Burgettstown Area School District

• PSSA Testing (see chart below)
• 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

• Competitive Benefits
• Team-Centered
• Essential Role in School Safety
• Pride In Facilities

• Available Immediately
• PA Certification in Chemistry and Physics Required
• Excellent Compensation and Benefits Package per Contract
• 186 Day Work Year
• Supportive Team Enviroment
• Small Class Sizes

• Work Directly With Students
• Be A Part Of A Collaborative Team
• Make A Meaningful Impact
• 185 Day School-Day Work Schedule

• Split Day Schedule
• Supportive Work Environment
• Make A Daily Impact On Students
• Training Facilitated
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• Confidential Position Within The District Office
• 12 Month Position
• Excellent Benefits
• Quiet Work Environment
• Essential Position Supporting All Employees
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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

Brady Rightweiser is the most recent breakfast gift card winner!

Continuing the Burgettstown Commencement tradition, the management of The Pavilion at Star Lake confirmed the availability of the venue for the last day of school, Thursday, June 4th. In the coming weeks, Dr. Cooke will communicate the senior calendar of events, with important dates, times, and other all related planning information.

Student safety remains a top priority in the Burgettstown Area School District. On March 26th, students participated in a required school bus evacuation drill, giving them the opportunity to practice responding to an emergency situation.

During the drill, drivers reviewed essential procedures, including staying calm, following directions, and exiting the bus quickly and safely. Students also learned to move a safe distance away from the bus, leave belongings behind, and assist others when needed.

These drills reinforce safe riding habits and ensure that students are prepared, confident, and ready to respond if ever needed. We thank our our bus drivers for their continued commitment to student safety.

Our Club HOPE students from the Middle/High School brought smiles to our kindergarten students with a special egg hunt on Tuesday, March 31.

Held in the afternoon, this exciting event paired our older students with our youngest learners for a memorable experience filled with laughter, teamwork, and plenty of egg-hunting excitement.

We love seeing our Blue Devils come together across grade levels to create moments like this—it was truly a highlight of the activities before the spring break!

Students in Mrs. Krull’s technology education special combined technology and creativity as they used binary coding to design personalized name bracelets. By translating letters into binary code, students gained a hands-on understanding of how computers communicate—all while creating something they could wear and share.

A fun and engaging way to bring coding to life, this activity highlighted both problem-solving skills and creativity in action!

Students in Mr. Sargent’s art class brought creativity and curiosity together as they created “mystery designs” using white crayons. With a splash of color, their hidden artwork was revealed as they “developed” their designs into vibrant creations.

This fun and engaging activity showcased both imagination and the excitement of discovery—well done to our young artists!

Students in Mrs. Betschart’s music class put their skills to the test during exciting drumming relay races! Working as teams, students read musical notes and performed the correct rhythms before passing it on—combining music, movement, and a little friendly competition.

The energy was high and the engagement even higher, as students had a blast bringing rhythm to life in a fun and active way!

Students in Mrs. Kortatich’s class put their vocabulary skills to the test with a fun and engaging game of BINGO. As they listened, learned, and matched key terms, excitement filled the room with each call.

Adding to the fun, Mrs. Kortatich couldn’t wait to reward winners with books—turning learning into an experience that students could take home and enjoy. A great way to build vocabulary and a love of reading all at once!

Students in Mrs. Krull’s technology education class took their coding skills a step further by using binary code to create words and even their own initials. By translating letters into sequences of 1s and 0s, students explored how digital systems represent language in a fun, hands-on way.

This engaging activity helped students connect abstract coding concepts to real-world applications—while adding a personal touch to their creations!

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.