Dear BEA Community: I have finally heard back from the DOH. The high school will remain closed to students through Friday, January 15. All sports and extracurricular activities will be able to resume on Saturday, January 16. There is no school for students on January 18, so students will return to in-person classes at the MS/HS on Tuesday, January 19. ... READ MORE >
Attention CPI Students and Parents. A message from MaryAnn Volders, Vice President of Secondary Education Dear CPI Family: I have some important information to share with you regarding the increase of positive COVID cases at CPI. Over the last 24 hours, our COVID positive case count has exceeded the limit of 7 established by the PA Department of Education... READ MORE >
Attention CPI Students: I just spoke with Dr. Makin. He reached out to his team and they are fine with our students attending. Students may drive tomorrow to CPI. I will work with our Transportation Director to see what we can do about transporting students starting Tuesday, January 12th Sincerely Scott V. GrahamSuperintendent READ MORE >
Dear BEA Community:We have had several more confirmed cases at the MS/HS over the weekend. Therefore, the MS/HS will be closed to studentsbeginning tomorrow. I am waiting to hear back from the DOH to see how long the closure will be. Teachers will be teaching from home tomorrow for MS/HS students only. The one exception is MS/HS Life Skills students will report... READ MORE >
Week of Jan 11 - Order Form for student meals(Breakfast and Lunch) for Virtual attendance days. Students who are home due to quarantine are eligible for meals, as well as Virtual students, and Pre-School age children. Orders due by 7:00PM on Mon, Jan 11th. Pickup on WEDNESDAY, Jan 13th - details in form below. Pickup day subject to change in case of inclement... READ MORE >
Dear BEA Community:I wanted to update you on Covid cases this past week. At the MS/HS we had three students test positive, more than 30 students quarantined, and several other students who have symptoms and are awaiting test results. We also had one staff member at Wingate Elementary test positive but no students have tested positive at any elementary schools... READ MORE >
Dear BEA Community:I wanted to update you on the past several days since students have not been in-person learning. We have had two cases reported since last Wednesday. One was a student the other was a cafeteria worker at the high school. I was concerned about the cafeteria worker since they were potentially contagious early last week. I spoke with the DOH and... READ MORE >
Dear BEA Community:Wow, what a storm! I am glad to see so many great pictures on Facebook of our students having fun in the snow.Tomorrow we will be back to remote learning, what we did prior to and the week after Thanksgiving. I realize that Zito internet has been off for some. If it is still off tomorrow, please notify your child(ren)'s school to let them... READ MORE >
CPI Festival of the Trees!! Normally CPI has the Festival of the Trees early in December when the students and staff have a lobby full of decorated trees for the public to view, vendors, and activities for families. As you know this was not possible this year, but the crew at CPI put together a virtual version. <span id="selection-marker-1"... READ MORE >
Credit waivers 7th and 8th Grade Waiver https://5il.co/nugk 9th - 12th Grade Waider https://5il.co/nugl READ MORE >
Dear BEA Community:Today we had our first positive Covid case since coming back to school. It was a student at the high school. We had to quarantine 13 students and their parents were notified.Please continue to be vigilant and keep your child home if they are ill or have been in contact with someone who is ill and waiting for their Covid results. If you are... READ MORE >
Update on Bus 17 from MountaintopDear BEA Community:Bus 17 will be resuming its normal schedule beginning this afternoon taking students home. Your child will be dropped off at the bus stop at their normal time this afternoon. Please make sure your child is at the bus stop tomorrow morning at their normal pick up time.For students who ride Bus 23, you will... READ MORE >
Dear BEA Community:This is just a reminder and confirmation that we will be returning to in-person instruction tomorrow, December 7. As I stated before, we are now under state mandates on positive cases and closing schools. I will keep you updated as always.Stay safe and healthy,Scott V. GrahamSuperintendent READ MORE >
Just a reminder all elementary students should bring their chromebooks to school tomorrow fully charged. The chargers can be left at home and each night computers should be fully charged for the next day. There is no need for the charger to come back and forth to school. Thanks so much. READ MORE >
Dear BEA Community:We have been made aware of several Covid cases with bus drivers in the Mountaintop Area. After working with the contractors, there are two buses that will not be able to run, Bus 17, which sends students to the MS/HS and Wingate from the Mountaintop Area and Bus 23, which carries Mountaintop Elementary students.If your child(ren) ride either... READ MORE >
Dear BEA Community:We are planning to have in-person learning at all schools in the district starting Monday, December 7. We are now under new guidelines from the state, so the only thing that could potentially affect this would be if several staff members who are currently under quarantine would test positive and we would reach the threshold set by the state. ... READ MORE >
