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Clap Out '23 BPHS Class of '23 Elementary School Clap Out
Bethel Park High School members of the Class of ‘23 will have the opportunity to return to where it all started as part of their school's Senior Clap Out on Tuesday, June 6. The times vary by school. 
 
Cat Tena BPSD Weekly Newsletter: May 17, 2023
Most weeks, when there is school, Bethel Park School District releases an email newsletter to keep the community abreast of the events happening within Bethel Park.    
 
No Canaries Brown's Sketch to Hang in Congress
"No Canaries in the Coal Mine," by BPHS senior Tatum Brown, has been chosen as one of the 23rd Annual Congressional Art Competition winners. 
 
Anne Davis2 Long Time in Coming
Anne Davis recently became the latest member of the Bethel Park High School Class of 1980 when she was granted an honorary diploma by the Bethel Park school board as part of a program called “Operation Recognition.”
 
Steel Center CTE SOTM BPHS's Steel Center CTE May SOTM
Five BPHS students have been recognized as May Students of the Month by the Steel Center for Career and Technical Education.

 
Festivals of Music BPSD Dominates Festivals of Music Awards
The Bethel Park Music Department dominated this year's Festivals of Music competition in Myrtle Beach, SC.
 
Korcinsky Korcinsky Named Assistant Superintendent
BPSD has named Dr. Mark A. Korcinsky as its new Superintendent of Facilities and Operations. In addition to overseeing the school district’s transportation and maintenance and facilities departments,
 
NAMM Award BPSD Music Department Recognized
BPSD has once again received the “Best Communities for Music Education” designation by the NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Foundation for its commitment to music education. 
 
French NHS French NHS
On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, the Bethel Park High School chapter of the Société Honoraire de Français held its annual spring induction ceremony. 
 
Rotary SOTM - April Rotary SOTM: Meghan Tischler
The Bethel Park Rotary Club’s April Student of the Month is Bethel Park High School senior Meghan Tischler.
 
Miller BPSD Weekly Newsletter: April 21, 2023
Most weeks, when there is school, Bethel Park School District releases an email newsletter to keep the community abreast of the events happening within Bethel Park.    
 
Kennywood Day Bethel Park Day at Kennywood: June 16
Bethel Park School District’s 2023 Kennywood Day will be held on Friday, June 16, 2023. This year’s tickets will be sold exclusively online through Kennywood. No tickets will be sold at any Bethel Park school. 
 
Hands-Only CPR Wallace Teaching Hands-Only CPR
For the past several weeks, Bethel Park nurse facilitator Mrs. Eileen Wallace has taught interested staff members hands-only CPR thanks to a kit the district received from the American Heart Association.  
 
JA BizTown BPSD Students Participate in JA BizTown
Benjamin Franklin Elementary School fourth graders recently attended JA BizTown, a model town set up by Junior Achievement to help promote financial literacy. 


 
Lincoln AR Breakfast Lincoln's Accelerated Reader Program

Earlier this month, Lincoln Elementary School's third and fourth grade students who met their AR goal for the third nine-week marking quarter attended the "AR Breakfast with the Principal.

 
Steel Center CTE SOTM Steel Center CTE April SOTM
BPHS students Jackson Rutherford, Abigail Winterhalter, Nathan Pschirer, Wesley Fuccaro and Jason Natali are the April Steel Center CTE Students of the Month.
 
Teen Screen BPSD Weekly Newsletter: April 3, 2023
Most weeks, when there is school, Bethel Park School District releases an email newsletter to keep the community abreast of the events happening within Bethel Park.    
 
Alumni HOF BPHS Alumni Hall of Fame 2023
Bethel Park High School held its annual Alumni Hall of Fame induction ceremony in late March by welcoming in five new members, including an accomplished musician and a former law enforcement official, NFL official, oceanographer, and dentist. 
 
NHS BPHS Welcomes Newest NHS Inductees
The Bethel Park High School Chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 90 new members, including three seniors, 19 juniors and 68 sophomores, at a ceremony that was held on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in the Bethel Park High School auditorium. 
 
PSSA Testing PSSA Testing Schedule 2023
The PSSA testing dates are all set.  Click here to see your school's testing dates.
 
Lots of Socks BPSD Weekly Newsletter: March 27, 2023
Most weeks, when there is school, Bethel Park School District releases an email newsletter to keep the community abreast of the events happening within Bethel Park.    
 
FCCLA Club States FCCLA Club Earns Honors at State Conference
Members of the Bethel Park Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Club recently participated in the FCCLA State Leadership Conference and Competition at the Seven Springs Mountain Resort. 
 
The Addams Family - Gomez BPSD Weekly Newsletter: March 21, 2023
Most weeks, when there is school, Bethel Park School District releases an email newsletter to keep the community abreast of the events happening within Bethel Park.    
 
