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Butler Area School District administrative and school offices will be closed from Monday, June 30 through Friday, July 4. Offices will reopen on Monday, July 7. We appreciate your patience during our summer closure.

We are excited to share information about this year's Back-to-School SummerFest with our elementary families. SummerFest is a great opportunity to ensure your student is equipped with the essential items needed for a successful academic year. Students entering grades K–5 for the 2025-2026 school year will receive clothing, athletic shoes, undergarments, socks, a backpack, school supplies, a coat, and additional resources.

This event is made possible thanks to generous support from Inspired Hearts and Hands and many incredible community partners. 

SummerFest 2025
August 15, 2025
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Broad Street Elementary

View the Butler County SummerFest flyer.

Visit Inspired Hearts and Hands website. 

AJ Myers & Sons -- BASD's new transportation provider -- is hiring!

• Bus Drivers (CDL - Free Training)
• Van Drivers (No CDL)
• Bus Monitors

Contact kurt@ajmyersandsons.net or call 724-548-5881 for more information.

 Click here to apply online. 

Although the school year just ended, now is the time we begin planning for the upcoming school year. To ensure we can get accurate transportation information to our families in a timely manner, please carefully review the following information and complete each form that applies to your family as soon as possible. 

If you have any questions, please contact our transportation department at transportation@basdk12.org. You can also visit the transportation website for additional information.

After completing a research project in ELA on key figures from the Revolutionary War, fifth grade students at Connoquenessing Elementary School hosted a Living Wax Museum to showcase their work.

Butler Area School District has been awarded an Environmental Education Grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). This funding supports the district's efforts to engage students in outdoor, hands-on learning experiences aligned with Pennsylvania’s Science, Technology & Engineering, Environmental Literacy, and Sustainability (STEELS) standards.

As we approach the end of the school year, we want to remind you that the last day of school will be on Friday, June 6, 2025. Please note this is a half day for all students. 

Over 250 students from Butler Area School District’s 4th, 5th, and 6th grades came together for an exciting evening of athletic achievement at the annual Elementary Track & Field Meet, which was held at the High School Stadium.

Butler's Varsity Track and Field team is offering three practices for our young student athletes to experience all the track and field events that will be offered at the annual track and field meet. 

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our recent Garden and Gather event at Connoquenessing Elementary School! Students, staff, families and friends came together to prepare the garden for a vibrant summer season. From planting colorful flowers, herbs, and vegetables to spreading mulch, pea gravel, and restarting the water garden, every task was met with enthusiasm and teamwork.

Save the date for the upcoming "Guys Who Grill" event!

Saturday, May 17
Preston Park
5:00-8:00 pm

View the flyer for more details. 

Our elementary orchestra students from all seven of Butler Area School District's elementary schools showcased their musical talents at the combined orchestra concert. 

Our elementary band students from Broad Street Elementary, Connoquenessing Elementary, Emily Brittain Elementary, and Summit Elementary showcased their musical talents at the combined band concert in April. 

The Golden Tornado Scholastic Foundation, Inc.'s 22nd annual Fine Arts & Beyond (FAB) Showcase was a great success. The student artwork was incredible and the student musical performances were outstanding. Thank you to everyone who helped make the event a success!

Students from the Intermediate High School paired up with students from Connoquenessing Elementary School to read together for Read Across America Week.

Mrs. Crissman’s third grade class at Connoquenessing Elementary School brought learning to life with the grand opening of their very own student-run Mushroom Café. This exciting event was the culmination of a months-long project-based learning unit that had students fully immersed in every aspect of building and running a restaurant.

Aramark, BASD's food service provider, would like your feedback!

The northwest Pennsylvania region will celebrate Remake Learning Days this spring. There are several Remake Learning Day events happening right here in our district. We hope you'll join in the remaking learning fun! 

Remake Learning Days - Northwest PA Region

Dear BASD Families,

Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is open and we would really appreciate your help ensuring this important information reaches all families in our district with an incoming kindergarten student. 

If you know a kindergarten-aged child in your neighborhood, please share this information with their parents.

If you have a child who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2024, please start the registration process as soon as possible. 

