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!
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
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.
Due to the impending weather conditions, Bellefonte Area School District will be operating as a Flexible Instruction Day. Teachers will have their assignments posted to Google Classroom for students to complete. They will also be available for instructional help via email throughout the school day. Stay safe out there!
Greetings!
Please enjoy the Snapshot Tuesday Newsletter for January 9th. Today's Snapshot is a Holiday Edition that highlighted many of the fun activities that happened throughout the district before our winter break! Today's newsletter features alumni: Philip Rogers (2010) and Lisa Rockey Robinson (1979).
Have a great week!
Attached is the Bellefonte Youth Center January Calendar! Check out the great opportunities for our young people to explore!
Headed to the grocery store this week? Support Bellefonte Area School District
by rounding up at your local @GIANT register!
Now through March 31, GIANT customers can support local public school districts and their efforts to eliminate childhood hunger right at the register.
Learn more: https://giantfoodstores.com/pages/our-purpose?tab=changing-childrens-
lives
#FeedingSchoolKids #EliminatingHunger #TheGIANTCompany
The Bellefonte Area Middle School will begin hosting a Tides group for any interested BAMS student who has experienced the death of a loved one. If a student wants to participate or learn more, they can pick up a permission form in the guidance office. Signed permission forms should be returned to the guidance office.
If there is a student in another building that would also like to participate, they can email their interest to Maria McClatchey at mmcclatchey@basd.net
Happy 2024!
Please enjoy today's Friday Sports Wrap newsletter for January 5th! Today's newsletter features senior student athletes: Cedric Bagwell and Rebecca Burns.
Have a great day!
The Bellefonte Area School District wishes everyone a happy new year✨ We are looking forward to an exciting 2024!
Greetings, Bellefonte ASD readers! Teachers of the district are encouraging your children to read over the Winter Break with this fun activity of different ideas and suggestions for reading.
Both Elementary and Secondary Level students can fill out this form directly: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuoDsT8RXsIah4iuhGCOxYk-6EBAFx2mOkDcStLX9hv8eNfQ/viewform
They only need to do one activity (but more is encouraged!) to be eligible to win a prize. When they return to school on January 3rd, teachers at the secondary level will encourage their students to fill out the form in class, if they haven't already done so.
At the Elementary Level, students can also complete the Reading Resolution Menu. This menu can be turned in directly to their teacher after the Winter Break. The menu handout is attached. If families would rather fill out the Google Form above, that is fine too.
Happy reading!
Greetings, Bellefonte ASD readers! Teachers of the district are encouraging your children to read over the Winter Break with this fun activity of different ideas and suggestions for reading.
Both Elementary and Secondary Level students can fill out this form directly: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuoDsT8RXsIah4iuhGCOxYk-6EBAFx2mOkDcStLX9hv8eNfQ/viewform
They only need to do one activity (but more is encouraged!) to be eligible to win a prize. When they return to school on January 3rd, teachers at the secondary level will encourage their students to fill out the form in class, if they haven't already done so.
At the Elementary Level, students can also complete the Reading Resolution Menu. This menu can be turned in directly to their teacher after the Winter Break. The menu handout is attached. If families would rather fill out the Google Form above, that is fine too.
Happy reading!
Last week, the Centre Daily Times released its winners for the CDT Athlete of the Season. Bellefonte's Angelina Kasak (girls' soccer) was one of the winners! Congratulations, Angelina! *Photos are courtesy of the CDT.
Have a wonderful holiday, Bellefonte! ❄️
