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, Communications Manager, at jloconte@basdschools.org
2025-2026 BASD eNews
****A Message from our Superintendent****
*****Upcoming Holidays*****
****Happenings in the BASD...****
Thanks to students in Freedom High School's Freedom Forum class for this production. Great work on a strong, student-produced piece!
Rose Bowl Coverage: https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/lehighvalley/lehigh-county/bethlehem-area/very-unique-lehigh-valley-band-director-reflects-on-experience-performing-in-rose-parade/article_af290ca4-0dbe-4bb7-b981-ef04823b5ba1.html / Librarian story https://www.mcall.com/2026/01/02/want-to-read-more-in-the-new-year-lehigh-valley-school-librarians-recommend-picks/
*****Available Positions - Come Join Us*****
*****The Foundation for the Bethlehem Area School District*****
Congratulations to Karina Ullon, who received an Innovation Grant of $1,500 for her project: Seal the Future: Establishing a fund for the Seal of Biliteracy!
****Our School Calendar*****
School and Community Events, Fundraisers, Try-outs and Sign-ups
Credits:
Dr. Jack Silva, Superintendent of Schools Jennifer LoConte, Communications Manager Barbara Clymer, Communications Coordinator