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

• March 18: Kindergarten Registration (A-M)
• March 19: Kindergarten Registration (N-Z)
• March 21: Act 80 1/2 day
• April 17: Snow Day Make Up- School is in session

Due to cancellations earlier this winter, we must make up one snow day. This day will be made up on Thursday, April 17. Please plan accordingly.

AP CSA students wrote a Java program that searches the location of a sequence in the first 1,000 digits of pi.

Coding 8 & Sphero CSF students participated in the pi digits contest. The highest today was 82 digits memorized by Mason Steele. All of the students also had fun playing a Pi Day Facts Gimkit.

Ms. Zupancic’s Honors English 9 class is bringing Romeo and Juliet to life with their "Hexagonal Thinking Map" project! 💕⚔️ Students are working in groups to connect characters, places, events, themes, symbols, and motifs — each unique map showcasing their understanding of the play. Using textual evidence to support their connections, they’re diving deep into Shakespeare’s world creatively and collaboratively. Next week, they’ll add color coding and put the finishing touches on their maps before starting their research paper project! 🎭📚✨ #RomeoAndJuliet #HexagonalThinking #CreativeLearning #ShakespeareInAction

Members of Student Council attended the Student Forum Annual Banquet on Tuesday at Nemacolin Country Club. During the banquet, two BMHS students, Riley Dhans and Jaiden Palm, were voted into Student Forum officer positions. They were 2 of 14 candidates nominated for the four open officer positions. Additionally, two seniors, Addison Brady and Peyton Mermon, were awarded the Student Forum Scholar Award. Congratulations to all!

Yes, that was the sound of a softball game you may have heard earlier this week as our spring sports are in full swing (pun intended)!

Students in Dr. Leap's classroom were doing word work, reading leveled readers, answering comprehension questions, and reading independently.

10th grade student Matthew Lemmon and two of his classmates from WACTC competed in the Pennsylvania SkillsUSA State Welding Fabrication competition this week at the Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport. They earned the trip to States after capturing First Place at regionals earlier this winter. Congratulations, Matt!

Students in Ms. Kline's Coding class programmed and tested their rovers.

Our high school students participated in a safe driving assembly this week, facilitated by KDKA.

Mr. Froats had the difficult task of refereeing a competitive game of basketball in PE this week.

4th grade students worked on their math skills with Mrs. Bailey this week. They collected and graphed data by sorting Lucky Charms Marshmallows!

Our middle school students participated in an assembly that Officer Fisher arranged with the DA's office.

Please click on the button below to access the letter about kindergarten registration. We hope to have the majority of the students who will comprise the Class of 2038 register on March 18 and March 19.

"Grammar Friday" was the activity of the day in Mrs. Karas' room!

One of junior Grace Roberts' passions is archery, and we can see why. Recently, Grace came in second place in the Junior Female Bowhunter (Ages 18-20) Division. at the Lancaster Archery Classic Easton Collegiate Tournament. Yes, she scored well enough to go up a division. Gracie is competing in the Shooter of the Year competition this weekend and a state tournament next weekend.

☀️🎭 Ms. Zupancic’s Honors English 12 class took Hamlet outside for some sunshine and Shakespeare! Acting out Act 1, Scene 3, students brought Polonius’s famous advice to life — then turned his maxims into colorful chalk stepping stones. 🌸📝 From “Give thy thoughts no tongue” to the iconic “To thine own self be true,” they debated whether these words of wisdom are still relevant or just well-worn clichés. As this class of seniors prepares to graduate in less than three months, Polonius’s parting advice feels more meaningful than ever. 🎓✨ #Hamlet #ShakespeareInTheSun #SeniorWisdom #ToThineOwnSelfBeTrue

Students in Ms. Lewandowski's Honors Biology class learned about DMD (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy) this week.

Mrs. Nonack's Reading 7 students broke out of an escape room, using their knowledge of the different components of a plot diagram. They earned prizes for escaping, then took a gallery walk of the Monsters on Maple Street characters.

2nd grade students were learning how to tell time this week!

🌟📚 Ms. Zupancic’s English 12 class wrapped up their Greek Mythology unit with a burst of creativity! 🎨⚡️ Students chose their favorite myths and brought them to life through engaging Google Slides presentations or imaginative children’s books. From heroic quests to tragic tales, their unique takes showcased both their knowledge and artistic flair. It’s been amazing to see these timeless stories retold in such fun and inventive ways! 🐍🏛️✨ #GreekMythology #StudentStorytellers #MythsReimagined

Friendly peer competition of rock, paper, scissors in first grade.

All work? No. Students in Mrs. Tasz's class gave their brains a break as they enjoyed snack time.

No matter how you spell it, it's fun... and competitive at BAEC!

Mrs. Sieg's students completed science experiments that involved looking for changes.

Phonics on the ViewSonic. Hey, that rhymes!

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) establishes "testing windows" for Keystone and PSSA tests. These windows are blocks of time in which school districts may schedule their administration of the various assessments. Each of our schools consider events that are occurring within school during these dates and then determine the specific dates that are the most appropriate to use. Attendance at school, and participation in the assessments is important, so we are providing the testing windows that PDE established for 24-25, 25-26, and 26-26 so families may consider if planning vacations or other planned absences. KEYSTONE ASSESSEMNT NOTE: The Burgettstown Area School District does not typically participate in Summer Testing, and rarely utilizes the Winter Wave 1 window.

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. This week, the members of the Class of 2025 were informed that Star Lake was contacted on May 31, 2024, and informed that our preferred date for this year's Commencement is June 5, 2025. 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.