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Please join us tonight for the Brandywine Heights Area School District Education Showcase & Mindfulness Event. Experience student performances, explore district programs and projects, connect with community business partners, and enjoy raffle prizes for attendees. A few of the featured vendors include Ott’s Garden, Indigo Moon, Tri Valley YMCA, Downtown Wellness, and Wildlands Conservancy. District programs on display include Trout in the Classroom, FFA/AG Science, Computer Science, Wood Shop, Engineering, and STEM. There will also be live music performances by high school students and face painting by the HS Art Club. And of course—Top of the Hill food truck and the Perk Up Truck will be there too. 📍 Brandywine Heights High School 🕔 5:00–7:00 PM 📅 April 3, 2025 We’d love to see you there.

🏀 Looking for summer plans? Albright College is once again offering their Youth Basketball Day Camp for boys and girls entering grades K–9. With two sessions to choose from, it's a great way to build skills, have fun, and stay active! ✅ Grades K–2: Half-day option ✅ Grades 3–9: Full-day with lunch included 📍Held right in Reading, PA 📅 Session 1: June 23–26 | Session 2: July 21–24 📲 Register now: Albright.edu/BballDayCamp

🚗 Help Shape the Future of Transportation in PA The Pennsylvania State Transportation Commission is seeking public input to better understand transportation needs across the Commonwealth — including right here in Berks County. 📅 Online Public Forum: April 10 📝 Public Comment Survey: Open now through April 30 Your feedback plays a key role in shaping both statewide and local transportation plans. 📣 We encourage you to participate and share this information with others who may be interested. Whether you're a driver, rider, cyclist, or pedestrian — your voice matters. 👉https://survey.talkpatransportation.com/#/Survey

Superbowl Champion, Cliff Crosby, stopped by the IS/MS to share his inspiring message of the power of resilience, faith, and hard work. His journey was more than just about football—it was about overcoming obstacles, making the right choices, and believing in yourself even when the odds are stacked against you. Students and staff walked away feeling motivated and empowered after hearing about his experience growing up in an incredibly challenging family environment, as he faced difficult choices that could have easily led him down the wrong path. But through determination, faith, and an unwavering commitment to his dreams, he defied the odds, reached the pinnacle of professional sports, and has since dedicated his life to inspiring others. Thank you Caron Foundation and Brandywine Heights PTC for bringing this amazing speaker to our district.

Tonight, we proudly recognized Mrs. Kayhart for her unwavering dedication to our students at the BCIU Annie Sullivan Award Ceremony. Her impact extends far beyond the classroom—she fosters a welcoming environment where every student feels supported, valued, and empowered to succeed. Congratulations, Mrs. Kayhart! Your passion and commitment make a lasting difference in our district.

🐬 Dive into summer with the Kutztown Dolphins! Looking for a way to keep your kids moving, confident, and connected this summer? The Kutztown Dolphins Swim Team is welcoming new swimmers ages 5 and up—from first-timers to future champs! 💦 Experienced coaches 🏊 Day & evening practice options 🤝 Friendship, fitness, and fun 💸 Budget-friendly thanks to a Kutztown–Topton pool membership agreement 📍Just minutes from BH schools! 📅 Open House: Wednesday, April 9 Come check it out and learn what it means to be a Dolphin! More info ➡️ kutztowndolphins.org

🎉 STEM-tastic summer plans? We’ve got you covered! Camp Invention is back at Brandywine Heights—and it’s open to all rising K–6th grade explorers (yep, even if they’re not a BHASD student!). 📅 June 9–13 📍 BHASD Intermediate/Middle School Got a kiddo, grandkid, niece, or nephew who’s curious, creative, or just loves to tinker? This camp is for them. 👋 Want to learn more? Swing by our table at the Education Showcase on April 3 from 5–7 PM! Let’s make this summer one to invent, explore, and imagine!

