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DECA Region III BPHS Excels at 2023 DECA District III Career Development Conference
Congratulations to the BPHS DECA Members who participated in the PA DECA District III Conference on Nov. 29 at Duquesne University.
 
Weather Alerts Receiving School Delay or Closure Notifications
When school is delayed or closed, BPSD notifies its stakeholders in multiple ways including our school-to-home notification system, local media, social media and our website.
 
School Board Seeking New Members School Board Seeking a New Member
The Bethel Park Board of School Directors is looking for a new member to replace Dan Grzybek, who is leaving the board to accept a seat on the Allegheny County Council.
 
The Second Star Fall Play: The Second Star - Nov. 9-11
BPHS will present "The Second Star," by Cortney Williams, Nov. 9-11 (at 7 p.m. each night). Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased online starting Nov. 1.
 
Tennis Champs Hawks Claim WPIAL Girls Tennis Title
The top-seeded Bethel Park girls tennis team capped off a fantastic run through the WPIAL playoffs with a convincing 5-0 victory over #2 North Allegheny at W&J College! 
 
Heidi Lagares-Greenblat Survivor Instincts
NAMS sixth graders recently had the opportunity to meet with Heidi Lagares-Greenblatt, a finalist on Survivor 44.

 
Zoo in the Classroom Zoo in the Classroom Collaborative
Students in Mrs. Jodi DeLong’s fourth grade classroom at Lincoln Elementary had the opportunity to learn about various animals from juniors and seniors in Ms. Chelsea Geist’s Environmental Science class at Canon-McMillan HS.

 
RSR Portal Returning Student Registration Portal
If you haven't already done so, parents and guardians of Bethel Park students, please help us serve your family better by completing your students’ online Returning Student Registration (RSR) information today.
 
Hrycko Hrycko Named Rotary SOTM
The Rotary Club’s October SOTM is BPHS senior Ethan Hrycko. He was recently recognized at a small luncheon at The Garden Restaurant. 
 
Administering Meds in Our Schools Administering Medication in BPSD Schools
Parents and guardians should ask the doctor to schedule medication doses other than during school hours. When this is not possible, the school will cooperate with parents/guardians to see that the medication is given as prescribed. 
 
APR Program Attract-Prepare-Retain
BPSD paraprofessionals Wendy Shah, Nichole Ragnelli and Erika Steers are taking advantage of a collaborative grant between the district, the PA Dept. of Ed and Slippery Rock University.
 
Activities Fees BPHS Activities Fees 2023-2024 School Year
District families can now register their children for extracurricular activities online ($50 plus fees) through our partnership with eServices Technology. 
 
Sierka and Fisher Sierka & Fisher Strike Doubles Gold
Congratulations to Cami Fisher & Lily Sierka, which won the WPIAL Class 3A girls doubles tennis championship over top-seeded Elana Sobol & Rachel Nath from Shady Side Academy.

 
Germans to America Lecture Germans to America Lecture

Pam Israel from Unlock Your History and Robert Stakeley from the Heinz History Center Affiliates Program (HCAP) spoke to BPHS German students about German history in America.

 
Steel Center CTE SOTM Steel Center CTE September 2023 SOTM
BPHS students Kylie Lewis (Sr., Collision Repair) and Juliana Gallick (Jr., Medical Professions) are the September Students of the Month in their Steel Center for Career and Technical Education programs.
 
Pasteur Pierre BPHS French Students Welcome Pasteur Pierre
The BPHS French Club and National French Honor Society welcomed Pasteur Vaugelas Pierre from the Republic of Haiti.  
 
Lincoln Fall Festival Lincoln Fall Festival: Oct. 13
Lincoln Elementary School will hold its annual Fall Festival from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 13.
 
Kindness Wall Franklin's Kindness Wall
Franklin has a wonderful new edition called its Kindness Wall.
 
Career Exploration Testing Schedule Changes (PASS, PSAT, ASVAB)
BPHS students will participate in several surveys, assignments, exams, and career exploration activities, which will necessitate running some alternative bell schedules to provide students with adequate time to complete those activities.
 
Homecoming 2023 Homecoming 2023
Homecoming Weekend at Bethel Park High School was an unforgettable celebration of school spirit, community, and tradition. 
 
2023 SH College & Career Fair 2023 South Hills College & Career Fair
In October, BPHS students looking to jumpstart their college search will have that opportunity without ever having to leave the community.
 
PMEA Honors Orchestra BPHS Students Qualify for PMEA Honors Orchestra
Senior Clara McGough and junior Cam Wallace have each earned recognition on the PMEA District 1 Honors Orchestra. 
 
