The School District will be operating under a two hour delay. Due to the temperatures right around freezing, the road conditions, particularly in the higher elevations, have black ice. A delay will allow for roads to be treated and temperatures to warm.
🏀 Teacher Appreciation Night 🏀
Last week, the boys' basketball team took a moment to honor the amazing educators who’ve made a lasting impact on their lives. The players presented their travel jersey to a teacher who inspired, guided, or supported them on and off the court.
Here's some of what they had to say:
✨ D'Andre Thomas → Mrs. Konyak: "She's always there for me—really kind, understanding, and positive."
✨ Eagan Coffin → Mrs. Ohl: "Mrs. Ohl pushed me to always be curious and learn a little more every single day."
✨ Jaxton Henry → Mr. Stephens: "He's really nice and always made me laugh. He brightened my day when I walked into his class."
✨ Tommy Clark → Mr. Sheeler: "In addition to being my favorite teacher, Mr. Sheeler was also my golf coach. I appreciate his dedication to helping me improve on the golf course and in the classroom."
✨ Bergen Smeltz → Mrs. Bleiler: "She takes care of every student like they're her own children and puts unconditional effort into making each class fun and intriguing."
✨ Scotty Ray → Mr. Tannous: "Mr. Tannous is a great teacher that also loves to talk hoops. He's always helping me be a better player and student."
To all our incredible teachers—you’re not just educators, you’re life-changers. Thank you for the lasting impact you leave on every student who walks through your doors. 💙❤️
#BHASD #TeacherAppreciation #GoBullets
Brandywine Heights Area School District will receive sealed bids at 200 West Weis Street, Topton, Pennsylvania 19562 in the Business Office, until 11:00 AM prevailing time on February 20, 2025 for lawn mowing services. Bids will be opened and publicly read. The District reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive informalities in the bidding. No bid may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) calendar days after the scheduled closing of the receipt of the bid. A mandatory bid meeting will be held on February 6, 2025 (Weather Friday, February 7, 2025) at 10:00 AM. Please email deamol@bhasd.org to RSVP no later than February 5, 2025. Bid Packets are available www.bhasd.org under “Departments → Business Office → Request for Bids|Proposals” tab. Questions about this bid should be directed to the District’s Director of Buildings & Grounds, Dean Molitoris. His email is deamol@bhasd.org.
Bullet Academy Family Yoga is cancelled tomorrow, January 30, 2025. The next session will be Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Virtual Academy students visited the Brandywine Community Library and learned about the numerous clubs and activities offered for all ages in the community. We met "Sheldon" the tortoise and enjoyed a scavenger hunt. Thank you Miss Amber for the guided informational tour! #brandywinecl
Bullet Academy has an Open Gym tomorrow, January 24th at 10:00 a.m. Hope you can join us to play and have fun!
🎣 Trout in the Classroom Update! 🐟
Exciting news—some of the trout have started to hatch! At this stage, they’re known as sac fry or alevin. If you look closely, you’ll notice their yolk sacs still attached—these will provide all the nourishment they need as they grow over the next few weeks. 🌱
While it’s amazing to watch this process unfold, not all survive—just as it happens in nature. The beaker shows the ones that didn’t make it, reminding us of the delicate balance in their journey.
Stay tuned for more updates as these little trout continue to grow! 🐟💧
#TroutInTheClassroom #LearningInAction #BHASD
Join the BCIU for a virtual meeting about Navigating Medical Assistance and Case Management on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 from 6:30-7:30 pm. Please see the flyer for registration information.
🚀 Camp Invention is Back!
We’re excited to host Camp Invention for its 10th year at Brandywine Heights! 🎉 Your child won’t want to miss the all-new STEM adventures happening this summer.
📅 Spots are filling fast—register today!
🔗 invent.org/mylocalcamp
Got questions? Reach out to Camp Director Matt Donato at matdon@bhasd.org.
Let’s make this summer unforgettable! 🌟 #STEM #Innovation #BHASDProud
🌬️ 2-Hour Delay Alert 🌬️
Due to the extreme cold weather forecasted, Brandywine Heights Area School District will be operating on a 2-hour delay for Tuesday, January 21st, and Wednesday, January 22nd.
The delay allows:
🚌 Extra time to warm up the buses.
☀️ Daylight for drivers to better navigate frozen runoff areas.
❄️ A bit of warming from the sun to keep students safer.