The Bald Eagle Area Board of Education Reorganization and Regular Monthly Meeting scheduled for December 3, 2020 at 7:00 pm will be held virtually. Please visit www.beasd.org for more details. The Work Session originally scheduled for 6:00 pm on December 3, 2020 is cancelled. Reorganization and Regular Meeting Zoom Link... READ MORE >
Revised Bell Schedule for Middle/High School Above is the revised bell schedule for the MS/HS that will be utilized starting on December 2, 2020. As a result of the faculty survey, the majority has decided to shorten the time between classes to three minutes to generate the additional hours of instructional time needed to meet the state mandated 990 hours. This... READ MORE >
Dear BEA Community:I wanted to give you an update on where we are regarding Covid cases and what we are now required to do by the state.Since Thanksgiving, we had two new cases, one a high school student and one a staff member who works at multiple buildings. We have notified those individuals and parents who need to quarantine.Some of you may have heard about the... READ MORE >
Please read the yearbook announcement READ MORE >
Take advantage of free meals: BEA Students-While learning at home. Free for all children 18 and under. Parents have the option of telling us which building they would like to pick their meals up from on the form.Registration is required by Monday, November 30th at 1pm. Please complete the form: https://forms.gle/UmU4BRyTMyJi... Pickup is on Wed, Dec 2 from... READ MORE >
Dear BEA Community: Today we had two additional students test positive for Covid-19, one at Mountaintop Elementary and one at the high school. We now have over 200 students district-wide quarantined. Additionally, the state has come out with additional restrictions due to the large number of Covid-19 cases that continue to grow significantly.As a result, I am... READ MORE >
Dear BEA Community:Attached is a revised copy of the 2020-21 school calendar based on the Board's November 12 meeting to give teachers planning time during the day using 2 hour delays. In the event that we would need to extend our remote learning due to the pandemic, the calendar may be adjusted. If that is the case, I will let you know.If you have any questions,... READ MORE >
December calendar for the Group A Hybrid students. READ MORE >
Bald Eagle Area Middle and High School Middle Expectations for ALL students during Virtual Instruction: • Students are expected to be in attendance for ALL classes/Zooms on their daily schedule excluding study halls. First period begins at 8:11 AM.• Students are expected to utilize their school issued Chrome book.•This is a virtual classroom, therefore... READ MORE >
Dear BEA Community:We have another confirmed Covid-19 case at the high school. I am also in the process of confirming a case with one of our bus drivers. With this most recent case, over 100 students are now quarantined between the MS/HS alone.Due to the number of affected students and staff district-wide, I am closing schools at the end of today and they will... READ MORE >
Dear BEA Community:Today we had a student at the high school test positive for Covid-19. All parents of the students that need to be quarantined have been contacted. No adults are required to be quarantined. We have had two cases at the middle school so far this year and this is the first case at the high school. As of now, I do not plan on closing any... READ MORE >
Take advantage of free meals: Wingate Elementary Students - While learning at home! • Parents- bridge the gap during closure Nov 18 thru 24 - come pick up a 5 Day meal pack with one stop!• Free for all children 18 & under• Register Required Online at: https://forms.gle/sfabECGxpn1b...• Registration required by Thurs, Nov 19 at 10:00 AM• Pickup the next day... READ MORE >
Dear BEA Community:We had our first confirmed case of an employee contracting Covid-19 at Wingate Elementary. After contact tracing, including the other cases we have there, we now have 3 teachers, 4 paraeducators, and approximately 50 students who are quarantined. As a result, I am closing Wingate Elementary effective tomorrow, Wednesday, November 18 and... READ MORE >
Dear BEA Community,We had two additional positive Covid cases today, a first grader at Wingate Elementary and a 7th grader at the Middle School. The parents of those students that need to be quarantined have been notified.Again, neither case was traced to being contracted at school. To date, we have not had any transmissions between students in any of our cases... READ MORE >
Dear BEA Community:At their meeting on Thursday, October 12, the Board passed the elimination of mid-term and final exams at the MS/HS for the 2020-21 school year. Each nine weeks will be worth 25 percent of the student's grade for this school year.Additionally, the Board passed giving teachers up to 20 hours of planning time using 2 hour delays, beginning in... READ MORE >
BEA Elementary Students Thank our Veterans READ MORE >
Dear BEA Community:We had a positive Covid case at Wingate Elementary School in the 5th grade confirmed today. The parents of the students that need to quarantine have been notified. We also had one staff member who had to quarantine as well.To all of our students who currently have Covid, I want to wish you a speedy recovery. Again, I want to thank the parents... READ MORE >
Even though we are not able to come together this year to honor our Veterans, we wanted them to know we are still thinking of them. The following video is dedicated to the Veterans of our BEA family. Thank you so very much to these brave men and women for their service. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RT2-uIaLOos&t=2s READ MORE >
