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

This past week was National Assistant Principals Week, which is designated to recognize the important role assistant principals play in supporting students, staff, and school communities.

At Burgettstown, our newest administrator is Dr. Brooke Hoffman, the Assistant Principal at the Middle/High School. Dr. Hoffman transitioned to her role as Assistant Principal in December after beginning her career as a special education teacher in the Big Beaver Falls Area School District. Her dedication, leadership, and commitment to our students and staff help create a positive and supportive learning environment each and every day.

We thank Dr. Hoffman for all that she does for our Blue Devil community and look forward to her leadership for many years to come.

The Burgettstown Track & Field teams turned in a strong performance at the Chartiers-Houston Invitational on Saturday, April 11th, with several student-athletes earning top finishes against tough competition.

Leading the way for the boys, Aidan Stratus captured 1st place in the javelin, while Max Maltony delivered an outstanding distance double, placing 2nd in both the 1600m and 3200m. The boys 4x800 relay team—Mason Steele, Trent Clem, MJ Harvey, and Max Maltony—also had a strong showing, finishing 3rd overall.

On the girls’ side, Emi Harrison placed 3rd in discus and 5th in the hurdles, while Savana Rush earned 4th in the javelin. Abi Sell added to the team’s success with a 3rd place finish in shot put.

We are proud of our Blue Devils for their hard work, determination, and continued success on the track and in the field!

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.

Our 8th grade students recently traveled to the Kamin (formerly Carnegie) Science Center for an exciting day of hands-on learning and exploration. From stepping inside a replica space station to engaging with interactive exhibits, students experienced science in a dynamic and memorable way.

Throughout the visit, students explored topics ranging from space and engineering to physics and technology, applying classroom concepts in real-world contexts. Highlights included experimenting with interactive displays, learning about life in space, and even visiting a historic submarine along the riverfront. Dr. Cooke even found the time to step out of the school for the day and explore with the students!

This field trip provided an outstanding opportunity for students to collaborate, think critically, and spark their curiosity about the world around them. It was a day filled with discovery, engagement, and experiences that will extend well beyond the classroom.

Our kindergarten students recently enjoyed an unforgettable field trip to the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, where learning came to life through play, creativity, and exploration. From building and designing to experimenting with hands-on activities, students were fully engaged in experiences that encouraged curiosity and problem-solving.

Throughout the day, students collaborated with classmates, explored new environments, and embraced opportunities to think creatively. Whether working together on interactive exhibits or proudly showing off their creations, their excitement and enthusiasm were evident at every turn.

This trip provided not only a fun day outside the classroom, but also meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that our students will remember long after their visit.

We are proud to celebrate the continued professional growth and dedication of our leadership team, as Dr. Ferencuha and Dr. Hoffman Burgettstown recently earned their terminal degrees. A terminal degree represents the highest level of education attainable in a given field—such as a Doctorate in education—and reflects a deep commitment to expertise and leadership.

This significant accomplishment highlights not only a dedication to lifelong learning, but also a strong investment in strengthening our schools and supporting student success. Please join us in congratulating them on this outstanding achievement!

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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

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.