Burgettstown Area School District

A look back at the week that was, and a peek at the week ahead. #True2theBlue

• November 14th: Inservice (no school)
• November 26, 27, 28: Thanksgiving Break
• December 1: Act 80 Full Day (no school)

A food drive organized by the Burgettstown Boys Basketball Team was a tremendous success! The generosity, time, and support shown by our players, families, and community made a meaningful difference.

Coach Bryan Multony expressed his sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed, noting how the team’s efforts reflect the true spirit of community and kindness that defines Blue Devil Pride — especially during this season of giving.

In the coming weeks, the team will continue their tradition of service by helping pack holiday food boxes through the Boost Bags Program, ensuring local families have what they need for a joyful holiday season.

Thank you for being part of something bigger! 💙
#BlueDevilPride #CommunityService #BoostBags #SeasonOfGiving #BoysBasketball

Burgettstown High School students had an incredible day at the Pittsburgh Robotics & AI Discovery Day at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center! From electric vehicle conversions to industrial robotics and AI-driven technologies, our students experienced firsthand how automation and innovation are transforming the modern world.

They interacted with engineers, designers, and university representatives from Robert Morris University, the University of Pittsburgh, and Penn State, learning about the pathways that lead from classroom curiosity to real-world careers in STEM, robotics, and advanced manufacturing.

It was a day filled with exploration, discovery, and inspiration—igniting ideas for the next generation of innovators! 💡🔧

#BotsIQ #STEM #PittsburghRoboticsNetwork #PittsburghTech #DiscoveryDay2025 #BlueDevilPride

Mrs. Read’s 3rd grade scientists explored balance and motion by constructing asymmetrical mobiles in an OpenSciEd lesson aligned to the STEELS Science Standards.

Students experimented with weight, force, and design to create mobiles that balanced perfectly — even when the pieces weren’t identical! Through hands-on discovery, they learned how small adjustments can shift equilibrium, demonstrating key physical science concepts in a fun and creative way.

It was a perfect blend of STEM learning and artistic expression — and our young engineers couldn’t wait to show off their finished projects! 💡🔬

#STEELS #OpenSciEd #STEMEducation #BlueDevilPride #HandsOnLearning

Our Kindergarten students celebrated the 50th day of the 2025-2026 school year in classic 1950s style with a fun-filled Sock Hop Social this week!

Dressed for sock hop fun, our youngest Blue Devils danced to rock-’n’-roll tunes, enjoyed tasty floats, and practiced counting to 50 in creative ways. The celebration tied learning and laughter together, helping students recognize just how much they’ve grown since the first day of school.

It was a fabulous 50s day full of smiles, music, and Blue Devil spirit! 🎵💙

#BlueDevilPride #SockHop #KindergartenCelebration #50thDay #BAECFun

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.