Happy Public Schools Week! 🎉 At Brandywine Heights Area School District, we’re celebrating the magic of learning and the incredible community that makes every day an adventure. Shoutout to our inspiring teachers, curious students, and supportive families—together, we're building brighter futures.
#PublicSchoolsWeek #BHASD
🎶 Eleven BHHS choir students had a great time singing in the Lebanon Valley College Honors Choir festival. 🌟 They came together with students from other school districts to learn new music throughout the day and perform a concert in the afternoon. It was an awesome day! 🎼 🎹
🍳🥞 Breakfast is on FFA! 🌾
Some of our incredible FFA members were up bright and early this morning cooking up a delicious breakfast for our hardworking staff! As a thank you for their support of the FFA program, faculty were invited to enjoy a spread of pancakes, eggs, sausage, hashbrowns, and assorted baked goods—plus plenty of coffee to start the day right! ☕✨
While enjoying breakfast, staff also got a glimpse of the amazing projects happening in the Ag room. A huge shoutout to our students for their hard work and hospitality! 💙💛
#BHASD #GoBullets #FFA
🚨 TWO-HOUR DELAY ALERT 🚨
Brandywine Heights Area School District will operate on a two-hour delay tomorrow, Friday, February 21. ❄️
Road conditions—especially in higher elevations—are snow-covered, deteriorating, and very slippery. This delay allows time for roads to be treated and for safer travel in daylight.
Stay safe and take it slow!
📜Brandywine FFA Shines at Creed & Interview Competition!
On January 29th, our FFA members put their skills to the test at the Berks County FFA Creed and Interview LDE Competition—and they did an amazing job!
🌟 Creed Competition – Contestants memorized and recited all five paragraphs of the FFA Creed before a panel of judges, answering tough questions about its meaning.
🏅 Sarah Wetzel – 5th Place
🏅 Brooke Wetzel – 11th Place
💼 Interview Competition – Competitors submitted a cover letter & resume, tackled both in-person and phone interviews, and wrapped it all up with a professional correspondence letter.
🏅 Bella Dzikowski – 4th Place
🏅 Maranda Prentice – 6th Place
👏 Huge congratulations to these dedicated students for stepping up and showcasing their leadership, professionalism, and passion for FFA!
#BHASD #FFA
🎤🌾 Brandywine FFA Takes on Public Speaking! 🌾🎤
Public speaking isn’t easy, but our FFA students stepped up to the challenge at a recent competition! Contestants delivered passionate speeches on agriculture-related topics—from sustainability to farming innovations—showcasing their knowledge, confidence, and communication skills.
🏅 Junior Division (3–5 min speeches)
Cole Pengelly – 5th Place
Jackson Eisenhart – 6th Place
🏅 Senior Division (6–8 min speeches)
Abby Kline – 4th Place
Sarah Wetzel – 8th Place
✨ Up Next: Abby, Cole, and Sarah will move on to the FFA Area Public Speaking Competition in March, where they’ll compete against FFA members from Schuylkill and Lebanon County!
Abby – Senior Prepared
Cole – Junior Prepared
Sarah – Creed Speaking
Way to represent Brandywine FFA! 🎉
#BHASD #FFA #GoBullets
🔎 Flipping the Script on Learning! 🎤
On Friday, over 40 Brandywine students (grades 3-12) took the lead in teaching our teachers! 👏 From coding to middle school life to post-grad plans, students shared their perspectives while educators gained fresh insights.
This unique student-led Professional Development session reinforced the power of hope—a key piece of our Profile of a Learner—and the impact of authentic, career-focused learning. 💡💬
Big thanks to our incredible students for inspiring the future of education!
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🚜🌾 Support Our Future Farmers! 🌾🚜
Join us at Liberty at Dryville on February 26th from 4 PM – Close for a delicious way to support the Brandywine Heights Agriculture Club! 🐄🌱
🍽 Dine in & make a difference! 10% of food sales will help fund the club’s trip to the PA State Convention at Penn State University.
Come out, enjoy great food, and support our students as they grow into the future of agriculture.
#BHASD #SupportFFA #FutureFarmers #LocalRoots #PAFFA
🎶 BHHS vocal jazz students visited Kutztown Middle School on Friday for the Get Jazzed Toni Lynne Vocal Day. ✨ 🎤 They had a fantastic time working with awesome clinicians, making music, learning new techniques, and sharing their love of jazz! 🎹 The day wrapped up with a collaborative concert by local jazz artist Toni Lynne. Thank you to Berks Arts and Berks Jazz Fest for sponsoring this event and to Kutztown for hosting! 😄🎵
Enjoy your day off, students, and we’ll see you back in school tomorrow!
🎶 Congratulations to Greta Kline (Alto 2) and Jared Steventon (Tenor 2) for participating in PMEA District 10 Chorus festival at Twin Valley High School last Friday and Saturday. 🌟 It was a wonderful festival that concluded with an outstanding concert. 🎵
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
🎶 On Thursday, students in Chamber Singers delivered singing valentines around the high school. 💝 Thank you to everyone who supported this fundraiser! ✨
💘 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 Mrs. Rita Kayhart! She has been nominated for the Annie Sullivan Award this April! This prestigious recognition honors staff who demonstrate exceptional dedication, advocacy, and support for students with disabilities. Mrs. Kayhart’s unwavering commitment to our students, their success, and creating a nurturing learning environment makes her truly deserving of this honor.
🎉 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!
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