Burgettstown Area School District

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• Keystone Testing (see chart below)
• May 1: No School
• May 25: Memorial Day- No School
• June 4: Last Student Day and Commencement
• June 12: Kennywood Day

On April 10 and 11, 2026, the Burgettstown High School Combat Robotics team competed at the 21st Annual Bots IQ Championship at the Convocation Center at California University of Pennsylvania.

The team, consisting of seniors Riley Dhans, Lance Duran, Landon Marsh and Brayden McNamee and junior Olivia Johnson, competed in a double elimination bracket that would determine the 2026 champion.

With Brayden McNamee at the controls of the 15 pound bot, the team registered wins against teams from Admiral Peary, Penns Valley and Serra Catholic schools. Late in the day, the team lost to Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technical Center and ended day one in 9th place out of 70 teams.

On Saturday, after the success of day one, the team was seeded in the 7th round of the consolation bracket. The team completed its competition with a hard fought 3 minute decision loss to a tough team with a spinning weapon from McGuffey High School.

At the end of the competition, the first year team from Burgettstown won the Best Rookie Team award.

Spanish 2 students created posters and handheld fans to show the controversy and culture surrounding the art of bullfighting.

Girls' Varsity Softball Head Coach Mark Deer broke the all-time time record for most wins as a Burgettstown head coach in a career, in any of our sports.

The team's 5-0 victory over OLSH on April 9 gave Coach Deer 371 career wins over 31 seasons. This record encompasses all sports in our school, not just softball.

Coach Deer has led his teams to 12 Section Championships, 4 Final Four appearances and 3 WPIAL Championship Games.

Congratulations, Coach Deer!

Congratulations to this week's breakfast participation gift card winner, Cory Schaedel.

Our middle school students took some time this week to recharge and refocus during a special Wellness Day ahead of the upcoming PSSA exams. Students enjoyed time outdoors, connecting with friends and engaging in creative activities like sidewalk chalk art, games, and movement-based fun. T

The day provided a great opportunity to reduce stress, build positive energy, and reinforce the importance of balance and well-being. We’re proud of how our students embraced the experience and are confident they are feeling refreshed and ready to do their best in the days ahead!

This past week Burgettstown MSHS staff participated in a fun-filled “Underground Teacher Spirit Week,” featuring themed days like Teacher Twin Day and Dress Like a Student. The creativity, teamwork, and smiles were on full display!

Moments like these highlight the relationships among our staff and the positive culture we continue to work to build for our students.

Students in Mrs. Koratich’s library class are strengthening their digital literacy skills through hands-on learning and collaboration. Using their devices, students are researching, typing, and engaging in activities that build essential skills for today’s digital world. From navigating online resources to practicing responsible technology use, these lessons are helping prepare our students for success both in and out of the classroom.

Our BAEC fourth graders attended a production of The American Revolution at the Byham Theater in Pittsburgh on Wednesday as a part of their School Day Matinee Series. This 50-minute fast paced show for students in grades 4 through 12 features seven actors reenacting the war from Lexington to Yorktown, using only body movements and voice We are proud of our students' excellent audience manners.

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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

Our BAEC first graders spread their wings on a field trip to the National Aviary this week. Learning, exploring, and making unforgettable memories in Pittsburgh. It was certainly a day to remember.

Future engineers were at work in Mrs. Tasz's classroom this week. Her second grade students stepped into the role of designers, interviewing Mrs. Baker's kindergarten students to gather ideas, details and dream features of "the perfect toy." They then used processes outlined in the OpenSciEd STEELS-based curriculum to ask questions, listen carefully, and plan their creations like real scientists and engineers.

The integration of the OpenSciEd STEELS based science curriculum was on full display in Dr. Leap's classroom this week as her second graders moved into phase two of their engineering unit. The designed their own toys by carefully thinking about properties, drawing detailed models, and bringing the ideas to life in the form of a prototype using cardboard tape, and glue guns. Hard at work and full of creativity, these students are well on their way to possibly becoming the next generation of designers!

Our high school preschool class recently enjoyed a field trip to the Neighborhood North Museum alongside their preschool students. The visit provided a hands-on, interactive learning experience where students explored creative play spaces, engaged in imaginative activities, and strengthened their understanding of early childhood development. This authentic, real-world opportunity allowed our high school students to apply what they’ve learned in the classroom while supporting and guiding their younger learners—making it a meaningful and memorable experience for all involved!

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.

We remind students, employees, parents, guardians, and community members that smoking, the possession or use of alcohol or other drugs, and the possession of weapons on school grounds, including outdoor athletic areas, by any individual, is prohibited. These acts are subject to police action and must also be reported to the Department of Education.

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.

Student and employee safety is extremely important to us. We are constantly looking for ways to make our schools, school grounds, and property safe for all. Recently, we ordered signage that will be placed on all of our school busses, warning that unauthorized boarding will be subject to criminal prosecution. This is not something new, it is simply something we are creating a greater awareness of.

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.

Our school district prides itself on providing the best possible learning environment for our students, and school buildings and other facilities that can be a source of pride for the community. We are constantly monitoring the conditions of our schools, athletic complexes and other district-owned property but sometimes we miss things. You can help us by completing this form when you notice something that you think needs our attention. It can be something as basic as noticing that there is a light out in our parking areas, or that the trash receptacles at the baseball field need emptied. Just like you have for your home, we have a running list of items that need our attention. These items get prioritized and acted upon. We may already know about the issue you raise, but if we don't, we can't prioritize it until we do. We are all in this together and your input is greatly appreciated. Please click her to access this form: HERE

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.