Brandywine Heights Intermediate School -

Santa's checked in, smiles all around, the IS/MS students are ready to enjoy their holiday break!

Nothing sweeter than former teachers stopping by the IS/MS with some holiday cheer and Christmas cookies! Our hearts (and cookie jars) are full!

Early Dismissal Tomorrow! Please plan ahead—dismissal will follow the adjusted schedule (please see ES for car pick-up/walker times). Thanks for your support and flexibility!

The “Fabulous Five”, a team of 5th grade students traveled to the BCIU and participated in the Keystone Competition. Their challenge was to create something that would make PA schools better. They created “Moptezuma”, which is a combination of a robotic vending machine and robotic cleaner. They wanted to improve lunch time efficiency and help the custodians clean up the cafeteria. The students did an excellent job!

The BulletSTARS Monthly Student Award highlights those All-STARS within our IS/MS school community.
These STARS display the character traits listed below.

S - Safety (Behaves in ways that ensure their own safety and the safety of others)
T - Teamwork (Be polite, thoughtful, and considerate of others and/or property)
A - Accountability (Demonstrates responsible decision-making)
R - Respect (Shows respect for themselves, peers, teachers, and the school)
S - Service (Contributes positively to the school community)

All these characteristics shape BulletSTARS. Every TWO months, we will focus on ONE letter of the STARS acronym. For the month of December, we focused on TEAMWORK.

The following students were nominated by their grade-level teams and/or Homeroom Teachers for making TEAMWORK a priority in their learning and interactions every day!

8th Grade: Ryan Miltenberger
7th Grade: Claire Fredricks
6th Grade: Liam Reeser
5th Grade: Sadie Moser
Mrs. Hook - 4th Grade: Everly Slabonik
Ms. Moran - 4th Grade: Ryleigh James
Mrs. Williams - 4th Grade: Clay Miller
Mrs. Remp - 4th Grade: Blaise Kerschner

Congratulations to our BulletSTARS for the month of December! Keep up the great work!

WELCOME TO BRANDYWINE!

We're excited to welcome Mrs. Pilgert as our Districtwide Certified School Nurse! With a strong background in nursing education and a passion for student well-being, she is a wonderful addition to our school community. Please join us in giving her a warm Brandywine welcome!

Brandywine Heights Area School District Night at the Reading Royals 🏒
🎶 Choirs perform the National Anthem
📅 January 9, 2026 | 7:00 PM
📍 Santander Arena
🎟 Students receive a free ticket with group purchase!

Check out the link to learn more-->https://www.gofevo.com/event/Brandywineheights8

BHASD will be operating under a 2-hour delay tomorrow morning due to icy road conditions from blowing snow and cold temperatures.

The Brandywine Heights Intermediate/Middle School Winter Concerts were a huge success! Our 5th and 6th graders opened the season with an energetic and heartfelt performance, showcasing their growing talent and teamwork. Later, the 7th and 8th graders took the stage a few days later with a polished, dynamic program that highlighted their musical skills and dedication. Both concerts brought festive cheer, proud smiles, and a wonderful celebration of our students’ hard work and creativity. ❄️🎶

The Brandywine Heights Area School District will be operating under a two hour delay. Road conditions, particularly in the higher elevations, have areas where snow has turned to ice and are slippery. A delay will allow additional time to ensure there are safe travel conditions for the opening of school.

❄️ Due to the snow day on Tuesday, December 2, the District will be using Monday, January 19, as our official snow makeup day. School will be in session and follow a regular schedule on that date.

❄️☃️The Brandywine Heights Area School District will be CLOSED tomorrow (Tuesday, December 2) due to the forecasted snow and wintry mix. Higher elevations in the District are expected to see increased snow and ice throughout the day.

Because of the long Thanksgiving break, Elementary students do not have devices at home, so a virtual learning day is not possible.

An update on after-school and evening activities—including the School Board meeting—will be shared by lunchtime tomorrow.

Stay warm and safe!

🦃Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at BHASD!

These 6th grade students earned a book vending machine token for displaying outstanding behavior and work habits so far this school year.