Dear BEA Community,There are two items that I will be discussing with the Board Thursday night and I wanted to let you know prior to the meeting.First, after discussing with the MS/HS administration and department heads, I will be recommending that mid-terms and final exams be cancelled for this school year. The department heads will be looking at revising these... READ MORE >
Dear BEA Community:Today we had two more Covid-19 cases where a student in 3rd Grade at Wingate Elementary and a student in 6th grade at the Middle School tested positive. All parents of students who were in close contact have been notified and those students will be quarantined.There is some good news to report. None of the cases we have had this year involved... READ MORE >
UNFORTUNATELY, DUE TO COVID-19, WE WILL NOT BE HOLDING OUR ANNUAL VETERANS DAY ASSEMBLY. TO HONOR ALL VETERANS AND CURRENT MILITARY PERSONNEL WITHIN OUR DISTRICT, FREE CLEM’S BBQ TAKEOUT MEAL FOR ALL LOCAL VETERANS and CURRENT MILITARY PERSONNEL (ADDITIONAL MEALS MAY BE PURCHASED)MEAL INCLUDES PULLED CHICKEN OR PORK SANDWICH AND TWO SIDES WHEN: ... READ MORE >
Dear BEA Community:I am pleased to report that our USDA grant has been extended so all students will have free breakfast and lunch through the end of the school year.Scott V. GrahamSuperintendent READ MORE >
Dear BEA Community,Late this afternoon, we were notified that a student at Port Matilda Elementary was positive for Covid-19. Because we found out late in the afternoon, we have not had the opportunity to contact trace. Therefore, to be safe and give district officials the chance to contact trace properly, we have quarantined the 5th grade class tomorrow. Once... READ MORE >
Dear BEA Community:Yesterday after school, we received word that a student at Wingate Elementary was positive with Covid-19. Through contact tracing, all individuals have been contacted and begun quarantining that were in close contact with the student.It is my hope that the student recovers quickly and that no others become ill. I want to thank those involved at... READ MORE >
Due to the decreased number of students in the 2 x 2 Option (Group A/Group B ) all students currently participating in Educational Learning Option #2 are now assigned to Group A. This change becomes effective on Tuesday, November 3rd. Attached is the Calendar for these students. READ MORE >
Dear Parents: This year's Parent Teacher Conferences will be different from years past due to the pandemic.Conferences will be virtual via Zoom or by phone. Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, November 5 and Tuesday, November 10 from 3:30-7:00 p.m. both days. At the elementary schools, teachers will be contacting you to set up a time for your... READ MORE >
The next opportunity to switch to a different Educational Instructional Option will be at the end of the first marking period. You will have from Tuesday, October 27th until Friday, October 30th to make any changes. After this date, the chosen Educational Instructional Option will remain in effect until the end of Marking Period 2. To make a change, email Tracy... READ MORE >
School Board meeting will be held virtually a Thursday October 8, 2020 at 7pm. Please also note that the previously scheduled public Work Session (scheduled for 6:00 pm) is cancelled. Link for the Zoom registration for public participants is: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JL2GR-AtQEmo08ibn0QlXg READ MORE >
This is a revised schedule for Option 2 students for the month of October. READ MORE >
Dear BEA Community,Earlier this afternoon, I was notified that one of the adults that works with the Boy's Jr. High soccer team tested positive for Covid-19. I spoke with the high school administration, nurses, and my contact with the DOH in Centre County as we began contact tracing. One of the key components to contact tracing is if a person is within six feet... READ MORE >
B.E.A. Fall Athletic Event Crowd Information Last evening, September 25, 2020 the Board of Education for the Bald Eagle Area School District approved new guidelines for Fall athletic events at Alumni Stadium and the high school gymnasium. Here are the general guidelines: 1. BEA students participating in football, cheerleading, volleyball, soccer, cross country,... READ MORE >
The Board of School Directors will be holding a Special Voting Meeting on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 6:00 pm (virtually) for the purpose of Athletic Event Attendance and any other matters that come before the Board of School Directors. There is no work session Here is the link to Zoom registration for public participants. ... READ MORE >
Dear Parents and BEA Community:Yesterday, you were informed of a third positive case of Covid-19 at Wingate Elementary. Wingate staff and administration were notified late afternoon that a student tested positive. Today we received a call from the DOH indicating that the student had a negative test. The DOH is investigating this matter. So to date, there are... READ MORE >
Dear Wingate Parents, Faculty, and Staff: Today we had a student test positive for Covid-19 at Wingate. There is also another potential case. After discussing this situation with Mr. Orichosky and our Board President Tina Greene, I have decided to close Wingate Elementary for students beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, September 16 through Wednesday, September 30. ... READ MORE >
