Attention: Due to icy conditions, Bellefonte Area School District will operate as a Flexible Instruction Day - Tuesday, March 03, 2026. Please be safe out there!
March is National Social Work Month, and March 1-7 we celebrate National School Social Work Week!
We appreciate Miss McClatchey and Mrs. Irwin and all of the work that they do for our students!
Due to impending winter weather, BASD will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule tomorrow, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. We will monitor conditions early tomorrow morning to determine if further action is needed. Stay safe.
Dr. Roy Rakszawski
The next School Board meeting is Tuesday, March 3rd at the Bellefonte Area Middle School cafeteria. The meeting will begin at 7:00PM and the public is welcome to attend.
The following March meeting will occur on Wednesday, March 18 and will be held at CPI.
The following March meeting will occur on Wednesday, March 18 and will be held at CPI.
Students recently had the opportunity to spread a little love and kindness through a meaningful community service project. Students and staff created handmade Valentine’s Day cards for senior citizens at The Center in Bellefonte to help brighten their day and remind them they are loved and appreciated.
The Valentines were distributed to local seniors in the community, bringing smiles and warm wishes just in time for Valentine’s Day. Students were thoughtful and creative, filling each card with encouraging messages and colorful designs.
Several students even expressed interest in personally passing out the Valentines and hope to be paired with a senior citizen to exchange letters throughout the year.
This idea would not only continue spreading kindness and love but also help students strengthen their writing skills while building meaningful intergenerational relationships.
We are so proud of our students for sharing their hearts and creativity and making a difference in our community!
The Valentines were distributed to local seniors in the community, bringing smiles and warm wishes just in time for Valentine’s Day. Students were thoughtful and creative, filling each card with encouraging messages and colorful designs.
Several students even expressed interest in personally passing out the Valentines and hope to be paired with a senior citizen to exchange letters throughout the year.
This idea would not only continue spreading kindness and love but also help students strengthen their writing skills while building meaningful intergenerational relationships.
We are so proud of our students for sharing their hearts and creativity and making a difference in our community!
The junior high cheerleaders won the 2026 NCA Gameday National Championship on Saturday! The varsity coed won silver and the varsity Gameday won the bronze. The 3 teams did excellent in some very tough competition!
Six singers represented Bellefonte at the PMEA Region III Chorus Festival at Forest Hills HS the week of February 16th:
Soprano 1: Emma Roos
Soprano 2: Kayla Leddy, Samantha Nedrow
Alto 1: Elizabeth Stack
Tenor 2: Tucker Murray
Bass 2: Alex Stanton
Elizabeth Stack earned 1st Chair Alto 1 and will move on to All-State Chorus! She is Bellefonte's first All-State singer since 2019.
What great accomplishments from these singers!
Soprano 1: Emma Roos
Soprano 2: Kayla Leddy, Samantha Nedrow
Alto 1: Elizabeth Stack
Tenor 2: Tucker Murray
Bass 2: Alex Stanton
Elizabeth Stack earned 1st Chair Alto 1 and will move on to All-State Chorus! She is Bellefonte's first All-State singer since 2019.
What great accomplishments from these singers!
Jr. High Wrestling coach, Evan Benner, was nominated as the District 6 AAA Coach of the Year last weekend!
Varsity Coach, Mike Maney, had this to say about Coach Benner:
“Coach Benner is now in his 2nd year as head coach of the Bellefonte Jr. High Wrestling program, and he continues to increase the numbers in the program. The season record was 10-3 with a mix of returners, but also a large, inexperienced group who showed a lot of growth & continued to get better as the year went on. He is an exceptional leader, very dedicated as he also helps with the youth program, a person of great integrity, who continues to make a lasting impact on the wrestling program and, more importantly, on the student-athletes he coaches.”
Congratulations to Coach Benner on this great achievement!
Varsity Coach, Mike Maney, had this to say about Coach Benner:
“Coach Benner is now in his 2nd year as head coach of the Bellefonte Jr. High Wrestling program, and he continues to increase the numbers in the program. The season record was 10-3 with a mix of returners, but also a large, inexperienced group who showed a lot of growth & continued to get better as the year went on. He is an exceptional leader, very dedicated as he also helps with the youth program, a person of great integrity, who continues to make a lasting impact on the wrestling program and, more importantly, on the student-athletes he coaches.”
Congratulations to Coach Benner on this great achievement!
