Burgettstown Area School District

It was a productive week in Blue Devil Country! Please scroll down to learn more. #True2theBlue

• Monday, February 28th: Progress Reports E-mailed

The Lady Devils basketball team finished the regular season with an overall record of 17-3 and w a section record of 9-1. The team went on to win their first round playoff game, against California, but unfortunately lost their second round game, against Serra Catholic. It was a great season, and it may not be over yet. The team is waiting to learn their status in the PIAA playoffs. Depending on how the WPIAL finals go, the girls could advance to another round of playoff action. Our fingers are crossed!

Read Across America Day is next Wednesday, March 2nd. There will be teachers and classes in both schools celebrating the joy and importance of reading by creating a variety of activities to engage students. Planned activities will occur throughout the week, and not just on Wednesday. Among the activities is a Spirit Week in grades 6 through 8. What is your all-time favorite book?

Orders are now being taken for the yearbooks at the Middle/High School. High School yearbooks are $60 and Middle School yearbooks are $35. Please click HERE or on the Walsworth logo below to order.

Additionally, yearbooks from previous years are available for a discounted price. There are extra MS and HS books from 2012 to 2021. These yearbooks are not ordered on line, please email Andrea Zupancic azupancic@burgettstown.k12.pa.us for information on what is available.

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.

As we continue to navigate the pandemic, our nurses continue to contact trace close contacts. To assist in this effort, please consider voluntarily submitting a copy of your child's vaccination card to the school nurse.

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