From the workshop rooms to the competitive stages, six BAHS FBLA members stayed busy at the 75th FBLA State Leadership Conference in Hershey last week! The team showcased their expertise in Business Law, Business Communication, Social Media Strategies and Financial Planning.
Beyond the competitions, students attended professional workshops to sharpen their leadership skills and network with peers from across the state. BASD is so proud of the hard work and professionalism displayed by these high school student members!
Beyond the competitions, students attended professional workshops to sharpen their leadership skills and network with peers from across the state. BASD is so proud of the hard work and professionalism displayed by these high school student members!
This past weekend both majorette teams won their Open and State Titles at IUP this past weekend!
The High School Majorettes won the 2026 PA Open AND State Halftime Show Twirl Team School Majorette Champions (Ages 14-18).
The Middle School Majorettes won 2026 PA Open AND State Halftime Show Twirl Team School Majorette Champions (Ages 10-13).
Great job to the very talented young ladies!
The High School Majorettes won the 2026 PA Open AND State Halftime Show Twirl Team School Majorette Champions (Ages 14-18).
The Middle School Majorettes won 2026 PA Open AND State Halftime Show Twirl Team School Majorette Champions (Ages 10-13).
Great job to the very talented young ladies!
Congratulations to Cameron Lucas on being named the April ELKS Teen of the Month!
In the classroom, Cameron is a dedicated and thoughtful student. He takes his academic responsibilities seriously, comes prepared, and puts forth genuine effort in his work each day. Cameron asks questions, participates in discussions, and demonstrates a level of maturity and accountability that is admirable.
Outside of the classroom, Cameron is equally impressive as a student-athlete. As a member of both the golf and baseball teams, he has proven himself to be a dependable and hardworking competitor. More importantly, he is a leader among his peers. Cameron leads by example with his work ethic, positive attitude, and the respect he shows to teammates and coaches. He understands the importance of teamwork and consistently supports those around him.
Congratulations, Cam!
In the classroom, Cameron is a dedicated and thoughtful student. He takes his academic responsibilities seriously, comes prepared, and puts forth genuine effort in his work each day. Cameron asks questions, participates in discussions, and demonstrates a level of maturity and accountability that is admirable.
Outside of the classroom, Cameron is equally impressive as a student-athlete. As a member of both the golf and baseball teams, he has proven himself to be a dependable and hardworking competitor. More importantly, he is a leader among his peers. Cameron leads by example with his work ethic, positive attitude, and the respect he shows to teammates and coaches. He understands the importance of teamwork and consistently supports those around him.
Congratulations, Cam!
BASD is hiring athletic coaches! The most recent positions include:
-Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant Coach
-JH Girls Basketball Assistant Coach
-JH Football Head Coach
There are many more positions available, you can find them here:
https://www.applitrack.com/basd/onlineapp/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
-Varsity Boys Basketball Assistant Coach
-JH Girls Basketball Assistant Coach
-JH Football Head Coach
There are many more positions available, you can find them here:
https://www.applitrack.com/basd/onlineapp/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
It is National Assistant Principals Week! We have incredible assistant principals at our secondary level that work hard every day to help keep our schools safe and running smoothly. Thank you to Dr. Lee, Mr. Caruso, and Mr. Runk!
Please enjoy the Friday Coffee Break newsletter for April 10th. Today's newsletter features an inspirational speaker, Indiana University's new featured twirler, a delicious cupcake trade time, and more. Make sure to check out the many events listed on the Event Calendar - spring is a very busy time! Our Class of 2026 spotlight is Gianna Jasseh!
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.
