Burgettstown Area School District

• March 23: Full Act 80 Day: No School
• April 2: Probable No School (this is a scheduled snow make up day)
• April 3-6: Spring Break- No School

Our Burgettstown Area Middle/High School students delivered a truly outstanding performance of Anastasia: The Musical (Youth Edition) this weekend, captivating audiences across three shows. From the talented cast to the dedicated crew working behind the scenes, students showcased their creativity, commitment, and passion for the performing arts.

This production was a wonderful example of what can be accomplished through teamwork, perseverance, and the support of our staff and community. We are incredibly proud of all who were involved in bringing this story to life and creating a memorable experience for everyone in attendance. Bravo to our students and directors for a job well done!

This week's breakfast gift card winner was Sophia Carpenter!

8th grade students were recognized for perfect attendance, high honors, honors, and honorable mention for Quarter 2.

All of their hard work, teamwork, and dedication propelled the youth basketball team to the state tournament in Lock Haven, PA. A big thank you to all the youth coaches who volunteer their time and provide guidance, and to the families for their constant support and encouragement. Way to go!

Sixth grader Kylee Speicher recently won the Knights of Columbus free throw competition, sinking 32 of 35 free throws! Great job, Kylee!

Students in Ms. Zupancic's Honors English 10 class just started presenting their time period projects (1930s Depression Era America) to prep for reading To Kill a Mockingbird.

Students prepared for success this week as they participated in this year's Career Fair at the MSHS. From professional dress and communication skills to making strong first impressions, students built the confidence and gathered the tools needed to engage with employers and explore future career pathways.

Students in Mr. Roth's ceramics class were tasked with designing various types of dwellings.

Our 4th grade students became explorers this week, as they stepped back in time at the Bradford House and Whiskey Rebellion Center in Washington, PA.

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.