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

Get your Butler Intermediate High School student a gift that lasts a lifetime! 

Purchase in December for $42 and in January for $44. 

Click here to purchase a yearbook. The last day to order an IHS yearbook is January 23, 2026. 

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.

The Butler Area School District is proud to congratulate Kimberly Lokhaiser on being selected as one of two Pennsylvania RISE Award honorees, a statewide honor recognizing individuals who make an extraordinary impact on students and school communities. Kim serves as both a dedicated bus driver and paraprofessional. Her commitment to Butler Area School District students spans an incredible 32 years

The Intermediate High School picture retake day has been rescheduled for Friday, December 12th.

The Intermediate High School recently held a Career Day, where representatives from Oberg Industries presented to all 6th and 7th grade students. Our 8th grade students participated in interest-based career exploration events designed to help them better understand potential future pathways.

The new Intermediate High School Ag Lab is ready for students, providing a dedicated space for hands-on activities, exploration, and real-world agricultural learning.

Congratulations to the Intermediate High School’s Students of the Month for November: Jase Walter (Grade 6), Paityn Barger (Grade 7), and Benjamin Badac (Grade 8).

On November 14, 2000, a time capsule was buried at the former Butler Junior High School. Although that building is no longer in operation, students at the Intermediate High School honored its 25th anniversary by opening the time capsule live on the morning announcements.

Our Intermediate High School Best Buddies got together to create group cheers and chants that celebrate friendship and school spirit! Goooo, Best Buddies! 💛💙

Check out their cheers on Facebook.  

The Tornado Connection is the Intermediate High School's online newspaper for our school community. The articles are written by 7th and 8th grade students in Ms. Minch's "Tornado Connection" enrichment class. 

Click on the link below to read the Tornado Connection!

Tornado Connection -- Fall 2025

Tornado Connection Archives.

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! 

Join us Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at the Butler Intermediate High School's Auditorium to see more than 100, 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students from the After School Drama Club and Stage Craft Class work together to present Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr.

Shows are at 3:15pm and 7:00pm. Entrance is free, but donations are always appreciated. In addition, there will be a bake sale after the show. As always, we appreciate your support! 

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.

Students in Ms. Yanelli’s Honors English 8 class recently wrapped up a creative book project following their independent novel studies. After selecting and reading a novel of their choice, students demonstrated their understanding and creativity through a variety of unique project options.

Eighth grade students in Mrs. Stone's class recently took on the role of detectives during an engaging classroom crime scene investigation. The students worked through eight stations, gathering clues and analyzing evidence to determine what happened. After investigating each station, they wrote a detailed report summarizing their findings and explaining their conclusions.

Congratulations to the Intermediate High School’s Students of the Month for October: Brooklyn Lassinger (grade 6), Jonathan Elder (grade 7), and Mackenzie Erdos (grade 8).

Just in time for the holiday season, Intermediate High School students are honing their baking skills in Family and Consumer Sciences class. Recently, students took their pie-making to the next level by practicing decorative lattice techniques for their crusts.

Students in Mrs. Tepper’s ESP Stagecraft class are busy designing and building the sets, props, and costume pieces for the upcoming Alice in Wonderland Jr. production, debuting on November 25.

The 8th grade US History classes utilized the new Agricultural Lab at the Intermediate High School to participate in the Crocus Project. In addition to the important historical lesson, students also learned about the biology of crocus plants and had the opportunity to plant their own corm. 

Intermediate High School students in Ms. Dreyer’s and Ms. LeFebvre’s science classes recently learned all about the water cycle.

As a culminating activity, students created a 3D model identifying each stage of the water cycle. They made observations, analyzed their findings and drew conclusions throughout the course of this projec

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. 

Students from the IHS were recently rewarded for completing the Summer Reading Challenge with a special party, games, and prizes. 📚

Students filled out their bingo cards during June, July, and August with fun challenges like sharing a "Caught Reading" picture with their reading teachers or recommending a favorite book to a friend.

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

Congratulations to the Intermediate High School’s Students of the Month for September: Sadie Cousins (grade 6), Avril McClean (grade 7), and Molly Wynn (grade 8).

The Intermediate High School's Best Buddies Club is kicking off the year with a refresher sale from the Best Buddies Coffee Shop! Students can enjoy drinks like Inclusion Infusion and Buddy Blend 

A special thank you to Marburger Dairy for donating the iced tea!

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.

Our 6th grade students at the Intermediate High School recently took part in the annual Starfish Day, a tradition designed to build connections and teamwork. Guided by our 8th grade Starfish leaders, students engaged in fun activities that encouraged cooperation, communication, and school spirit.

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. 

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!

Save the date for Butler Intermediate High School Orientations! All orientations will take place at the Intermediate High School (551 Fairground Hill Road, Butler, PA 16001). 

• 6th Grade: August 18 from 9:00 - 11:00 am
• 7th Grade: August 19 from 9:00 - 11:00 am
• 8th Grade: August 19 from 12:00 - 2:00 pm

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.

Summer reading is in full swing at IHS! Before break, all incoming 6th–8th graders received a summer reading challenge! One of the challenges is to be "caught reading" by a family member or friend. Two of our rising 6th graders -- Hayden Early and Kinsley McCaslin -- were up for the challenge. They were both caught reading by a family member!

Congratulations to the Intermediate High School’s Students of the Month for October: Isabella Cancilla (Grade 6), Kameron Warheit (Grade 7), and Grace Roberts (Grade 8). 

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.