Stay warm, Brandywine! ❄️🧣 #BHASD #WinterWeatherUpdate #StaySafe
🐟 Exciting news from Brandywine Heights Area School District! Last week, students in Mrs. Levengood’s, Mr. Donato’s, and Ms. Sheeler’s classes welcomed their new aquatic classmates—baby trout! As part of the Pennsylvania Trout in the Classroom program, our students will raise these trout from eggs to fingerlings, learning about coldwater conservation and aquatic ecosystems along the way.
Later this year, we’ll release our trout into the stream by the Intermediate School/Middle School, giving them a new home and contributing to local conservation efforts.
Follow along for updates on our fin-tastic journey! 🐠📚
🐟 Exciting news from Brandywine Heights Area School District! Last week, students in Mrs. Levengood’s, Mr. Donato’s, and Ms. Sheeler’s classes welcomed their new aquatic classmates—trout eggs! As part of the Pennsylvania Trout in the Classroom program, our students will raise these trout from eggs to fingerlings, learning about coldwater conservation and aquatic ecosystems along the way. Later this year, we’ll release our trout, giving them a new home and contributing to local conservation efforts.
Follow along for updates on our fin-tastic journey! 🐠📚
The Brandywine Heights Area School District will be operating under a two hour delay to allow additional time to ensure there are safe travel conditions for the opening of school. The Early Dismissal/Professional Development previously scheduled will be canceled and the students will remain in school for the full day.
🚨 Last Chance! 🚨
The Buy a Brick – Leave a Legacy campaign ends January 20, 2025!
Don’t miss your opportunity to leave a lasting mark on Brandywine Heights Area School District. Honor a loved one, celebrate a graduation year, or show your support for our community! 🧱
👉 Order your brick today: https://www.bhasd.org/page/bhasd-stadium-brick-campaign
Let’s build a legacy together!
💙 #BHASD #LeaveYourLegacy
🎉 We’re excited to announce that our school has received a $2,000 PARSS grant! 🎉 This funding will help support FFA and FBLA field trips, giving our students amazing opportunities to learn and grow beyond the classroom. Big thanks to Ms. Paige Sheeler and Mr. Michael Kistler and everyone else who helped make this possible! 🙌
#PARSSGrant
There will be a Bullet Academy open gym tomorrow, January 15th at 10:00 a.m. Hope to see you there!
Caron's Education Alliance presents Prevention Resources and Education for Parents. Please see the flyer to register for an upcoming presentation on Thursday, January 23rd.
🌟 28 Blue Jackets & A Big Milestone! 🌟
Brandywine Heights Area School District is thrilled to share some exciting FFA news! At the Pennsylvania FFA Mid-Winter Convention, 28 of our students proudly received their iconic blue jackets. 💙 These jackets symbolize hard work, dedication, and a bright future in agriculture—and they were made possible thanks to the generosity of our amazing community sponsors!
But that’s not all! 🎉 We’re also proud to announce that Brandywine Heights FFA was 1 of just 6 chapters across the state to receive its official charter during the convention. While some of our students couldn’t attend due to the weather, we’ll make sure to recognize their incredible achievements at a later date.
📸 Stay tuned for more updates from our FFA chapter and agricultural program—this is just the beginning of something great! 🌾
#FFA #BlueJacket #BrandywineHeightsFFA #AgEducation #LeadershipInAction
🎉 Words can’t express how proud we are of our FLL Robotics Team!
They had an incredible weekend, achieving:
✅ Highest robot score in school history
✅ 7th out of 28 teams, just 10 points from the top 5
✅ Consistent robot performance with 200 points in all 3 rounds
And the best part? They showed outstanding sportsmanship, teamwork, and manners, representing Brandywine Heights with pride! 💪✨
They also took home the Breakthrough Award, recognizing their growth in:
1️⃣ Innovation project and presentation
2️⃣ Robot games
3️⃣ Core values
Way to go, team! We couldn’t be prouder of these amazing students. 🙌👏
#BHASD #FLLRobotics #BrandywineProud #STEMExcellence
🧱 The Brick Campaign Strikes Back!
You asked, and we listened—the Brick Campaign is reopening for a limited time! From now through Monday, January 20th, you have another chance to:
✔️Honor loved ones
✔️Celebrate alumni or students
✔️Commemorate a special milestone
⚠️ SOLD OUT: The premium 12 x 12” bricks sold out faster than a lightsaber duel! But don’t worry—4 x 8” and 8 x 8” bricks are still available (for now).
This exclusive opportunity won’t last long. Act now to secure your place in Brandywine Heights history before it’s too late.
📍https://www.bhasd.org/page/bhasd-stadium-brick-campaign
Thank you for being part of the legacy. Together, we’re paving the way for a future filled with pride and connection!
#GoBullets! #BHASD #BuildALegacy
