Brandywine Heights Area School District spotlight ⚾
Former Bullet Chase Renner ’21 just got drafted by the Miami Marlins in the 13th round (378th overall) of the 2025 MLB Draft after his stellar Penn State career (30 K in 21.2 innings, 2.91 ERA)
From little old Brandywine Heights to Major League pick—we couldn't be prouder, Chase! 🧢
Read more: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/ex-brandywine-heights-pitcher-chase-034700603.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAHTCRb_JdFJ6Lfmos3amZnYqj3MRmpLY7XmPujKU4q8EmHm-kxKMXPqoJjIoRi8KAb3vn99YHPeeWN57W9OVYpgsrQQ-i9e95vh8xaiO38cw7Ju0S1m1hTgRaTXNtE-czFOpGgfx7l6VTf1YPbKKeZIiCwBhIHBH1j3Io66RZ1nf
Former Bullet Chase Renner ’21 just got drafted by the Miami Marlins in the 13th round (378th overall) of the 2025 MLB Draft after his stellar Penn State career (30 K in 21.2 innings, 2.91 ERA)
From little old Brandywine Heights to Major League pick—we couldn't be prouder, Chase! 🧢
Read more: https://sports.yahoo.com/article/ex-brandywine-heights-pitcher-chase-034700603.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAHTCRb_JdFJ6Lfmos3amZnYqj3MRmpLY7XmPujKU4q8EmHm-kxKMXPqoJjIoRi8KAb3vn99YHPeeWN57W9OVYpgsrQQ-i9e95vh8xaiO38cw7Ju0S1m1hTgRaTXNtE-czFOpGgfx7l6VTf1YPbKKeZIiCwBhIHBH1j3Io66RZ1nf
💦 Behind the Scenes at BHASD
While most of us are soaking in summer, our student workers are pressure washing the bleachers—getting things ready, one row at a time.
It’s hot, it’s hard work, and we’re grateful for these students taking pride in their school!
Pre-K Spots Still Left for 2025–26!
👉 Learn more: youtube.com/shorts/Xeox2dFNfu0
✍️ Apply: bhasd.org/o/bhes/page/pre-k-counts
👉 Learn more: youtube.com/shorts/Xeox2dFNfu0
✍️ Apply: bhasd.org/o/bhes/page/pre-k-counts
Mrs. Farkas found this little guy in the athletic hallway. He was either lost or trying to get an early jump on fall sports.
Either way, we kindly let him know tryouts are for students only—and helped him back outside before things got too competitive. 🐸
🔥 Camp SPARK 2025: Our Biggest Year Yet!
We wrapped up three incredible weeks of summer learning fun with 119 campers in Pre-K–8 and 51 ESY students joining weekly activities!
From World Travelers to Scientists in Training to Super Hero Academy, students explored, created, and connected—supported by an amazing team of staff and high school volunteers.
Huge thanks to everyone who made Camp SPARK a success—and to the Brandywine Heights Education Foundation and United Way for helping make it possible!
We wrapped up three incredible weeks of summer learning fun with 119 campers in Pre-K–8 and 51 ESY students joining weekly activities!
From World Travelers to Scientists in Training to Super Hero Academy, students explored, created, and connected—supported by an amazing team of staff and high school volunteers.
Huge thanks to everyone who made Camp SPARK a success—and to the Brandywine Heights Education Foundation and United Way for helping make it possible!
We’re kicking off the school year with a big, bright idea—our first-ever STUFF THE BUS School Supply Drive!
The District will make sure every student has what they need, but if you're looking for a simple way to join the back-to-school excitement—this is it!
Here’s how you can help:
📦 Drop off new, unused supplies from our Back-to-School Supply List: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ji_dD83InOrgsjbR3kaS1d7AcUjyjfnLXZmCjX9xa-o/edit?tab=t.0
🕗 Mon–Thurs | 8 AM–4 PM
📍 Elementary School Bus
🗓️ Bonus Saturday Drops: August 2 & 9 | 10 AM–12 PM
🛒 Prefer to shop from home?
Order directly from our Amazon Wishlist: https://a.co/eDlY8yF
Let’s start the year strong—with generosity, school spirit, and community pride. 💛
Today, we partnered with the Pennsylvania State Police K9 Narcotics & Explosives Unit to host training exercises at the High School.
We’re proud to support local law enforcement in their ongoing training efforts—thank you to the PSP K9 teams for the important work you do! 👮♂️🐕
🍎Don't forget to complete your application for 2025-26 Free/Reduced Lunch!