🌈 Kindness, Like a Rainbow After a Storm 🌈 That was this year’s inspiring theme for the Berks County Crime Alert poster contest—and our talented 4th graders brought it to life with creativity and heart. A big congrats to Payton Turner from Mrs. Hook’s homeroom for earning 2nd place! 🎉 Payton’s artwork stood out among entries across the county and earned her a $250 gift card and a special recognition at the April 19th Reading Phillies game. ⚾ Way to go, Payton! We’re proud of you for spreading kindness and color in our community 💛

🏆 Bragging rights, secured. Congratulations to the Brandywine Heights Area School District—winners of the 2025 Steve O'Neil Memorial School District Challenge! Not only did our team bring home this awesome trophy (check it out 👇), they’ll also be awarding a scholarship of over $1,000 to a student of their choosing. 📸 Pictured (L to R): Katelyn O’Brien, Erin Benner, Matt Donato, Makenzie Kistler, Katelyn Smith, Matthew Dziunycz, and Robert Farina. Shoutout to our other incredible runners not pictured: Dan Romberger, Danette Seidel, Amy Yusella, Angela Kemp, and Kyle Wescoe. Thank you to all the school district teams who participated—we’re proud to run alongside such dedicated educators!

📚 PTC Meeting Reminder! ✏️ Join us on Wednesday, April 2nd at 6:30 PM in the ES Library to stay involved and support our schools! See you there! 👥📖

🎉 Mark Your Calendars! 🎉 Join us for a District-Wide Spirit Day on April 4—let’s flood BHASD with school pride! 🎈🔥 Wear your colors, bring the energy, and show off that Bullet spirit! 💪💥 #BHASD #GoBullets

🥇 March Tray of the Month WINNER! Brandywine Heights Area High School has officially taken the top spot in SNAPA’s Tray of the Month challenge! Our breakfast tray racked up the most engagement across SNAPA’s social media—and we’re feeling pretty great about it. Here’s what we earned: ✔️ A shoutout across SNAPA’s Facebook, Instagram & Twitter ✔️ A feature on their website & in SNAPA Happenings magazine ✔️ A fancy certificate to hang in our cafeteria with pride Huge thanks to our amazing food service team—you continue to serve up creativity, care, and meals students actually get excited about. 💪

⏰ Heads up, BHASD! ⏰ Friday, April 4th is an Early Dismissal Day! 📅🚍 Check the schedule: 🔹 HS – 11:45 AM 🔹 MS – 12:00 PM 🔹 IS – 1:00 PM 🔹 ES – 1:05 PM Plan accordingly, and enjoy the extra time! 🎉

🎶 Congratulations to the Brandywine Heights Middle and High School students who participated in the Jr. County Festival on Saturday! 🎷 🎹 It was a wonderful concert, and they represented the district with pride. 🌟 🎵

The 3rd marking period is in the books! 📖✏️ That means… report cards drop April 2nd at 2:00 PM! Check your grades, set new goals, and let’s finish the school year on a high note! 🚀

Mrs. Hook took Mrs. Zimmerman’s class outside during science in search of evidence and examples of biological weathering! 🌿🔍 The students were excited to explore nature and see science in action!

The Middle School K’Nex club recently traveled to the Berks County Intermediate Unit to participate in the 2025 STEM Design Challenge. Students were tasked to focus on Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure (UN Sustainable Development Goal 9) by designing a prototype that addresses a real-world problem related to infrastructure, transportation, or urban development. The goal is to inspire students to think about how cities, roads, bridges, and systems can be built or improved to be more efficient, sustainable, and accessible. Overall, the students did a great job!

🌾Growing Connections Brandywine Heights students had the unique opportunity to meet Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Agriculture, Mr. Russell Redding, at Fleetwood Bank’s Agriculture Appreciation Dinner held at the Oley Fair Center. A great evening celebrating agriculture, community, and future leaders! 🌾

Out and about—and learning every step of the way! 🚌✨ Students in our special education classes are gaining real-world skills through community-based trips like bowling outings and restaurant visits. These experiences help build independence, confidence, and social skills—all while having a great time! From ordering food to navigating new spaces, each trip is a hands-on lesson in life skills that matter. 💬🍴🎳

The district is holding the Education Showcase and Mindfulness Family Night April 3rd, from 5:00-7:00 pm at the High School. The first 100 people will be getting a free Philly pretzel at the door. Enter our raffles for a chance to win exciting prizes including a family 4 pack to Dorney Park, $100 Target gift card, lawn games, yoga mats, workout equipment, and more. See flyer for more information.