BASD e-News

Congratulations to our Commended National Merit Scholars: Freedom High School seniors Gwen Adriguez, Sean Blackton, and Cody Smith along with National Merit Scholar Finalist Ethan Fredericks!

BASD students in the School-to-Work (STW) Program celebrated the end of another successful year, marking 29 years of partnership with St. Luke’s University Health Network. This year, 14 students explored careers across 14 clinical departments, built real-world skills, and engaged in hands-on learning experiences both on and off campus. Proud of our students and grateful for a partnership that continues to create meaningful pathways for the future!

The Bethlehem Area School District is proud to recognize our outstanding student musicians from both Liberty and Freedom High Schools who were selected for PMEA District, Region, and All-State Festivals. Their dedication, talent, and hard work continue to shine on some of the highest stages in Pennsylvania music education.

A mix of Annual Spring Concerts from around the district!

Congratulations to both the Freedom Theatre Company and Liberty High School Theatre for their MANY nominations at this year's Freddy Awards! Outstanding performances!

BASD proudly hosted the annual Special Olympics event at BASD Stadium in partnership with Team Northampton Special Olympics! More than 600 athletes from several local school districts came together to compete in track and field events, showcasing their talents, determination, and incredible sportsmanship.

MAY is Mental Health Awareness Month Practice kindness and take care of yourself!

National Nurses Day Celebratory Video - Thank you to Nitschmann Middle School 6th grader Cecelia Dries for creating this amazing video!

BASD’s Dr. Kim Brannan, Supervisor of Health Services, participated in a six-person panel on “A Community Conversation: Understanding Childhood Vaccine Changes” on PBS-39.

Last month we celebrated our BASD Bus Drivers during National Bus Drivers Day! Here's Mr. Bob's story - 'Why We Drive.'

The kids - it’s all about the kids! You see, five years ago I lost my son in a tragic accident and I had no more will to do anything. My wife works in the school system and after a year or so suggested that I should think about applying to be a bus driver since being around children could be a joy as well as offer comfort. I can’t begin to tell you how thankful I am to have made the decision to become a bus driver for BASD. These kids brought me back to life and surrounded me with joy! I have a lot to be grateful for and it’s all about these children. They don’t even know what they’re doing for me; they have made my life more enjoyable again and a wonderful reason to come to work. I get up each morning to see them and a great new day starts all over again.  Thank you, Mr. Bob, for the love and dedication you bring to BASD students each day!

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Congratulations to Freedom High School senior, Kiersten Rubery, on being selected as the 2026 Kim Donatelli Memorial Fund Scholarship Recipient! Kiersten is headed to Kutztown University this fall, and we can't wait to see where her future endeavors take her. 

Congratulations to Governor Wolf Elementary School, whose library just became the recipient of a $5,000 grant on behalf of the Kim Donatelli Memorial Fund! Mrs. Danette Walters is the proud librarian at Governor Wolf, and her passion and care is evident everyday.

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