BP German BPHS Excels at German Day Competition
Honors and AP German students from BPHS earned four 1st place, two 2nd place, and one 3rd place awards at the 2023 AATG Three Rivers German Day Competition.
 
German NHS Nelson, Rauch Inducted into German NHS
Freshmen Honors German II students Sadie Nelson and Noah Rauch were recently inducted into the BPHS Chapter of the Delta Epsilon Phi German National Honor Society.
 
The Addams Family BPSD Weekly Newsletter: March 14, 2023
Most weeks, when there is school, Bethel Park School District releases an email newsletter to keep the community abreast of the events happening within Bethel Park.    
 
The Addams Family BPHS Presents ‘The Addams Family,' March 15-18
BPHS will stage “The Addams Family,” March 15-18, at 7 p.m. each night. Tix: $10 per ticket, plus fees, and will be sold exclusively through the school district’s website starting March 1.
 
Steel Center CTE SOTM 5 BPHS Juniors Names Steel Center SOTM
In a recent announcement at the school, the Steel Center for Career and Technical Education recognized five Bethel Park High School students as the March Students of the Month in their respective programs. 
 
DECA States 2023 DECA State Career Development Conference
One hundred and two BPHS DECA Members competed at the 2023 PA DECA State Conference, Feb. 22-24 in Hershey. Bethel Park had 37 finalists and three medallion winners. Thirty-six students qualified to participate in Orlando's DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC), April 21-26.  
 
Dog BPSD Weekly Newsletter: Feb. 28, 2023
Most weeks, when there is school, Bethel Park School District releases an email newsletter to keep the community abreast of the events happening within Bethel Park.    
 
Lincoln's BPM Learning Centers Lincoln's Black History Month Learning Centers
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School students celebrate Black History Month through a unit called Black History Month Learning Centers. 
 
German Honorees BPHS AP German Students Recognized for Performance on the 2023 AATG National German Exam
BPHS Honors and AP German students earned 2 Gold Awards, 2 Silver Awards, and 2 Bronze Awards on the 2023 AATG National German Exam. Six additional students were commended for their achievements with Honorable Mention commendations.
 
Battle of the Books NAMS's Battle of the Books 2023
In February, 23 student teams of up to six competitors, each dressed in uniquely literary-themed uniforms, participated in the 2023 Neil Armstrong Middle School Battle of the Books. 
 
Rotary SOTM - February 2023 Minick Named Bethel Park Rotary February SOTM
The Bethel Park Rotary Club’s February Student of the Month is Bethel Park High School senior Anna Minick.
 
Suturing Anatomy and Physiology Class Sutures Bananas
Students in Mrs. Megan Farren’s Anatomy and Physiology class recently practiced their suturing skills on bananas. 
 
Therapy Dogs BPSD Weekly Newsletter: Feb. 16, 2023
Most weeks, when there is school, Bethel Park School District releases an email newsletter to keep the community abreast of the events happening within Bethel Park.    
 
Meds at School3 Distributing Medication at School
This is just a refresher for parents about the district's policy and procedures as they relate to distributing medication at school.
 
Cheer Pep Rally BPSD Weekly Newsletter: Feb. 6, 2023
Most weeks, when there is school, Bethel Park School District releases an email newsletter to keep the community abreast of the events happening within Bethel Park.    
 
Steel Center CTE TOTS Steel Center CTE Announces its First Semester Top of the Shop Winners
Four Bethel Park High School students who attend the Steel Center for Career and Technology Education have been named Top of the Shop winners for the first semester of the 2022-2023 school year. 
 
2023-2024 Calendar District Adopts 2023-2024 School Calendar
In January, the Bethel Park School Board voted unanimously at its monthly voting meeting to adopt a calendar for the 2023-2024 school year. 
 
BP Public Library Bethel Park Public Library Cards Available for BPSD Students in Grades 7-12
BPSD and the Bethel Park Public Library are partnering to improve access to educational and recreational materials through the Student Library Card Initiative. 
 
Steel Center CTE SOTM Steel Center CTE’s February Students of the Month
Five Bethel Park High School students were recently recognized as the February Students of the Month in their respective programs by the Steel Center for Career and Technical Education.

 
Collaborating Meeting BPSD Weekly Newsletter: Jan. 23, 2023
Most weeks, when there is school, Bethel Park School District releases an email newsletter to keep the community abreast of the events happening within Bethel Park.    
 
Jack Hartman Rotary SOTM Hartman Named Rotary SOTM
The Bethel Park Rotary Club’s December Student of the Month is Bethel Park High School senior Jack Hartman. He was recently recognized at a small luncheon at The Garden Restaurant.
 
Polar Punge 1 Bethel Park to Participate in the Polar Plunge
Bethel Park will participate in its first-ever Cool Schools Polar Plunge at Acrisure Stadium on the North Shore on Feb. 24, aiming to raise approximately $2,500 for Special Olympics Pennsylvania (SOPA). 
 
