News & Announcements

Seventy-five Bethel Park High School DECA members competed at the 2025 Pennsylvania DECA State Career Development Conference, held Feb. 18-21 in Hershey. Thirty-nine students were recognized on stage, with 16 qualifying for the DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC), scheduled for April 25-30 in Orlando, Florida.

Five Bethel Park High School students were named Extra Effort Award winners at the Steel Center for Career and Technology Education for the first semester of the 2024-25 school year. Seniors Gabriella Balkovec (Cosmetology) and Lily Janus (Veterinary Assistant) earned the honor for the second time. The award recognizes students for outstanding attitude, work ethic, attendance, and dependability.

Four Bethel Park High School students were named Top of the Shop winners at the Steel Center for Career and Technology Education for the first semester of the 2024-25 school year. Honorees include seniors Adam Lackey, Matthew Yee, and Violet Puskar, along with junior Casimir Spano. The award recognizes outstanding conduct, work ethic, attendance, and coursework proficiency.

Bethel Park senior Lyla Walsh was featured on ABC's "Good Morning America" to celebrate National Girl Scout Day. She earned the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award for organizing a Girls in Engineering Camp that inspired young girls to explore engineering. Lyla’s achievement was highlighted alongside other impressive stories from girls across the country.

Bethel Park High School senior Lyla Walsh has advanced to National Merit finalist status, placing her among the top 1% of U.S. high school seniors and making her eligible for one of 6,870 scholarships totaling over $26 million.

Six Bethel Park High School students were named Steel Center Students of the Month for their outstanding performance and commitment to their vocational programs.

Independence Middle School recognized ten students as Students of the Month for their academic excellence, leadership, and positive contributions to the school community.

Kindergarten registration for the Bethel Park School District is now open online at www.bpsd.org, where parents can complete the enrollment process from home. Required documents include proof of age, proof of residency, and completed health forms. Children must be five years old by September 1 to enroll.

Each month, Crumbl Cookies recognizes outstanding students and staff at BPHS with a series of awards, including Student of the Month Awards for one student at each high school grade level. They also recognize the top vocational students and students and staff who go above and beyond to make Bethel Park High School a special place to learn and work.

Here are some key dates in Bethel Park School District's 2025-2026 school calendar.