Serving Up a Slice of Knowledge...Happy Pi Day BHASD!🥧🎉 #PiDay #BHASD
🎨 Celebrating Youth Art Month: Elementary Edition! 🖌️
Creativity is in full swing at Brandywine Heights Area School District! Our elementary artists have been busy exploring textures, colors, and techniques, turning everyday materials into masterpieces. From bold black-and-white prints to vibrant abstract designs, their creativity knows no bounds!
Stay tuned as we continue showcasing student artwork throughout Youth Art Month—because every brushstroke tells a story! 🖍️✨
🎲 Jenga... but make it educational! Today in Freshman Seminar, we took this classic game and gave it a stress-related twist.
Students pulled a “stressor” card, each assigned a specific number of blocks to remove from the tower. Then, they evaluated how truly stressful their card was compared to others. In small groups, they ranked stressors from most to least stressful—but the real test?
👉 What actually made the tower fall? Was it the biggest stressor, or just the last one added? 🤯
To tie it all together, we introduced the phrase “the straw that broke the camel’s back”—helping students reflect on how stress builds up over time.
Great discussions, critical thinking, and a little friendly competition? Sounds like a win!
⏰Early Dismissal – March 14, 2025
Reminder: Students will be dismissed early on Friday, March 14.
Dismissal Times:
• HS – 11:45 AM
• MS – 12:00 PM
• IS – 1:00 PM
• ES – 1:05 PM
Plan accordingly and enjoy the extra time off!
🏆 BHASD Honored with PASBO School Operations Impact Award! 🏆
We’re proud to share that Brandywine Heights Area School District has been recognized at the PASBO 70th Annual Conference with the School Operations Impact Award for our Feeding Futures: Grab & Go Summer Meal Program!
This initiative provided over 22,000 meals to students in need, ensuring that access to fresh, nutritious food didn’t stop when the school year ended. As we celebrate this achievement, it’s fitting that March is also National Nutrition Month—a reminder of the vital role school meal programs play in fueling student success year-round.
A huge thank you to our Food Service & Support Team for their hard work and dedication in making this program possible. Your commitment to our students and community is truly inspiring! 💙👏
Did you know Topton still has a swim team? Topton merged with Fleetwood in 2021 as Fleetwood Topton Swim, The Wave and REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
🚔 Welcome, Officer Curcio! 🚔
At the March 3rd Board Meeting, we officially introduced Officer Anthony Curcio as Brandywine Heights' new School Safety and Security Officer!
Superintendent Mr. Potteiger highlighted Officer Curcio’s seamless transition into the school community, and with an extensive background in law enforcement, he brings experience, dedication, and a student-focused approach to the role.
Already making an impact, Officer Curcio has been building strong relationships with students and staff—from daily fist bumps to friendly games of basketball. His presence ensures that safety isn’t just about security measures, but also about fostering trust and positive connections.
We’re grateful to have Officer Curcio on our team and look forward to the continued impact he will make! 👏🔵 #BHASD #GoBullets #SchoolSafety
🎶 Congratulations to Jakub Furniss, Adria Myers, Mason Slabonik, and Ella Vaccaro for qualifying for Berks Junior County Chorus! 🌟 They will represent Brandywine at the Berks Jr. County Festival at the end of March. This is a wonderful accomplishment, and we’re very proud of our students! 🎤 🎵
The district is holding the Education Showcase and Mindfulness Family Night April 3rd, from 5:00-7:00 pm at the High School. Please see the flyer for more information.
Transition Academy Social Club for high school students meets every Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Exeter SHS Library. See the flyer for details.
🏆 Celebrating Brandywine Heights Athletic Excellence! 🏆
At the March 3rd Board Meeting, we had the honor of recognizing two outstanding student-athletes for their record-breaking achievements:
🔥 Addison "Turbo" Benner – Girl’s All-Time Leading Scorer (1,282 points)
Addison has officially rewritten history, surpassing a 15-year record set by Deanna Daddona (1,253 points). Her dedication, skill, and relentless drive have set a new standard for Brandywine Heights basketball, inspiring future generations to reach for greatness.