TransformED Fellowships Five BPSD Teachers Earn TransforED Fellowships
Five BPSD teachers have been selected for this year’s transformED Teacher Innovation Fellowship. They are Katelynn Heider, Jess Mahoney, Lynne Surrena, Melissa Toth and Jenine Wessel. 
Carter WPIAL HOF Carter, Grimm Among Newest WPIAL HOF Inductees

The WPIAL recently introduced its 2023 Hall of Fame class, which featured some strong Bethel Park ties.

 
MLK Day BPSD Weekly Newsletter: Jan. 16, 2023
Most weeks, when there is school, Bethel Park School District releases an email newsletter to keep the community abreast of the events happening within Bethel Park.    
 
Hoop Shoot Bethel Park students excel in Elks Hoop Shoot contest
Bethel Park students recently competed against kids from other area schools in the Elks South Hills Pittsburgh Lodge #2213 Hoop Shoot free throw contest for children ages 8-13 at the Bethel Park Community Center. 
 
Email Newsletter BPSD Weekly Newsletter: Dec. 19, 2022
Most weeks, when there is school, Bethel Park School District releases an email newsletter to keep the community abreast of the events happening within Bethel Park.     
 
BP Rotary SOTM Hunter Named Bethel Park Rotary SOTM
The Bethel Park Rotary Club’s December Student of the Month is Bethel Park High School senior Haiden Hunter. He was recently recognized at a small luncheon at The Garden Restaurant.
 
Steel Center CTE SOTM Steel Center CTE January SOTM
In a late December announcement at the school, the Steel Center CTE recognized five BPHS students as the January SOTM in their respective programs.
 
Cocoa Mug BPSD Weekly Newsletter: Dec. 12, 2022
Most weeks, when there is school, Bethel Park School District releases an email newsletter to keep the community abreast of the events happening within Bethel Park.    
 
School Board School Board Retains Structure, Announces 2023 Meeting Calendar
Bethel Park School Board held its annual December reorganization meeting, during which it announced no changes to its nine-member composition to its leadership structure. 
 
Parkway West CTC Honors Students Six BPHS Students Recognized by Parkway
Six BPHS students have been recognized as first quarter Honors Students for the first quarter in their respective programs by the Parkway West CTC.
 
SC SOTM Steel Center CTE SOTM
Six Bethel Park High School students were recognized as the December Students of the Month in their respective programs by the Steel Center CTE.

 
Ms. Pat BPSD Weekly Newsletter: Nov. 21, 2022
Most weeks, when there is school, Bethel Park School District releases an email newsletter to keep the community abreast of the events happening within Bethel Park.     
 
DeLallo DeLallo Retires as Hawks Football Coach
Brian DeLallo has retired as head football coach of the Bethel Park High School football team, effective immediately.
 
Rotary SOTM - November Elkins Named Rotary SOTM
The Bethel Park Rotary Club’s November Student of the Month is Bethel Park High School senior Kiersten Elkins. She was recently recognized at a small luncheon at The Garden Restaurant.
 
 
Last Christmas Radio Show BPSD Weekly Newsletter: Nov. 14, 2022
Most weeks when there is school, Bethel Park School District releases an email newsletter to keep the community abreast of the events happening within Bethel Park.   
 
Steel Center CTE SOTM Steel Center CTE October SOTM
Bethel Park juniors Michael Bonuito, Katherine Clouston, and Meghan Rodgers; sophomore Lily Janus; and freshman Jason Natali have been named Steel Center CTE SOTM.
 
Penn Fall Fest William Penn Fall Festival
The Fall Festival took place at William Penn in late October as a way for elementary students to enjoy themselves and celebrate Halloween after a long first nine weeks. 
 
Email Newsletter - Nov. 7 BPSD Weekly Newsletter: Nov. 7, 2022
Most weeks when there is school, Bethel Park School District releases an email newsletter to keep the community abreast of the events happening within Bethel Park.  
 
NPRS Acceptance Blue Ribbon Performance
On Nov. 4, in a celebration held by the US Dept. of Education in Washington, DC, BPHS became just the 37th PA high school to win the National Blue Ribbon School award. 
 
NBRS Logo BPHS Named National Blue Ribbon School
Bethel Park High School has been selected as a 2022 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. 
 
AP College Board 38 BPHS Students Recognized as AP Scholars
Thirty-eight BPHS students were recently named AP Scholars by the College Board in recognition of their achievement through Advanced Placement Courses and Exams. 
 
NMS Program Commended Students Three BPHS Students Recognized by National Merit Scholarship Program
BPHS students Jeon Varghese, Katharine Tena and Lucas Varley have each been named Commended Students in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program.
 
Halloween 2022 BPSD Weekly Newsletter: Oct. 31, 2022
Each week when there is school, Bethel Park School District releases an email newsletter to keep the community abreast of the events happening within Bethel Park.   
 
