News & Announcements

Bethel Park High School’s fall play, "CLUE," based on the cult classic film and beloved board game, will be held Nov. 5-8 at 7 p.m. The show, which costs $5 to attend, promises a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud mystery full of twists and surprises.

Following Superintendent Dr. James Walsh’s announcement that he will retire at the end of the 2025–2026 school year, the Bethel Park Board of School Directors has launched a search for his successor, led by solicitor Rebecca Heaton Hall of Weiss Burkardt Kramer LLC. The process will include community engagement through surveys and a public forum to help shape the next superintendent’s leadership profile, with further details to be announced in the coming weeks.

Bethel Park Superintendent Dr. James Walsh will retire at the end of the 2025–26 school year after five years of transformative leadership marked by facility upgrades, academic innovation, and record student achievement. Community leaders praised his student-first vision and lasting impact.

Independence Middle School honored its October Students of the Month for academic achievement, leadership, and positive contributions to the school and community.

The Bethel Park School District and Spartan Pharmacy will host a community flu shot clinic at Bethel Park High School on Nov. 4, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. COVID-19 boosters will also be available to those who qualify.

Bethel Park School District will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Independence Middle School on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, at 5 p.m. The celebration will coincide with the school’s Open House, which begins at 6 p.m.

The BPSD Focus Community App is now live in the Apple and Google app stores. This mobile version of the Parent Portal allows families to quickly access schedules, grades, and other important information right from their phones.

The Bethel Park School District has transitioned to a new Student Information System (SIS), selecting Focus School Software to replace its long-standing eSchoolPlus platform.

In June, the Bethel Park School District celebrated the careers and contributions of its 2025 retirees with a special luncheon. This heartfelt event recognized the dedication and hard work of the district's staff members, who collectively contributed hundreds of years of service to the community and its students.

On June 12, 2025, Bethel Park High School held its 116th annual Commencement ceremony at Black Hawk Stadium on an especially warm summer evening, celebrating the achievements of the 313 graduates who make up the Class of 2025.