Butler Area School District's Kennywood day is Saturday, June 7, 2025. Tickets are available for as low as $31.99 if purchased before May 25. 

Join us for a community information session on the measles, presented by Dr. Michael Fiorina, to learn about prevention, symptoms, and treatment. This session will provide the latest updates on measles outbreaks and how to protect your family. There will also be a Q&A session with Dr. Fiorina following the presentation.

Click here to register for the Measles Information Session

Save the date for the 6th annual Best Buddies Eggstravaganza! 

Best Buddies Eggstravaganza
Saturday, April 12
Butler Senior High stadium and campus

The Connoquenessing Elementary School community recently came together for a truly special event—the Blue Ribbon Showcase—to celebrate their prestigious Blue Ribbon Award. The evening was filled with excitement, appreciation, and meaningful connections, highlighting the dedication of Connoquenessing Elementary staff, parents, and students who made this achievement possible.

Butler elementary gifted students competed in three Academic Games Leagues of America (AGLOA) competitions this school year: LinguiSHTIK, Equations, and Tri-Bowl

As part of Read Across America Week, Mrs. Rensel’s first grade class at Connoquenessing Elementary School and Mrs. Neely Aldridge’s seventh grade class at the Intermediate High School came together for a special reading experience—virtually! Using Google Meet, the first graders read a book to their seventh-grade audience, creating a fun and engaging connection between the two classes.

Save the date for The Golden Tornado Scholastic Foundation, Inc.'s 22nd Annual Fine Arts and Beyond (FAB) Showcase!

FAB Showcase
April 5, 2025
Intermediate High School
4:30 - 8:00 pm

Ms. Maloney’s second grade class at Connoquenessing Elementary recently brought the magic of fairy tales and the adventure of tall tales to life! As part of their learning, students dressed up as characters from the stories they read, adding a fun and creative twist to the lesson.

Thank you for your flexibility this winter. I know the cancellation of school and/or the shift to remote instruction is not easy for families. As you know, we closed school due to inclement weather on January 3, 2025. The make-up day for January 3 is scheduled for Friday, March 21, 2025. 

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro issued a Proclamation to proclaim February 3-7 School Counseling Week.

At Butler Area School District, we are proud to recognize our school counselors who play a vital role in supporting the academic success, mental health and future career paths of our students. Thank you for all you do! 

Connoquenessing Elementary School recently held its annual Science Fair, providing students with an exciting opportunity to showcase their creativity, curiosity, and scientific knowledge.

Fifth grade students at Connoquenessing Elementary School created quilt squares with words and sentences about what it means to be kind. Next they will compile all the quilt squares together to make one big Connoquenessing kindness quilt! Great work, Conno!

Kindergarten registration is officially open! If your child will be five years old on or before September 1, 2025, it's time to register for kindergarten.

Please visit our Kindergarten Registration page for more information. 

At Butler Area School District, we're grateful for our amazing School Police Officers! Thank you for your dedication to making all of our schools a safe learning environment for all. 

Officer James Green, fondly known as Officer Jim, was selected as the 2025 recipient of the U.S. Department of Education's prestigious national RISE (Recognizing Inspiring School Employees) Award. This honor highlights the exceptional contributions of classified school employees who go above and beyond in service to students. Officer Jim is the School Police Officer at Broad Street Elementary School

We are pleased to share that Broad Street Elementary School's dedicated Police Officer, James Green (fondly known as Officer Jim), has been selected as a recipient of the U.S. Department of Education's prestigious national RISE (Recognizing Inspiring School Employees) Award. This honor highlights the exceptional contributions of classified school employees who go above and beyond in service to students.

Third graders in Mrs. Crissman's class at Connoquenessing Elementary School are preparing for roles in the classroom's restaurant 'The Mushroom Cafe'!  As part of a project-based lesson, they're honing their interview skills to perfection. At Connoquenessing Elementary's Outdoor Appreciation Campus, learning comes alive with practical, real-world experiences.

Connoquenessing Elementary School students participated in a "Spirit of Giving" event by collecting more than 500 items for the Butler Humane Society. Thank you to our Connoquenessing students, families and staff for their generous contributions! 