Why apply (again)?
• A new form is required each school year—past approval doesn’t roll over.
• Qualifying can slash athletic, technology, and AP exam fees too.
Quick ways to apply:
SchoolCafe.com (set up or log in, then submit).
PA COMPASS → “School Meals.”
Questions? Brandywine Heights Area School District Food Services: 610-682-5143 or visit https://www.bhasd.org/page/free-and-reduced-program.
Apply now so your student—and your budget—start the year strong!
Caught in the act… of improvement! 👀💪 Today we found Mr. Moyer and Mr. Roth giving the athletic office a much-needed facelift—scraping away the old to make way for something new!
Each year, we provide a suggested back-to-school supply list for families who are eager to take advantage of seasonal sales. Many families find that purchasing supplies during these sales is more cost-effective than what the District can provide, even through bulk purchasing.
This list is completely optional. We understand that financial situations vary, and no student will ever be expected to bring in supplies or be impacted if they can’t. This is simply an opportunity for those who wish to contribute, every student will have what they need to learn and succeed.
We’ve also worked to ensure that this year’s list is equitable and consistent across classrooms and grade levels. Families should not receive separate or additional lists from individual teachers once school begins. This version represents the final, agreed-upon list for the 2025-26 school year.
You can view the supply list here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ji_dD83InOrgsjbR3kaS1d7AcUjyjfnLXZmCjX9xa-o/edit?tab=t.0
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We’re looking forward to a great year ahead!
This list is completely optional. We understand that financial situations vary, and no student will ever be expected to bring in supplies or be impacted if they can’t. This is simply an opportunity for those who wish to contribute, every student will have what they need to learn and succeed.
We’ve also worked to ensure that this year’s list is equitable and consistent across classrooms and grade levels. Families should not receive separate or additional lists from individual teachers once school begins. This version represents the final, agreed-upon list for the 2025-26 school year.
You can view the supply list here:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ji_dD83InOrgsjbR3kaS1d7AcUjyjfnLXZmCjX9xa-o/edit?tab=t.0
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We’re looking forward to a great year ahead!
Did you know Brandywine Heights Area School District got its start when four school districts joined forces in the 50's? This newspaper clipping from the Reading Eagle (May 1, 1954) shows the very beginning of what would become our current Intermediate/Middle School building—complete with a scale model and a BIG vision for the future.
🧮 The cost of construction? $1.3 million (that’s a lot of lunch money).
📍 Location? Right here in Topton—home of the Bullets.
📐 The goal? To build something together that would shape generations of learners.
From blueprints to backpacks... pretty incredible what a shared dream can become. 💭
#ThrowbackThursday
🧮 The cost of construction? $1.3 million (that’s a lot of lunch money).
📍 Location? Right here in Topton—home of the Bullets.
📐 The goal? To build something together that would shape generations of learners.
From blueprints to backpacks... pretty incredible what a shared dream can become. 💭
#ThrowbackThursday
Helping Harvest Mobile Market is TOMORROW!
Fresh, healthy food available from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the IS/MS building.
Open to eligible families—no registration required.
The students may be away, but the work never takes a summer break!
Today we found Mr. Heffner locked in—literally—switching out locker combinations one by one to make sure everything is ready for the first day back.
It’s quiet in the halls now, but it won’t be for long—and thanks to behind-the-scenes prep like this, we’ll be ready.
Today we found Mr. Heffner locked in—literally—switching out locker combinations one by one to make sure everything is ready for the first day back.
It’s quiet in the halls now, but it won’t be for long—and thanks to behind-the-scenes prep like this, we’ll be ready.
🍎Don't forget to complete your application for 2025-26 Free/Reduced Lunch!
Why apply (again)?
• A new form is required each school year—past approval doesn’t roll over.
• Qualifying can slash athletic, technology, and AP exam fees too.
Quick ways to apply:
SchoolCafe.com (set up or log in, then submit).
PA COMPASS → “School Meals.”
Sample eligibility (family of 4):
– Free meals: up to $41,795 annual income
– Reduced price: up to $59,478 annual income
Questions? Brandywine Heights Area School District Food Services: 610-682-5143 or visit https://www.bhasd.org/page/free-and-reduced-program.
Apply now so your student—and your budget—start the year strong!
Why apply (again)?
• A new form is required each school year—past approval doesn’t roll over.
• Qualifying can slash athletic, technology, and AP exam fees too.
Quick ways to apply:
SchoolCafe.com (set up or log in, then submit).
