Matt Bourke

Soph English has consisted of adapting, writing, and rehearsing “30 Line Shakespeare” for Macbeth. Best part has been getting students out of their comfort zone and moving into our dance studio for the week. #thisisyork

Step into the spotlight with @YorkD205's mesmerizing Dance Program! 🕺💃 Take a look & witness the transformative power of the arts. 🌟 Catch their Winter Dance Concert on 11/16 at 7:30 pm at York. 🎭✨ #WeAreD205 #ThisisYork Watch full video here: vist.ly/id8v

On Friday, @YorkD205 Drama students joined me at @RooseveltU to help by participating in a master’s clinic in actor coaching, led by @CCPARU Theatre Conservatory Chair Zahora. What a cool opportunity to receive coaching from directors from across the country! #thisisyork

Looking to lead? @YorkD205 is seeking a new Literacy Division Chair (English/EL)! We’re a fun group always looking to improve! #nctechat Apply: applitrack.com/Elmhurst/onlin…

Michael Arden’s bleeped-out Tony Award speech is instantly iconic: "Growing up, I was called the F-word more times than I could remember. And all I can say now is I'm a faggot with a Tony!" #TonyAwards

“I’ll probably have ChatGPT write my essay.” “Yep.” @/squirehaligast on TikTok is my new emotional support teacher creator.

Some of my favorite moments from an incredibly special semester of teaching! Last Day: here we are. #thisisyork

"Ain't We Proud" of this truly spectacular @YorkD205 Drama Spring Musical: BANDSTAND! Some tickets still remain at yorkdrama.org. #thisisyork

Come join @YorkD205 Drama this weekend, April 27-30 in the Baker Auditorium for their performance of BANDSTAND! The cast and crew are thrilled to perform this Tony-winning musical and can’t wait to share it with you. #WeAreD205 Purchase your tickets here: yorkdrama.org

York Drama is PROUD to present BANDSTAND, the Tony-winning musical! We cannot wait to share this truly incredible story with our @ElmhurstD205 community. Tickets at YorkDrama.org. #theboysareback #thisisyork

Super proud of Payton and his work on this story about Juan Carlos Chum Ramos for @thisisyork. What a great story to share about a member of our @YorkD205 and @ElmhurstD205 community! #thisisyork thisisyork.org/33809/features…

@Dr_R_Metro @DrLaGarrettKing With my journalism courses, we follow AP Style conventions. Students use this article as a starting point for conversation (published 07/2020). Thought it might be helpful to share! apnews.com/article/archiv…

One Night Only! Request your free tickets at YorkDrama.org. @YorkD205 #thisisyork #weared205

Apply today! applitrack.com/Elmhurst/onlin… We are searching for a passionate educational leader to become the next principal at Conrad Fischer Elementary School! Applications are due March 3! Bilingual/Spanish speaking is required. #hiring #WeAreD205 #WeAreFischerD205

We couldn’t agree more! Thanks for all of your support, Dr. Campbell! #thisisyork

@shahebags @YorkSpeech @Yorkactivities What an amazing weekend for art and performance! Cannot wait to continue spreading this message at York.

Congratulations to @YorkSpeech on the State Championship in Performance in the Round (PIR) for IHSA IE Speech! #ThisisYork @Yorkactivities @BourkeEDU

We have loved “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse” from the moment we read it. It was an honor to adapt such a beautiful piece of art—made with love and hope. #bethegood @charliemackesy

“Nothing beats kindness… it sits quietly beyond all things.” They left it all in the circle — 2023 State Champions for @IHSA_IL Performance in the Round. And they did it with kindness the whole way. #thisisyork

Me: “Hey, kids, I’m out sick today! Please send me a ~professional~ email update on your stories.” Journalism kids: