One individual from our McQuistion Elementary School community self disclosed that they have tested positive for COVID-19. The individual has not been at school since last week. It was determined that they did not have any close contacts at school. Due to privacy laws, we can not share additional information.
One individual from our Intermediate High School community self disclosed that they have tested positive for COVID-19. All individuals who were determined to be close contacts in this case are adults. They have all been notified and are not present at our schools. Due to privacy laws, we can not share additional information.
For the 2020-2021 school year, Butler Area School District received a PA Department of Environmental Protection Environmental Education grant to install pollinator gardens at the six K-4 elementary school buildings.
One individual from our Intermediate High School community self disclosed that they have tested positive for COVID-19. Due to privacy laws, we can not share additional information. What we can share is that it was determined that this individual did not have any close contacts with other individuals at school.
One individual from our school district community self disclosed that they have tested positive for COVID-19. Although we have not yet received official notification, we have consulted with the Pennsylvania Department Health. This individual interacts with people from multiple schools. Due to privacy laws, we can not share additional information. What we can share is that all individuals who are considered a close contact have already been notified.
The Butler Area Board of School Directors adjusted the 2020-2021 school calendar at their meeting on Monday, October 19, 2020. This time is necessary for our teachers to manage our different Learning Pathways.
The update includes three additional Act 80 Days. The Act 80 dates are:
Juniors Charlie Kreinbucher and Aubree Tack were named the 2020 Tornado Prince and Princess at Butler Senior High School's homecoming on Friday, October 16.
In addition to Charlie and Aubree, the members of Butler's Homecoming Court included Marley Fish, Lauren Seybert, Olivia White, Casey Zurzolo, Tucker Christie, Christian DePolo, Jacob Jones, and Sage Vavro.
Congratulations to all of these students!
Northwest students are SOARing again this year! SOAR stands for Safety, Ownership, Attitude, Respect and Responsibility. Students earn their spot on the bingo board by "soaring." Congratulations to all of our bingo winners!
The members of the General Richard Butler Chapter, NSDAR recently donated school supplies and masks to Emily Brittain Community Partnership and Demonstration School. Their generous donation included markers, crayons, rulers, scissors, spiral notebooks, glue sticks, kleenex packs, disposable face masks, silicone mask cages for staff, and face shields for students.
A special thank you to General Richard Butler Chapter, NSDAR for their donation to our school!
This year Butler Area School District is partnering with the Kinsa’s FLUency School Health Program. The mission of the program is to prevent the spread of illness during cold and flu season at schools. Family participation in this program is voluntary and open to families with students in grades K-6. Participating families will receive a free award-winning Kinsa thermometer to take their child’s temperature each day. The program also provides an app that families may use to help detect and respond to spreading illness. It is free for families to participate.
The Butler Area School District is hiring for multiple positions:
If you are interested in joining the Butler Area School District team, please contact Human Resources: careers@butler.k12.pa.us. Visit our Employment page to learn more.
The Nutrition Group is also hiring food service workers for Butler Area School District. Part time daylight shifts are available, so you can work while your kids are in school. Call 724-214-3221 for more information. View the flyer.
The goal of keeping everyone healthy involves us all! Click to read the latest from our school nurses.
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