Burgettstown Area School District

A look back at the week that was, and a peek at the week ahead. #True2theBlue

• November 26, 27, 28: Thanksgiving Break
• December 1: Act 80 Full Day (no school)
• December 10: Winter Concert

Basketball players, Mrs. Fratini, Mrs. County, and several student volunteers helped prepare the Thanksgiving meal boxes for this week’s Boost Bags distribution.
This week’s bags included the regular weekly items plus enough food to support families throughout the entire Thanksgiving break—including a full Thanksgiving meal for ten, complete with a turkey and all the fixings.

Arrow of Light Scouts of Pack 1396 and BAEC 5th Grade students Ryker Linville, Carter Charlier, and Hudson Dougherty collected 35 boxes of food at IGA to donate to the Boost bag program this year! Last year they collected 15 boxes, so they are very excited to have collected over double the amount this year!!

After collecting, sorting, and packaging all of the food items for the holiday meal boxes for the Boost Bag Program, distribution took place toward the end of the week.

For the second consecutive year, our students raised money for the KDKA turkey fund. Click HERE or on the photo below for the feature on KDKA's Pittsburgh Today Live

These photos were taken during Children’s Grief Awareness Day. Our Blue and White Ambassadors created a slide presentation and led a school-wide activity to show support for students who are grieving.

A heartfelt thank you goes out to our elementary cafeteria staff for preparing a delicious Thanksgiving lunch this week, complete with turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, stuffing, corn, and cake. We appreciate all of the hard work and care that went into making this meal a special one!

Students in the Educator Rising club had a great day on the campus of W&J this week as they participated in a foundations of education class, gathered in the library, participated in a Q & A session with W&J student ambassadors and a few professors, met with an admissions officer, and enjoyed lunch in the dining hall. "I am so proud of our kids, as always!" exclaimed club advisor Mrs. Bohley.

Our elementary students had a magical time celebrating Mickey Mouse’s 97th birthday!
Students showed their Disney spirit by dressing up in Mickey-inspired outfits, filling our halls with bright colors, big smiles, and plenty of Mouse-ear fun. It was a lighthearted way to blend creativity, imagination, and a little Disney magic into the school day!

Tasty baked goods did not last long as the Blue and White Ambassadors held a bake sale fundraiser this week. We are sure all who bought a treat enjoyed it!

Some of the 6th grade girls took a moment to say goodbye to Miss Fryling, our school counseling intern. We wish her the best of luck!

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.