Bellefonte Area School District

Please click the link below for Dr. Rakszawski's October Newsletter for Parents:
https://app.smore.com/n/2gk5hd

October is National Principals Month! We have exceptional leadership in our district - both as educational professionals and as humans who care about the people in our district. Attached are graphics highlighting our principals and a fun look at what some students would do as principal for a day.

It's National School Lunch Week with the 2025 Theme- Taste the World: Your School Lunch Passport!
It is a theme that provides an opportunity to learn about food and culture throughout our world! If you'd like to learn more you can read about it here:
https://schoolnutrition.org/about-school-meals/national-school-lunch-week/

Here is a student activity guide that you can have fun and learn at home too!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TchH0iXfwr_DhluX5M_26zQmg_WLbV8c/view?usp=drive_link

BAHS Student Council is hosting a Trunk or Treat at the High School on Sunday, October 26th from 2:00-4:00PM. Check out the attached graphic for more details!

Congratulations to Logan Rarrick for earning the October ELKS Teen of the Month! Logan is a student who exemplifies both academic excellence and athletic dedication. Logan has consistently demonstrated a remarkable work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and a genuine passion for learning that sets him apart in the classroom. His ability to balance rigorous coursework with the demands of competitive athletics speaks to his strong sense of discipline, time management, and perseverance.
As an athlete, Logan has earned well-deserved recognition for his leadership, teamwork, and commitment to improvement. Whether on the field or in the classroom, he leads by example by motivating those around him through quiet confidence and a strong moral compass. His determination, integrity, and positive attitude make him a role model among his peers and a valued member of our school community.

Junior, Grace Angle was the first Bellefonte female golfer to qualify for LHAC Championships! The match took place on Thursday, September 18th at Ebensburg Country Club. At the match, Grace shot her personal best, placing 24th out of 54 golfers. Her score here helped her qualify for District Championships at Windber Country Club on October 2nd. Grace lowered her score again and shot her new personal best in competition and placed 13th overall. She had an incredibly strong finish to the year and is really looking forward to continuing this next season!

The BAHS Swim team had a great time at the Homecoming Parade in September! As their float made its way through the parade, they kept hearing surprised reactions from the crowd:
"Bellefonte has a swim team?!"
Yes—we do! And while it may be one of our smaller teams, it’s full of dedicated student-athletes who show up, work hard, and support each other every day.
The team is actively looking for new members—so if you’ve ever thought about giving swimming a try, now’s the time to jump in! Email the team at swimming@basd.net

Greetings!

Please enjoy the Friday Coffee Break newsletter for October 10th. We have special highlights on the ELKS Teen of the Month - Logan Rarrick and Girls' Golf Star - Grace Angle! Our staff highlight is Megan Englert from Marion-Walker Elementary, and our Class of 2026 spotlight is Victoria Schellenberg!

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Yesterday, all BAHS juniors and seniors traveled all over Centre County (and beyond) to volunteer their help for the annual United Way Day of Caring. Groups of students traveled to 18 different locations. They completed jobs such as weeding, mulching, picking up trash, raking leaves, building benches, mowing, picking apples, washing windows, washing vehicles, cleaning graves, and so much more! DOC is a great day for students to learn and apply volunteer work, network with others, and time to experience camaraderie. Great job to everyone involved, and thank you to the organizations that allowed these young men and women to attend their areas to volunteer!

In September, the 9th grade ELA classes wrote 6 word memoirs and chalked them out on the sidewalks for the students at staff at BAHS to read as they left and entered the building. A six-word memoir is a micro-autobiography that tells a story or captures the essence of a life or personal experience using exactly six words.

The Empty Place at the Table display provided by Centre Safe is now in the high school library. It will be in the library for the whole month of October for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It is a representation of actual victims of domestic violence in Centre County.

The Bellefonte YMCA will be starting its Elementary Basketball and Recreational League this winter! Registration begins October 20th. Please see the graphic for more information.
They are also looking for volunteer coaches!

The Bellefonte YMCA is hosting their annual Fall Fest on Saturday, October 18! The Y will have multiple fun activities for kids to participate in. This event will last from 11:00AM-1:00PM. Please see the attached graphic for more information.

Good morning!

Please enjoy the Homecoming 2025 Recap newsletter for October 3rd. Great job to BAHS Student Council and Raider Revolution for all of their work in creating another great Homecoming season!

Student Council and the Cross Country team both have fundraiser dining events happening on Monday, October 6th!

🍴 Dine Out for a Cause! 🍴
Join us for a Dine Out Night at the Field restaurant in Toftrees to support Mini-THON® and our fight against pediatric cancer!
Bring your family and friends for a great meal, and a portion of the proceeds will go directly to benefit Four Diamonds and pediatric cancer research. Every bite helps us get closer to a cure!
Your support means the world to our Mini-THON team and—most importantly—the kids. 💛

Dine at the Hofbrau in Bellefonte to support the school Cross Country team. *10 percent of all food sales! Eat in or take out! No flyer needed!

Last Friday, the 2025 Homecoming Court Royalty was revealed at the Homecoming football game! Congratulations to Vail Olson and Sadie Stodart for being nominated King and Queen!
The first runners up were Brooke Swanger and Isaac Gall and the second runners up were Brooke Carlini and Nate Cherinka. Congratulations to these young men and women!

The BAHS Student Council would like to congratulate Breanna Dickey for earning the September ELKS Teen of the Month! Bellefonte Area High School proudly recognizes Breanna Dickey for her outstanding academic achievements and natural leadership talents. From excelling in advanced courses to serving as Student Council Secretary, NHS President, and Majorette Captain, Breanna has dedicated herself to both academics and extracurricular leadership. Beyond school, she represents Team USA in baton twirling, serves her community through Mini-THON, and inspires her peers with kindness, determination, and positivity.

The Bellefonte Area High School will be hosting their Back to School Night on Tuesday, September 30th from 6:00-8:00PM. As part of this event, they will be hosting a Community Partners Resource Fair in the main lobby. See the attached graphic for a list of those that will be attending.

This is the last of our Homecoming Parade photos - featuring our musical arts, majorettes, flags, and cheerleaders!

Today's Homecoming Parade photos are a collage of different floats and people. One of them features the Grand Marshall, Mr. Fitzgerald!