This past Friday, the students and staff at Bellefonte Area School District wore mismatched socks on in support of World Down Syndrome Day. March 21st is considered World Down Syndrome Day or Rock Your Socks Day, because there is an extra copy (total 3) on the 21st chromosome and Rock Your Socks because chromosomes look like mismatched socks. Wearing mismatched socks celebrates diversity and uniqueness in individuals while also showing awareness, support and inclusion for Down syndrome.
Greetings!
Please enjoy the Snapshot Tuesday newsletter for March 25th. The newsletter features new employee hire, Karen Fedisson, and Class of 2025 senior, Haley Carlson.
Have a great day!
The BAHS Student Council held their first Community Day on Saturday, March 15th. The successful event had activities for kids of all ages and the money raised will be donated to Mini-THON.
Bellefonte Area School District is offering Walk-In Interview Opportunities for Custodial and Cafeteria Staff Positions! Every Tuesday in March. Please view the attached graphic for more information and please share with others!
Attention, Bellefonte Community!
The PA Department of Health shared the following this morning. This fox was found on Hertzler Drive and was tested and found positive for rabies. Anyone who may have been exposed needs to receive treatment ASAP. Please share this with others!
Good morning!
Attached is the Friday Sports Wrap newsletter for March 21. Spring sports are in full swing!
Unfortunately, I do not have enough senior participation to highlight any yet. Hopefully that will change in the next few days.
Have a good weekend!
The BAHS Student Council is proud to announce that Alannah McNichol is the ELKS Teen of the Month for March!
Alannah is a hardworking student who pushes herself with challenging courses, showing her dedication to learning and her future in healthcare. She’s a leader in multiple school organizations, including the National Honor Society, Student Council, and Class Cabinet, where she helps create a positive and welcoming school environment. She’s also deeply involved with our Mini-THON team, dedicating her time to raising awareness and funds for pediatric cancer research.
On top of all this, Alannah is a talented athlete. She competes in lacrosse, varsity cheerleading, and competition cheer at the district level, earning both personal and team achievements along the way. Alannah leads with kindness, works hard in everything she does, and makes a real impact on those around her. Congratulations on earning the March ELKS Teen of the Month!
Recently at BAMS in Mrs. Tucker's art classes, students created drawings that were then turned into shrinky dinks! Some of these shrinky dinks were even made into earrings!
March 21st is Rock Your Socks Day, or World Down Syndrome Day. It is on March 21st because there is an extra copy (total 3) on the 21st chromosome and Rock Your Socks because chromosomes look like mismatched socks. Wearing mismatched socks celebrates diversity and uniqueness in individuals while also showing awareness, support and inclusion for Down syndrome. Wear hope to see you rock those mismatched socks on Friday, March 21st!
The 6th grade classes in Miss Fetterolf’s technology education courses have been creating amazing projects. Recently, the 6th grade students took wood from the scraps bin and built a small table! They also designed a personal logo that was then etched into wood. The students also wrote a paragraph as to why they chose their logo. Really great stuff happening at BAMS!
The Bellefonte Area School District will be CLOSED for Monday, March 17, 2025. This will NOT be a Flexible Instruction Day. The school day will be made up at a later date.
With widespread power outages still impacting many homes within the Bellefonte Area School District, we will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule for Monday, March 17, 2025, with the possibility of a change. The superintendent will re-evaluate conditions at 7:00AM for a possible closure. An announcement will be sent shortly after 7:00AM either way.
From Dr. Rakszawski- With widespread power outages still impacting many homes and the District, we will operate on a 2-hour delay schedule today, with the possibility of a change. I will re-evaluate conditions at 7:00 for a possible closure.
Bellefonte Area School District is offering Walk-In Interview Opportunities for Custodial and Cafeteria Staff Positions! Every Tuesday in March. Please view the attached graphic for more information and please share with others!
District wide, the 3rd grade classes conducted a STEM activity to learn about sustainable transportation and to come up with ideas of what they could build to connect the four elementary buildings while still being sustainable. The students identified each elementary school on a satellite map of the district, using their newly acquired map skills, and came up with some great plans. The prototypes turned out well!
There will be a School Board Meeting on Tuesday, March 18th at 7:00PM. The meeting will be held in the Bellefonte Area Middle School cafeteria. The public is encouraged to attend!
There will be two School Board Meetings in April - one on April 9th, held at CPI. The other one will be on the 22nd, held at BAMS.
The Centre Region Down Syndrome Society is hosting a 321 Dance Party! on March 21st at 5:00PM at the Calvary Harvest Fields Church in Boalsburg. There will be a DJ, Photobooth, Dinner, Crafts & Games! Everyone is welcome, accepted , and included. Please see the attached graphic for more information!
To register, click the following link:
https://www.classy.org/event/3-21-dance/e663257
Free Education Opportunity!
The Pleasant Gap Fire Department is offering FREE Community Educational courses to both adults and children! There are three course offerings: Hands-Only CPR & Basic First Aid, What Happens When You Call 911?, and Fire Safety.
The first course begins March 20th. You do not need to pre-register and the PGFC encourages you to bring your family! Please see the attached graphic for more information!
Spread the Word to End the Word Day is the first Wednesday in March. Over 80 students at BAHS pledged to not use the R-word and replace it with inclusive language and actions.
Please share with those that would benefit from the event described below!
Remote Area Medical at Pennsylvania State University (RAM at PSU) is proud to host the Bellefonte clinic at Bald Eagle High School on March 29-30, 2025. This clinic is completely free and is open to everyone; you do not need and will not be asked for insurance, any form of payment, nor ID.
There are three services available at this clinic: (1) medical, where you can receive prescriptions for medications; (2) dental, where you can get dental cleanings, fillings, or extractions; and (3) vision, where you can get a prescription for glasses, which are then either made on-site or mailed to you.
The clinic doors will open at 6:00AM. Please click the following link for more information:
https://sites.psu.edu/pennstateram/our-clinic/?fbclid=IwY2xjawI9IhJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXLt5_2hTWN2I6blnQuImsIO2EV3s1Uy8Qz_sF_vB1LpC4ZJyhJQQVBBDQ_aem_UAAKBkFEl59rBUiulNPCvA