Dear BEA Community:We have had our first confirmed Covid-19 case in the district. It was an adult at Wingate Elementary. Those students and staff that are required to quarantine have been contacted. We will continue to monitor this situation. Should others begin experiencing symptoms we will notify those parents and adults that would be affected. I have been... READ MORE >
FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH FOR ALL STUDENTS! Dear Parents: Beginning Monday, September 14, all students within the Bald Eagle Area School District, will be eligible for both free breakfast and lunch. This will last through December 2020 as an extension of a special USDA program. If your child(ren) is attending school in-person there is nothing special you need to... READ MORE >
Please read this important message from Mr. Graham our Superintendent. Good afternoon, The school year is off to a good start. Thank you for being understanding as we navigate the new normal and what education looks like. Please be advised that Friday, September 11, 2020 is the deadline for initiating any changes to student Educational Instructional Options.... READ MORE >
YMCA of Centre County Backpack Program If you want a registration form for this program go to YMCA Backpack Program or email Doug Dyke at douglas.dyke@beasd.net. Dear Parents: YMCA of Centre County’s Backpack Program for the 2020-21 school year is getting ready to begin! If you are interested in having your child participate in this program, please complete the... READ MORE >
The Bald Eagle Area School District Board of School Directors Regular Meeting scheduled for September 10, 2020 at 7:00 pm will be conducted as a virtual meeting using the Zoom platform. Please visit the Virtual Board Meetings page of the Board of Education section that can be found under the "Menu" option. By clicking the following link (click here), you will be... READ MORE >
An important message from our Superintendent, Mr. Scott Graham. Dear BEA Community:Earlier today, I had a conversation with the County Superintendents, The Department of Health, and Pennsylvania Department of Education. The purpose of the conversation was to discuss Centre County moving to the Substantial Category (similar to the Red Phase) due to having 105... READ MORE >
A letter from our school nurses. Dear BEA Parents and Guardians, We wanted to thank you for your help in getting our school year off to a great and healthy start. We truly appreciate all the parents who have checked in with us regarding their child’s symptoms or concerns they have had with coming back to school. We want to continue this partnership as we progress... READ MORE >
Important Fall Sports InformationPIAA Return to Play Policies READ MORE >
20-21 BEA Covid Policy Handbook: Details the policies and procedures that will be followed to maintain school/student/staff health and safety. (see below for handbook) MS-HS Student and Staff Social Distancing and other Safety Protocols: This document details items specific to the Middle/High School. One item everyone should read is the change in student morning... READ MORE >
ATTENTION Option 2 Parents, Guardians and Students. Below are calendars for August and September providing the rotations of Group A and Group B for the 2 x 2 Instructional Option to keep parents/students organized. This information will also be on the school website under news. READ MORE >
Good evening BEA Families, Information pertaining to Chromebook pickup, face masks/face shields, thermometers, and educational procedures is below. Thank you for being patient as we worked through the changes to wearing face masks/face coverings in school that was shared by PDE earlier this week. Families selecting Option 1: Face-to-Face If you indicated, on the... READ MORE >
Bald Eagle Area School DistrictOffice of the School NurseCindi Stanton, BSN, RN, CSNLauryn Bostdorf, BSN, RN, CSN Covid-19 Symptom Checklist The following are several questions to ask when determining whether or not to come to school or to stay home. • Have fever reducing medications been used to treat or reduce a fever such as Ibuprofen (i.e. Advil, Motrin) or... READ MORE >
Please complete the following survey ONLY if you wish to change the Educational Instructional Option you originally selected for your child(ren) due to the recent face mask/face covering change mandated by PDE. This survey will close on Wednesday, August 19th at 7:00 PM. Information will begin to be disseminated to families selecting Options 2, 3, or 4 ... READ MORE >
Dear BEA Parents and Students:Yesterday, the state came out with updated guidance regarding wearing facial coverings in school. Previously, if students or staff were able to social distance (sit or stand six feet apart), then facial coverings were not required to be worn. Yesterday, that decision was amended by PDE and now facial coverings are required to be worn... READ MORE >
The Bald Eagle Area School District Board of School Directors Work Session and Regular Meeting scheduled for August 13, 2020 at 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm, respectively, will be conducted as a virtual meeting using the Zoom platform. Please visit the Virtual Board Meetings page of the Board of Education section that can be found under the "Menu" option. By clicking the... READ MORE >
