Burgettstown Area School District

• Keystone Testing (see chart below)
• May 25: Memorial Day- No School
• June 4: Last Student Day and Commencement
• June 12: Kennywood Day

The Western Area Career and Technical Center held its Completer Ceremony on Thursday, May 14, at Peters Township High School to recognize seniors who successfully completed their career and technical education programs. Burgettstown is proud that 56% of the current senior class at BMHS is enrolled at WACTC, reflecting the growing interest in career and technical education and the skilled trades. These students will graduate with valuable hands-on experience and workforce-ready skills that position them for success in a variety of career paths.

We are especially proud to celebrate senior Paige Allison, who was named this year’s top student at WACTC, and senior Brenna Henry, who served as the National Technical Honor Society speaker. Brenna also served as the AM Session President at WACTC this year. Congratulations to all of our BMHS/WACTC completers, and best wishes as they take the next steps toward their futures!

Congratulations to Abbie Sell for placing 6th in the shotput at the WPIAL championships this week!.

The Burgettstown Middle/High School Band and Chorus students took the stage this week for their combined Spring Concert, showcasing the musical talents and hard work of our student performers. From choral selections to instrumental performances, the evening highlighted the dedication of our students and music department while providing an enjoyable night of entertainment for families and community members alike. Congratulations to all of the students as well as Ms. Elek and Mr. Cugini.

This week, our fifth grade students participated in “Orientation” or “Bump-Up Day” at Burgettstown Area Middle/High School as they prepared for the transition to middle school next year. Students had the opportunity to tour the building, meet staff members, learn about daily routines, and become more familiar with their future school environment. The visit helped ease anxieties, build excitement, and give students a glimpse of all that awaits them as they begin the next chapter of their educational journey.

The annual Senior Awards Ceremony was held on Friday, May 15 and our students' achievements and the generosity of those sponsoring scholarships and recognition was on full display. The morning's program included the announcement of the Class of 2026 Valedictorian Miranda Torchia and Salutatorian Brayden McNamee as well as the scholarship awards or recognitions as follows:

• James Lee McElhaney Football Award
• Peacock Keller, LLP Award
• Edwin "Dutch" Hill Memorial Scholarship
• WACTC Cords and Certifications
• WACTC Outstanding Senior
• WACTC Skills USA Pennsylvania State Officer
• The Challenge Program, INC Awards
• Cole Shergi Legacy Fund Community Outreach Memorial Scholarship
• Cole Shergi Legacy Fund Athletic Memorial Scholarship
• Charles Mahoney Memorial Scholarship
• BASF John Gary Stanish Memorial Awards
• Barry Clark Barto Memorial Scholarship
• Henry L. Walden Memorial Scholarship
• John C. County Memorial Scholarship
• Andy John Memorial Scholarship
• BASF Chuck Havelka Golden Glove Baseball Award
• Sheran O'Donnell Memorial Fund
• Burgettstown Lions Youth Football Awards
• Range Resources Scholarship
• Carmen C. (Diaz) Pinto Scholarship
• Washington County Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award
• Gunner McMillan Memorial Scholarship
• Washington Financial Bank Charitable Foundations Scholarship
• Standing Stone Consultants, INC. Scholarship
• Military Enlistment Recognition
• Blue Star Mothers of America
• UPMC Washington Teen Outreach Advisory Board
• UPMC Washington Teen Outreach Peer Educators
• Reaching for the Stars Scholarship in memory of Raine Riggs
• Walter Michael Budash Memorial Scholarship
• Eugene & Nell Petrucci Scholarships
• PASD Richard Bongiorni Jr. Family Wrestling Scholarship
• BASF Ponderosa Bernie Alexander Memorial Golf Scholarship
• BASF Blue Devil Award
• BASF Softball Award
• BASF Track Award
• BASF Volleyball Award
• BASF Cross Country Award
• BASF Leadership Award
• BASF Fine Arts Award
• BASD Marie Tunno Dunn Healthcare Award
• Senior Athletic Awards
• Student Council Distinguished Service Award
• Student Council Merit Award Gold Metal
• Student Council Officer Gold Medal with Solid Blue Ribbon
• Student Council Merit Award Silver Medal
• Student Council Merit Award Bronze Medal
• BAEA BDBD Scholarship Essay Award
• BASD Community Service Award
• Club Hope Award of Honor
• Choral Eternal Flame
• Director's Award for Chorus
• National School Choral Award
• John Philip Sousa Awards
• Patrick S. Gilmore Award
• Stifel Fabric of Society Scholarship
• National Honor Society Cords
• Math Award
• Principal's Award
• Writing Award
• WSU
• Excellence in Child Development Award
• Educators Rising Future Educators Award
• Michele Pappas Scholarship
• Life Skills Vocational Education Award
• Life Skills Continuing Education Award
• Art Award
• Mary Jeanne Hanna Scholarship
• Highest Honors Seniors 4.0 and above GPA
• High Honors Seniors 3.7-3.99 GPA
• Honors Seniors 3.4-3.69 GPA
• Presidential Education Award- Gold Seniors
• Presidential Education Award-Silver Seniors
• Amelia Earhart/Zonta Club of Washington County Award (junior recognition)
• Highest Honors Juniors 4.0 and above GPA
• High Honors Juniors 3.7-3.99 GPA
• Honors Juniors 3.4-3.69 GPA
• Presidential Education Award- Gold Juniors
• Presidential Education Award-Silver Juniors

