News & Announcements

Bethel Park’s Mrs. Eileen Wallace will be among eight exceptional nurses recognized at the Pittsburgh Penguins’ Nov. 19 game against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

The 2024 IMS Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, November 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Independence Middle School cafeteria.

Early screening for type 1 diabetes (T1D) can help detect the disease years before symptoms appear, potentially preventing life-threatening complications and aiding in better management.

Washington Elementary third graders studying the Nervous System welcomed school nurse Eileen Wallace, who read Your Fantastic Elastic Brain to help them learn about brain growth and adaptability. The reading session provided students a unique, hands-on experience to deepen their understanding of how their brains work and develop.

BPSD will host a Flu Shot Vaccination Clinic on Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the BPHS Gym.

The 9th Annual Operation Feed A Neighbor drive, in partnership with Bethel Park and South Park organizations, seeks donations of food, money, and supplies to support local families in need, with collections running November 1–21, 2024, and distribution on November 23 at the Spencer Family YMCA.

In October, Bethel Park School District participated in National School Bus Safety Week (Oct. 21-25) to emphasize the critical role of school buses in safely transporting students. The district's transportation department has shared important safety tips for bus drivers, students, and parents, highlighting practices like pre-trip inspections, safe crossing, and staying seated during transit. Pennsylvania’s school bus stopping law also requires motorists to stop at least 10 feet away when a bus’s red lights flash and the stop arm is extended.

Bethel Park Music proudly presents "ElectroStrings," at BPHS at 7 p.m., on Nov. 21, 2024.

Bethel Park School District was recently named a Great Pennsylvania School (GPS), recognizing its commitment to rigorous academics, community engagement, financial stability, and resilience. Superintendent Dr. James Walsh praised the distinction as a testament to the district's efforts in providing top-tier education, with staff continually striving to improve educational outcomes and support for students and families.

Bethel Park School District is participating in the 21st Annual Cybersecurity Awareness Month to promote online safety and best practices. The initiative, themed "Secure Our World," focuses on encouraging individuals to use password managers, enable multifactor authentication, report phishing, and install updates regularly to ensure digital security.