News & Announcements

Bethel Park senior Lyla Walsh earned the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award for her project, "A Girl’s Guide to Engineering Camp," aimed at addressing the gender gap in engineering. Walsh designed and hosted the four-day camp, bringing in women engineers to inspire young girls. A dedicated Girl Scout for 12 years, Walsh also serves as the president of the Student Government Association, plays the cello, and teaches guitar. She plans to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering after graduation. Walsh's achievement will be celebrated at a ceremony in the spring.

Each month, Crumbl Cookies recognizes outstanding students and staff at Bethel Park High School with a series of awards, including Student of the Month Awards for one student at each high school grade level. They also recognize the top vocational students and students and staff who go above and beyond to make Bethel Park High School a special place to learn and work.

The National Merit Scholarship (NMS) Corporation announced over 16,000 semifinalists in its 70th annual program, including Bethel Park's James Sipe and Lyla Walsh, who will compete for one of 7,250 scholarships totaling more than $30 million. Additionally, Bethel Park has six commended students, and all entrants qualify for NMS recognition based on their PSAT/NMSQT scores.

The Bethel Park boys soccer team is focused on defending their Section 2-3A championship in 2024 after a strong 2023 season. Despite losing key seniors, including all-WPIAL selections Henry Gaston and Adam Thompson, the team returns several talented players like senior Jackson Friday and midfielders Ethan Varley and Max Lemessurier, all aiming for a deeper playoff run. With a strong core and team chemistry, Coach Doug Fink is optimistic about the team’s potential to compete for another section title and make a significant postseason push.

The running back has already matched his junior year rushing totals for the 5-0 Black Hawks

Three Bethel Park High School students—Jackson Friday, Max Lemessurier, and Lily Yester—have formed a suicide prevention club to raise awareness about mental health, particularly among young athletes. The club, inspired by a previous initiative at the Spencer Family YMCA, aims to address the pressures athletes face and provide resources for those struggling with mental health issues, emphasizing that support is available for all students, not just athletes. The group plans to distribute flyers with mental health resources and hopes to expand its membership while continuing efforts to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health and suicide prevention.

Families in Bethel Park can learn about the college financial aid process through two events this September. The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency will host a virtual session on Sept. 24, while Washington & Jefferson College will sponsor an in-person event at Mt. Lebanon High School on Sept. 26, offering valuable insights for parents and students.

Bethel Park High School senior Brady McKiernan was named September Student of the Month by the Bethel Park Rotary Club for his academic excellence, leadership, and community service. A talented musician, athlete, and National Honor Society member, McKiernan aspires to attend the U.S. Naval Academy to pursue aerospace engineering and continue his commitment to service.

Bethel Park High School senior Lyla Walsh earned the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award for her efforts to address the gender gap in engineering. Through a four-day summer camp she designed, Walsh introduced young girls to the field of engineering by organizing presentations and hands-on STEM activities led by women engineers. Her project emphasized the positive impact women can have in traditionally male-dominated industries. Walsh has been a Girl Scout for 12 years and plans to pursue a degree in mechanical engineering after graduation in 2025, continuing her advocacy for women in STEM.

Sixty-two Bethel Park High School students received AP Scholar Awards for their exceptional performance on Advanced Placement Exams during the 2023-2024 school year. Students were honored across three categories: AP Scholar with Distinction for those with an average score of at least 3.5 on five or more exams, AP Scholar with Honor for students with an average score of 3.25 on four or more exams, and AP Scholar for those who earned a score of 3 or higher on three or more exams. This achievement reflects the students' dedication to college-level coursework.