Burgettstown Area School District

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

• March 21st: Full Act 80 Day- No School
• March 25th: End of 3rd nine week marking period

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.

Brooke Dzuba was chosen by our high school English and science departments as this year's junior class nominee for the Rachel Carson Healthy Planet Award at Chatham University. The university asks that the we select a junior student who has the same commitment for the environment as their alum, Rachel Carson, and who also has an interest in writing or the sciences. Brooke will receive a copy of Rachel Carson's groundbreaking environmental book, Silent Spring, along with a merit scholarship to Chatham. Congratulations to Brooke!

On Friday, February 25th, the CDC updated their guidance on masking, including masking on school busses. Masks are no longer required to be worn on school busses. While we recommend students consider wearing them, for everyone's health and safety, it is not required that they do so.

The SPEARS middle school parent group surprised our middle school teachers, guidance, nurse, special area, bus & van drivers, custodians, cafeteria workers, our school police officer and the MSHS & school district offices with a gift bag from the students! Thank you to the many middle school families who donated items - 85 total surprise gift bags were distributed by the MS Student Council on behalf of the students!

Starting on Monday March 7, 2022 Western Area will be doing mask optional. (See the revised Health & Safety Plan) on their website. The CTC conducted a meeting with all students and staff explaining the new changes. Students were warned that if they are caught bullying or harassing any student who chooses to wear a mask they will be receive in-school or out of school for violation against their bullying policy. CTC parents will get an all-call on the evening of March 4th explaining the new changes and directing them to the website.

Rehearsals are underway for BMHS's production of Aladdin Jr. The performances will be March 31st through April 2nd. More information will be provided in future updates regarding ticket sales. Stay tuned...

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