Bethel Park set for 2026 football season with new conference alignment
Bethel Park will remain in Class 5A Section 3 under new WPIAL conference alignments for 2026 and 2027, adding Thomas Jefferson, Trinity and West Allegheny while continuing rivalries with Upper St. Clair and Peters Township. The Black Hawks open the 2026 season Aug. 28 against Hempfield, with key dates including playoffs beginning Nov. 6 and championships running through Dec. 12.
Edwards sets two school records, leads Bethel Park to fourth at WPIAL championships
Jackson Edwards led Bethel Park at the WPIAL Championships at the University of Pittsburgh’s Trees Hall, winning the 100 butterfly and 100 backstroke while setting school records in both events to help the boys team finish fourth overall. The Black Hawks also earned multiple top finishes and personal-best times across several relays and individual events, with the girls team placing in the Top 20.
2025–26 School Calendar Update: Makeup Day and Schedule Changes
The Bethel Park School District Board of School Directors recently approved an administrative recommendation to amend the 2025-26 school calendar to make up for the unexpected school cancellation on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, caused by a severe winter storm.
Update (1/27/26 - 12:22 PM): Snow removal nearing completion, activities to proceed as planned
Snow removal at all Bethel Park Schools, including at the BPHS campus, is expected to be completed late this afternoon. All scheduled after-school activities planned for Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 -- including athletic contests, the school board meeting, etc. - will proceed as planned.
Bethel Park Athletic Hall of Fame welcomes Class of 2025
Bethel Park announced its Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025, honoring seven former student-athletes and contributors during an induction ceremony at Bethel Park High School sponsored by Allegheny Health Network. The class includes Tracy Pfister ’83, Anthony Caruso ’08, Nick Kwiatkoski ’11, Levi Metheny ’16, Nino Bonaccorsi ’17, Coach Jeff Metheny, and Distinguished Contribution Award recipient Patricia Barnitz, each recognized for their lasting impact on Bethel Park athletics.