Miners Park BPSD Weekly Newsletter: Oct. 24, 2022
Each week when there is school, Bethel Park School District releases an email newsletter to keep the community abreast of the events happening within Bethel Park.   
 
Homecoming 2022 Parade and Coronation Homecoming 2022 Recap
This year's Homecoming Queen was Alayna Banks. Sebastian Schein was crowned King. Mia Gerber and Jasper Harter-Hughes were the Princess and Prince respectively.
 
PMEA Honors Orchestra Wolf, Peterson Named to PMEA District 1 Honors Orchestra
Senior Samantha Wolf and junior Katie Peterson have each earned recognition on the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) District 1 Honors Orchestra.
 
Free Breakfast Program Free Breakfast Program
As of Oct. 1, all students enrolled in the BPSD will be eligible to receive a free breakfast at school regardless of their socioeconomic status.
 
 
Franklin Healthy School Franklin named Healthy Champion School
Franklinl has earned Healthy Champion 5 Star Status for the 2022-2023 program year, according to Penn State’s Pro Wellness Center.
 
Rotary SOTM - Sept 2022 Blum Recognized as Bethel Park Rotary’s September Student of the Month
The Bethel Park Rotary Club’s September Student of the Month is Bethel Park High School senior Lydia Blum. She was recently recognized at a small luncheon.
 
Blood Drive Blood Drive a Huge Success
BPHS's NHS recently partnered with Vitalant to hold its annual fall blood drive, collecting 40 units of blood.
 
BusWhere BPSD Introduces BusWhere
BPSD has partnered with BusWhere, a location tracking service app that allows parents and guardians to track the location of their child's bus in real-time on their phones.
 
New Traffic Patterns New Traffic Patterns at BPHS for Morning Drop-Off
BPHS will have some new traffic patterns during the morning drop-off. Principal Villani recently went over those minor changes in a brief video.
 
Microsite District Launches New Facilities Microsite
Visit our new facilities microsite, www.bpsdbestinclass.org for the latest, most accurate information regarding the ongoing construction projects at IMS and the new elementary center. 
 
Rosemeier Rosemeier wins Jennifer A. Morgan Memorial Scholarship
Recent Bethel Park High School alumna, Anna Rosemeier ’22 has been named the 2022 winner of the $1,000 Jennifer A. Morgan Memorial Scholarship.  
 
Class of '22 Commencement BPHS Celebrates its Class of '22 Commencement
BPHS its 113th annual Commencement at Black Hawk Stadium on Friday, June 3, 2022, under a clear summer sky.
 
Retirees 2022 BPSD Celebrates Recent Retirees
In June, the district held its annual farewell luncheon for those who retired from the school district during the 2021-2022 school year. 
 
National French Exam 2022 National French Awards 2022
Each school year, Bethel Park High School French students take the National French Exam – or Le Grand Concours.  
 
German Club Awards German Club Awards
In June, the BPHS German Club announced the recipients of two academic awards for the 2021-2022 school year, freshman Brady McKiernan and junior Mira Weston.
 
Awards & Recognition Night BPHS Awards & Recognition Night
Bethel Park High School held its annual Awards & Recognition Program to recognize those students who earned scholarships or received awards for academic and athletic achievement.
 
IMS Academic Awards IMS's Academic Excellence Recognition Program
Independence Middle School held its annual Academic Excellence Awards Program to recognize those students who demonstrated continued academic excellence. 
 
IMS' Eighth Grade Awards IMS' Eighth Grade Awards
Independence Middle School eighth grade students were recognized for a variety of academic, musical and leadership achievements at the 2022 Eighth Grade Awards Program. 
 
Quill & Scroll Induction Quill & Scroll Honor Society Induction
BPHS recently inducted 13 students into its Chapter of Quill & Scroll, the International Honorary Society for High School Journalists.
 
Rotary SOTM - May Stewart Named Bethel Park Rotary's May Student of the Month
The Bethel Park Rotary Club’s May Student of the Month is Bethel Park High School junior, Melina Stewart.
 
NAMS NAMS: Parent and Guardian Orientation For Rising Fifth Graders
In May, Neil Armstrong Middle School had a pair of orientation nights for the families of rising fifth graders.
 
NJHS Inductions NJHS Inductions
Fifty-seven seventh grade students were inducted into the IMS Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS), in a ceremony held at the school on May 19. 
 
Clap Out "Mr. George's" Clap Out
Longtime William Penn Elementary School custodian, George Reganik recently retired and was clapped out of the building on his final day.

 
Turka IMS' Turka Named PA 'Teacher of the Year' Finalist
Bethel Park's Jason Turka has been named one of the 12 finalists for the 2023 PA Teacher of the Year award.
 
Matt Serafini Matt Serafini's Back-to-Campus Video
If you love Bethel Park or creativity, check out this amazing video from BPHS alumnus, Matt Serafini ('13).  We promise it will be the best seven minutes of your day.
 
