Tonight, the Lady Raider Basketball team is hosting a Mini-THON Game Night! Proceeds of the night's concessions, half-court shots, and silent auction will benefit the BAHS Student Council Mini-THON fundraising efforts. There will be chances to bid on Silent Auction Baskets along with opportunities to donate your spare change. We hope to see you tonight at the game!
During the month of January, Mrs. Hoover’s ELA students studied the world of chimpanzees, guided by the legendary Jane Goodall. Through her inspiring memoir, "My Life with Chimpanzees," they witnessed firsthand the groundbreaking research, heartwarming moments, and unwavering dedication that defined Goodall's life and legacy.
In Mrs. Whitman's class at Bellefonte Elementary, students have been studying "How can humans protect themselves in an earthquake?" In an effort to explore this question, the students read about buildings that are designed to resist earthquakes.
Then, they put their learning to action and created their own "earthquake resistant buildings" and tested them on our shaker table. Pulling the shaker table further results in a larger earthquake. Some of the creations were able to resist damage after the shaking and some collapsed.
Learning took place regardless of the outcome, as the students were able to evaluate the results and make changes like real engineers.
Good afternoon!
Please enjoy today's Friday Sports Wrap newsletter for January 19th. Today's newsletter features senior student-athletes: Trey Wagner and Katelyn Packer.
Enjoy the weekend!
On Fridays at Marion-Walker Elementary, Mrs. Roos’ kindergarten students celebrate their week of hard work by incorporating a lot of extra FUN into their learning. They start their “FUN-YAY FRI-YAYS” off with flashlight reading. Mrs. Roos closes the blinds, shuts off the lights, puts some Reading Nook Ambience from YouTube on the Promethean Board, and passes out flashlights. The students get their book boxes, find a quiet place to read, and read to themselves for 10 minutes. When the timer goes off, students quietly find a partner and partner read for an additional 10 minutes.
The Bellefonte Area School District will be CLOSED on Friday, January 19, 2024. This will be considered an "old fashioned snow day." No school work will be given to your children nor are they required to login to Google Classroom. It is not a Flexible Instruction Day. This day will be required to be made up in the future. Enjoy the day and stay safe!
On February 19, the Jana Marie Foundation will be hosting their next J.A.M. Session from 9:00AM - 1:00PM at the St. Mark Lutheran Church in Howard. Please read the attached flyer for more information.
Register at the following link: https://janamariefoundation.org/jamsessions/
In December, FBLA traveled to South Hills Business School and Technology for the Regional Leadership Conference. 31 students qualified for the State Competition! Attached are the results of those that qualified.
Happy Worker Wednesday!
BASD is looking to hire! A few positions currently listed are:
1. Custodian - 2nd Shift - BAHS
2. Cafeteria Cashier - BAMS
3. Junior High Assistant Baseball Coach
4. Middle School Spanish Teacher
5. Varsity Assistant Girls' Lacrosse Coach
There are many more other positions available too! Please share with your friends and family members. A great staff provides the best opportunities for our students!
Check out the Employment Opportunities website for more information:
https://bellefonte.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Students from English 12 traveled to the National Aquarium in Baltimore, MD with Mrs. Moody, Mr. Aurand, Mrs. Reeder, and Mrs. Lee. They were able to see and learn about a wide variety of sea life, including sharks, jellyfish, dolphins, and many more. They were able to touch stingrays and jellyfish. The students also visited exhibits of poison dart frogs, puffins, and snakes, to name a few.
UPDATE: January 16, 2024, 7:25AM -- The Bellefonte Area School District will now be operating as a Flexible Instructional Day.
Students should check in with Google Classroom for their school work and email teachers if they have any questions. Be safe out there, Bellefonte!
The Bellefonte Area School District will be operating on a 2 Hour Delay for Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
In Mrs. Hazel’s first grade classroom at Marion-Walker Elementary, the students conducted an Elf Zipline Stem activity. They had to build a cart to carry their elf on a zipline across the North Pole!
The BAHS Student Council would like to congratulate senior, Bailey Hoff for earning the January ELKS Teen of the Month nomination!
Bailey Hoff is a true leader exhibiting kindness, empathy, and strong communication skills. Bailey is dedicated to community involvement. Bailey Hoff is a leader not only in the classroom but in all activities that she pursues. Her tenacity, determination, and pursuit of excellence are key characteristics that explain her approach to life.
In addition to her rigorous course of study, Bailey manages to excel in a variety of extracurricular activities. In each of her activities, Bailey helps to mentor younger peers to promote a positive school culture. Bailey’s leadership role includes being an active role model and leader with our school’s chapter of the National Honor Society, Student Council, Spanish Honor Society, Model UN, BAHS Thespian Society, Class cabinet. Bailey has also learned a lot about leading her peers as Drum Major of our marching band.
The Pleasant Gap United Methodist Church is hosting a food drive throughout the month of January. Donations can be dropped off at 179 South Main Street, Pleasant Gap or to any homeroom teacher at the Bellefonte Area High School. They are accepting any non-perishable food donations.
In Mrs. Poorman’s Agriculture Sustainability class, students learn about different types of green energy. In these pictures, the students are learning about wind energy, and they built turbines to test the power of the wind. The collected knowledge on green energy will then be used for their final project, which is to construct a model of a green sustainable home.
Greetings, Bellefonte Community!
We have an update to share with you all on the search for a new Superintendent for the Bellefonte Area School District. Attached are a variety of documents that can be reviewed. The first one is a summary of the other three. However, we encourage you to read the other documents in full to receive the most accurate information.
Application information can be found here: https://www.diroccoedconsulting.com/superintendent-search-service
Good morning!
Please enjoy the Friday Sports Wrap newsletter for January 12! Today's newsletter features senior student athletes: Jacob Corman and Madison Ripka.
Have a great weekend!
Join us for an informative and empowering evening on January 15, from 6:00-7:00PM in the BAHS auditorium about taking a more active role in your child's education.
Join us for "Beyond the Bake Sale: Family-Focused Engagement," a special event designed to equip and empower parents as equal partners in their children's learning journey.
This exciting evening will feature:
-Parent Power: Learn practical strategies to engage, equip, and empower yourself as an advocate for your child's education.
-Demystifying Title 1: Discover what Title 1 funding is and how it can benefit your child's school.
-SPACtacular Results!: Get an inside look at the PA Title 1 State Parent Advisory Council (SPAC) and how it works to ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed.
-Parent Toolkit & Resources: Leave with a valuable collection of resources to support your child's learning at home and at school.
Presented by:
-Maria T. Searcy, Family Involvement in Education Consultant, PA Department of Education
-PA Title 1 State Parent Advisory Council
-Searcy Education Consulting, LLC
This event is free and open to all parents and families.
Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and take your child's education to the next level! We look forward to seeing you there!
Please reach out to Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Kris Vancas at (814) 353-5305
or kvancas@basd.net with any questions.
Happy Worker Wednesday!
BASD is looking to hire! A few positions currently listed are:
1. BeLA Coordinator/Special Education Teacher
2. Human Resources Specialist
3. Junior High Assistant Track and Field Coach
4. Junior High Head Softball Coach and Assistant Softball Coach (JH)
5. Utility Assistant Position - Elementary
There are many more other positions available too! Please share with your friends and family members. A great staff provides the best opportunities for our students!
Check out the Employment Opportunities website for more information:
https://bellefonte.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
