Every week is a great week in Blue Devil Country! Please scroll down to learn more. #True2theBlue

• November 22-24: Thanksgiving Break
• November 27: In-Service (No School)

Senior Brodie Kuzior intends to play baseball in college, and signed a Letter of Intent to play at Seton Hill University. His parents, brother, grandparents, teammates, Coach Tunno and Athletic Director Nathan Campa were on hand for the ceremonial signing this week. As other student-athletes sign Letters of Intent, they will be recognized as well. Burgettstown Athletics has a proud tradition, and our student-athletes continue to make an impact on the collegiate level. #True2theBlue

An international observance created in 2008 by the Highmark Caring Place, Children's Grief Awareness Day is observed every year on the third Thursday in November (the Thursday before the U.S. holiday of Thanksgiving). This time of year is a particularly appropriate time to support grieving children because the holiday season is often an especially difficult time after a death. Children's Grief Awareness Day seeks to bring attention to the fact that often support can make all the difference in the life of a grieving child. It provides an opportunity to raise awareness of the painful impact that the death of a loved one has in the life of a child, an opportunity to make sure that grieving children receive the support they need.

If you feel your child needs extra support please reach out to your child's school counselor for assistance.

BMHS students Paige Allison, Nicholas Lemmon, Alice Kubatka, and Bonnie Meyers joined their WACTC classmates at the Western Region Leadership Conference at Seven Springs this week. "This week, 31 members from the Western Area CTC Skills USA chapter spent three days at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. Over the past few days the students in attendance worked through a series of workshops on professional development topics such as finance, team buildings, and planning their future after high school. The students were also given the opportunity to network and make friends from other local CTCs during their time at the conference. I think it's safe to say we had a little bit of fun, too" (WACTC Facebook post).

Among the activities in the past week were a middle school dance hosted by the National Junior Honor Society, a Veterans Day talk with students at BAEC, and a guest speaker representing the Army Reserves speaking to our MSHS faculty about options students have available in the Reserves.

We received a letter from WTAE this week:

"WTAE-TV Channel 4 is excited to announce the launch of our Teacher of the Month recognion program. Each month, from September through May, a teacher will be selected from the many deserving submissions that we receive. Nominations can be made by students, parents, colleagues or even the person themselves. The selected Teacher of the Month will receive a $1000 credit to www.donorschoose.org, sponsored by Closets by Design. In addition Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 will feature that teacher and their story (and possibly a surprise school visit) during a news broadcast, as well as on our online platforms."

To nominate a teacher, please click HERE

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.

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