At Marion-Walker Elementary, Learning Support teacher, Mrs. Smith, and a group of fourth grade students adopted a calf! They connected with a farm near Pittsburgh, and have been getting updates throughout the year on their calf, Daisy. In learning about measurement and number comparisons, they've been talking a lot about how Daisy has been growing.
Part of this experience was to create a real sized cut out of Daisy. The students measured the silhouette of Daisy on cardboard (using a picture on the board) and then used the Chompsaws to cut her out. They made a silhouette of when Daisy was first born, her at 2 months, and are working on her at 5 months. It's such a great visual to see how big she is compared to how big the kids are!
Part of this experience was to create a real sized cut out of Daisy. The students measured the silhouette of Daisy on cardboard (using a picture on the board) and then used the Chompsaws to cut her out. They made a silhouette of when Daisy was first born, her at 2 months, and are working on her at 5 months. It's such a great visual to see how big she is compared to how big the kids are!
The BAHS Student Council held their first Mini-THON 5K run/walk earlier in March. The race was held at Bald Eagle State Park. The event brought in $3,000 for Mini-THON! Everyone was very happy with the success of the event. Look for it again next year!
Janet and Ashley from the Jana Marie Foundation were at the High School in March for their monthly Wellness Friday. This month they asked students to check in with their feelings. It was a healthy exercise to normalize all feelings and be able to talk openly.
Spring Sports are in full swing! Please enjoy the Spring Sports Preview for the 2026 season.
Please enjoy the Friday Coffee Break newsletter for March 20. Today's newsletter features the Spring Fine Arts Performance Calendar along with PGE and BAHS buildings. The employee spotlight is Sydnie Johnson at BAMS and the Class of 2026 Spotlight is John Servant!
Fourth and fifth grade students of Pleasant Gap Elementary visited CPI last week as part of their career conversations and exploration lessons with Mrs. Ahearn! They had lots of fun seeing all of the programs and participation in the engaging activities!
During the month of February, Intermediate Video Production students (Video 2) completed a large group broadcasting project in which students picked news segments and they had to provide content information, interviews, and b-roll of their stories. These were then recorded and put together into a full news broadcast that included a news station logo, a consistent color scheme, anchor/segment titles, and a news ticker. During this process, students learned how important it was to communicate within their group in both the recording and editing processes.
Dr. R visited Mrs. Eddinger’s College Prep Biology class last week for a guest lesson on how to make sauerkraut. This tied perfectly in with their current Matter & Energy unit where the classes are discussing anaerobic respiration. Dr. R walked them through the process and students were able to make tweaks to their recipes to see how it will affect the appearance and taste at the end of the fermentation process.
This past weekend, the BAHS Student Council had their first Mini-THON 5K event - and it was a success! Student Council would like to thank their sponsors for helping make this event possible! Please see the graphic for a full list.
UPDATE --- Due to the continuing hazardous conditions, the Bellefonte Area School District will operate as a Flexible Instruction Day for Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Here is a calendar for the BASD Performing Arts Spring Events!
The Bellefonte Area School District will operate on a 2 Hour Delay Schedule for Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Be careful out in the weather!
The next School Board Meeting will occur on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at the Bellefonte Area Middle School cafeteria. The meeting will begin at 7:00PM and the public is welcome to attend!
The next meeting after Tuesday will take place on April 7, 2026.
The next meeting after Tuesday will take place on April 7, 2026.
Congratulations to junior, Sydney Fetters, for earning 22nd in the 100m Backstroke at the State Championship Swim Meet this past weekend! The meet was held at Bucknell University.
BAHS Student Council would like to congratulate Lydia Osman for earning the March ELKS Teen of the Month! Lydia represents academic excellence, meaningful service, and authentic leadership in our school community.
Lydia is the kind of student who brings curiosity and determination to everything she does. She challenges herself with the toughest courses, contributes thoughtfully in class, and consistently pushes herself to grow.
Lydia’s influence reaches well beyond the classroom. She is deeply involved in serving both the school and the larger community, giving her time and energy to projects that truly help others. Her service comes from a genuine desire to make a positive difference. Her peers respect her not just for what she accomplishes, but for how she treats others with kindness, patience, and understanding.
