Nathan Hopkins' artwork was selected from dozens of student entries to represent BCE's 45th Anniversary Fall Drive. Every fall, hundreds of BCE lawn signs pop up across Burlingame, creating a colorful reminder of a community that believes in its public schools. This year, the artwork on those signs was created by Burlingame Intermediate School eighth grader Nathan Hopkins, whose winning design will help celebrate the Burlingame Community for Education Foundation's 45th annive

A new school year brings new energy, new opportunities, and a new chance to invest in Burlingame students. The start of a new school year is an exciting time for students and families. It’s a time to build new routines and relationships as students jump in to learn, grow, and discover what the year ahead has in store. At BCE, it’s also the start of our annual fundraising campaign. The 2026 BCE Fall Drive is officially underway! After an incredible 2025, filled with community

Grab a First Day of School Board, fill in the fun facts, and help us celebrate the start of another great year in Burlingame schools. There’s something special about the first day of school. Our kiddos celebrate the day with new backpacks, fresh school supplies, and plenty of excitement about the year ahead. Before the first bell rings, there’s one more tradition not to miss… the first-day photo! This year, BCE’s New Families team created a fun First Day of School Board to he

BCE celebrates its milestone anniversary with a record $3.21 million grant to Burlingame School District, honoring a long legacy of community support. Forty-five years ago, a group of Burlingame parents came together with a shared belief that every child deserved access to an exceptional public education. In the wake of California's school funding changes following Proposition 13, they recognized that state funding alone would no longer provide all of the opportunities they e

New phase of the Endowment campaign invites families to leave a lasting legacy while helping BCE grow the endowment in celebration of the foundation’s 45th anniversary. Following the ribbon cutting of the Endowment Founders Circle at the BCE Donor Plaza last fall, the Burlingame Community for Education Foundation (BCE) is excited to announce the next phase of its long-term investment in our public schools: the launch of the Cornerstone Society. This new giving opportunity inv

End-of-year Scholars Circle parties celebrated the generosity and vision of BCE's most dedicated supporters. Throughout May and June, BCE welcomed Scholars Circle donors to a series of intimate gatherings hosted by school communities across the district. These events offered an opportunity for supporters to connect with one another, hear from school leaders, and celebrate the collective impact of donors who believe deeply in public education. While the gatherings themselves w

At BIS, students gain more than vocabulary and grammar. With teachers like Vanessa Stubbs and support from BCE, they develop skills and connections that last for years. At many public middle schools, world language instruction is limited or unavailable altogether. At Burlingame Intermediate School, however, students can begin studying Spanish or Mandarin years before high school thanks to funding provided through BCE’s annual grant. That early start gives students a significa

BCE’s spring reception offers a rare opportunity for donors to engage directly with city and school leaders shaping our community. On the evening of April 29, members of the Burlingame Community for Education Foundation (BCE) Leadership Circle gathered at the Burlingame Woman’s Club for a special spring reception that brought together donors, city leaders, and school district leadership for an evening of meaningful conversation and connection. In an intimate setting designed

Mary Poppins JR. at BIS highlights how performing arts help students grow, connect, and shine. BIS audiences were recently taken on a magical journey into the enchanting world of Mary Poppins JR., the Broadway Junior musical adaptation of the acclaimed 1964 Disney film. Through captivating songs and choreography, impressive costumes and props, timely lighting and sound effects, BIS Performing Arts stunned crowds once again. From the first auditions to the final bow, this year

A sold-out crowd, spirited bidding, and a whole lot of heart helped this year’s Soirée raise almost $300K for Burlingame public schools. BCE’s Saddle Up Soirée brought a sold-out crowd of over 250 guests together on March 21, 2026 for a lively celebration at CuriOdyssey’s Redwood Room. The evening combined country chic style with high-energy fun, as parents, educators, and community members gathered to support Burlingame public schools. Guests enjoyed a festive night of cockt

Across all grade levels, participation grew as students, families, and supporters came together to make this year’s Read-a-thon our most inclusive yet! This year’s GROW with BCE Read-a-thon was defined by one powerful theme: more. More students stepping up to fundraise, more donors supporting our schools, and more families and community members engaging in a shared celebration of reading. By the end of the Read-a-thon, 1,085 students had created fundraising pages, 2,144 dono