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Patricia Furka, a senior at Butler Senior High School, is one of three finalists in the Commitment to Community Service Award through The Challenge Program! Help her win this award by voting for her on Facebook. Be sure to click on the original post and vote by hitting "like" on The Challenge Program, Inc. (TCP) Facebook post.

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 Swim and Dive recently hosted Mentor Night, a meaningful evening where senior athletes recognized the individuals who have encouraged, supported, and positively influenced them throughout their journey.

The Butler Eggstravaganza is a family-friendly community event. Medals will be awarded to the top finishers in the 5K race. The 1-mile fun run/walk is great for all ages. The event also includes an Easter egg hunt with prizes for children ages 10 and under. There will also be free face painting and free photos with the Easter bunny. And, of course, grand prizes for select egg hunt participants and a few lucky runners/walkers!

Scholarships associated with Senior Recognition Night will be made available on Monday, February 2nd at 8:00 am to all seniors. All applications will be completed and submitted digitally and must be received by Friday, March 6th at 11:59 pm, unless otherwise noted. Please reach out to your school counselor if you have any questions.

Butler Area School District, Butler County Community College, and Independence Health System recently announced their partnership to launch the Healthcare Pathways Career Readiness Program — a collaborative initiative designed to address critical workforce shortages across Butler County and the surrounding region while giving students the opportunity to experience careers in healthcare. The program responds to growing demand for qualified healthcare workers in high-need roles such as nursing assistants, medical assistants, EMTs, laboratory technicians, patient support staff, Advanced Practice Providers (APP), and essential hospital operations positions.

Butler Area School District was proudly represented at the PMEA District 5 Chorus Festival, with 14 Senior High School students selected to participate. During the festival, students auditioned for the PMEA Region Chorus, and five Butler students advanced: Sophia Cornetti, Amara DiCerbo, Luvenia Griffin, Kelsey Kennedy, and Zacharias Marra.

Congratulations to our talented students who were selected for the PMEA Junior High District Choir! They showcased their skills in a wonderful concert on Friday, January 16th, 2026.

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.

Reese Sequite, a junior at Butler Senior High School, has been selected as a member of Junior Achievement’s prestigious 18 Under Eighteen Class of 2026. She is the first student from Butler to receive this distinguished honor.

The Golden Tornado Marching Band recently marched at Universal Studios in Florida!

Visit the marching band's Facebook page to watch them march.

This year’s Variety Show involved about 175 students, including performers, stage crew, and members of Mr. Opalinski’s Audio Engineering class. Organized and run by STUCO, the show included a wide variety of singing, dancing, and acting, and closed with the annual teacher dance and STUCO dance.

Our Senior High Medical Careers Club, led by President Reese Sequite, recently organized and packed hygiene kits for community members in need!

Thank you to Bartosh Dental, Keelan Dental, Butler YMCA, and Fresenius for donating all of the products for the kits. Over 300 kits were packed and will be distributed at the First English Lutheran's community dinner on December 22nd.

The Senior High Gifted Program recently sponsored the Senior High Activities Showcase, which is a club and activity fair, during periods 8 and 9. Gifted students Ty Young, a senior, and Sydney O’Donnell, a junior, serve as this year’s Extreme Leadership students and chose to focus their service-learning project on helping freshmen become more involved in Senior High clubs and sports.

The Senior High School’s Tuffy’s Sips and Snacks group recently spread some holiday cheer by treating employees at the administration building to festive coffee and hot chocolate.

Mrs. Davis recently took her career exploration students on an engaging and educational field trip to Marburger Dairy, where learning came to life beyond the classroom walls.

The Butler Band recently visited Center Township Elementary School to share their love of music with our students!

Band members performed for students and introduced them to different instruments. It was a wonderful opportunity to inspire future musicians!

The Butler Senior High School Activity Showcase is coming up this week!

SHS Activity Showcase
Dec. 17
8th-9th Period
SHS Cafeteria

Forty students from the Intermediate High School and Senior High School recently represented our district at the Academic Game, LinguiSHTIK, at Slippery Rock University. 

Students in Mr. Gettens 7th period AP Computer Science class recently took a 6.7 minute break to celebrate the 67th day of school!

Butler Rock Orchestra recently performed side-by-side with Cello Fury, Pittsburgh’s own powerhouse electric cello trio, for a sold-out show at the historic Penn Theater!
 

Congratulations to the cast and crew of Disney's "Alice in Wonderland, Jr." on an incredible show! 