PA COMPASS → “School Meals.”
Sample eligibility (family of 4):
– Free meals: up to $41,795 annual income
– Reduced price: up to $59,478 annual income
Questions? Brandywine Heights Area School District Food Services: 610-682-5143 or visit https://www.bhasd.org/page/free-and-reduced-program.
Apply now so your student—and your budget—start the year strong!
BHASD alum, Sam Berryman has cemented his place in SkillsUSA history with a rare back-to-back national win in masonry! 🏆
Congrats, Sam — we’re so proud of your continued success 👏
📖 Read more: https://berksweekly.com/news/education/brandywine-heights-graduate-earns-back-to-back-national-gold-medals-in-masonry/
Congrats, Sam — we’re so proud of your continued success 👏
📖 Read more: https://berksweekly.com/news/education/brandywine-heights-graduate-earns-back-to-back-national-gold-medals-in-masonry/
☀️ Camp SPARK kicked off today!
We’re thrilled to welcome our campers for 3 weeks of learning, laughter, and themed adventures.
📚 This week’s theme? World Traveler—get ready for takeoff!
Our skilled team of BHASD educators is leading the way with a daily mix of ELA, math, and hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity and keep young minds engaged.
✈️ Here’s to a summer of learning!
Big thanks to the Reading Eagle for highlighting our Feeding Futures program—and to MSN for helping the story reach a national audience!
📖 Read the full article here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/feeding-futures-summer-program-serves-meals-lift-spirits/ar-AA1HXo5T
📖 Read the full article here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/feeding-futures-summer-program-serves-meals-lift-spirits/ar-AA1HXo5T
Sparks, stripes, and Brandywine Heights ❤️ 🤍 💙
Wishing our BHASD community a safe and happy 4th of July!
Wishing our BHASD community a safe and happy 4th of July!
📣 We’re Hiring: Emotional Support Teacher 🧠✨
Are you passionate about supporting students’ academic and emotional growth? Join our team and make a lasting impact!
📍Position: Emotional Support Teacher
🎯Goal: Provide targeted academic and behavioral support to students while collaborating with teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, and families. Your expertise will help students succeed and access their education fully.
✅ What We’re Looking For:
✔ PA Special Education Certification (K-12)
✔ Experience supporting students with emotional/behavioral needs
✔ Strong communication & collaboration skills
✔ Knowledge of trauma-informed practices, FBA, MTSS/RtI
✔ Data-driven and behavior support experience
⭐ Preferred Experience Includes:
🔹 Safety-Care or crisis intervention certification
🔹 Restorative practices, SEL, or therapeutic models
🔹 Experience with behavior data systems
Help us create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for every student.
📩 Apply today and be the difference!
https://www.applitrack.com/bhasd/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackJobID=423&ref=
#NowHiring #EmotionalSupportTeacher #SpecialEducationJobs #EducationCareers #StudentSupport #JoinOurTeam #MakeADifference
Are you passionate about supporting students’ academic and emotional growth? Join our team and make a lasting impact!
📍Position: Emotional Support Teacher
🎯Goal: Provide targeted academic and behavioral support to students while collaborating with teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, and families. Your expertise will help students succeed and access their education fully.
✅ What We’re Looking For:
✔ PA Special Education Certification (K-12)
✔ Experience supporting students with emotional/behavioral needs
✔ Strong communication & collaboration skills
✔ Knowledge of trauma-informed practices, FBA, MTSS/RtI
✔ Data-driven and behavior support experience
⭐ Preferred Experience Includes:
🔹 Safety-Care or crisis intervention certification
🔹 Restorative practices, SEL, or therapeutic models
🔹 Experience with behavior data systems
Help us create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for every student.
📩 Apply today and be the difference!
https://www.applitrack.com/bhasd/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackJobID=423&ref=
#NowHiring #EmotionalSupportTeacher #SpecialEducationJobs #EducationCareers #StudentSupport #JoinOurTeam #MakeADifference
⚾ Want to show the community your business has our students’ backs? There’s no better way than placing a sign on our softball fence, where your support is proudly on display behind our players for fans, families, and visiting teams alike.
These outfield signs aren’t just great advertising—they’re a home run for community support.
We still have spots available for local businesses ready to stand behind our students—literally.
A big thank you to Student Impact, AASA Land Surveyors, and Geist Sporting Goods for being the first to step up to the plate 💛
Learn more here 🔗https://www.bhasd.org/page/stay-connected