Steel Center CTE April SOTM Eight BPHS Students Named Steel Center CTE SOTM
In April, eight BPHS students were recognized as the Steel Center CTE Students of the Month.

 
French NHS BPHS Chapter of the Societe Honoraire de Francais Inducts 27 Students
The BPHS chapter of the Société Honoraire de Français (SHF) recently held its annual spring induction ceremony.
 
SHASDA Student Award Winners Two BPHS Students Win SHASDA Student Award
Bethel Park seniors, Anabel Franzmann and Connor O’Neil were recently among the recipients of the South Hills Area School District Association (SHASDA) Student Award.
 
New Deal New Teachers Contract
The Bethel Park Board of Directors and the Bethel Park Federation of Teachers (BPFT) have agreed to a new three-year contract.
 
German NHS Five BPHS Students Inducted into German NHS
Freshmen Sydney Felicetti, Jack Harrie and Brady McKiernan; and sophomores Jacob Kalogeris and Brandon Mason were each recently inducted into the school’s chapter of the German NHS.
 
Steel Center CTE March SOTM Steel Center CTE March SOTM
In a March announcement made at the school, six BPHS students were recognized as the March Steel Center CTE Students of the Month. They Kylan Bedner, Nathan Pschirer, Torey Rauch, Aiden Anderson, Briauna Harris and Evan Matthews.
 
National Merit Scholarship Finalists Egbebi, Gaston Each Named National Merit Scholarship Finalists
Seniors Oluwatoyosi Egbebi and Lily Gaston are eachfinalists for a merit scholarship to be awarded later this spring.
 
Hertzel PSSHL Hertzel Excels at 2022 PHSSL Competition
Lucas Hertzel, a sophomore who competes on the forensic team, recently took second place in the PHSSL (Pennsylvania High School Speech League) state competition in the Lincoln-Douglas Debate event held virtually in March.  
 
NHS2022 NHS Inducts 83 New Members
The BPHS Chapter of the NHS inducted 83 new members, including five seniors, 14 juniors, and 64 sophomores, at a ceremony that was held on March 24  in the BPHS auditorium.  
 
Alumni HOF 2022 Alumni Hall of Fame 2022
BPHS reprised its annual Alumni Hall of Fame induction ceremony by welcoming in five new members including a local philanthropist, a pair of successful executives, a decorated fire chief, and a renowned pediatrician. 
 
German Dept German Students Honored at Local German Day Competition
BPHS German Honors and AP German students claimed five 1st-place, one 2nd-place, and three 3rd-place awards at the 22nd annual AATG Three Rivers German Day Competition.
 
Art Club Coloring Book 2021-22 BPHS Art Club Designs Coloring Book
The Bethel Park High School Art Club has created an original coloring book for the Bethel Park community.  
 
Metaya Writers Contest Winner Metaya Wins Regional Writers Contest
Junior, Margaret Mateya has won in the 2022 Scholastic Art & Writing Regional Contest for her short story, “Convenience Store.”
 
2022-23 Academic Calendar District Adopts Calendar for 2022-2023 School Year
The Bethel Park School Board voted unanimously at its Feb. 22, 2022 meeting to adopt a calendar for the 2022-2023 school year.
 
PFMA Scholarship - Fedor Fedor Awarded PFMA Scholarship
The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) chose Sadie Fedor, a Bethel Park High School senior, as the recipient of a $1,000 DECA Scholarship.
 
DECA PA SLDC 2022 DECA State Career Development Conference
57 BPHS students participated in the 2022 State Career Development Conference, Feb. 16-18 at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center. 
 
Top of the Shop Winners 2021-2022 8 BPHS Students Named Steel Center CTE Top of the Shop Winners
Eight BPHS students were named Steel Center CTE Top of the Shop for the first semester of the 2021-2022 school year.
 
SAT Digital SAT is Going Digital
The College Board recently announced that the SAT will be delivered digitally in the U.S., starting in 2024. 
 
Clunan BP Rotary SOTM Clunan Recognized as BP Rotary SOTM
The Bethel Park Rotary Club’s January Student of the Month is Bethel Park High School junior, Josh Clunan.
 
Steel Center CTE December SOTM Steel Center CTE December SOTM
BPHS senior Zach Simmons, junior Joey Stoner, and sophomores Kieren Banks and Kylie Lewis have been recognized as the December Students of the Month in their respective programs by the Steel Center CTE.
 
Athletic HOF Athletic Hall of Fame Ceremony at Halftime of Friday's Game
At halftime of Friday's boys basketball game vs. South Fayette, Bethel Park will induct its newest Athletic Hall of Fame class.  
 
Racquel Sutton IMS Welcomes New Principal
The Bethel Park Board of School Directors approved the appointment of Mrs. Racquel Sutton as the new principal at Independence Middle School. 
 