View photos from the performance on Facebook. 

Calling all singers, dancers, and actors! Auditions for the 2026 All-School Musical, Curtains School Edition, are December 8 & 9 after school in the SHS auditorium. Students are encouraged to attend on their grade's assigned day, but students can attend whichever day best fits their schedule.

Thanks to our friends at Slippery Rock University for doing a hygiene and hoodie drive for the Senior High School Tornado Shelter. We sincerely appreciate your support!

Crisis and trauma support dogs Hank and Milo visited the Senior High School grief group just before our Thanksgiving break, bringing comfort, smiles, and much-needed support. 

Senior High School students recently had the opportunity to visit Aerotech, a high-tech manufacturing company located in the RIDC Park. The trip was sponsored by The Consortium of Education as part of its ongoing efforts to connect students with real-world career experiences.

As Thanksgiving approaches, it's the perfect time to share a video Mr. Robbins' TV Studio class created featuring our Senior High School students and staff. Inspired by a recent viral trend, they placed a microphone in the hallway with a sign inviting anyone passing by to share one positive thing.

Watch One Positive Thing on YouTube

Students in the new Introduction to Agriculture class at Butler Senior High School wrapped up their Thanksgiving Farm-to-Table project with a class Thanksgiving dinner and presentations showcasing their work.

Congratulations to our 8th & 9th grade students who represented Butler Area School District at PMEA District 5 Junior High Stringfest!

The students spent all day rehearsing followed by a concert this evening at Sharon High School. Their favorite piece overall was Turbulence! Congratulations and great job! 

Butler Senior High School chorus students auditioned alongside more than 400 high school singers from Beaver, Butler, Lawrence, and Mercer counties. Thirteen of our students earned a spot in the PMEA Honors Chorus Festival after a successful audition. The festival was held November 6–8, 2025.

Mrs. Zager’s AP Biology students recently had a unique and unforgettable learning experience when they visited Allegheny General Hospital to observe an open-heart surgery. This hands-on opportunity gave students a rare chance to see the complexities of cardiac surgery up close and deepen their understanding of human anatomy and physiology.

The Medical Careers Club, led by Senior High School student Reese Sequite, recently hosted an engaging workshop that combined science, art, and healthcare in a hands-on learning experience.

BotsIQ students Max Davis, Easton O'Donnell, Luke Monday, and Adrianna Whichard recently participated in an Electronics Training Day at the BotsIQ training facility in Pittsburgh.

Congratulations to our senior student athletes who signed and committed to continue their academic & athletic career next fall:

Each year during American Education Week, the Distinguished Graduate Steering Committee begins the process of selecting a graduate from Butler High School to receive the Distinguished Graduate Award.

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.

Senior High School students recently enjoyed an exciting field trip to the Robotics Convention at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. The event offered a hands-on look at cutting-edge technology, featuring everything from self-driving trucks to trash can robots.

Congratulations to our student athletes who represented Butler at the 2025 WPIAL sportsmanship summit -- Addyson Traggiai, Malina McElroy, Nico Baggetta & Boden Lenyk!

Senior High School students in the Career Exploration class recently visited Slippery Rock University to learn about their Rock Teach program. They also recently visited the Davis Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh for the for the SWPA Healthcare Expo.

Butler Senior High School welcomed prospective students from local private and parochial schools in October. The prospective students and their families participated in an open house that consisted of a brief overview of the high school in the auditorium, followed by a tour of the school.

The Butler Class 1965 generously donated $2,300 to the Tornado Shelter at the Senior High School.

Thank you for your kind support of our students!

Senior High School counselors recently hosted a Welcome Breakfast to greet students newly enrolled for the 2025–26 school year. The event offered a warm introduction to life at SHS and helped new students feel comfortable in their new environment.

Senior High School students recently visited the Midwestern Intermediate Unit to explore a variety of career opportunities in education and support services. During the trip, they learned about professions such as vision impairment teacher, behavioral management specialist, early intervention provider, and deaf and hard of hearing teacher. 

Several Senior High School students who are members of the National Honor Society volunteered at the Lung Cancer Awareness Walk, hosted by the Advanced Lung Centers of Independence Health System. The event highlighted the importance of lung cancer screenings and community support. 

Students from Mrs. Peter’s Gifted and BotsIQ programs along with students from Mrs. Davis's Career Exploration class, recently visited Butler Technologies, Inc. (BTI) for an exciting, hands-on learning experience. During the tour, students explored the company’s facility, learned about precision printing, and discovered potential career pathways in advanced manufacturing and technology.