The Senior High School Tornado Big Band recently performed at Connoquenessing, Northwest, and McQuistion Elementary School. The elementary students enjoyed the opportunity to see the band perform! 

Dear BASD Elementary Families, 

As we continue to prepare for the possibility of remote learning, we would like to make sure our families are as prepared as possible. 

Dear BASD Parents/Guardians of Students in Grades K-5: 

We hope you and your family had a wonderful Thanksgiving. As we head back to school, we are preparing for the possibility of remote learning. There are a few important things we would like to share with you to help your family prepare for this possibility. 

Each year I like to remind our families of our Winter Weather Plan. 

I make the decision to delay or cancel school after I review the weather forecast and consult with our Transportation Department. When necessary, the district also consults with the municipalities and other resources within our community. Each decision regarding whether or not to delay or cancel school is made with student safety as the primary concern. I recognize that any delay or cancellation can create hardships for our families and do not take this decision lightly.

Butler Area School District is honored to be one of only six school districts most recently recognized as an AASA Learning 2025 Lighthouse System by AASA, The School Superintendents Association. This prestigious designation highlights our district's commitment to transformative education and continual innovation on behalf of our students and community.

Connoquenessing Elementary School students celebrated their Conno BEAT assembly with a spooktacular twist! Student winners had a blast mummifying their principal, Mrs. Hull, and friends as a reward for their positive behavior!

Third grade students at Connoquenessing Elementary School were thrilled to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Enslin, owners of the local restaurant Clifford’s, as part of their project-based learning lesson on starting and running a restaurant. The Enslins shared valuable insights into the world of business, teaching students about the importance of creating a mission statement and identifying key skills needed to launch a restaurant.

On October 3, students and staff celebrated Connoquenessing Elementary School's prestigious designation as a National Blue Ribbon School in a joyful outdoor assembly filled with excitement and pride for their school. The honor, awarded by the U.S. Department of Education, recognizes schools across the country for their overall academic excellence and progress in closing achievement gaps.

Thank you to everyone who supported The Golden Tornado Scholastic Foundation, Inc.'s Tuff Tornado Run and helped make this event a huge success! 

View more photos from the 2024 Tuff Tornado Run. 

Connoquenessing Elementary School families recently gathered on the school lawn for their annual Movie Under the Stars. 

I am thrilled to share some exciting news with you! Connoquenessing Elementary School has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School.

This is a reminder that tick season is upon us. We encourage you to check your children for ticks or signs of a tick bite each day. 

While we do not check students for ticks while they are at school, it is possible that a tick will be discovered. In that case, the school nurse will notify you if a tick is found on your student while they are at school. 

The Butler Education Association (BEA) is organizing a food drive to support The Kids' Weekend Backpack Program!

Please bring a single serve non-perishable item to the Butler Golden Tornado Football game this Friday, September 20. Donations will go to the Kids’ Weekend Backpack Program.

I regret to inform you that we are canceling school today, Thursday, September 12, 2024. As you are aware from our communication yesterday, we initially received a vague threat targeting our secondary schools. After receiving reports from parents and students about additional threats, we determined that these mirrored threats made to other districts in the region, which were deemed not credible. Unfortunately, overnight we have received further threats.

The 2024-2025 school year will be filled with many exciting opportunities for the students in our school district. I'm excited to share more in our annual "Welcome Back" publication. Click here or click on the image below to read it.

The Butler Area Public Library, Butler Area School District, Center for Community Resources, United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania and WQED Education partnered for a fun day of free activities for families with students entering grades K-5!

Three 2024 Butler graduates recently left a lasting legacy at their former elementary school.

We are incredibly fortunate to live in a community that is committed to supporting our students and our schools. 

There are many ways to get involved throughout the year. Please complete the form linked below to let us know if you are interested in volunteering or helping our students learn about a career. If you are willing to do both, please submit this form twice -- once for volunteering and once for career awareness support.

Click here to complete the BASD Volunteer and Career Awareness Support Survey.

The Golden Tornado Scholastic Foundation, Inc.'s 21st annual Fine Arts & Beyond (FAB) Showcase was a great success. The student artwork was incredible and the student musical performances were outstanding. Thank you to everyone who helped make the event a success!