Student Spotlights that Inspire
Our Leaders of Tomorrow. We are incredibly proud of our bright, compassionate, diverse students, who bring a wide range of opinions and life experiences to our classrooms. This creates opportunities for connection across all walks of life and preparation for participating in a global economy. We are thrilled to share these stories about our students with you.
Congrats to Liberty's PJAS Students for Placing 1st at States
Congrats to Liberty High Schools' PJAS team for a First Place finish at the State-level competition!
Northeast Band Wins at Music in the Parks
Congratulations Northeast Middle School Marching Band for winning 1st Place with an excellent rating in the Music in the Parks competition at Hershey Park!
Calypso Receives Lighthouse Milestone Achievement Award
Young Bethlehem students are being honored for their leadership and life skills.
Calypso Elementary School received a Lighthouse Milestone Achievement Award Wednesday.
It became certified and named as the "Leader in Me" Lighthouse School by Franklin Covey Education.
The school is one of 600 from around the country to receive the special honor.
Read moreBASD eNews Highlights Adam Walker
BASD is proud of FHS senior, Adam Walker, who recently completed his Eagle Scout Project and submitted it to the Boy Scout Council. His project was to build a ramp on the snack stand at the BTAA Athletic Complex of Meyer Lane to make the stand accessible to all. Adam found donors to fund his $3,400 project and built a generous ramp that will benefit many years to come. At Freedom, Adam is the President of the FHS Theatre Company, Vice President of the Choir in which he is the men's section leader, a member of Les Chanteurs and Chorale, Captain of the Honor Guard in the FHS Marching Band, Captain of BASD Mini-THON, and National Honor Society member. Adam plans to attend Bucknell University and earn dual degrees in Civil Engineering and Management. Adam currently works part-time at Willow Park Pools.
Read moreBASD eNews Highlights Easton Dandridge
Easton is a fifth grader at Governor Wolf Elementary School who is a hardworking student and athlete inside and outside the classroom. He works hard in the classroom in all academic areas and helps his peers. Outside the classroom, you can find Easton knitting, playing Ice Hockey on multiple teams, and playing the bagpipes.
Read moreFreedom Students were Honored for Pennsylvania Music Educators Association’s Festivals
The following Freedom High students were selected to participate in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association’s Festivals and were honored at Monday's BASD Board Meeting: Alex Rubery, MaryJo Rutkoski, and Sophia Trembler.
Read moreLiberty Students were Honored for Pennsylvania Music Educators Association’s Festivals
The following Liberty High School students were selected to participate in the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association’s Festivals and were honored at Monday's BASD Board Meeting: David Broczkowski, Christopher Giannaras, Casey Huie, Jack Huie, Anna Lazewski, Emma Lisson, Michelle Loaiza, Benjamin Pfefer, and Erineah Quan.
Read moreBASD eNews Highlights Marcus Soares Travassos
Marcus arrived to BASD from Brazil in 2018. He has shown a great deal of leadership in welcoming all the new students that have arrived from Brazil this year. He has communicated with parents, met students as they got off the bus, gave them tours of the school, and made sure they met all the other Portuguese speakers. He has also been tutoring other students in their native language of Portuguese. He had made plans to escort and translate for a group of Brazilian soccer players to meet the new coach after school. As of today, we have enrolled 10 new Brazilian students this year, bringing the enrollment to 16.
Read moreBASD eNews Highlights Kevin Rivera
Kevin Rivera is a fourth grader at James Buchanan Elementary School. Kevin is an incredibly hard worker who takes pride in all of his work. He often demonstrates the 7 Habits and is always willing to lend a helping hand towards others. He is very kind and considerate towards others and is someone everyone can count on. Kevin consistently has a smile on his face and brightens everyone's day with his infectious laugh and jokes. Kevin also participates in the instrumental program; he plays the clarinet and trumpet.
Read moreLiberty Student Asking for Community's Help to Give Opportunity to go to Prom
Liberty High School student Fallon Ingram is taking matters into her own hands this year as she and her friends prepare for their senior prom. But after tickets went on sale, she says the prices were higher than she expected.
Read moreBASD eNews Highlights Avery Hicks
Avery's teachers report that he's been a rock star all year in the Coffee Shop and has been doing amazing at Second Harvest Food Bank where he's been working with his class. Avery always has a positive attitude and an encouraging word for other students. Avery has been a great mentor for Mrs. Weeks' students as well.
