Virtual Academy students learned about how to read a compass & how Earth’s magnetic field helps a compass work. Students then went outside on a treasure hunt using their compasses & direction cards to find clues to the hidden treasure.
High School students had a wonderful time at Prom last weekend! Dancing, laughter, and memories filled the night. Thank you to our amazing students, staff, and volunteers for making it a night to remember!
BHASD 8th grade students got a sneak peek of their future at the high school. From visiting classrooms & meeting new teachers to talking with current HS students, they discovered endless opportunities waiting for them. The countdown to high school has officially begun!
BHASD Food Happenings! Check out the meals offered this week in our cafeteria.
Brandywine Heights Girl's Softball League recently received a donation of stadium lighting from BHASD. Mr. Potteiger was invited to throw the first pitch at the softball game opener. We are thrilled we were able to partner with BGSL and repurpose these lights for our students!
Yesterday HS students engaged in Operation Safe Prom. This event included local emergency personnel simulating the events of a mock car accident. This was an educational experience for students to remind them to make safe choices. We wish our BH students a safe & fun prom!
Paper Airplane STEM Challenge:
Virtual Academy students designed paper airplanes to see whose plane would fly the farthest. They tried different designs and materials, then hypothesized reasons why some were more successful than others.
The BH Special Olympic athletes participated in different track and field events today at Schuylkill Valley HS. The events included long jump, shot put, softball throw, 25m walk, 25m run, 50m run, 100m run, and 4x100m relay. Congratulations athletes, you all did amazing!
Brandywine Heights students are participating in different track events at the Special Olympics today. Each building held a sendoff this morning for our athletes competing to cheer them on and wish them the best of luck!
We are wishing all our BHASD teachers a Happy Teacher Appreciation Week. Thank you for all your hard work, support and dedication to our students and for helping them dream big to reach their goals every day. We appreciate everything you do!
This week BHASD recognizes our school nurses during NURSE WEEK! Thank you for all of you do from cleaning up scrapes and bruises, to attending meetings and field trips. Your compassion, caring demeanor and commitment is greatly appreciated!
Today is School Lunch Hero Day. This day is designed to honor our lunch ladies and gents for all that they do: preparing healthy meals, adhering to strict nutritional standards, navigating food allergies, and serving food with a smile!
Today we celebrate the difference that our school lunch professionals make every day for our children who come through the cafeteria!
We appreciate our Lunch Hero’s! Thank you! Today is YOUR day!
Students learned about Andy Goldsworthy: a sculptor, photographer, and environmentalist who produces site-specific sculptures & land art situated in natural & urban settings. Becky & Sam created art from nature without disrupting nature. Thank you Mrs. Greiss for your expertise!
Congratulations to our BHASD Retirees! thank you for your combined efforts & support to Brandywine Heights & most importantly the positive impact on all of the students during that time. We wish you the best of luck in your retirement! (not pictured Michele Moore & Joyce Esser)
Happy National School Principals' Day to all our BHASD Principals! Thank you for everything you do to support and inspire our students, teachers, and staff every day!
BHASD Food Happenings! Check out the amazing meals offered this week in our cafeteria.
A few weeks ago, Senator Pennycuick came to visit BHASD. Check out the highlight video of the visit! https://youtu.be/htYLs83S-5A
Our district, buildings, and offices would truly not be the same without the support and of our Administrative Professionals.
Thank you for everything that you do to support the students, staff and families of Brandywine Heights Area School District!
BHASD Food Happenings! Check out the meals that were offered in the cafeterias this week.
This week Virtual Academy students participated in Earth Day themed activities. They learned about ways to reduce, reuse and recycle things to help decrease waste. In one of the activities, Jase (3rd) and Henry (K) reused an aluminum can to house a spider plant. Happy Earth Day!
