Community service fairs have been held at the school, with information about local organizations which need volunteers.

[6] On March 4, 2021, a temporary campus opened in a former Macy's in Downtown Burlington, with the school district leasing the property for 3+1⁄2 years;[5] as of that period all classes are taught at this location.

[5] Burlington High School is known throughout the community for its award-winning journalism program, which produces The BHS Register, a bi-weekly newspaper published in print and online.

The publication was named the best student newspaper for a Class II school size by the New England Scholastic Press Association in May 2017.

[7] The sports teams include cross country, alpine, basketball, field hockey, hockey, lacrosse, baseball, Ultimate Frisbee, softball, tennis, football, figure skating, soccer, ultimate, track (including indoor track), bowling and "longboat" (Cornish pilot gig) racing.