Schedules have been posted on Sapphire Schedule Change Requests for Grades 9-12 Every effort was made to place students in the courses they selected this spring. Courses in the building are ultimately scheduled each year based on the course requests of students. Every effort is made to match students’ needs and interests in the offering of courses and programs. ... READ MORE >
B.E.A Fall 2020 Pre-season Bus Schedule Day Date School Arrival School Departure Monday AUGUST 17 3 pm 8:30 PM Tuesday AUGUST 18 3 pm 8:30 PM Wednesday AUGUST 19 3 pm ... READ MORE >
School Board Members voted and approved the Health and Safety Plan and Educational Plan on July 30th meeting. Please read the letter from our Superintendent Mr. Scott Graham. https://5il.co/iv9s Health and Safety Plan Pending Approval at the School Board meeting tonight (July 30th) at 7pm. https://5il.co/iv9t READ MORE >
Below is our Health and Safety Plan for the 2020-2021 school year. Here is a link to view the plan in PDF format: https://5il.co/iqy7 READ MORE >
Dear BEA Community: I wanted to update you on the State and our Safety and Instructional plan >If you recall, my last correspondence in early July stated masks for students would be optional. That came from a July 1 guidance from Dr. Levine that stated “parents/guardians could opt out of wearing masks or face coverings by signing a waiver stating it was... READ MORE >
Hello BEA Parents, Guardians, and Students:We wanted to take this opportunity to share information about Bald Eagle Area’s Cyber Academy (BEACA). This informational letter will help your family learn more about the opportunities BEACA offers and the options being provided. Below are some frequently asked questions and links to resources about BEACA.Q: How do I... READ MORE >
Dear BEA Community: I wanted to update you on the progress of our School District’s Safety and Instructional Plans. We have approximately forty people involved in developing our plans. The groups are made up of administrators, teachers, staff, and a Board member. It is our intention to have the Safety Plan draft completed by the end of next week and the... READ MORE >
Kindercamp 2020! August 11, 12, and 13th. Parents only on Tuesday August 11th and our students on the 12th and 13th. READ MORE >
Please read the attached documents regarding procedures for summer workouts .Athlete & Coach Covid RemindersBEASD Resocialization of Sport RevWeight Room GuidelinesCovid Screening FormCOVID Waiver READ MORE >
The Bald Eagle Area School District is seeking parent input in the development of our Back to School Safety Plan to keep students and the community safe. Upon completing this survey, your responses will become part of the data used to design the Safety Plan for BEA students as they return to school in the fall. Link: https://forms.gle/8nHWXwd5seHrFd4i7Please... READ MORE >
Here are a few links that may be possibilities to some financial help for college. https://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/asian-american-scholarships/ https://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/ READ MORE >
On Tuesday, June 16, we will be holding a school material collection day for students with the last names from A to L from 12:00-3:00 P.M. and from 4:00 -7:00 P.M. On Wednesday, June 17, we will be holding a school material turn in day for students with the last names from M to Z from 12:00-3:00 P.M. and from 4:00 -7:00 P.M. During this time, we will be... READ MORE >
June 8, 2020 Dear Bald Eagle Area Community: I would like to formally introduce myself. My name is Scott Graham and I am currently in my sixth day as Bald Eagle Area Superintendent. Although I am only starting my second week as Superintendent, I have been transitioning into the position since late April. I am so grateful for all the kindness and support I have... READ MORE >
Miss BEA 2020-2021 is Skylar Shultz1st Runner up are Madison Eckley and Anastasia Frank2nd Runner up is Raelyn McGonigal. Nice job all who were nominated ! READ MORE >
The YMCA will be serving meals at the locations listed below Monday - Friday from 12 to 1pm. READ MORE >
The Senior Awards Program is Friday, June 5th at 7:00 pm. This program will consist of staff members reading of the awards and recipients. This event will be live on the Bald Eagle Area School District facebook page and on Eagle ambassadors YouTube page. Seniors will be picking up their awards from 8:00 am-2:00 pm on Tuesday, June 9th. Monetary awards will be... READ MORE >
May 28, 2020 Dear Bald Eagle Area School District Faculty, Staff, and Community, At the end of this week I will conclude my work as interim superintendent for the Bald Eagle Area School District. It has been a pleasure to work with the Board of Directors and Administrative Staff, faculty, and staff during this time. The worldwide health pandemic which forced... READ MORE >
Miss BEA 2020 Speeches.mp4 READ MORE >
May 15, 2020 Class of 2020 and Families, The Class of 2020 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at 5:00 PM, will be held utilizing a parade format and will be broadcast live on the Eagle Ambassador, Inc. You Tube Page. All students will be riding on a chair in the back of a truck so that they are visible throughout the entire parade route (chairs... READ MORE >
May 13, 2020Dear BEA Elementary Parents and Guardians:Thank you so much for all of your amazing support and patience during this time. Each week has brought new challenges for all of us at so many different levels. The Bald Eagle Area community is the most strong and dedicated family I have ever witnessed. I am honored to serve as an administrator here. Please read... READ MORE >