School Board Reorganization School Board Reorganization
The Bethel Park School Board held its annual December reorganization meeting and installed four new board members. 
 
NMS Students NMS Students' Portraits Hung
The portraits of five BPHS seniors who have been recognized for their stellar academic achievements are being displayed at the school.
 
Steel Center CTE November SOTM 5 BPHS Students Named Steel Center CTE November SOTM
BPHS students Mallory Davey, Naomi Nass, Ben Smith, Anthony Bonidie, and Torey Rauch are this month's Students of the Month at Steel Center CTE.
 
Military Officials Military Officials Meet with BPHS Students
BPHS recently hosted three distinguished military guests who spoke with a small group of students who may have an interest in military careers in areas like Tech and Artificial Intelligence.
 
Steel Center CTE November SOTM Four BPHS Students Named Steel Center CTE Extra Effort Award Winners
Katie Clouston, Jonathan Huber, Brandon Janusek, and Kaden Tovcimak were recently named first quarter Extra Effort Award Winners at Steel Center CTE.
 
Evan Manion Manion Named Bethel Park Rotary SOTM
Evan Manion, a senior at Bethel Park High School, was named Student of the Month for November by the Bethel Park Rotary Club.
 
PA Governor's School PA Governor's School Applications Being Accepted
The PA Governor’s School for the Sciences at CMU is now accepting applications from talented high school juniors for the summer 2022 program. 
 
 
Pumpkin Chunkin' Challenge (Video) Franklin's Pumpkin Chunkin' STEAM Challenge
Cori Willetts's launch of 162 feet secured her first place in this year’s Chunkin’ Pumpkin STEAM Challenge at Ben Franklin Elementary. Kayla Paul (148) and Lizzy Breier (143) took second and third place. 
 
Steel Center CTE October SOTM 3 BPHS Students Named Steel Center SOTM
BPHS students Jake Borkowski, Jake Brown, and Nick Grady have been recognized as the October Students of the Month by the Steel Center CTE.

 
WalletHub Bethel Park Named Top Small City in PA
A new study from WalletHub has named Bethel Park the best small city in Pennsylvania and the 16th best small city in America. The article considered affordability, safety, local economy, health care, restaurants, schools, etc., in more than 1,300 small cities.
 
New Directors New Directors Appointed in Technology and Student Support Services
The board approved the appointments of Brett Slezak, David Muench and Dr. Sarah Shue to administrative positions.  The board also adopted a revised calendar.
 
National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists Two BPHS Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
Lily Gaston and Oluwatoyosi Egbebi have each been selected as semifinalists in the 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. 
 
AP Scholars 35 Students Named AP Scholars
35 BPHS students were named AP Scholars by the College Board in recognition of those students who have demonstrated college-level achievement through AP Courses and Exams.
 
2020 BP Athletic Hall of Famers Six Inducted into BP Athletic Hall of Fame
It took longer than anyone had hoped, but on Sept. 17, the Bethel Park Athletic Hall of Fame inducted the Class of 2020 prior to the Hawks’ home football game versus Gateway.
 
Rotary SOTM - September Egbebi Named Bethel Park Rotary Student of the Month
Oluwatoyosi Egbebi, a senior at Bethel Park High School, was named Student of the Month for September by the Bethel Park Rotary Club.
 
First Day of School First Day of School Video (BPTV)
Earlier this week, the talented production staff from BPTV visited our schools to show what the first day of school looks like at Bethel Park.
 
Grimm Bethel Park Welcomes Grimm as New Assistant AD
Laura Grimm is the new assistant athletic director at Bethel Park. Grimm comes to Bethel Park from Ringgold, where she had been athletic director since 2015.    
 
Universal Masking Universal Masking Required
Bethel Park requires universal masking in all district-owned buildings, structures, and transportation for the duration of the first semester, effective immediately.
 
CDC PDE to Exclusively Follow CDC's Safety Guidelines
The PDE recently announced that going forward, its member schools (including BPSD) will strictly follow the guidance it receives for safely operating schools from the CDC. 
 
Free and Reduced Meals Free & Reduced Meals Program Application

Please be aware that Free/Reduced Meals are available to those Bethel Park families who qualify.  Complete your application here.

 
State Champs State Baseball Champs!
Bethel Park's three-run first-inning proved to be enough to hold off a powerful Red Land attack, 4-2 in the state championship game at Penn State. 

 
Hendrych-Bondra Hendrych-Bondra to Study in Germany
Rising junior, Cody Hendrych-Bondra has earned two awards from the Bethel Park German Club, including the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange scholarship, which will allow him to study in Germany.
 
Class of '21 Commencement Bethel Park High School Class of '21
BPHS's Class of 2021 graduated on June 12 during a commencement ceremony at Black Hawk Stadium. The in-person ceremony was also live-streamed.
 