Read moreJulianna Lepardo with Dreams of Teaching Earns Free Ride to East Stroudsburg University
Freedom High School senior Julianna Lepardo and her mom, Jannine Lepardo, celebrate her scholarship to East Stroudsburg University.
Read moreTwo BASD Students Who are the Children of Immigrants Have Won Full Rides to Moravian University
Genesis Hernandez, a Freedom High senior, and Shayaan Farhad, a senior from Liberty High School, are this year's BASD Superintendent Scholarship Winners. The scholarship will cover tuition for the two students for all four years.
Read moreBASD eNews Highlights Kylee Blanchard
Kylee is a 5th grade student at Freemansburg Elementary School. She does Gymnastics outside of school as well as plays the keyboard, recorder, and violin. Kylee helps her younger brother with his homework and reading. During her free time, she enjoys playing outside with her friends. Kylee's 5th grade teacher says that she is an amazing student and works really hard while she is in school!
Read moreBASD eNews Highlights Chelsey Ross
Chelsey is a prime example of what leadership should look like in middle school. She is outgoing, reflective, and always positive.. even when faced with day-to-day adversity. Chelsey is a member of Theatre, Volleyball, and the Basketball team.
Read moreBASD eNews Highlights Anna Assande
Anna's watercolor landscape painting entitled "A Wide Open Place" was submitted to the Hope and Healing Juried Art Show, sponsored by the nonprofit Healing Through The Arts. Her artwork was selected to receive a community cash prize in honor of all the caregivers as a thank you for what the give, selflessly and tirelessly, to help others heal.
Read moreLiberty’s Patrick Gilhool Earns Him Most Outstanding Swimmer Award
Liberty’s Patrick Gilhool swims in the 100-yard butterfly on Wednesday, March 17, 2022, during the PIAA Swimming and Diving Championships at Bucknell University in Lewisburg. Gilhool finished in first place with a time of 47.69.
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BASD eNews Highlights Spencer Murphy
Spencer is an 11th grade student at Liberty High School. He is involved in THON and hallway decorating for Homecoming. In addition, he has been a part of the Special Olympics since 2008 and Miracle League Baseball since 2014. Spencer loves art and has various pieces of his artwork showcased at the Visions Art Show at the Art Establishment in Bethlehem, the Great Awakenings Café in Philadelphia, and the LHS Art Shows. He is involved in the Best Buddies Program at FHS as well. Spencer is a very outgoing, friendly, and hardworking student who consistently makes Honor Roll, and always has a smile on his face!
Read moreYWCA Teen of the Year Awards 2022 - Abigael Omwega
Congratulations to Liberty High School senior Abigael Omwega on winning the YWCA Bethlehem Teen Educational Empowerment Award!
YWCA Teen of the Year Awards 2022 - Ana Reis
Freedom High School Senior Ana Reis won the Teen Educational Empowerment Award from YWCA Bethlehem!
YWCA Teen of the Year Awards 2022 - Ciana Feliciano
Congratulations to Freedom High School Senior Ciana Feliciano on winning the Teen Educational Empowerment Award from YWCA Bethlehem!
YWCA Teen of the Year Awards 2022 - Kailey Turpening
Congratulations to Freedom High School Senior Kailey Turpening on her YWCA Bethlehem Teen Educational Empowerment Award!
YWCA Teen of the Year Awards 2022 - Minerva Ochoa
The YWCA Bethlehem A Path Forward Award goes to Minerva Ochoa of Freedom High School!
YWCA Teen of the Year Awards 2022 - Irampaye Clarisse
The YWCA Bethlehem is excited and proud to give the Mission award to Liberty High School senior Irampaye Clarisse!
BASD eNews Highlights Layla Orth
Layla is the Vice President of Student Government, Captain of the Liberty High School Girls Basketball Team, member of the National Honor Society, and member of the Social Justice Club. She hopes to pursue a Physician's Assistant Program in college as well as play collegiate basketball. Layla truly leads by example, and she looks for every opportunity to learn and grow as both a student and person. Layla attended James Buchanan Elementary, Nitschmann Middle School, and now Liberty High School.
Read moreBASD eNews Highlights Muhammod Memon
Muhammod is a 4th grader at Freemansburg Elementary School. Muhammod is one of the most conscientious, hard working students in the BASD/ He diligently walks his kindergarten and first grade siblings to school, making sure they arrive in time for the bell. He is eagerly engaged with his studies and a happy contributor to class discussions, a frequent occurrence with his award winning teacher, Mrs. Gilrain.