Students at Burgettstown Area Elementary Center participated in Career Week this week, providing students with the opportunity to learn about a wide variety of careers and professions from community members and guest presenters. Throughout the week, students explored fields including healthcare, emergency services, the military, engineering and design, telecommunications, entrepreneurship, environmental consulting, and many more. Career Week offered students valuable real-world connections while encouraging them to begin thinking about their own future goals, interests, and possibilities. Thank you to all of the presenters who generously shared their time and experiences with our students!

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We are always looking to hire substitutes in all job categories: teacher, custodian, cafeteria, maintenance, bus driver, paraprofessional, secretary.

If you are interested in employment with the Burgettstown Area School District, please check the employment section of our website at https://www.burgettstown.k12.pa.us/employment/employment-opportunities/overview-employment and/or contact Marci Campa at mcampa@burgettstown.k12.pa.us

AP Biology -- Monday, May 4th, Morning

AP English Literature -- Wednesday, May 6th, Morning

AP Statistics -- Thursday, May 7th, Afternoon

AP US History -- Friday, May 8th, Morning

AP Calculus -- Monday, May 11th, Morning

AP Psychology -- Tuesday, May 12th, Afternoon

AP English Language -- Wednesday, May 13th, Morning

AP Computer Science -- Friday, May 15th, Afternoon

This year, the Burgettstown Athletic Department is introducing digital ticketing for regular season football, volleyball, girls and boys basketball, and wrestling. Though all fans may still purchase a ticket "at the gate," but those who wish to avoid lines and pre-purchase an electronic ticket may do so by accessing the digital ticketing feature on the Hudl Fan page. Single game regular season tickets for both students and adults are available. Also, for those who know that will likely attend all games in a particular season, a season pass can be purchased. Please note: there is a processing fee, per ticket. This fee does not go to the school district, it is a vendor fee in support of the electronic ticketing feature. Scan the QR code or the button below to access the Hudl Fan page.

Our school community has embraced the uniqueness of conducting commencement exercises at Star Lake for decades. The various management groups throughout the years have supported this by donating the use of the facility and we are most appreciative. While it is early in the school year, we want to make note that in order to hold graduation at Star Lake, flexibility in planning is necessary. Believe it or not, the planning for the next year begins shortly after the school year ends. We notify Star Lake management of our desired date and it is recorded as a preferred date. There are no guarantees, and in the past several years, we have not been able to finalize the date until some point in April. We know this causes a bit of anxiousness on the part of our seniors and their families, but if we want to continue this fine tradition, we must remain flexible. After last year's Commencement, we informed the management at Star Lake that our preferred date for this year's Commencement is June 5, 2026. While this is our preferred date, there is no guarantee that we will get it. As the months go by this year, the District will remain in contact with Star Lake management. When we know the confirmed date, we will communicate it to our students and families. Though graduation may be the last thing on anyone's mind this early in the school year, we wanted to communicate this information so there are no misunderstandings.

According to the Pennsylvania Crimes Code:

§ 5517. Unauthorized school bus entry. (a) Offense defined.--A person who enters a school bus without prior authorization of the driver or a school official with intent to commit a crime or disrupt or interfere with the driver or a person who enters a school bus without prior authorization of the driver or a school official who refuses to disembark after being ordered to do so by the driver commits a misdemeanor of the third degree. (b) Notice.--A school district may place a notice at the entrance of the school bus that warns against unauthorized entry.

We know our families and our communities enjoy seeing the various photographs and related information about our students and their activities through the various social media platforms and other methods of communication from our school district. If a parent or guardian objects to the use of their child's image and related information, they must notify the school district. Please see the following document for more details.