News & Announcements

Out of an abundance of caution and in consultation with public safety officials, Bethel Park School District will continue to have Remote Learning Days for the rest of the week. Bitter cold temperatures and snow-piled and still dicey roadways continue to create unsafe conditions for students and school bus drivers, and safety remains the district’s top priority.

As always, during an RLD, students and staff work from home following the 2-Hour Delay schedule, and no transportation services will be provided to students attending parochial, specialty, or vocational schools.

Snow removal at all Bethel Park Schools, including at the BPHS campus, is expected to be completed late this afternoon. All scheduled after-school activities planned for Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026 -- including athletic contests, the school board meeting, etc. - will proceed as planned.

Due to forecasted freezing temperatures, Bethel Park School District will operate on a Remote Learning Day on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. The Bethel Park High School campus, including Black Hawk Drive, will close to traffic at 7 a.m. tomorrow for snow removal. Unauthorized vehicles will not be permitted, and motorists should use alternate routes until work is completed. The status of Tuesday’s after-school activities will be announced tomorrow afternoon.

Bethel Park announced its Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2025, honoring seven former student-athletes and contributors during an induction ceremony at Bethel Park High School sponsored by Allegheny Health Network. The class includes Tracy Pfister ’83, Anthony Caruso ’08, Nick Kwiatkoski ’11, Levi Metheny ’16, Nino Bonaccorsi ’17, Coach Jeff Metheny, and Distinguished Contribution Award recipient Patricia Barnitz, each recognized for their lasting impact on Bethel Park athletics.

Bethel Park High School senior Makayla O’Neill has been named the January 2026 Rotary Student of the Month in recognition of her academic excellence, leadership and service. O’Neill, a standout student-athlete with a 4.366 weighted GPA and seven varsity letters, plans to study environmental science or biology and is active in community service while balancing athletics, volunteering and personal interests.

Bethel Park School District will have a 2-hour delay on Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026.

Independence Middle School honored its January Students of the Month for academic achievement, leadership, and positive contributions to the school and community.

Bethel Park High School will present its spring musical, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, March 11–14, 2026, at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium, with tickets available for $15 through the district website starting March 1. The show follows Ariel, a young mermaid who trades her voice to become human in pursuit of true love, featuring beloved songs like “Under the Sea” and “Part of Your World,” a double cast for lead roles, and creative staging to bring the underwater world to life.

Due to the winter storm, Bethel Park School District will operate on a Remote Learning Day on Monday, January 26, 2026. All district buildings will remain closed today and throughout the school day on Monday. A decision on after-school activities will be announced on Monday afternoon.

Independence Middle School will stage its spring musical, Footloose: Youth Edition, March 5–7, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in the IMS auditorium, with tickets available for $10 through the district website. The one-hour adaptation follows teenager Ren as he challenges a small town’s ban on dancing, featuring songs from the original Footloose soundtrack and highlighting themes of understanding, connection, and empathy.