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There will be three practices for the 4th, 5th and 6th grade students who are planning to compete in the May 19 Elementary Track and Field Meet.

The practices will take place at the Stadium Track on Monday, May 11, Thursday, May 14 and Monday, May 18. Practice times are 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM.  The practices will be conducted by the Varsity and Jr High Track & Field staffs. 

Join us for Trout Release Day this Saturday, May 9 from 9-11 am at Alameda Park (Jaycees Shelter!

Butler Area School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) Award from The NAMM Foundation for their outstanding support and commitment to music education. Now in its 27th year, the program continues to spotlight and celebrate school districts and individual schools across the United States for their exemplary dedication to music education and their ongoing efforts to ensure equitable access to music learning as part of a well-rounded education.

Fourth and fifth grade students at Emily Brittain Elementary School recently had the opportunity to showcase their musical talents during a special schoolwide performance. 

The Golden Tornado Scholastic Foundation, Inc. Fine Arts and Beyond (FAB) Showcase was a huge success. Thank you to everyone who supported the event!

View photos on Facebook. 

The Golden Tornado Scholastic Foundation, Inc.'s 23rd Annual Fine Arts and Beyond (FAB) Showcase will take place on April 11, 2026!

FAB Showcase
April 11, 2026
Intermediate High School
4:30 - 8:00 pm

View the FAB Showcase flyer. 

View the BEA Food Drive flyer.

Butler Area School District's Kennywood day is Saturday, June 6, 2026! Tickets are $32.99 if purchased by May 18. The price will increase to $35.99 after the May 18th deadline.

The Butler Area School District's Board of School Directors, Al Vavro, president, Gary Shingleton, vice president, John Conrad, Jennifer Cummings, Jennifer Daniels-Wells, Phil Heasley, Terry Stivason, Nina Teff, and Cecilia Tomko, were selected as the recipient of the Tri-State Area School Study Council’s D. Richard Wynn Distinguished School Board Award!

This award is a prestigious honor recognizing outstanding school board leadership and governance throughout the region.

Over the past few weeks, Butler’s varsity athletes have been making special visits to each of our elementary schools, bringing energy, enthusiasm, and a passion for spring sports along with them.

To celebrate Valentine’s Day in a meaningful way, Ms. Hampton's students participated in a project called Hearts Around the World. Their goal was to receive a valentine, heart, or postcard from all 50 states.

Butler Area School District is proud to share that Mr. Jeff Kroner has been selected as part of the 2026 class to be inducted into the PMEA Hall of Fame. The PMEA Hall of Fame was established in 2008 to honor outstanding music educators who have made exceptional and lasting contributions to the profession and to music education in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 

Butler Area School District has been awarded a $7,500 Pennsylvania Farm Bill Agriculture & Youth Grant to support and expand agricultural education opportunities across the district.

Shop with a Cop was a great success!

Students from across the district had the opportunity to go shopping for Christmas alongside local police officers, creating a special day filled with joy, excitement, and incredible memories.

This year, Emily Brittain Elementary School tried a brand-new approach to the annual Thanksgiving parade—and it sparked even more creativity than ever before. Instead of a traditional walk-through parade, students and staff created a Thanksgiving Parade Museum, allowing classrooms to visit throughout the day on the Tuesday before break. The result was a colorful, imaginative showcase of student work, teamwork, and holiday spirit.

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.

The Butler Education Association is hosting their annual food drive in support of the Kids' Weekend Backpack Program.

Please consider bringing a food item to the Butler Golden Tornado football game on Friday, October 17. You can also donate needed items directly from Amazon. Click here to donate. 

The Golden Tornado Scholastic Foundation, Inc. Tuff Tornado Run was a huge success. Thank you to everyone who came out to support this event! 

View more photos on Facebook. 

Save the date! The Annual Orchestra Spooktacular returns Thursday, October 23rd at Butler Intermediate High School!

•  6:00 PM – Trick-or-treat through our Haunted Hallway
•  7:00 PM – The Butler Senior High Orchestra performs spooky favorites in the auditorium

Butler Area School District has been selected to join the newest cohort of the League of Innovative Schools, a national network led by Digital Promise that connects and supports the nation’s most forward-thinking education leaders.

The Golden Tornado Scholastic Foundation, Inc.'s annual Tuff Tornado Run is coming up! Register by September 6 to receive a free t-shirt. 

Saturday, September 27, 2025
10:00 am - 1:00 pm 
Alameda Park

Visit the Foundation's website for more information. 

Register for the Tuff Tornado Run online now!

View the Tuff Tornado Run flyer. 

At Butler Area School District, we believe learning is a lifelong journey, and it doesn’t just happen within the walls of a classroom.

We hope you'll take some time to read our annual "Back to School" publication to learn more about the exciting opportunities for learning, growth and connection at Butler Area School District this year.

Summer is still in full swing, but if you are looking ahead to the first day of school, here are a few things you can do now to be prepared!

Butler Area School District is committed to transforming teaching and learning through a personalized learning approach. Our ongoing efforts include professional development opportunities, the design of a new teacher evaluation system aligned with personalized learning practices, strategic investments in instructional materials that support individualized instruction, and the purchase of flexible furniture to accommodate diverse seating arrangements, particularly at the secondary level. Much of this work has been made possible through generous grant funding.

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!