Security Heightened In Burgettstown School District

February 16, 2024 7:58 am

There is increased security in the Burgettstown School District after writing was found on campus “that could be construed as a threat.” According to a letter from the superintendent, there will be an increased police presence on campus today and Tuesday after administration was made aware Thursday of the writing, found on a restroom stall at the Middle/High School. Superintendent Stephen Puskar said the writing “could be construed as a threat to the safety and wellbeing of our students and staff.” While the threat was “very vague in nature,” it did indicate a date of Feb. 20, and steps being taken were “out of an abundance of caution,” he continued. He said school police, who consulted with Smith Township Police and Pennsylvania State Police departments, will put the plan into place Friday and Tuesday, as there is no school Monday.