At Marion-Walker Elementary, second graders tackled a fun STEAM challenge at the beginning of the school year! With help from Allison D’Ambrosia, students created "All About Me" sculptures to share at Back to School Night.
The goal: follow the design code and build a sculpture at least 6 inches tall! A creative way to show off who we are while practicing problem-solving and engineering skills. The students did an amazing job!
The goal: follow the design code and build a sculpture at least 6 inches tall! A creative way to show off who we are while practicing problem-solving and engineering skills. The students did an amazing job!
Last week, the Bellefonte Area Middle School held their 7th and 8th grade Back to School night. This wonderful group of people were the welcoming committee for our parents!
Left to Right: Brianne McDaniel, Secondary Instructional Coach; Sommer Garman, Principal; Ethan Runk, Vice Principal; Emily Bunk, School Counselor; Holly George, School Counselor
Thank you to everyone for making it a successful evening!
Left to Right: Brianne McDaniel, Secondary Instructional Coach; Sommer Garman, Principal; Ethan Runk, Vice Principal; Emily Bunk, School Counselor; Holly George, School Counselor
Thank you to everyone for making it a successful evening!
Meet our School Resource Officers! We are grateful for their presence in our buildings. They help keep our students and staff safe and act as mentors and guides for those that need it.
From left to right in the photo:
Officer Shawn Luse, Officer Mike Lyons, Officer Brett Hanlon, Officer Frank Gaus, and Officer Scott Rossman.
From left to right in the photo:
Officer Shawn Luse, Officer Mike Lyons, Officer Brett Hanlon, Officer Frank Gaus, and Officer Scott Rossman.
On Wednesday - Sept. 10, the high school and Jr. high cross country teams will be hosting their only home meet this season! The meet will be held at Governor's Park beginning at 4:00 - and they want you to Pack the Park! We hope to see you there!
Please enjoy the first Friday Coffee Break newsletter of the 2025-26 school year! What can you find in this newsletter?
-Articles about all parts of the district.
-Athletics Scorecard - last week's varsity scores and the upcoming week's home event schedule.
-2 spotlights - one of a district employee and one about a Class of 2026 student.
-Seasonal Literature📚
-Event Calendar - Building events occurring all over the district for student, staff, and community knowledge.
-Local Town Photography
Hope that you enjoy it! Have a great weekend!
-Articles about all parts of the district.
-Athletics Scorecard - last week's varsity scores and the upcoming week's home event schedule.
-2 spotlights - one of a district employee and one about a Class of 2026 student.
-Seasonal Literature📚
-Event Calendar - Building events occurring all over the district for student, staff, and community knowledge.
-Local Town Photography
Hope that you enjoy it! Have a great weekend!
At the High School, the Raider Revolution student team hosted Kick-Off Assemblies to welcome students to the new school year. They reviewed our school-wide expectations: Respect All Individuals, Demonstrate Excellence, Responsibility, and Safety. Members also visited all 9th grade homerooms to help with daily tasks and to create a smooth transition to high school.
The Bellefonte Area School District is hosting another round of Walk-in Interviews! If you are interested in being hired as a Custodian, Cafeteria Worker, or Paraeducator - we want you! Please share with others who could also be interested! No experience is needed. Will help with job application and will train.
Walk-in interviews will be held at Central Office building located at 318 N. Allegheny Street in Bellefonte. The first one is scheduled for September 10th.
Walk-in interviews will be held at Central Office building located at 318 N. Allegheny Street in Bellefonte. The first one is scheduled for September 10th.
At BAMS this past week, Miss Waite’s Spanish 1 students played a Get To Know You Game with Cognates, some repeat vocab from 7th grade, and a small glossary in which they were using Spanish throughout the game. Depending on which space they landed on, they would individually answer a question or the entire group would have to answer! The students had a blast and it was amazing that they were so willing and receptive to using the target language this early in the year! Miss Waite is so excited for the rest of the year and to see how much they will grow in the language!
The Bellefonte Area School District is hiring!
Listed below are some of the highlighted positions:
1. Utility Assistant Positions - BAHS, Benner Elementary, Marion-Walker Elementary
2. Intervention Paraeducator - Bellefonte Elementary and Pleasant Gap Elementary
3. Health Room Assistant - District Wide
4. Mechanic - BAHS
5. Weekend Custodian - District Wide
There are many more listed on our website, which can be viewed here:
https://bellefonte.schoolspring.com/
Please share with family and friends - a fully employed school district is what our children deserve!
Listed below are some of the highlighted positions:
1. Utility Assistant Positions - BAHS, Benner Elementary, Marion-Walker Elementary
2. Intervention Paraeducator - Bellefonte Elementary and Pleasant Gap Elementary
3. Health Room Assistant - District Wide
4. Mechanic - BAHS
5. Weekend Custodian - District Wide
There are many more listed on our website, which can be viewed here:
https://bellefonte.schoolspring.com/
Please share with family and friends - a fully employed school district is what our children deserve!
Photos of kindergarten students at Bellefonte Elementary, using their Chromebooks for the first time!
There is a School Board Meeting tonight at 7:00PM at the Bellefonte Area Middle School cafeteria. The public is welcome to attend the meeting!