Please enjoy the Friday Coffee Break newsletter for February 27. Congratulations to Coach Evan Benner for earning the D6 3A Jr. High Wrestling Coach of the Year award! Also, congratulations to Sydney Fetters for earning her spot in the upcoming PIAA State Championship Swim Meet! Our 2026 Spotlight is Conner (Conrad) Anderson.
BAHS is looking to hire a Varsity Track & Field Jumpers Assistant Coach! The spring season is right around the corner - beginning March 2nd. Please share with those that might be interested:
https://www.applitrack.com/basd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Coaching
https://www.applitrack.com/basd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Coaching
Students at Bellefonte Elementary were recently recognized for their hard work and dedication on the MAP assessments. These students demonstrated outstanding growth from the beginning of the year to the middle of the year in both ELA and Math. Each student was selected by their teacher as a “top student” in their class based on their individual progress and effort. We are incredibly proud of their commitment to learning and the growth they have achieved — keep up the amazing work!
It's showtime at Bellefonte Area Middle School as the BAMS Drama Club will present Grease School Version this weekend! This School Version includes modified lyrics and content, making it family-friendly and rated G, so audiences of all ages can enjoy the fun, humor, and classic songs that have made Grease a favorite for generations! The show runs about 90 minutes plus a 20 minute intermission.
Performances are Thursday, February 26, Friday, February 27, and Saturday, February 28 at 7:00PM and Sunday, March 1 at 2:00PM.
Tickets are going fast and we don't expect to sell tickets at the door immediately prior to show time as we are close to sold out for every performance!
Get your tickets online here: https://cur8.com/23428/project/134972
We hope to see you there! Thank you for supporting BAMS Drama Club and our talented performers!
*Photographs taken by Jennifer Illig Photography
Performances are Thursday, February 26, Friday, February 27, and Saturday, February 28 at 7:00PM and Sunday, March 1 at 2:00PM.
Tickets are going fast and we don't expect to sell tickets at the door immediately prior to show time as we are close to sold out for every performance!
Get your tickets online here: https://cur8.com/23428/project/134972
We hope to see you there! Thank you for supporting BAMS Drama Club and our talented performers!
*Photographs taken by Jennifer Illig Photography
Congratulations to the Co-ed Unified Bocce team for earning 2nd place in the League Championships held at BEA yesterday!
Bellefonte beat BEA in the first game, beat State College in the second game, and lost to BEA in the third game. Congratulations to these student - athletes!
Bellefonte beat BEA in the first game, beat State College in the second game, and lost to BEA in the third game. Congratulations to these student - athletes!
The Bellefonte Indoor Track and Field team completed their season on Wednesday, February 18th at Penn State. As the program continues to grow and thrive, so do the overall team performances. Over the last several months, the BAHS student-athletes competed in a number of meets and excelled by breaking several indoor school records. There were a total of twelve indoor records broken during the season. Six for the girls’ and six for the boys.
Indoor athletes that earned these records include: Jonathan Gasper, Maverick Muchmore, Calvin Lovrak, Carson Fritchman, Landyn Langille, Jack Tyson, Elliot Donmoyer, Natalie Jolley, Althea Helms, Madyson Miller, Anna Tyson, Addison Fry, and Kaylee Knepp.
Check out the full article on these student-athletes' amazing achievements!
https://www.basd.net/article/2728837
Indoor athletes that earned these records include: Jonathan Gasper, Maverick Muchmore, Calvin Lovrak, Carson Fritchman, Landyn Langille, Jack Tyson, Elliot Donmoyer, Natalie Jolley, Althea Helms, Madyson Miller, Anna Tyson, Addison Fry, and Kaylee Knepp.
Check out the full article on these student-athletes' amazing achievements!
https://www.basd.net/article/2728837
BAHS attended the District Band competition at East Juniata earlier this month. They had a very good showing with 8 of 10 students advancing on to Region Band at Penns Valley in March.
Sophie Harper - 1st Chair Cornet II
Julia Weiser - 1st Chair Horn II
Nick Confer - 1st Chair Trombone II
Rebekah Dreese - 2nd Chair Flute II
Deirbhile Maloy - 2nd Chair Tenor Sax
Henry St. Amant - 4th Chair Euphonium
Alex Stanton - 4th Chair Tuba
Sadie Stodart - 4th Chair Alto Sax 1
All of the students did a wonderful job, and we are looking forward to Region Band in March!