BEA TECH TEAM / BOTBALL TEAMRECRUITMENT9-12 Graders!Are you interested in Tech/Botball team for the upcoming school year? If you are contact Mrs. Nilson or Mr. Besong at our school emails to get more information.Sharon.Nilson@beasd.net / Max.Besong@beasd.netWe are looking for students who are interested in working on projects for PA Media and Design Competition... READ MORE >
WELCOME TO 6th GRADE!6th Grade Course Scheduling Information – Band & ChorusAll 6th grade students will be placed into 90 minute blocks for Language Arts and Math in the morning. Science and Social Studies courses alternate every other day in the afternoon. Students are scheduled in exploratory courses and related Arts courses as described in the Middle School... READ MORE >
May 8, 2020 Dear Parents and Guardians of Grade 4 and Grade 5 Students, We hope you and your family are holding up well during these challenging times. We value our partnership with you and are committed to providing quality remote educational opportunities for students. This correspondence is to update you on a fewchanges to our Continuity of Education remote... READ MORE >
OFFICIALLY TAKING ORDERS FOR B.E.A. Custom Facemasks. Cost is $8 per with proceeds going to the EMS and Fire Companies that serve our district. Make checks payable to B.E.A Varsity Club. Ordering will be done at the following locations on Monday from 6-8 pm: Howard Elementary - Melissa RobinsonPort Matilda Elementary - Diana WeaverSnow Shoe Elementary -... READ MORE >
April 26, 2020 Good Evening, On Tuesday, April 28th, we will be holding a locker content distribution day for students with the last names from A to K from 1:00-3:00 P.M. and from 5:00 -7:00 P.M in the front of the Middle/High School. On Wednesday, April 29th, we will be holding a locker content distribution day for students with the last names from L... READ MORE >
April 24, 2020Dear Middle and High School Families:Our hope is this letter finds you all doing well and safe. We hope that you are having a productive second week of mandatory Planned Instruction remote learning. While we miss seeing our students each day, we are grateful for your partnership as we work to deliver a positive remote learning experience for your... READ MORE >
April 24, 2020Dear BEA Elementary Parents and Guardians,Our hope is this letter finds you all doing well and safe. The COVID-19 situation has been difficult for everyone, including students, who may have a difficult time to understand and make sense of all that is transpiring. We also recognize that elementary students will need parental support for elementary... READ MORE >
Please visit www.beasd.org under Middle School High School parent and student tabs to view the updated Course booklets. READ MORE >
The Bald Eagle Area School District Board of Directors unanimously approved Mr. Scott Graham on Tuesday night to serve as the new Superintendent of Schools. He was hired for a four-year term beginning June 1, 2020. Mr. Graham has been a rural educator for nearly 30 years. He has been an elementary and middle school special education teacher, an assistant... READ MORE >
Attention Parents of Kindergarten through 5th grade students. Please read the important message from Tracy Boone, Director of curriculum and instruction. Good evening BEA Parents and Guardians, Sharing information regarding Elementary Report Cards: The end of the 3rd Nine Weeks will be March 12th, the last day everyone was in school together. Work completed by... READ MORE >
Attention Middle and High School parents and students. Please read this important message from Mr. Tobias. Middle and High School Mandatory Planned Instruction, Grading, and Additional Information Mandatory Planned Instruction: This is just a friendly reminder for all students in grades 6-12 that Mandatory Planned Instruction and graded assignments began on... READ MORE >
April 9, 2020 Today Gov. Tom Wolf announced that all schools in Pennsylvania will be closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. All school buildings and grounds are closed, and all school activities are cancelled for the remainder of the academic year. Additionally, the PIAA announced earlier today that all spring sports activities/games are... READ MORE >
04/09/2020 Governor Wolf Extends School Closure for Remainder of Academic Year Harrisburg, PA - Continuing his efforts to protect the health and safety of students and communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Tom Wolf today announced that all schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year. The governor made the decision in... READ MORE >
April 8, 2020 Good morning Parents, Guardians, and Middle/High School Students: Let me begin by saying how much we miss all of our students and families. These past few weeks have not been easy for anyone. We are here to support students and you through this challenging time. Middle School and High School teachers, along with Administration and the Technology... READ MORE >
https://youtu.be/1e4F7BQ2DQYOur district has once again been recognized as one of the best communities for music education in the nation. This is the 4th year in a row that we have received this designation. Thank you all for the support that you continue to give us in bringing the gift of music to the students and community in the Bald Eagle Area District. READ MORE >
The Bald Eagle Area School District Board of School Directors Regular Meeting scheduled for April 9, 2020 will be a virtual meeting using the Zoom platform. Please visit the Virtual Board Meetings page of the Board of Education section that can be found under the "Menu" option. By clicking on the following link (click here), you will be redirected to the Virtual... READ MORE >