The next meeting will occur on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
The next meeting will occur on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.
The fall sports season is in full swing! All of our athletics have been meeting regularly since or before the middle of August and have been participating in competitions for at least over a week now.
Attached is a preview of each of the teams and a look at what each team has done to prepare for this season and some of their goals as the weeks move along.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Attached is a preview of each of the teams and a look at what each team has done to prepare for this season and some of their goals as the weeks move along.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
The Bellefonte Area School District parade will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025! The Alumni and Educator Trolley is looking for participants. If you are interested in joining them, please fill out the form using the QR code or the link below!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ONcmdtrV-CWQX-YsgOE24Sq51QRa2raTcL1y_1cReog/viewform?edit_requested=true
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ONcmdtrV-CWQX-YsgOE24Sq51QRa2raTcL1y_1cReog/viewform?edit_requested=true
Here is the #BASDFirstDay2025 video!
https://youtu.be/ioJyfA9j5JY
Thank you to everyone who participated! We had over 150 submissions!
If I missed you, I'm sorry.
Happy Wednesday!
https://youtu.be/ioJyfA9j5JY
Thank you to everyone who participated! We had over 150 submissions!
If I missed you, I'm sorry.
Happy Wednesday!
The Lock Haven Express recently wrote an article on the current Bellefonte Elementary construction. It provides a comprehensive summary for its readers about the project and the future of completion. You can check it out here:
https://www.lockhaven.com/news/local-news/2025/08/bellefonte-elementary-construction-project-on-track-for-fall-2026/
https://www.lockhaven.com/news/local-news/2025/08/bellefonte-elementary-construction-project-on-track-for-fall-2026/
Recently, StateCollege.com interviewed local school district bus drivers about what the job entails and their favorite part. Our own Heidi Suckar was interviewed. Heidi has been a bus driver for the district for 8 years and loves being there for her students. Heidi's part is the third bus driver down in the article: https://www.statecollege.com/articles/community/eyes-on-the-road-hearts-with-the-kids/#google_vignette
*Photograph taken by StateCollege.com photographer.
We are so excited to see you all tomorrow for the first day of school!
*Photograph taken by StateCollege.com photographer.
We are so excited to see you all tomorrow for the first day of school!
Today is the BAHS Mini-THON Dine Out Event at the Meadows ice cream restaurant! 20% of the sales today will be donated to the BAHS Mini-THON. We hope to see you there!
Dear BASD families,
Our first day of the 2025-2026 school year, is on Tuesday, August 26, 2025! We are so ready for your children to walk through our doors. We cannot wait to see them!
Last year, we made a #BASDFirstDay video and it was wildly popular, so we want to do it again! Check out the following link to watch last year's video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yARK4vuktPY
Please share with the district's Public Relations Coordinator, Carla Cipro, your first day of school photos for this school year! Email them to publicrelations@basd.net or hashtag them #BASDFirstDay2025 (and please make sure it's public view). We will send another reminder out on Tuesday.
Have a wonderful day, everyone!
Our first day of the 2025-2026 school year, is on Tuesday, August 26, 2025! We are so ready for your children to walk through our doors. We cannot wait to see them!
Last year, we made a #BASDFirstDay video and it was wildly popular, so we want to do it again! Check out the following link to watch last year's video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yARK4vuktPY
Please share with the district's Public Relations Coordinator, Carla Cipro, your first day of school photos for this school year! Email them to publicrelations@basd.net or hashtag them #BASDFirstDay2025 (and please make sure it's public view). We will send another reminder out on Tuesday.
Have a wonderful day, everyone!
Administrators and instructional coaches from Bellefonte ASD, Bald Eagle ASD, and CPI all met today for a fantastic day-long session with Dr. Tracey Severns on the Leader's Role in using Data to Optimize Student Outcomes. Topics presented upon included: data analysis, data reference points, engaging faculty, and measuring progress and performance. Thank you to Dr. Severns for a great day of learning!
Congratulations to Rachel Griel, one of our outstanding certified school nurses, for recently earning her National School Nurse Certification! This significant accomplishment highlights Rachel's dedication to professional excellence and her commitment to providing the highest level of care for our students.
The National School Nurse Certification is a rigorous, nationally recognized credential that validates a school nurse's knowledge and expertise. To become nationally certified, a nurse must meet specific criteria and pass a comprehensive examination covering a wide range of topics, including health education, case management, and public health issues affecting school-aged children.
This certification is a testament to Rachel's hard work and her passion for her role. We are incredibly proud of her achievement and are fortunate to have such a dedicated professional on our team. Please join us in celebrating Rachel's success and thanking her for all she does to keep our students healthy and safe.
The National School Nurse Certification is a rigorous, nationally recognized credential that validates a school nurse's knowledge and expertise. To become nationally certified, a nurse must meet specific criteria and pass a comprehensive examination covering a wide range of topics, including health education, case management, and public health issues affecting school-aged children.
This certification is a testament to Rachel's hard work and her passion for her role. We are incredibly proud of her achievement and are fortunate to have such a dedicated professional on our team. Please join us in celebrating Rachel's success and thanking her for all she does to keep our students healthy and safe.