🤼 Jacob Greiss – 100 Career Wins
With 100 career wins under his belt, Jacob has cemented his legacy in Brandywine Heights wrestling history. His grit, determination, and passion for the sport have propelled him to this milestone, making him the 39th wrestler in school history to reach this elite achievement.
Congratulations to Addison and Jacob on their remarkable accomplishments! 👏🎉 #BHASD #GoBullets
🐐💋 Kissing for a Cause
FFA put a fun spin on giving back! Students collected canned goods, dropping them into boxes labeled with their teachers’ names. The catch? The three teachers with the most donations had to kiss a goat!!
Turns out, Mrs. Paxson, Mrs. Bollinger, and Mr. Strohecker were the lucky winners! (Or unlucky, depending on how you feel about goat smooches.)
Huge thanks to everyone who donated—your support made a difference, and the goat didn’t seem to mind the extra attention either! 🥫🐐
🔥 BIG NEWS for Camp Spark! 🔥
Thanks to an incredible $15,000 donation from the Brandywine Heights Education Foundation, Camp Spark is BACK and 100% free for over 100 students this summer! 🎉
Camp Spark is a three-week program for students in grades K-6, blending learning and fun in a camp-like environment. Led by certified teachers, it keeps students engaged, inspired, and ready to shine!
A huge THANK YOU to the Brandywine Heights Education Foundation for making this opportunity possible! 💙
Don't forget to spring forward! ⏰ Set your clocks ahead one hour on Sunday, March 9.
📚✨ Happy Read Across America Week! ✨📚
What better way to celebrate the joy of reading than by sharing some book recommendations from our incredible librarians? From magical adventures to thought-provoking reads, these are just a few of their favorites! 📖❤️
Have a favorite book of your own? Drop it in the comments! Let’s spread the love of reading throughout Brandywine Heights! 📚 #ReadAcrossAmerica
🎶 Congratulations to Louis Johnson, Jillian Lee, Savannah Robinson, and Eliana Roibu for qualifying for Berks Junior County Band! 🌟 They will represent Brandywine at the Berks Jr. County Festival at the end of March. This is a wonderful accomplishment, and we’re very proud of our students! 🎷 🎵
Happy Maintenance Worker Appreciation Day! 🚜🔧
A huge THANK YOU to our incredible maintenance team for keeping Brandywine Heights Area School District running smoothly—rain or shine, behind the scenes, and always with a smile. Your hard work, dedication, and expertise make a difference every single day. We appreciate you!
#BHASD #GoBullets #ThankYouMaintenance
🌟 March New Heights Award Winners 🌟
This month, we celebrate our outstanding honorees whose dedication makes Brandywine Heights a better place every day. Kimberly Soden brings kindness, love, and creativity to our students, knowing every child’s name and brightening their mornings with hand-drawn holiday breakfast bags and festive kitchen decorations—all made in her free time. Her unwavering commitment to making students feel valued is truly inspiring.
We also recognize our Transportation Drivers & Personnel, the backbone of our school day, covering an incredible 414,000 miles per year to ensure our students arrive safely and on time. Through rain, snow, and early mornings, their care and dedication never waver. Thank you for keeping Brandywine Heights moving! 🚍💙 #NewHeights #BHASD
🔥 Show Your BHASD Pride! 🔥
This Friday, March 7, we’re going all out for District-Wide Spirit Day! Break out your maroon, grey, and Bullet gear—let’s flood the halls with school spirit! 🎉💥
Tag us in your spirit wear pics using #BHASD #GoBullets
🌟 Student Spotlight: Practical Arts Department🌟
We chose to recognize Skyler because she is an amazing student, Skyler comes to each class prepared to learn, she always has a smile for everyone she sees and is a role model for her peers. Skyler shows kindness and compassion towards others and is always ready to step in and volunteer to help her teachers and her peers.
Thank you, Skyler, for making our school a better place every day! 💫
