News & Announcements

Benjamin Franklin Elementary School will have a Remote Learning Day on January 28, 2025, due to a water main break near the school. Students and staff at that school should follow standard RLD procedures. All other Bethel Park schools are unaffected by this development and will operate as scheduled with standard in-person instruction, including the previously scheduled 2-hour delay for staff development.

Bethel Park Schools will transition to remote instruction on Tuesday, January 21, and Wednesday, January 22, due to the bitter cold temperatures.

All Bethel Park School District after-school activities, including athletics, performance practices, and any community events scheduled to use district facilities, are canceled.

Bethel Park School District will have a Remote Learning Day on Thursday, January 16, 2025, due to the forecast of an all-day snowfall that the local meteorologists are warning could make the morning and after commutes very challenging. Students and staff are expected to follow the school district's standard Remote Learning Day procedures.

Fourth graders in Mrs. Amy Luzader’s and Mrs. Jennifer Gallaher’s classes at Ben Franklin Elementary recently engaged in an exciting hands-on learning experience as part of their Smithsonian physical science unit, the Egg Drop Challenge.

Bethel Park School District has reassured families that a recent security breach involving PowerSchool's student information system did not affect the district's data, as it uses eSchool, a subsidiary of PowerSchool. The district emphasized its commitment to privacy and data security, urging families to contact the Technology Department with any concerns.

Due to harsh winter conditions, Bethel Park School District will have a Remote Learning Day on Monday, January 6, 2025. There will be no in-person instruction, and students must complete their required classwork following the standard RLD procedures from home.

Bethel Park School District is identifying students experiencing homelessness under the McKinney-Vento Act, which provides support like free lunch, school supplies, and transportation. Families are encouraged to contact the district if their living situation changes to minimize educational disruptions.

Bethel Park School District will have a Remote Learning Day today, January 3, 2025, due to unsafe road conditions. While there will be no in-person instruction, students are expected to complete their required classwork and will follow the 2-hour delay schedule from home.

Students at Benjamin Franklin Elementary School experienced an engaging 45-minute presentation by Wild World of Animals, featuring a variety of creatures such as sloths, porcupines, and snakes, while highlighting the importance of wildlife conservation. The interactive program emphasized the vital role animals play in the ecosystem and offered memorable photo opportunities, with trainers adapting the show for safety and enjoyment.