We have created a website with important information during the COVID-19 school closure.
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If your child will be five years of age on or before September 1, 2020, it's time to start thinking about kindergarten registration for the 2020-2021 school year!
Visit our Kindergarten Registration page for more information, including:
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Click the link below for Story Time with Dr. Morgan-Davis.
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An Open Letter to the Staff, Students, Parents and Community of the Butler Area School District:
The on-going Covid-19 virus has tested everyone’s mettle and resiliency. The rapid-fire directives and decisions emanating from governmental agencies has produced an unbelievable amount of challenges for the staff, students and parents of the Butler District. We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the sincere respect and deep appreciation we have for our dedicated and unselfish staff in meeting these difficult challenges.
All meetings, events, activities and athletics are canceled as long as our school district is closed. Currently, we are closed through Sunday, March 29. Thank you for your patience.
Special Education/ IEP Meetings All special education meetings, including IEP meetings, that were scheduled to take place during the closure have been postponed. More information for families of special education students can be found on our COVID-19 website. Click to access>
School Board Meetings The School Board meetings that were scheduled for Monday, March 16 and Monday, March 23 have been canceled.
PTO and other Parent or Student Meetings All PTO meetings that were scheduled to take place during our school closure have been canceled.
Every parent or student meeting that was scheduled to take place during our school closure will be postponed until a later date.
Events and Activities All school events and activities are canceled during the school closure. Some events may be rescheduled for a later date. We will share information as it becomes available.
Athletics All athletic practices, games and competitions are canceled until further notice.
Beginning next month, all school districts throughout Pennsylvania will participate in the Pennsylvania System of School Assessments (PSSA).
The Tornado Jazz Ensemble recently performed for students at three elementary schools. The students at Emily Brittain, McQuistion and Summit enjoyed seeing some of the instruments first hand and hearing the older students perform.
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The Nutrition Group and Butler Area School District will be offering after school meals to school-age children in the community. The program is free and open to all school-age children who were 18 years of age or younger at the start of the 2019-20 school year.
Start Date: March 2, 2020
Where: Emily Brittain Community Partnership and Demonstration School
When: Monday and Wednesday
Time: 3:45-4:30 p.m.
For more information, contact:
Food Service Directors
Helen Walker (724) 214-3223
Lisa Montebell (724) 214-3243
Bobbi Ritts (724) 214-3221
Families are invited to join their children at their school for their Spring Open House events.
(POSTPONED) Butler Middle School March 26, 2020 5:30-7:30 pm
** The Middle School Spring Open House event has been postponed. We will share more information when it becomes available. Thank you for your patience. **
Center Township Elementary School May 6, 2020 5:45-7:00 pm
Connoquenessing Elementary School April 30, 2020 6:00-7:15 pm
Emily Brittain Community Partnership & Demonstration School May 7 6:00-7:15 pm
McQuistion Elementary School May 5, 2020 5:45-7:00 pm
Northwest Elementary School April 30, 2020 6:00-7:15 pm
Summit Elementary School May 6, 2020 6:00-7:15 pm
Parents/Guardians,
The health, safety and well-being of our students and staff are our top priorities. With the recently elevated discussion regarding coronavirus (COVID-19) in the news, we want to take a moment to reinforce preventive safety measures and reference our process and communications.
While there are NO confirmed cases at the District level or in Pennsylvania regarding coronavirus, we are continuing to closely monitor updates and are following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations in proactively planning should measures need to be put in place. All Butler County Superintendents/Executive Director and School Nurses are maintaining regular contact with Butler County leaders, Pennsylvania Department of Health officials, Butler Health System and other health care providers to discuss official updates, share information and, if needed, to coordinate any response. We are committed to collaborating in this effort and making the best possible decisions for our students, staff and families.
Butler County Commissioners and the Butler Eagle are sponsoring a poster contest for students in kindergarten through fourth grade encouraging county residents to participate in the U.S. Census.
Six winning entries will be selected (one top prize and five runner-up awards). They will be recognized on April 1, Census Day, at the 10 a.m. county commissioners meeting. Participation awards will also be given.
Students can pick up a poster contest canvas at their elementary school starting on Wednesday, March 4. Entries can also be submitted on 8.5x11 inch or 11x17 inch paper. Projects may use any medium including crayons, chalk, markers and paint. The slogan "Count Me In!" must be included.
Entries are due Tuesday, March 24 and will be judged on March 30 and 31 by county commissioners. Entries can be dropped off at the Butler Eagle (514 W. Wayne St.). For more information, contact Donna Sybert, Eagle associate managing editor, at 724-282-8000, ext. 243.
This event has been postponed. We will share more information when it becomes available. Thank you for your patience.
Butler Area School District