The Butler Senior High School’s Medical Careers Club recently held its second meeting of the year, welcoming two guest speakers—Dr. Jessie Kamerer, EdD, MSN, RNC-NIC from Slippery Rock University, and Dr. Justin Miller, CCSP, CKTP from Miller Sports and Family Chiropractic.

Save the date for the Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School's open house on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. 

Visit www.butlertec.us for more information. 

Congratulations to DeShaun Clark and Sydney O’Donnell who were named the 2025 Tornado Prince and Princess at Butler High School’s Homecoming Friday, October 3.

Butler Senior High School's trivia team, comprised of senior Kaden Crocker, senior Bradley White, and junior Landin Schooley, will appear on KD Quiz, sponsored by GBU Life. 

Tune into KDKA at 11 am on October 18th and at 11:30 am on October 25th to watch their great performance!  

The annual Butler County Band Festival was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who came out to support these incredibly talented students!

Watch the full performance on YouTube.

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. 

Ms. McKinsey's 8th grade US History classes and Mrs. Minch's ESP Journalism class are collaborating with the Butler Eagle for a unique opportunity to create more responsible readers, support community journalism, and encourage future journalists.

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

We want to inform you that on Friday, September 26th, a portion of our building will be temporarily closed due to the installation of structural beams for a new rooftop air conditioning unit. This important work is part of our ongoing efforts to improve the comfort and environment of our school.

Congratulations to Butler's 2025 Tornado Homecoming Court! The prince and princess will be crowned before the football game against University High School on October 3 at 7:00 p.m. 

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.

Butler Area School District is one of two local districts selected to join the News Literacy Projects District Fellowship Program.

The three-year fellowship provides $30,000 grants and customized support to implement news literacy education districtwide, ensuring all students learn to think critically and engage responsibly with the news and information. 

Mark your calendars! The annual Butler County Band Festival will take place on Tuesday, September 30 at 7:00 p.m. in the Art Benardi Stadium at Butler Senior High School. 

Butler 26 Homecoming shirts are for sale. 

Click here to purchase your shirt. 

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!

A group of students, parents, and colleagues embarked on an unforgettable journey through Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland in July. This immersive travel experience brought language learning to life and offered students a firsthand glimpse into the beauty and culture of the German-speaking world.

On Friday, August 15th at 4:00 p.m. a Google form titled, "Student Parking Pass Application: Car Information" will go live for all students to register for a 25-26 parking permit.

This form will be emailed to you. It will also be available on the Senior High School website under Resources and then Parking Pass Application.

Schedules will be released the morning of August 15, 2025. This will give students time to review their schedules before selecting their preferred parking lot.

We hope you are enjoying your summer break. As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we want to ensure you are aware of the following upcoming important dates. Please note that all events listed below will take place at the Senior High School.

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 Butler Senior High School Unified Sports teams braved the cold and had a blast participating in the Cool Schools Polar Plunge on February 21, 2025. Our team raised $5,666.50 for Special Olympics! 

Ten members of the Butler choral program represented the Butler Senior High School at PMEA District Chorus.

They performed in a choral concert on Friday, February 7th at Rochester High School under the direction of Dr. Mark Boyle.

This holiday season, Reese Sequite, a sophomore at the Senior High School, took the initiative to bring joy to local patients through a heartwarming community service project. Reese reached out to the BASD principals (K-6) to request each school's participation in creating holiday cards. These cards were designed to be distributed by our Swim and Dive team to patients at Butler Memorial Hospital (BMH).

Congratulations to Butler Senior High School's trivia team -- David Krainbucher, Max Channells, and Ava Brewster!  The team earned second place in round two of KD Quiz, missing first by only 5 points! 

The show will air on May 11 at 11 am and again on May 18 at 11:30 am.  

We are so proud of this team!  

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!

The Butler Area School District 2024-2025 Course Selection Guides are now available. 

Click to download the 2024-2025 Senior High School Course Selection Guide.

Click for Senior High scheduling resources. 

Click to download the 2024-2025 Intermediate High School Course Selection Guide.

About 100 juniors at Butler Area Senior High School spent a day brainstorming aspects of their own "dream school" at a Leadership retreat. After brainstorming about their dream school, the students worked together to come up with ten initiatives. As we move forward, our student leaders -- as well as other students -- will play a significant role in implementing our new student drive initiatives.