Please join the Brandywine Heights Education Foundation for the 2nd Annual Flashback 80’s Night on April 20th! This fundraiser will directly support programs for BHASD students! It will be an awesome night featuring music & dancing with the Class of 84’ tribute band, food from Spuds, and a live Auction with Friends of Brandywine. Get your tickets for this event by visiting https://www.bhedufoundation.org/
Congratulations to Senior student Dana Wartzenluft for being recognized at the Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship presentation in Reading this past weekend. Thank you for representing our district with pride!
BHHS would love to congratulate Caily Adam and Hailey Gehris on earning their HOSA medals from BCTC. HOSA is a global student-led organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services and several federal and state agencies. HOSA’s mission is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community, through education, collaboration, and experience. HOSA actively promotes career opportunities in the health industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. We are #bulletProud of them!
Brandywine Heights’ Blood Drive is March 20th between 8am and 2pm in the high school gymnasium. Bring your ID with you to be admitted in the building. Please use the following link to sign up for a donation time: https://donor.giveapint.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/86455
Your donation not only helps save lives, but the more units we collect, the more money we earn towards scholarships for our seniors. Please consider giving the gift of life on March 20th.
BHASD is holding the annual Educational Showcase and Mindfulness Family Night on April 18, 2024 at the High School from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Join us for a fun night filled with vendors, educational highlights, and activities.
Congratulations to Angelina DeChristopher for auditioning and qualifying for the Berks County Jazz Band on trumpet! Angelina will represent Brandywine Heights High School as the group opens for the UArts “Z” Big Band on April 9th and for the U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors on April 11th.
Today Junior Christina Schuster was recognized at the Northeast Berks County Chamber of Commerce student recognition breakfast for her outstanding accomplishments in her Business classes. Congrats and we are so proud!
The BHHS Jazz Ensemble was thrilled to welcome Sean J. Kennedy and Jon Gardner to campus last week. Mr. Kennedy and Mr. Gardner are the composer/arranger for the ensemble’s current piece, “Stick Bag Jones”. Mr. Gardner is an up-and-coming big band composer who teaches saxophone at Immaculata University. Mr. Kennedy is a well-known author, performer, composer and educator. He has co-authored books with Liberty DeVito (drummer for Billy Joel), and his music has been heard at Carnegie Hall and the Kimmel Center.
Students in the Brandywine Heights Pennsylvania State Police Citizen's Academy class got to witness a police skid, followed by how the PSP determine speed from tire marks, as well as control of the vehicle during a skid! We are #bulletProud of these students expanding their knowledge!
Thank you so much to everyone who came to MIOS on Saturday to support our music students. Despite the rain, the event was a big success! Our students had wonderful performances, and the combined Grades 4-12 band was a highlight. The Music Department and Music Boosters are grateful for all of the support! Mark your calendars for next year's Music In Our Schools concert, which is on Saturday, March 8, 2025.
BHASD is holding the annual Educational Showcase and Mindfulness Family Night on April 18, 2024 at the High School from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Join us for a fun night filled with vendors, educational highlights, and activities.
Last week was National Breakfast Week, and we had a blast celebrating with fun themes and nutritious breakfast options in our school cafeterias! Thank you to our BHASD cafeteria staff who help us fuel each day with a healthy breakfast!
The 18th annual Music In Our Schools concert will be held tomorrow, March 9th at the BHHS Auditorium beginning at 3:00pm. This event is a district-wide showcase of our students’ musical talents and gives the audience the opportunity to witness the musical growth of students as they advance through the years. We encourage Brandywine families to relax, enjoy all performances, and stay for the day. We hope to see you there!
Our next senior feature is Morgan Frederick. Morgan’s future plans include working as a dental assistant for two years and then becoming an EFDA. Morgan has been offered full-time employment for after graduation where she is currently doing co-op!
Morgan says: My favorite BHASD memory would be always having a special bond with the principals, marching band, and getting to be a part of going to districts with field hockey.
I would like to give a big shoutout to Mr. Dziunycz and Mr. Ostroski for always putting a smile on my face and for always pushing me harder to never give up, and for helping me with anything I needed. Also another shoutout to Mr. Kistler for always guiding me and making sure I kept my confidence and believed in myself.
11th grade Brandywine Students enjoyed the Berks County College Fair hosted by Alvernia University. They had the opportunity to engage with recruiters and learn about 90 different post-secondary options!
Six members of the Cascade Brigade as well as Stadt, Ms. Heagerty and Senora Bates travelled to the Pocono Juggling Festival on Saturday!
Elyse Stufflet, Samantha DeFrain, Brielle Hardy, Julia and Ash Chatburn and Zoey Demerjian learned some new skills and watched some amazing jugglers perform in the Big Show! BHHS is #bulletProud of the Cascade Brigade
The 18th annual Music In Our Schools concert is a district-wide showcase of our students’ musical talents and gives the audience the opportunity to witness the musical growth of students as they advance through the years. We encourage Brandywine families to relax, enjoy all performances, and stay for the day. The evening is also a fundraiser for the district’s music program. Proceeds from this event will go into the Brandywine Heights Music Boosters general fund to assist with the needs of the music programs, Grades 3-12. Thank you for your support!
Caron’s Education Alliance is offering an interactive virtual nicotine cessation support group for students, ages 13-18. This five-session program begins Wednesday, March 27, 2024. See the flyer for full details including registration information.
Congratulations to Emily Klopp for auditioning and qualifying for Berks Junior County Chorus! Emily will represent Brandywine Heights High School in the Junior County Festival on April 6th.
Congratulations to our students inducted into the Brandywine Heights High School Chapter of the National Honor Society! We are proud of your hard work and dedication.
