Burgettstown Area School District

• April 2: No School (this was a scheduled snow make up day)
• April 3-6: Spring Break- No School

• Competitive Benefits
• Team-Centered
• Essential Role in School Safety
• Pride In Facilities

• Available Immediately
• PA Certification in Chemistry and Physics Required
• Excellent Compensation and Benefits Package per Contract
• 186 Day Work Year
• Supportive Team Enviroment
• Small Class Sizes

• Work Directly With Students
• Be A Part Of A Collaborative Team
• Make A Meaningful Impact
• 185 Day School-Day Work Schedule

• Split Day Schedule
• Supportive Work Environment
• Make A Daily Impact On Students
• Training Facilitated
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• Confidential Position Within The District Office
• 12 Month Position
• Excellent Benefits
• Quiet Work Environment
• Essential Position Supporting All Employees
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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

Congratulations to this week's breakfast gift card winner, Evan Ellis!

This week, Mr. Froats accompanied four students—Caleb Matalik, Damon Shaffer, Paige Klodowski, and Camryn Reddinger—to the Youth Traffic Safety Conference at PennWest California. Through engaging, interactive sessions, students explored critical topics related to safe driving, including space management, the impact of driver behavior, the importance of staying alert and well-rested, and the serious dangers of distracted driving.

The experience provided valuable, real-world insights that will help our students make informed, responsible decisions behind the wheel. We are proud of their participation and commitment to promoting safety both in our school and in our community.

BAEC students are bringing their learning to life through the Pennsylvania Story Project, where they are exploring their connections to the Keystone State and sharing their hometown stories with 5th grade students from the Brentwood School District. Using digital tools such as Padlet, students are collaborating, communicating, and showcasing their unique perspectives in meaningful ways.

This week, students took a virtual journey through Brentwood using Google Earth, deepening their understanding of another community while strengthening their own sense of place. This engaging, technology-rich project—led by Mr. Rendulic—highlights the power of connection, storytelling, and real-world learning experiences.

With focus and determination, our second grade students can spend time building puzzles and bringing colorful scenes to life piece by piece. Activities like this help strengthen problem-solving skills, patience, and attention to detail—all while having fun! It’s always great to see our students engaged in hands-on learning that challenges their thinking and sparks their creativity.

Big ideas and meaningful conversations were on display as our BAEC 5th graders gathered for a recent 7 Mindsets lesson. During circle time, students reflected on what it means to become the best version of themselves—sharing thoughtful insights about the power of kindness, putting forth their best effort, and believing in who they can become.

These moments of reflection help build strong character and a positive school community. Thank you to Mrs. Karas for guiding such an engaging and impactful discussion!

Our Blue Devils varsity baseball team had a memorable experience this week as they took the field at EQT Park, home of the Washington Wild Things, to face Chartiers-Houston. Burgettstown delivered an impressive performance, earning an 11–1 victory in six innings in Class 2A Section 1 play.

Blake Neal led the offense with three RBIs, while winning pitcher Matthew Bredel contributed a strong showing on the mound along with three hits at the plate. Colton County also added to the offensive effort with three hits and two RBIs.

It was a great day for Blue Devil baseball, combining strong team play with a unique opportunity to compete on a professional field.

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing parent volunteers for their time, energy, and dedication in making this year’s Scholastic Book Fair a success! Their efforts helped create a welcoming and engaging space for our students to explore new books and discover a love of reading.

Events like this are made possible through the strength of our school community, and we are truly grateful for the support of our volunteers. Thank you for helping make a lasting impact on our students!

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.