December Rotary Student of the Month: Grace Perdziola
Bethel Park High School has named senior Grace Perdziola its December 2025 Rotary Student of the Month for her outstanding academic achievements, leadership roles, and extensive service to the school community. Perdziola, who holds a 4.529 weighted GPA, leads multiple clubs including Student Government and Girls in Engineering, excels in music, and has earned numerous honors such as National Merit Scholar and a Society of Women Engineers Certificate of Merit.
Bethel Park School Board reorganizes, elects new officers
The Bethel Park Board of School Directors reorganized in early December, electing Buffie Faes as president and Christina Headley as vice president, welcoming new member Colleen Sokira, and swearing in all members before the Honorable Ron Arnoni. The board also announced a return to meeting on the third and fourth Tuesdays of most months, reappointed its solicitor, and released a preliminary 2026 meeting schedule.
BPHS students earn top honors at DECA District III Conference
Bethel Park High School earned 11 DECA trophies, qualified students for the state conference, and celebrated Carly Conroy’s election as the 2026–27 District III representative under the competition’s new format.
IMS Announces December Crumbl Cookies Students of the Month
Independence Middle School honored its December Students of the Month for academic achievement, leadership, and positive contributions to the school and community.
Update (12/2/25 - Noon): Afternoon and Evening Activities Proceed Despite Snow Day
All scheduled afternoon and evening activities in the Bethel Park School District will proceed as planned, despite today’s snow day that closed schools to in-person and remote instruction.