BASD e-News

About the BASD e-News The BASD E-News is designed to keep BASD students, families, and staff informed with timely updates shared on a bi-weekly basis. We hope you find it informative and engaging. Have a story worth sharing? Know a current BASD student or graduate who deserves to be spotlighted? Or is there an activity or event at your school you’d like highlighted? Please email Jennifer LoConte-Kugler, Communications Manager, at jlocontekugler@basdschools.org

2025-2026 BASD eNews

CONGRATULATIONS to seniors 𝐏𝐞𝐲𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐞𝐫 (Freedom) and 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞-𝐁𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚 (Liberty) who were both selected as recipients of the 2026 Superintendent's Scholarship to Moravian University!

As National Assistant Principals Week comes to a close, we’re proud to recognize ALL of our incredible Assistant Principals across BASD! From supporting students and staff each day to helping lead our schools with care and dedication, Assistant Principals play a vital role in creating positive learning environments. Their impact is felt in every hallway, classroom, and school community. Thank you Assistant Principals, for all that you do for our students, staff, and families-today and every day!

*****Upcoming Holidays & Early Dismissals*****

****Happenings in the BASD...****

It's showtime for Freedom High School Theatre Company!

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CONGRATULATIONS to Northeast Middle School Teacher Traci Schanewolf!

Lifeguarding Course at FHS

At Freedom High School, students aren’t just learning in the classroom, they’re gaining skills that can truly save lives. In a unique lifeguarding course led by Mr. Michael Cleffi and Mr. Joseph Stellato, students dive into hands-on training that goes far beyond the basics. Over the past six years, more than 80 students have successfully completed the program, earning their American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification and opening the door to meaningful summer employment at local pools. Throughout the nine-week course, students build confidence both in and out of the water. They learn essential lifeguarding techniques, including water rescues and CPR, while also developing a deeper understanding of safety, responsibility, and teamwork. The program even meets students where they are, helping non-swimmers learn how to swim and feel comfortable in the water. What makes this class especially impactful is how it connects real-world skills to future opportunities. Beyond preparing students for summer jobs, the certification provides a strong foundation in health and physical education, with skills that can translate into careers in healthcare, emergency response, or recreation management. Offered as a Physical Education elective, this course is a powerful example of how learning can extend beyond textbooks, equipping students with practical knowledge, life-saving abilities, and a sense of purpose. Watch our students in action as they practice techniques that could one day make all the difference.

Check out the BASD 2026 Together We Sing Concert!

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