Burgettstown Area School District

• PSSA Testing (see chart below)
• Keystone Testing (see chart below)
• May 25: Memorial Day- No School
• June 4: Last Student Day and Commencement
• June 12: Kennywood Day

The Joint Operating Committee of the Western Area Career and Technical Center recently approved the WACTC 2026-2027 School Calendar. The first say for students who attend WACTC will be Thursday, August 20. This start date is before the start date for BASD, and Dr. Cooke will communicate the arrangements for WACTC calendar differences in the weeks before the new school year.

Blue Devil athletic excellence was on display at the recent NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. The Pittsburgh Steelers invited representatives from every western Pennsylvania school that has had players drafted into the NFL. Senior Colton County and assistant football coach Ralph Vigliotti represented Burgettstown, and the school received its commemorative football, which will be placed in our trophy case, and lists:

Pat West-1945

Joe Tepsic-1946

John Barish-1955

Hal McEhlaney-1957

Mickey Trimarki-1958

Ron Maltony-1960

Burgettstown's student-leaders who serve on Peer Jury were recognized at a reception at Range Resources headquarters in Southpointe this week, followed by a trip to Sarris Candy and Ice Cream shop for a sweet treat. This year's peer jury included Madison Pavlik, Maleena Henry, Marlee Martin, Jaiden Palm, Kaden Pugh, Sadie Bilal, and Gabriel Casagranda.

The National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony was held on Friday, May 1 at WACTC. Senior Brenna Henry (Rehabilitation Aide) was recognized for her three years of service. Other members include from Burgettstown include Isabella Brown (Health Occupations), and Grace Roberts (Auto Mechanics).

If the junior high track team's performance at the recent multi-team meet at Quaker Valley is any indication, the future of the Burgettstown Track program is bright! While the weather was less than perfect, our athletes showed up ready to compete and had a great outing. We can't wait to see these student-athletes at the varsity level!

Imitation is the purest form of flattery, and it is clear that Mr. Ralph Vigliotti, Mr. Druga, and Mr. Roth are beloved!

Mrs. Lucas' 7 Mindsets lesson this week helped students learn that being brave doesn't mean you are never scared- it means you try anyway. Students shared their feelings, practiced being vulnerable, and wrote their own "I Can" statements as a reminder of how strong they are inside. To celebrate their courage, each student received a mini paratrooper- a small reminder that they can take brave leaps, even when things feel scary.

BAEC's own Mrs. Betschart was recently recognized by the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) for 25 years of contribution to music education. Mrs. Betschart also serves the PDE Arts Standards Committee; a group responsible for updating the art education standards, thereby influencing the manner in which the fine arts are taught in Pennsylvania's public schools for years to come.

It was unusually quiet at the elementary center on Thursday aftrnoon, and Mrs. Mankey had a feeling something wasn’t quite right. Unbeknownst to her, a special surprise was in the works. While meeting with Mrs. Ferencuha, her walkie-talkie suddenly crackled with a call to report to the cafeteria. As she arrived, she was met with cheers, smiles, and heartfelt appreciation as students celebrated her in honor of National School Principals’ Day.

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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

AP Biology -- Monday, May 4th, Morning

AP English Literature -- Wednesday, May 6th, Morning

AP Statistics -- Thursday, May 7th, Afternoon

AP US History -- Friday, May 8th, Morning

AP Calculus -- Monday, May 11th, Morning

AP Psychology -- Tuesday, May 12th, Afternoon

AP English Language -- Wednesday, May 13th, Morning

AP Computer Science -- Friday, May 15th, Afternoon

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.