Pre-K Counts Enrollment is Open!
Brandywine Heights Area School District, in partnership with BCIU, will offer two Pre-K Counts classrooms for the 2025-2026 school year, providing free, high-quality early learning for 32 students.
📌 Who qualifies?
-Children ages 3–4 (until kindergarten entry age)
-Families earning up to 300% of the federal poverty level (ex: $96,450 for a family of four)
-Children who may be English language learners or have special needs
📅 How to Apply
-Submit a Pre-K Counts application and required documents to registration@bhasd.org. More details and application materials can be found HERE: https://www.bhasd.org/o/bhes/page/pre-k-counts.
Families will be notified of enrollment status the week of March 17.
Questions? Contact Ms. Kelly or Mr. Farina.
#BHASD #PreKCounts #EarlyLearning #PreKEnrollment
💘 Happy Valentine’s Day, BHASD!
Today’s all about kindness, friendship, and a little extra heart! Whether you're celebrating with friends, teachers, or classmates, let’s share the love and appreciation!
Drop a ❤️ in the comments for someone who makes BHASD special!
🚨 TWO-HOUR DELAY 🚨
Brandywine Heights Area School District will be operating on a two-hour delay today due to icy road conditions, especially in higher elevations. This delay allows time for roads to be treated and for safer travel in daylight.
Stay safe and take it slow! ❄️🚗
📖 A special library experience!
Last week, our Life Skills students enjoyed their very own adapted library time with Mrs. Peters. From engaging stories to creative activities, it was a wonderful way to bring books to life! 💙
🚨 Schedule Update 🚨
Brandywine Heights Area School District is shifting from a 2-hour delay to a Virtual Weather Day today, Wednesday, Feb. 12, due to road conditions and the afternoon forecast.
📌 Key Info:
-Students will follow a full-day virtual schedule.
-BCTC students will also be virtual (no in-person instruction).
-Offices are closed, but staff will be working remotely.
-All after-school & evening activities are canceled.
🚨 Weather Update 🚨
Brandywine Heights Area School District will operate on a 2-hour delay today, Wednesday, Feb. 12, due to road conditions. We’re closely monitoring the forecast—any changes (3-hour delay or virtual snow day) will be announced by 8:00 AM.
Stay safe! #BHASD
🎉 Congratulations to Maria Winkler and Andrea Hartine, our #newHeights Award recipients for January 2025, and to Floyd Williams and Lauren Beam, our February 2025 winners. Your dedication and hard work continue to inspire our school community. Keep striving for #newHeights!
Be Loud. Be Proud. Go Bullets!
#BHASD #GoBullets #NewHeights
📚✨ World Read Aloud Day was a success! Our Elementary and Intermediate students teamed up across grade levels to share their love of reading. 📖💙
Students picked their favorite books and read them to a partner from another grade—because stories are even better when shared! What a great way to celebrate the power of reading together! 📚🎉
#WorldReadAloudDay #BHASD
Virtual Academy students visited the Brandywine Community Library and learned about the numerous clubs and activities offered for all ages in the community. We met "Sheldon" the tortoise and enjoyed a scavenger hunt. Thank you Miss Amber for the guided informational tour! #brandywinecl
Join the BCIU for a virtual meeting about Navigating Medical Assistance and Case Management on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, from 6:30-7:30 pm. Please see the flyer for registration information.
Caron's Education Alliance presents Prevention Resources and Education for Parents. Please see the flyer to register for an upcoming presentation on Thursday, January 23rd.
Thank you to Ott Flower Gardens for collaborating with our ESL classes today! Together, students designed and created beautiful planters that are now proudly decorating our buildings for the winter season. This hands-on project was a wonderful way to blend creativity, teamwork, and community engagement. Our students enjoyed learning from the experts and bring their ideas to life. A special thank you to the Brandywine Educational Foundation for sponsoring this event! Your support made this incredible experience possible and helped us make the school spaces warm and inviting.
🍂 Wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving from BHASD! 🦃 We are so thankful for our incredible community, dedicated staff, talented students, and supportive families. Together, we make Brandywine Heights a place to thrive! 🍁 #ThankfulHearts #BHASDCommunity #HappyThanksgiving
🍎 Wrapping up our 'Meet the New Teacher' series with Leah Gehringer!
Leah is our new Certified School Nurse for Elementary and High School, bringing over a decade of nursing experience to Brandywine Heights. We’re so grateful to have her caring expertise supporting our students and families!
Thank you for following along as we welcomed all of our amazing new team members! 💙
#MeetTheTeacher #BrandywineProud
Just a reminder the Key Club is still accepting donations until December 6!
🍎 Welcome Rebecca Arrigali to Brandywine Heights!
Rebecca joins us as a 7th Grade Learning Support teacher, and we’re excited to have her passion and dedication as part of our team.
#MeetTheTeacher #BrandywineProud
Big congrats to Owen Husser, our Principal for the Day! 🏫🎉 Thanks to the Little Shopper's Village raffle, Owen got to shadow Mr. Romberger and experience life in the big chair. Move over, Mr. Romberger– we think Owen nailed it!
Brandywine Heights is beefing up school lunches! 🥩 Thanks to our partnership with the PA Beef Council, our students are enjoying nutritious and delicious meal options that fuel their learning. This initiative not only supports healthy eating but also highlights the importance of local agriculture in our schools.
📖 Check out the full article to learn more: https://www.morningagclips.com/pa-beef-council-beefs-up-school-lunches-for-pa-students/
#BrandywineHeights #PABeef #SchoolLunch #HealthyEating #StudentsFirst
Our amazing 4th–8th grade life skills students rolled up their sleeves and brought the spirit of Thanksgiving to life today! 🦃🍂 They planned, prepped, and cooked their very own Thanksgiving feast—showcasing teamwork, independence, and lots of love. 🍴💛 From mashed potatoes to pie, these chefs knocked it out of the park. What a meaningful way to practice life skills and celebrate the season of gratitude!
🍎 Let’s welcome Logan McAllister to our Brandywine Heights family!
Logan is joining us as a long-term substitute in 3rd Grade Learning Support. We’re excited to have her passion for education and student success in our community.
#MeetTheTeacher #BrandywineProud