National Merit Scholars BPHS Students Earn Prestigious Recognition
BPHS students Bryce Clancy, Henry Gaston, Lucas Hertzel and Lupe McElvenny have each been designated by the National Merit Scholarship Corp. as 2024 commended students.
 
Sams Rotary SOTM Sams Named Rotary SOTM
The Bethel Park Rotary Club’s September Student of the Month is Bethel Park High School senior Madelyn Sams. She was recently recognized at a small luncheon at The Garden Restaurant.
 
Hawk Eye Logo Hawk Eye Sports Hub
Bethel Park High School's student newspaper, Hawk Eye, writes brief summaries on many Hawks games/matches during the teams' respective seasons. You are in luck if you are looking for a central location to follow your favorite Bethel Park teams.
https://bphawkeye.org/category/sports/hawks-sports/
 
Fantastic Four Golf Outing Fantastic 4 Charities Golf Outing
Bethel Park’s Fantastic Four Charities will host its 6th annual golf outing with a noon shotgun start on Monday, Sept. 25, at Nemacolin Country Club in Beallsville, Pa. 
 
IMS Meet-the-Firefighters Event IMS's Meet the Firefighters Day
IMS had a “Meet the Firefighters Event” on Sept. 15. Students could handle firefighting equipment, try on a heavy fire suit, and explore the Bethel Park Volunteer Fire Company’s fire trucks.  
 
UPMC Chlidrens UPMC Children's Hospital opens pediatric behavioral health walk-in clinic
UPMC Children's Hospital opened a pediatric behavioral health walk-in clinic. 
 
Digital Athletic Season Passes Digital Athletics Season Passes
BPHS is excited to announce that the Athletic Season Passes for the 2023-2024 season are now exclusively available online. 
 
Nick Perdziola Bethel Park’s Perdziola Wins Big Heart Scholarship
Bethel Park High School proudly announces that Nick Perdziola, a 2023 graduate and dedicated community servant, has been awarded the prestigious Big Heart Scholarship.
 
BPHS Welcome Back Letter BPHS Welcome Back Letter 2023-2024
Bethel Park High School students are encouraged to read the attached letter containing essential information and critical dates for the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year. 
 
Grimm Grimm Promoted to Athletic Director
BPSD has promoted Laura Grimm to athletic director. Grimm becomes the school district’s sixth-ever full-time athletic director.  
 
School Safety Video BPSD Safety & Security Video
BPSD's top priority is our students and staff's safety and security.  Please watch the video below to get a feel for the measures we take each day to ensure their safety.
 
Fans Athletic Dept. to Partner with e-Services
This season, fans seeking reserved seating must purchase their seats online for $6 per seat, plus fees. General admission seating can also be purchased online or at the gate for $5 each. Student tickets will remain $3 each. 
 
Sloan Sloan to Take on New Role
Bethel Park School District announced that Athletic Director Dan Sloan will transition to a new role, supervising facilities and operations.
 
PA p_EBT Cards Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) – Summer 2023 Family Guide
The Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer is a program that helps families cover the cost of breakfasts and lunches if their children would have been eligible for the NSLP.
 
Free & Reduced Meals Lunch Prices for 2023-2024 School Year and Free & Reduced Meals Info.
Bethel Park will not raise prices on its base meals in the 2023-2024 school year. There will, however, be a $0.20 across-the-board increase on tiered lunches.
 
Class of 2023 Congratulations BPHS Class of '23
BPHS held its 114th annual Commencement at Black Hawk Stadium on Thursday, June 8, 2023.
 
Le Grand Concours Le Grand Concours
BPHS students in French II-V participated in the 88th annual event Le Grand Concours, the National French Contest, earlier this spring. 
 
Pierogies Day BPSD Weekly Newsletter: June 5, 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.    
 
IMS Eighth Grade Awards Eighth Grade Awards
Independence Middle School eighth grade students were recognized for a variety of academic, musical and leadership achievements at the 2023 Eighth Grade Awards Program. 
 
Senior Awards BPHS Senior Awards and Local Scholarships
Bethel Park High School held its annual Senior Awards and Local Scholarships Program to recognize those students who earned scholarships or received awards for academic and athletic achievement. 
 
Rotary SOTM Rotary May SOTM: Lauren Heh
The Bethel Park Rotary Club’s May Student of the Month is Bethel Park High School senior Lauren Heh. She was recently recognized at a small luncheon at The Garden Restaurant [4912 Gardenville Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15236].
 
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. 
 
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.

 
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.”
 
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.    
 
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. 
 
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 for the summer
The PA Governor’s School for the Sciences (at CMU) and Governor's School for Global & International Studies 
is accepting applications from talented high school juniors for the summer 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. 
 
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.
 
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.