The Bald Eagle Area School District Board of School Directors Regular Meeting scheduled for April 9, 2020 at 7:00 PM has been changed from an in-person public meeting, to a virtual public meeting using the Zoom platform. The change to a virtual public meeting is due to Governor Wolf’s Stay at Home Order and responding to the COVID-19 virus. Instructions for... READ MORE >
April 7, 2020 Dear Parents, First and foremost, I want to extend my concern to all our families at this difficult time. The district knows that every family has challenges because of the COVID-19 pandemic. For many of us, this virus and the Governor’s public-school... READ MORE >
April 2, 2020 Good afternoon Parents, Guardians, and Students: This communication is to inform you of the new Continuity of Education Remote Learning Plan for grades K-12 that were rolled out this week. Teachers, staff and administrators have been working hard to develop remote learning opportunities to engage all students in educational learning during... READ MORE >
We have Support Phone line for Students with Chromebook issues. Please call 814-355-4868 option 2. READ MORE >
Low-Cost Home Internet: Several companies have low-cost, home-based Internet for low-income households. • Comcast/Xfinity – Comcast will offer new residential, low-income customers its $9.95-per-month Internet Essentials program free for 60 days. The company is also boosting the internet service speeds in this program from 15/2 Mbps to 25/3 Mbps,... READ MORE >
Today Governor Wolf has extended the “stay at home order” to Centre county. The Governor has included a provision for travel to educational institutions for purposes of receiving distance learning materials and meals. The Bald Eagle Area School District will distribute Chromebooks to grades 6 -8 on Monday, March 30 as planned. For the health and safety of the... READ MORE >
BEAMS 1:1 Equipment Agreement Amendment Bald Eagle Area School District Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, the Bald Eagle Area School District would like to make Chromebooks available for home use to assist our students in access to online educational resources. The use of Bald Eagle Area School District devices and networks are a privilege that requires users... READ MORE >
March 26, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students of the Bald Eagle Area School District: Earlier this week, Governor Tom Wolf announced that all K-12 Pennsylvania schools will be closed until Monday, April 6 with school resuming for students on Thursday, April 9. Of course, no one can be certain that school will resume on that date due to the spread of... READ MORE >
The Bald Eagle Area School District would like to gather information from families regarding internet access in your home. We are asking the following families to call 814-355-2869 and follow the prompts if they have one of the following situations: · Families that do not have internet access · Families that have limited or inadequate internet... READ MORE >
BALD EAGLE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT 751 SOUTH EAGLE VALLEY ROAD WINGATE, PENNSYLVANIA 168234740 TELEPHONE: (814) 3554860 FAX: (814) 3551028 March 23, 2020 Good evening BEA Families, The Beale Eagle Area School District is committed to advocating and caring for our students and families beyond the classroom, especially in times of crisis. We are... READ MORE >
Pennsylvania Department of Education Extends School Closures through at least April 6 Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced today that all schools in the commonwealth will remain closed through at least April 6 as a result of the COVID-19 response efforts. The closure order could be extended beyond April 6 if necessary to save... READ MORE >
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 19, 2020Pennsylvania Department of Education Cancels Statewide AssessmentsIncludes PSSA, Keystones and PASAHarrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced today the cancellation of all PSSA testing and Keystone exams for the 2019-20 school year as a result of COVID-19. This includes the Pennsylvania Alternate... READ MORE >
Help for Families If current circumstances have changed or reduced your family income - there is help for families! By applying for Free & Reduced lunches through the BEASD school website NOW - it not only secures benefits for students when school is in session, it also assists the school district with securing resources for school closure meal programs to help... READ MORE >
Dear Families of Bald Eagle Area School District, As the region, state and country deal with the impact of COVID-19,information and guidance is ever-changing in the effort to keep all of ussafe and stop the spread of the virus. I wanted to take a moment to thankthe community for their patience, understanding and care expressed duringthis time. A few questions... READ MORE >
Dear Parents of Bald Eagle Area School District Students: Throughout the last few weeks the Coronavirus has received significant coverage within national and international news reports. The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring the outbreak – including the number of confirmed cases within the United States – which remains... READ MORE >