Lydia is the kind of student who brings curiosity and determination to everything she does. She challenges herself with the toughest courses, contributes thoughtfully in class, and consistently pushes herself to grow.
Lydia’s influence reaches well beyond the classroom. She is deeply involved in serving both the school and the larger community, giving her time and energy to projects that truly help others. Her service comes from a genuine desire to make a positive difference. Her peers respect her not just for what she accomplishes, but for how she treats others with kindness, patience, and understanding.
Congratulations to Adam Brookens for being BAHS’s National Geography Bee Champion!
He beat out the competition in two rounds and will get a chance to compete for a spot in the national Finals at Harvard University later this year!
He beat out the competition in two rounds and will get a chance to compete for a spot in the national Finals at Harvard University later this year!
The Foods Classes had another Cupcake War Event! This round of winners were Laila Packer, Bridget Buckner, and Connell Stabinger. They made a blueberry waffle cupcake. It was delicious!
Please enjoy the Friday Coffee Break Newsletter for March 13. This past week, 13 BAHS student-athletes "signed" to compete at the collegiate level, there are BAMS art students featured at 3 Dots in State College, and our ELKS Teen of the Month is Lydia Osman! The Class of 2026 Spotlight is Addie Fry.
Bellefonte Raiders in the News -
Recently, sophomore Bailee Scott made Bellefonte history with becoming the first Girls’ PIAA State Qualifier! She ended her season with 21 wins & 32 career wins! The Lock Haven Express wrote this article on Bailee:
https://www.lockhaven.com/sports/local-sports/2026/02/bellefontes-scott-used-freshman-woes-as-wake-up-call/
Another Raider in the news is senior swimmer, Turner Malik, and his experience as the single boys’ team swimmer this past season.
You can read about Turner’s experiences here in the Centre Daily Times:
https://www.centredaily.com/sports/high-school/article314739468.html
Recently, sophomore Bailee Scott made Bellefonte history with becoming the first Girls’ PIAA State Qualifier! She ended her season with 21 wins & 32 career wins! The Lock Haven Express wrote this article on Bailee:
https://www.lockhaven.com/sports/local-sports/2026/02/bellefontes-scott-used-freshman-woes-as-wake-up-call/
Another Raider in the news is senior swimmer, Turner Malik, and his experience as the single boys’ team swimmer this past season.
You can read about Turner’s experiences here in the Centre Daily Times:
https://www.centredaily.com/sports/high-school/article314739468.html
On Monday, March 9th, 12 BAHS senior student athletes signed their name during the College Commitment Day event! They are as follows:
-Keira Clarkson: Volleyball - Penn College of Technology
-Bridget Bruckner: Lacrosse - Point Park University
-Eric (Trey) Engelbarts: Lacrosse - Westminster College
-Brooke Swanger: Softball - Frostburg State University
-Connell Stabinger: Soccer - Penn State Erie/Behrend College
-Emma Holsinger: Track and Field - PennWest Clarion University
-Addie Fry: Cross Country and Track and Field - PennWest California
-Mady Miller: Track and Field - Commonwealth Lock Haven University
-Logan Rarrick: Football - PennWest Clarion University
-Jack McHail: Baseball - Lycoming College
-Natalie Jolley: Cross Country and Track and Field - Commonwealth Lock Haven University
-Isaac Gall: Baseball - York College of PA
Congratulations to these athletes, we all wish you the best of luck in the future!
-Keira Clarkson: Volleyball - Penn College of Technology
-Bridget Bruckner: Lacrosse - Point Park University
-Eric (Trey) Engelbarts: Lacrosse - Westminster College
-Brooke Swanger: Softball - Frostburg State University
-Connell Stabinger: Soccer - Penn State Erie/Behrend College
-Emma Holsinger: Track and Field - PennWest Clarion University
-Addie Fry: Cross Country and Track and Field - PennWest California
-Mady Miller: Track and Field - Commonwealth Lock Haven University
-Logan Rarrick: Football - PennWest Clarion University
-Jack McHail: Baseball - Lycoming College
-Natalie Jolley: Cross Country and Track and Field - Commonwealth Lock Haven University
-Isaac Gall: Baseball - York College of PA
Congratulations to these athletes, we all wish you the best of luck in the future!
