Burgettstown Area School District

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

• May 15-26: Keystone Testing Window
• May 18: WACTC Certificate Ceremony- 6:00 PM Chartiers Houston Auditorium
• May 19: Jr/Sr. Prom (Grand March begins at 5:00 PM in the BPAC)
• May 23: CHAMPS Carnival- returns to The Pavilion at Star Lake
• May 28: Baccalaureate- 7:00 PM Paris Presbyterian Church (Not School Sponsored)
• May 31: Commencement- 7:00 PM The Pavilion at Star Lake
• June 1: Last Day of School
• June 2: Kennywood Day
• August 28: First Student Day of 2023-2024

Our Annual Senior Awards Ceremony was held on Friday, May 12. Burgettstown is fortunate to have so many generous alumni and other supporters who endow scholarships for the benefit of our students. The awards ceremony is an opportunity for the scholarships to be presented. It is also an opportunity to recognize outstanding student achievement in both academics and athletics. Please click on the link below to a listing of awards presented.

The move from the Elementary Center to the Middle/High School can be stressful, and one of the biggest stressors can be learning how to unlock the lockers. The Blue and White Ambassadors worked with the 5th grade students this week, helping them to learn how combination locks work. The end of the 2022-2023 school year is fast approaching and before you know it, these 5th graders will be making the transition up the hill!

The Pennsylvania School Safety Institute recently provided the District with "Stop the Prop" window clings that will be placed on the inside of all exterior doors to remind individuals not to prop doors open. Sometimes it is the attention to the little things, with simple reminders, that make our schools safer for everyone.

Those who stopped by the middle/high school this past Wednesday had an opportunity to see some of the many good things that occur in our classroom throughout the school year and to actively participate at various learning stations. This year's Remake Learning events began in April and will continue through June in school districts and other places across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as well as a number of other states. "Remake Learning Days (RLD) is a celebration of innovative experiences and opportunities for youth to develop their sense of creativity, perseverance and curiosity. Remake Learning Days is a festival of events hosted by a variety of organizations, such as schools, museums, libraries, after school organizations, early child care centers, parks, universities, media centers, tech startups and more. These events are designed to be hands-on, relevant and engaging educational experiences for youth of all ages (pre-K through high school) and their families, caregivers and educators" (www.remakelearningdays.org) Below, you will see a variety of pictures that capture the event at BMHS. Planning will soon begin for next year's event, and we hope you are able to attend.

Penn State Beaver hosts a series of summer STEAM and Sports Camps. Please click HERE for the flyer listing the camps, or click on the logo below to access the Penn State Beaver Summer Camp website.

Students in all grade levels are able to receive a free school breakfast. This breakfast is not paid for by the school district, rather, it is an initiative of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We encourage students to start the day with the "most important meal!"

We continue to monitor student and staff COVID cases. We ask that you continue using preventive measures such as keeping your child or children home if they are experiencing symptoms of illness and/or if someone in your home is testing.

When to Quarantine?

According to the CDC, COVID Quarantine for illness or positive test:

• Isolate for 5 days. If no symptoms are present or symptoms are resolving (fever free 24 hrs without medication) on day 5, students may return to school on day 6 with mask wearing days 6-10.

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