Graduation Graduation to be Live Streamed
Bethel Park's Class of 2021 graduation ceremony will be held this Saturday morning starting at 10 a.m., in Black Hawk Stadium. If you can't be there in person, you can still watch it remotely on Black Hawk TV.

 
French SHF BPHS' Société Honoraire de Français Inducts 27
On June 7, the Bethel Park chapter of the Société Honoraire de Français inducted 27 new members. 
 
Meucci Honored Meucci Honored by AIU, Pirates
The Pirates recognized Franklin Elementary fourth grade teacher, Mrs. KD Meucci as an All-Star Teacher in an on-field ceremony held on June 8, 2021.
 
Animal Gamers "Animal Gamers" Earn Honorable Mention in Video Game Design Competition
William Penn Elementary students Cayden Diener, Caleb Erbrecht, and Parker Santora recently earned honorable mention recognition in a prestigious game design challenge.
 
Eighth Grade Awards Ceremony Icon IMS Celebrates 8th Grade Awards Ceremony
IMS recently virtually celebrated its Eighth Grade Awards ceremony on June 3, 2021.  More than 20 different awards were bestowed on deserving students.

 
Summer Reading BPHS Summer Reading
BPHS Summer Reading assignment letters are available online. These letters give the details and links to resources needed to prepare for coursework upon return to school in the fall.
 
Student-Athletes Reception College-Bound Student-Athletes Recognition Reception
The Athletic Department held its 12th Annual College-Bound Student-Athlete Recognition Reception to honor 25 seniors who will continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level next year. 
 
Softball Champs Softball Takes WPIAL Crown
Bethel Park claimed its first-ever WPIAL softball title with a 9-2 win over section rival, Canon-McMillan at California University of Pennsylvania's Lilley Field.
 
Awards Night Awards & Recognition Program
Bethel Park High School held its annual Awards and Recognition Program to recognize those students who earned scholarships or received awards for academic and athletic achievement. 
 
Fantasy Soccer BPHS's German Club Finishes Second in Fantasy Soccer
The BPHS German Club’s fantasy soccer team, “Eintracht Bethel Park,” finished as runners-up in Group A of the Goethe Institute’s “Bundesliga Total!” fantasy soccer league. 
 
NHS Ceremony NHS Inducts 124 New Members
On May 19, 124 BPHS students were inducted into the National Honor Society, including one senior, 13 juniors and 110 sophomores.
 
Malecki Flying High
Megan Malecki claimed the WPIAL title in girls pole vaulting with a jump of 11.9 feet at the WPIAL Championships at Slippery Rock University.  
 
Stewart Stewart Named Bethel Park Rotary's May Student of the Month
Melina Stewart, a sophomore at Bethel Park High School and president of the Interact club, was named Student of the Month for May by the Bethel Park Rotary Club.
 
Le Grand Concours BPHS French Students Do Well in Le Grand Concours 2021
Sixteen Bethel Park High School French students scored well enough to be recognized in Le Grand Concours 2021 including two Silver medalists and five Bronze medalists.    
 
German Flag BPHS Students Do Well in German Day Competition
Bethel Park Honors and AP German students earned one first-place, two second-place and two third-place awards at the recent German Day Competition.
 
Serafini Bethel Park Alum Cast in Disney+ Series
Bethel Park alumnus, Joe Serafini ('16) has been cast as a regular cast member on the Disney+ series “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series.”
 
Petras Washington's Petras Excels in Math Competition
Dylan Petras of Washington Elementary recently finished second out of 582 competitors in the Sumdog Allegheny Math Contest. 
 
Putnam 'Putnam' Spells a Lot of Fun!
The Bethel Park High School Music Department recently performed "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee."
 
Sophie Hart Autism Acceptance
April is Autism Awareness Month, but as far as Amy Hart is concerned, it really ought to be called Autism Acceptance Month.
 
Green Team Washington Elementary's Green Team Commemorates Earth Day
Earlier today, to commemorate Earth Day, Washington Elementary School’s Green Team distributed wildflower seeds to every student in the school.  
 
German NHS German NHS Inductees
The German Club recently inducted freshman Honors II students Lucas Hertzel, Hersh Kambli and Parker Nelson into the school's chapter of the Delta Epsilon Phi German National Honor Society.
 
Walsh (BPTV Video) Around Town: Getting to Know Dr. James Walsh
Andy Amrhein of BPTV recently had the opportunity to sit down with the new Bethel Park superintendent, Dr. James Walsh.
 
McClaine Boy Scouts McClaine to be Honored by Bethel Park Rotary Club
The Bethel Park Rotary Club will recognize Bethel Park High School senior, Christian McClaine at its April 21 meeting at the South Park Clubhouse.
 
Dominic Cortopassi Cortopassi Has Terrific PIAA Showing
Bethel Park’s Dominic Cortopassi had himself quite a weekend at the PIAA State Swimming & Diving Championships at Cumberland Valley High School in suburban Harrisburg.
 
