academy Celebrates the Class of 2026

On Sunday, May 31, Burke Mountain Academy will proudly host its 55th Graduation Ceremony on campus in East Burke. This outdoor ceremony will honor the dedication, resilience, and growth of the Class of 2026, marking the culmination of their years at BMA.

We are grateful to all who join us in celebrating this milestone and for the support that made the weekend so meaningful. Congratulations to our newest alumni!

The Class of 2026

Simon Arsenault, Banks Biffle, Dino Boissonneault, Troy Boissonneault, Lee Curtis, George Firestone, Hannah Pacsay, Caedmon LeBlanc, Macy Lawrence, Liam Losty, Tripp Pursel, Trevor Quinn, Henry Ruth, Spider Schlopy, Danique Weisbeek, Aura Wieser.

Graduation is still several weeks away, but now is a great time to begin making plans for the weekend. Below is a brief overview of what families can expect (subject to change). Please reach out if you have any questions. We will share more details as the date nears.

Friday, May 29

• Afternoon: Community Service Activities

• 6:00 pm – Senior Dinner for seniors, their parents, and staff at Willy & Christine’s

• 6:30 pm – Dinner in BMA Dining Hall for underclassmen

• 7:30 pm – Bonfire

Saturday, May 30

• 8:00 am – Breakfast in Dining Hall – Students/Staff

• 12:00 pm – Lunch in Dining Hall – Students/Staff/Parents

• 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm – Junior Dinner: Due to limited capacity, the dinner will likely be limited to students & staff, seniors and their families, and junior parents.

• 6:00 pm – Casual Social for parents of underclassmen at The Orange Rind

Sunday, May 31

• 6:30 am – Mountain hike – all are welcome

• 8:00 am – Continental breakfast – Students/Staff

• 10:00 am – Graduation

• Post-Graduation Luncheon – all are welcome

• 4:00 pm – Campus closed