The 9th Grade English classes had their annual Literary Food Truck event last week. Students read a novel and then they created and colored a food truck that matches the novel. They also created menus for their food trucks. Such as a fun way to review a piece of literature!
In Mr. Montgomery's 4th grade class at Pleasant Gap Elementary, students completed a figurative language unit. After learning about idioms, students were encouraged to dress as an idiom.They took turns coming to the front of the room and having the class guess which idiom they were. Then, they shared the meaning of their idiom.
There will be a School Board Meeting tomorrow, February 4th at the Bellefonte Area Middle School cafeteria. The meeting will begin at 7:00PM and the public is encouraged to attend. To see the upcoming agenda, please click the following link:
https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/bellasd/Board.nsf/Public
The next February meeting after tomorrow will be on Tuesday, February 18th.
It is National School Counseling Week!
“National School Counseling Week helps to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different as a result of what school counselors do. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.” - American School Counselor Association.
Our school counselors work tirelessly every day to help our students become better learners and better people. We appreciate their efforts enormously. Thank you, school counselors!
Please share this information with anyone that has children eligible to enter Kindergarten in the upcoming 2025-2026 school year!
During our Professional Learning Day in January, the BASD staff had the chance to listen to keynote speaker, Suzanne Dailey. Suzanne is an instructional coach in the Central Bucks School District and is an inspiring and motivational speaker. Suzanne did a phenomenal job of being relatable and providing useful tips to help manage one’s curveballs in life. Thank you, Suzanne, for taking the time to come and speak to our staff!
This year the BAMS Drama Club is performing Disney's The Little Mermaid at the beginning of March! The cast would like to invite you to join them for Breakfast Under the Sea on Saturday, February 22, in the middle school cafeteria.
There are two time slots: 8:30am and 9:30am. Tickets are $10 per person ($12 online). A breakfast of French toast sticks, hash browns, sausage, fruit, and drinks will be served. There will be games and activities geared for all ages, performances from the show, and a basket raffle. It should be a great event and we can't wait to see you there! See the attached flyer for more information!
Tickets must be reserved by February 5th. You can reserve tickets here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2S67hLH_mw50Dn51rpdLOGHgRIBQ6hkoZraAgpMClHaSRBA/viewform
On Friday mornings at the high school, Mrs. Andrea Royer and her Life Skills students host the Brew Crew! It is a breakfast cafe that has coffee, tea and light breakfast foods available for purchase to help benefit Student Council and Mini-Thon. They have been doing an excellent job so far!
It is always a fun surprise when Mr. Roth visit's Srta Waite's Spanish classes at BAMS! Mr. Roth popped in during a lesson reviewing 12 Deseos Para El Año Nuevo-12 Wishes For the New Year. He learned the significance behind wearing a certain color of underwear on New Year's Eve and what that is to bring in the coming year: red-amor, verde-salud, or amarillo-dinero. Students are shown with Mr. Roth doing a brain break. Finally, before leaving for the day, Mr. Roth got to feel nostalgic to the Tommy Tutone song: 867-5309 as students are learning numbers 0-20 and for fun listening to the chorus of this song and reciting the phone number in Spanish to a partner. Mr Roth said that he was in 7th grade when that song was big!
Last week, math intervention specialist - Mr. Cipro - hosted a Family Math Night for the families of Bellefonte Elementary. Families had the opportunity to play math games that involved addition, subtraction, and multiplication. They could also learn how to read their report cards and play board games that involve math. Attending families also received a free pizza dinner. Mr. Cipro hopes that students and their families will continue to play these games and continue to learn both inside and outside the classroom!
Coach Prestie “Skip” Headings has been a cheer coach for over 20 years. He has led his teams to state and national competitions all over the country. Recently, Coach Headings has been nominated for the 2025 PIAA Champion Coaches Award! Individuals that are nominated have shown to great extent involvement with school and community activities and programs, commitment and dedication to the organization, a sound coaching philosophy, along with integrity and leadership in the sport of cheerleading. Congratulations, Coach Headings on your nomination! Winners will be announced at the Santander Arena during the PIAA State Competition.
The Bellefonte Area School District is hiring!
Listed below are some of the highlighted positions:
1. Head Varsity and Assistant Varsity Coach - Cross Country
2. Custodian, 2nd Shift - BAMS
3. Utility Assistant - Marion-Walker Elementary
4. Cafeteria Worker - High School
5. Elementary Life Skills Support Teacher
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!
Congratulations to Haley Way for earning the January ELKS Teen of the Month! Haley’s academic resume is truly exceptional. She has taken several AP and honors courses throughout her high school career. What sets Haley apart, however, is not only her ability to excel but also her unwavering curiosity and drive to go beyond the material. Haley approaches challenges with enthusiasm and persistence, qualities that will undoubtedly propel her toward continued success.
Beyond her academic achievements, Haley is a natural leader and a thoughtful collaborator. She has actively engaged with peers, fostering a positive and productive learning environment. Haley has participated in several community based events through the National Honor Society contributing to increasing morale of our school.
Haley Way embodies the qualities of a well-rounded scholar and individual: intellectual curiosity, perseverance, and integrity. She exemplifies the core values celebrated by the Elks Teen of the Month program: academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to making a positive difference.
The Board of Directors met last evening to determine which of the four elementary buildings would attend the new one. The Board voted for Bellefonte Elementary and Benner Elementary students to attend the new elementary building in the fall of 2026!
This decision was driven by the Board's commitment to ensure the well-being and success of all students in the District. The physical challenges of the buildings, combined with the need to allocate resources to facilities that can better meet the long-term needs of our students, made this an unavoidable conclusion. The goal is to provide every child with a safe, nurturing, and high-quality learning environment, and are confident that this step, though painful, is necessary to achieve that goal.
To read the full letter from Dr. Rakszawski, please click the following link:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zRKeaLqbLzEiUFfCFK-ew57DW4Mjf4s4/view?usp=sharing
Or go to our website and locate School News.
The Bellefonte Area School District is hiring!
Listed below are some of the highlighted positions:
1. Elementary Life Skills Support Teacher
2. Middle School Reading Specialist
3. Cafeteria Aide - Marion-Walker Elementary
4. Mechanic - High School
5. Classroom Paraeducator - Benner Elementary
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!
At Bellefonte Elementary, students in Ms. Brown's class used the photos of themselves standing next to the tree to create snow globes for their families before our winter break!
In preparation for BAMS Drama Club's upcoming production of Disney's The Little Mermaid, the drama directors had local puppeteer Adam Swartz come work with the students! He gave the students tips on how to control fish puppets (that were designed and created by him) that will be used in the upcoming production! The students were very excited to meet their puppets and learn how to move with them on the stage.
Tomorrow evening there will be a School Board Meeting held at the Bellefonte Area Middle School cafeteria, beginning at 7:00PM. The public is encouraged to attend!
Click the link to access the Board Agenda:
https://go.boarddocs.com/pa/bellasd/Board.nsf/Public
Need a day from cooking dinner? Eat in or carry out from the Bellefonte Hofbrau today! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Bellefonte Area High School Student Council Mini-THON initiative.
Bellefonte Area High School students attended the District Orchestra Festival in Westmont-Hilltop on Friday, January 10th. They enjoyed the experience!
