Bethel Park standout Ryan Petras isn’t getting complacent in his sophomore season at Duquesne
Bethel Park grad Ryan Petras ‘25, a sophomore wide receiver, is one of 37 WPIAL players on Duquesne's roster. He was the NEC Offensive Rookie of the Year last season but had been quiet this year until he broke out in a 41-14 win over New Haven with career highs of eight catches, 153 yards and three touchdowns. Petras, a former three-sport star who stayed home partly because of Pittsburgh's passion for football, says he's focused on improving every day as the Dukes try to win their last three games, take the NEC title and earn a spot in the FCS playoffs.
Gov. Shapiro signs bell to bell cell phone ban
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed Senate Bill 1014 on Oct. 21, making Pennsylvania the 25th state to ban student cell phone use during the school day, effective the 2027-28 school year. While school districts are required to enforce the law, each may determine its own approach to monitoring compliance. At Bethel Park High School, Principal Sutton said the district will work with district leaders to develop a plan that “encompasses the new bipartisan legislation” and maintains a learning environment that “limits distractions and maximizes student learning.”
Bethel Park nurses host regional professional development day for nearly 70 school nurses
Bethel Park School District nurses partnered with the Allegheny Intermediate Unit on Nov. 3 to host nearly 70 school nurses from across Allegheny and Washington counties for a day of keynote speakers, professional development presentations, vendor exhibits, and networking. Organizers called the event a success and hope to make it an annual tradition.
MAC announces final Women’s Soccer Player of the Week winners
University of Buffalo senior Eva Blatz (BPHS '23) continues to prove her worth as a two-way player as she scored the game-winning goal in the 62nd minute while also helping to hold the Cardinals to just four shot attempts in a 2-0 win at Ball State in the season finale on Sunday. It is Buffalo's 10th shutout of the season, the league-leading total. This marks the second time this season Blatz has been recognized as the MAC Women's Soccer Defender of the Week
Bethel Park High School brings story of the ‘Radium Girls’ to the stage
Production tells true story of factory workers who fought back against corporate negligence