Burgettstown Area School District

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• August 26: First Student Day of 2024-2025 School Year

It was a beautiful night at Star Lake as the Class of 2024 came together for Commencement. Seventy six students, led by Valedictorian Nina Casagranda and Salutatorian Deedra Closser, received their diplomas and became the newest members of a proud group of people: Burgettstown Alumni! We wish them all the best in life, and remind them that we will always be here for them.

The final weeks of the school year were a whirlwind of activity. As state testing was concluding, the activities kicked into high gear. Below are just a few pictures capturing some of the activities. The wax museum. Third, fourth, and fifth grade step up day. Playoff contests. Senior Banquet. Faculty and staff appreciation picnic. PJAS state competition. Fifth grade graduation parade. McDonalds Excellent Attendance Awards. Eighth grade awards. Athletic signings. Preschool graduation. Champs Carnival. It was a great year, with a successful ending. We are excited to see what next year brings.

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