Sophie Harper - 1st Chair Cornet II
Julia Weiser - 1st Chair Horn II
Nick Confer - 1st Chair Trombone II
Rebekah Dreese - 2nd Chair Flute II
Deirbhile Maloy - 2nd Chair Tenor Sax
Henry St. Amant - 4th Chair Euphonium
Alex Stanton - 4th Chair Tuba
Sadie Stodart - 4th Chair Alto Sax 1
All of the students did a wonderful job, and we are looking forward to Region Band in March!
Today is the last day of early registration for the upcoming 5K to Fight Pediatric Cancer at Bald Eagle State Park. Early registration fee is $30 and includes a free t-shirt!
The event is open to all BASD families and community members. Working with the Four Diamonds fund, the BAHS Student Council goal is to raise awareness, show support, and make an even bigger impact together.
📅 Event Date: Saturday, March 14th, 2026
📍 Location: Bald Eagle State Park
Register Here: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Howard/BAHSMiniTHONRun?fbclid=IwY2xjawQL4PxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJqd091MmxoNmZYYXhCblhmc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvZw9Q04FjILY8d-Te8kJPKBXgWcC9-Xr9UCufKSHUG8x8nkMqFBGruw09G4_aem_v8tBHod_Z76biulUI-76HA
Your participation, whether through spreading the word, forming a team, or registering individually, would mean so much, and help to strengthen the message that our communities stand together for kids fighting cancer. Kids under the age of 6 are free!
We hope to see you at the starting line!
The event is open to all BASD families and community members. Working with the Four Diamonds fund, the BAHS Student Council goal is to raise awareness, show support, and make an even bigger impact together.
📅 Event Date: Saturday, March 14th, 2026
📍 Location: Bald Eagle State Park
Register Here: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Howard/BAHSMiniTHONRun?fbclid=IwY2xjawQL4PxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETJqd091MmxoNmZYYXhCblhmc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvZw9Q04FjILY8d-Te8kJPKBXgWcC9-Xr9UCufKSHUG8x8nkMqFBGruw09G4_aem_v8tBHod_Z76biulUI-76HA
Your participation, whether through spreading the word, forming a team, or registering individually, would mean so much, and help to strengthen the message that our communities stand together for kids fighting cancer. Kids under the age of 6 are free!
We hope to see you at the starting line!
Congratulations to Alexander Stanton for being chosen as the ELKS Teen of the Month for February!
Academically, Alexander is an exceptional student who consistently demonstrates intellectual curiosity, strong work ethic, and personal responsibility. He approaches his coursework with maturity and determination, challenges themselves with rigorous classes, and maintains high academic grades while balancing numerous commitments. Beyond the classroom, Alex shows a genuine compassion to make a positive impact, whether through organized service projects, leadership roles in service-oriented clubs, or independent volunteer efforts. Alex balances his responsibilities with maturity and enthusiasm, often stepping up to lead by example. He is a role model among their peers and embodies the ideals of the Elks Teen of the Month program.
Academically, Alexander is an exceptional student who consistently demonstrates intellectual curiosity, strong work ethic, and personal responsibility. He approaches his coursework with maturity and determination, challenges themselves with rigorous classes, and maintains high academic grades while balancing numerous commitments. Beyond the classroom, Alex shows a genuine compassion to make a positive impact, whether through organized service projects, leadership roles in service-oriented clubs, or independent volunteer efforts. Alex balances his responsibilities with maturity and enthusiasm, often stepping up to lead by example. He is a role model among their peers and embodies the ideals of the Elks Teen of the Month program.
This past weekend, senior Breanna Dickey, competed against eight other high school twirlers from across the United States in Nashville, TN. She captured the title of 2026 NashTwirl High School Champion, which came with a decorated guitar that she will pass down to next year's champion.
Her winning routine featured elements of one, two, and three batons while showcasing her showmanship to a curated musical selection with the theme "Red", featuring our very own Bellefonte Fight Song in the mix!
Please join us in congratulating Breanna on this amazing achievement!
Her winning routine featured elements of one, two, and three batons while showcasing her showmanship to a curated musical selection with the theme "Red", featuring our very own Bellefonte Fight Song in the mix!
Please join us in congratulating Breanna on this amazing achievement!
Due to the inclement weather, the Bellefonte Area School District will be operating on a 2 Hour Delay for Monday, February 23, 2026. Please be careful out there!
Please enjoy the Friday Coffee Break newsletter for February 20. Today's newsletter features two alumni that have recently had major accomplishments in their lives. Our Class of 2026 spotlight is Makenna Williams.