Beginning Friday, March 20, 2020, the YMCA of Centre County will be providing FREE Grab and Go lunches for any children up to age 18. Locations: Wingate Elementary School and Milesburg Fire Hall Time: 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Monday through Friday Locations are "drive-thru" service, where you must remain in your vehicle and a volunteer will bring the bagged lunch to... READ MORE >
With more than 35 years in public education, Joseph H. Clapper, D.Ed. has served in a variety of teaching and leadership roles including that of teacher, principal, professor, assistant superintendent and ten years as a superintendent of schools. This continuum of experience has provided him with a unique, comprehensive understanding of teacher... READ MORE >
At the Special Meeting held on February 25, 2020, Bald Eagle Area SD Board President, Mrs. Tina Greene, presented Mr. Miles with a congratulatory letter from the Senate of Pennsylvania, sponsored by Senator Jake Corman, recognizing his retirement as Superintendent of Bald Eagle Area School District and his thirty-plus year career in education. READ MORE >
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“Strengthening Our Students, Families, and Schools” Community Education Series with Dr. Peter Montminy Child Psychologist and Wellness Coach www.AMindfulVillage.com Thursday, February 20th< span="">(6:30 – 8:00 pm)<> BEA Middle/High School Winning the Screen-Time Wars Creating Healthy Digital Habits for Our Students and Ourselves Many kids... READ MORE >
This is for Camp Invention - our summer STEM camp at BEA. READ MORE >
The Bald Eagle Area School District Board of Directors approved the services of Dr. Edward Albert, Executive Director of Pennsylvania Association of Rural and Small School (PARSS) to begin the search process of our next Superintendent. We have met with Dr. Albert and have developed a timeline for the search. Our anticipated date to approve the candidate is planned... READ MORE >
Attention Senior Parents – The deadline to place a recognition ad in the 2020 yearbook is approaching fast! Don’t miss your chance to tell your student how proud you are! Ads can be placed by visiting jostensadservice.com. Contact Mrs. Smyers with an questions or email yearbook@beasd.net. READ MORE >
Bald Eagle Area SD District Level Plan 07/01/2020 - 06/30/2023 District Profile Demographics 751 S Eagle Valley Rd Wingate, PA 16823-4740 814-355-4860 Superintendent: Jeffrey Miles Director of Special Education: Melissa Butterworth Planning Process The Bald Eagle Area School District involved... READ MORE >
PSSA Testing Window 2019-2020 Assessment Dates Grade(s) English Language Arts April 20-24, 2020 Grades 3-8 Mathematics, Science and Make-ups April 27-May 1, 2020 Grades 3-8 *Optional Additional Math, Science and Makeups* ... READ MORE >
An anonymous reporting system for schools across the commonwealth is up and running and Bald Eagle Area School District partnered with the state to launch the Safe2Say Something helpline through the Safe2Say Program. It provides an additional way for students, teachers and members of the public to report behavior that may endanger the school and people in it. The... READ MORE >
2019-2020 Bus Routes have been posted on our website, which can be found by following this link (http://www.beasd.org/o/distric...). A printable, pdf version, can be viewed/downloaded by using the following link (https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws...). Please note that the times listed are approximate and are subject to adjustment. The bus route webpage can be... READ MORE >
The latest 2019-20 calendar for Bald Eagle Area School District was approved by the school board. The first day of school is slated for Aug. 27, with the last day on June 4, 2020. There is also a 10-weekday holiday break in December and January. You can find the full calendar, here:... READ MORE >
The Final Budget, as presented and approved by the Board of Education is now available on our website. Please click here to follow the link to the budget folder. The information can also be found by selecting the "Board of Education" section under "Menu", then selecting the subcategory "Budget Information". READ MORE >
NOTICE is given that the Proposed Final Budget for the General Fund of Bald Eagle Area School District for the 2019-2020 fiscal year in its most recent form is available for public inspection at the school district offices, 751 S. Eagle Valley Road, Wingate, Pennsylvania, and will be presented for adoption as a Final Budget at a school board meeting to be held in... READ MORE >
The Bald Eagle Area School District recently revised the Food Services Board Policy (Policy Number 808) to address changes in laws and regulations surrounding the operation of the District's Food Services. In addition to the revision of the Board Policy, the District has adopted Administrative Regulation Number 808-AR specifically addressing the collection of... READ MORE >
There’s a new face at Bald Eagle Area School District – one hired to help protect our schools, students and staff. Meet School Resource Officer Terry McCaslin who said his goal is to bring his longtime experience in law enforcement to the district to help prevent from threats or to be a resource for students in need. He started in the position at the beginning of... READ MORE >
You may have noticed different Bald Eagle Area football players wearing the No. 31 at each game. It’s a number given to a player each week who demonstrates outstanding work ethic and character. It’s also a way to honor BEA Class of 1989 graduate Steve Dorman who died in an automobile crash in the fall of 1991. Dorman played for the Eagles from 1986 to 1988 and was... READ MORE >