Burgettstown Area School District

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• May 1: No School
• May 25: Memorial Day- No School
• June 4: Last Student Day and Commencement
• June 12: Kennywood Day

Burgettstown middle school students in grades 6-8 enjoyed a memorable evening at the Spring Fling Semi-Formal Dance on Saturday, April 25. Held in the middle school gym, the event brought students together for a night of music, dancing, and fun in a festive, spring-themed setting. The dance was organized by the Burgettstown Middle School Cheerleaders, whose hard work helped create a welcome and energetic atmosphere for all who attended. Students also had the opportunity to purchase refreshments and capture special moments with professional photos. The Spring Fling was a wonderful celebration of school spirit and community, and a highlight of the spring season for our middle school students.

Savannah Steele and Kolton Speicher

McKinley MIdler and Tyler Klouse

In alignment with new guidance from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, our students recently participated in meaningful learning experiences connected to Arbor Day. Across grade levels, students explored the importance of trees, environmental stewardship, and conservation through hands-on activities and classroom lessons. From learning about the role trees play in our ecosystem to participating in observation activities, students engaged in experiences that brought this new requirement to life. We are proud of the way our teachers embraced this opportunity to connect curriculum with real-world environmental responsibility while creating engaging, memorable learning experiences for our students. Many of the groupings of photographs in this edition of the Weekly Update capture some of the many activities our students participated in on Arbor Day 2026, which was Friday, April 24.

Our middle school science teachers combined classroom learning with a fun outdoor activity connected to Arbor Day. Students created chalk art murals and sayings related to Arbor Day at both the BMHS and BAEC.

Mr. Dempster's students were hard at work programming and using the laser engraver to make creative projects!

Our first graders listened to The Giving Tree, explored the history of Arbor Day, and then brought their learning to life by creating their very own "personal trees." Each student labeled the leaves, trunk, and roots, cultivating both their creativity and their knowledge.

Asher Listisen

Mrs. Leonard's first graders made music with sparkles! When they tapped drums, the sprinkles danced--- showing how sounds are really vibrations we can see and hear!

Our Blue Devils track and field athletes delivered an outstanding performance at the All-County Championships, earning multiple honors across events!

Leading the way, Max Maltony captured the All-County Championship in the 3200-meter run with an impressive time of 10:14. He also contributed to the boys’ 4x800 relay team—alongside Mason Steele, Morris Harvey, and Trent Clem—which earned All-County recognition with a 6th place finish.

Michael Carrozza turned in a strong showing, placing 5th in the triple jump and 4th in the 110-meter hurdles to earn All-County honors in both events.

On the girls’ side, Savanna Rush placed 5th in the javelin, Abbie Sell earned a 3rd place finish in the shot put, and Emmie Harrison placed 4th in the discus—each securing All-County recognition.

We are proud of our student-athletes for their hard work, dedication, and representation of Blue Devil Pride!

Our 3rd through 5th graders showed teamwork, focus, and determination at the PSSA Pep Rally! We reminded students to take their time, believe in themselves, and give it their best shot. Every question is a chance to score big!

On Friday, second grade students learned about strong oak trees and how tiny apple seeds grow into big trees that give us yummy apples! Nature is amazing!

Students explored the history of this special day and why planting trees matters. Then they became tree explorers-- choosing favorites like birch, the banyan, or the beautiful cherry blossom. Which tree would you plant, and why?

This Arbor Day, our fifth grade students investigated how trees work hard every day, providing oxygen, offering shelter to wildlife, preventing erosion, and keeping our planet healthy. Every tree has a job, and on Arbor Day, our students discovered just how important they are!

Our kindergarten students celebrated Earth Day and Arbor Day this week through hands-on learning both in the classroom and around our school grounds. Students explored how to care for the environment, learned about the importance of trees, and took part in activities that brought these concepts to life. It was a fun and meaningful way to help our youngest learners begin building a lifelong appreciation for the world around them!

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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.