Today is the Mini-THON Community Day for families! It is from 2:00-5:00PM at the Bellefonte Area High School. Community Day will include obstacle courses, arts and crafts, science experiments, and minute to win it games - fun for all ages. Please see the attached graphic for pricing. We hope to see you there!
Starting on March 20th, join the Jana Marie Found for their learning series: Compassion Resilience for Parents and Caregivers. Participants will explore the role of compassion in caregiving and discuss how to identify, prevent, and minimize compassion fatigue within ourselves. Please see the attached graphic for more information.
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
Greetings!
Spring Sport Season is currently underway! Next week begins competitions. You can check out the schedule here: https://basdathletics.net/main/calendar/?caltype=day
Attached is my annual (and seasonal) Spring Varsity Sports Preview of all of the spring sports that chose to participate! Have a great weekend, everyone!
The Bellefonte Area Middle School’s The Raider’s Voice is out for the Fall and Winter edition! Browse your favorite local & digital news source for hard hitting pieces such as:
- Football Frenzy
- Dress Code Dilemma
- Teacher Favorites
- Current Trends
- Great Student Artwork
- Much More!
You can read the Raider’s Voice here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AY6p3pr4o0ssZ5QL12WQXy6Ktas6iBKT/view
On Tuesday, March 11th the Performing Arts hosted an Orchestra Gala Concert that showcased BASD’s talented string students in grades 4 through 12— which was nearly 200 students performing together on stage! It was a phenomenal performance!
Happy Pi Day!
Mrs. Cipro’s Advanced Video students took on recording at Benner Elementary this past week. They recorded a variety of B-Roll of classrooms, interviews with both community members and teachers, along with getting B-Roll shots of the one room school houses along the road 550. These clips will then be put together in honor of the Benner Elementary School building.
Central Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM) will be hosting their annual Give Kids a Smile Day, on Friday, May 2nd in State College.
This special event provides free dental care to uninsured, low-income children living in Centre County. Our team of volunteer dentists and dental professionals will offer cleanings, exams, fluoride treatments, and any necessary sealants or fillings—all at no cost to the family.
Families must complete the registration information to be receive an appointment that day. Here is the link to the registration form:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p4WlxljKMoZwsBLysjO1pLpjGsq7cuDG/view?usp=sharing
The registration form is due April 18, 2025. Please see the attached graphic for more information - and please share this with those that need it!
College Commitment Day was held on Wednesday, March 12th at the Bellefonte Area High School. The Class of 2025 has 10 student-athletes that have signed to play a sport in their post-high school career!
They are as follows (listed in alphabetical order by last name):
-Colby Besch: Lacrosse at Westminster College
-Andy Gerasenko: Football at Saint Francis University
-Ryder Hamilton: Lacrosse at North Greenville University
-Austin Irvin: Football and Track & Field at Mansfield University
-Jaylee Lose: Softball at Millersville University
-Alannah McNichol: Lacrosse at Mount Aloysius College
-Alaina Smith: Softball at Wilson College
-Austin Smith: Lacrosse at Point Park University
-Peyton Vancas: Baseball at Quinnipiac University
-Kaiden Williams: Cross Country and Track at Grove City College
The Bellefonte Area School District is hiring!
Listed below are some of the highlighted positions:
1. Elementary Principal - Marion-Walker Elementary
2. Cafeteria Aide - Benner Elementary
3. Accounting Secretary - Central Office
4. Custodian - 2nd Shift
5. Utility Assistant - BAHS
There are many more listed on our website, which can be viewed here:
https://bellefonte.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Please share with family and friends - a fully employed school district is what our children deserve!
BAHS Raider Revolution students went to Bellefonte Elementary this past week to read to some of the classes in celebration of Read Across America Week.
When the cost of Prom gets too overwhelming, the Prom Attire Event is here to give you some relief!
The 17th Annual Prom Attire Event will be held March 20-22 at the Delta Program Building on 653 Westerly Parkway, State College, PA. Please see the attached flier for more information.
Recently, Discovery Space in State College held a contest to name their incoming baby stingray to their Marine Life Center. They are down to four finalist names and our own Bellefonte Elementary first grade classroom, led by Miss McCartney, has a name in the running!
Please vote for Sandy at the following link: https://discoveryspace.wufoo.com/forms/qbh9t2r04uixli/
Greetings!
Please enjoy the Snapshot Tuesday newsletter for March 11th. Today's newsletter features new employee hire - Cidalia Cornelio and Class of 2025 student - Paige Jodon.
Have a great day!
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At the end of February, BAHS Raider Revolution hosted their Annual Variety Show. Individuals participated in a variety of musical acts that showcased a great array of talent. There were 14 acts in total to make for a great evening! To view the Variety Show, you can watch it here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/16SZY_IuZu27kjkFCtHYoxv1HA3haWlxS/view?usp=sharing
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!
As part of Read Across America Week, Benner Elementary hosted Devyn D. McPheeters from the Centre County Conservation District. She read The Soil in Jackie's Garden by Peggy Thomas, a story that follows Jackie and her friends as they uncover the wonders of soil, gardening, and composting. Students learned about plant life cycles, pollinators, environmental stewardship, and what it’s like to work as a soil conservation specialist.
BAHS Student Council is hosting a Mini-THON Community Day for families on Saturday, March 15 from 2:00-5:00PM at the Bellefonte Area High School! Community Day will include obstacle courses, arts and crafts, science experiments, and minute to win it games - fun for all ages. Please see the attached graphic for pricing. We hope to see you there!