Iditarod Franklin Third Graders Followed the Iditarod
For a few weeks in March, third graders at Franklin Elementary intently followed Alaska’s world-renowned Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. 
 
Camp Invention Logo Camp Invention (Grades K-6): July 19-23, 2021
Bethel Park School District host Camp Invention, July 19-23, at Neil Armstrong Middle School. The cost of the five-day camp is $245. To learn more, call 1-800-968–4332 or visit invent.org/camp.
 
Book Trailers Animoto Book Trailers
For the past month, students in Mrs. Katelyn Gensler’s seventh-grade reading class have been working diligently to create promotional trailers for various books they’ve read.  
 
Makayla Yee Yee Develops COVID-19 Care Packs
Senior, Makayla Yee recently delivered approximately 120 COVID-19 hand-made care packs that she and her Girl Scouts troop created for the High School staff.
 
Strasser Young Adult Fiction Novelist Speaks to Neil Armstrong Students
Author, Todd Strasser recently spoke virtually to students in Mrs. Kimberly Rehak’s Grade 6 reading class at NAMS about his famous novel, “The Wave,” and the mechanics of storytelling.
 
 
James Walsh Bethel Park names Walsh new superintendent
At a special meeting on Dec. 29, the Bethel Park Board of School Directors unanimously voted Dr. James Walsh as the next superintendent of schools.
 
Free and Reduced Meals Please Complete Your Free & Reduced Meals Application
This year, BPSD was able to provide no-cost meals to ALL District families with children ages 18 and under.  BPSD will still need to know which students are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals.
 
DECA Conference BPHS students participate in the first-ever Virtual PA DECA District Conference
Congratulations to the 45 BPHS DECA members who participated in the first-ever Virtual PA DECA District III Career and Development Conference, which was held online from Nov. 30 – Dec. 4.  
 
Bus Drivers Needed Full-Time School Bus Drivers Needed
BPSD seeks school bus drivers.  Our school bus drivers are highly valued members of our team as they are directly responsible for the safe transportation of students on a daily basis.
 
Where in the World? Where in the World is Mrs. Clancy?
Students are not in our buildings as much as they typically have been in the past. However, one particularly creative first grade teacher has found a way to turn that challenge into an adventure of her students’ imagination. 
 
Semifinalists Two BPHS Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
Close to 16,000 semifinalists were recently announced for the annual National Merit Scholarship Program, including Bethel Park seniors Katelyn Sams and Marissa Wycinsky.
 
Reopening of Schools FAQ Logo Reopening Of Schools FAQs
Please click here to see some answers to Frequently Asked Questions about the Reopening of School for the 2020-2021 school year.
 
Phased Reopening of schools logo Guidelines For Reopening Schools
The Bethel Park School District is working diligently to reopen its schools on Tuesday, September 1.  Please click here to read a message from Interim Superintendent Dr. Joseph C. Dimperio dated August 13, 2020.
 
Schoology logo Schoology Information
The Bethel Park School District will be using Schoology to deliver instruction to begin the 2020-2021 school year.  Please click here to see what you will need to do to make sure your children are ready to go on September 1.
 
Free and Reduced Lunch Form Graphic Free/Reduced Lunch Forms Available Now
Please click here to read about how you can obtain free/reduced cafeteria meals for your children in the 2020-2021 school year. 
I Have A Dream video screen shot I Have A Dream Video
Please click here to see a video produced by Bethel Park School District students and staff to commemorate the 57th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream" speech.
 
German Club Awards logo BPHS German Club Awards
The BPHS German Club presented Cody Hendrych-Bondra and Sam Donaldson with two of its annual end-of-the-year awards. 
BPHS French Exam logo BPHS Students Earn 22 Awards On National French Exams
Bethel Park HIgh School students earned 22 awards on the National French Exams. 
Mrs. Meucci Mrs. Meucci Named An All-Star Teacher
Franklin Fourth Grade Teacher K.D. Meucci was named an All-Star Teacher by the Pittsburgh Pirates. 
US News & World Report Best High Schools Logo Bethel Park High School Is A 2020 US News & World Report Best High School
Bethel Park High School was named to US News & World Report's 2020 Best High Schools list. 
Best Communities for Music Education Logo Bethel Park Receives Best Communities For Music Education Award
For the fifth time, the Bethel Park School District received the Best Communities for Music Education Award from the National Association of Music Merchants. 
The four BPHS All-State Orchestra musicians Four BPHS Students Selected For All-State Orchestra
Four Bethel Park High School students were selected for All-State Orchestra. 
Cody Hendrych Bondra Freshman Earns Scholarship To Study In Germany
Bethel Park High School Freshman Cody Hendrych-Bondra earned a scholarship to live and study in Germany. 
German National Honor Society Logo 19 Students Selected For German National Honor Society
Nineteen Bethel Park High School students have been selected for induction into the German National Honor Society. 
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