Muhammod is featured in the picture with his all time favorite teacher, first grade teacher, Mrs. Posch. We are lucky to share in Muhammod's educational journey (and he has really cool shirts).
Read moreCongrats to Irampaye Clarisse for YWCA of Lewiston-Clarkston's Teen of the Year
Congratulations to Liberty's Girl's Soccer Player, Irampaye Clarisse, for being selected as one of two Liberty High School students for the YWCA of Lewiston-Clarkston's Teen of the Year scholarship award!
BASD eNews Highlights Arianna Gonzalez
Arianna is a 6th grader at Broughal Middle School. She is involved in the Theatre (Nala in the Lion King Jr.), Southside Singers, Majorettes, Broughal Summer Academy - Urban Farming and Gardening. Arianna shows up to school everyday with a contagious enthusiasm for learning. She is eager to lend a hand, try new things, and is so supportive of her classmates.
Read more3 Freedom Football Standouts Highlight National Signing Day Pledges
Freedom High School’s football team captured its second District 11 title in program history this past fall.
More than two months after that victory over Emmaus, the Patriots kept their success going as three standouts penned their letters of intent to play college football on National Signing Day.
Read moreBASD eNews Highlights Christopher Giannaras
BASD is proud to announce that Liberty High School Junior Christopher Giannaras earned a perfect score on the ACT test. Christopher participates in many activities at Liberty including Band, Orchestra, Tennis, Chess Team, Math Team, and Scholastic Scrimmage.
Read moreLiberty Wrestler John Notchey Returned to the Mat after Twice Beating Cancer
John and Lisa Notchey were overcome with emotion late last month when they saw the front door of their Bethlehem home decorated as a tradition the day before the Liberty wrestling team’s annual Senior Night. Their son, John Jr., was among the Hurricanes who were going to be recognized before their final home match of the season. The hugs and tears were not about the realization that their son’s high school wrestling career was nearly over. It was about him returning to the sport he loved since he was 6 after having beaten an opponent far more challenging than any of them ever could have imagined.
BASD eNews Highlights Josh Farrell
Josh is a senior leader on the basketball team who is very involved in athletics and in the community. He is a tri-sport athlete while being an active participant in the Mini-Thon. Most importantly, he is a very good student in the classroom.
Read moreFreedom's Choir Performs at the Lehigh Valley Phantoms Game
Members of the Freedom High School Choir, under the direction of FHS Vocal Music Director Jennifer Volpato-Huntsberger, performed "God Bless America" at the Lehigh Valley Phantoms game on January 15 as guests of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley and Air Products.
BASD eNews Highlights Malachi Alleyne
Malachi Alleyne is a third grade student at Marvine Elementary School. During the fall semester, Malachi was a self-motivator and achieved Grand Champion status in First in Math, earning 10,000+ stickers. Malachi is a respective participant during classroom discussions. He is able to defend his thoughts. Malachi is considerate of his classmates' views and opinions during all times. He practices Leader-in-Me habit #4: Think-Win-Win. Malachi is a participant in Marvine's After-School programs. He has joined the soccer program and plans to join the STEAM club too!
Read moreBASD eNews Highlights Alec Rubery
Alec is a junior at Freedom High School. He is a trumpet player and a section leader in the marching band and s in District Band for the 3rd consecutive year. He is also in Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, on the Rifle Team, and a member of National Honor Society. Outside of school, Alex is a member of the Marine Band of Allentown and a member of St. Mark's Youth Group.
Read moreBASD eNews Highlights Unique Small
Unique Small joined the Life Skills program at Donegan Elementary School last year as an instructional assistance. She truly takes the role of being a strong, stable adult for her students to heart. Working with students with intellectual disabilities requires an individual who can treat students with respect, care, and dignity and Unique has all of those qualities and more. The students adore her fun and loving personality but also thrive due to her calm strength and structure. Unique is studying to become a special education teacher and looks forward to a career working with students who need someone to see their unique and inherent worth!
Read moreBASD eNews Highlights Savannah Ohm
At a National Pageant in Orlando, Savannah placed 4th runner up in the country for the main national title and 15th in the world for talent! At Hanover, Savannah is an awesome student who recently organized a school-wide Backpack Pals food drive for local families in need. She was even able to deliver all the items collected to the donation center and sort everything on the shelves. In addition, Savannah is also an amazing dancer!
Read moreBASD eNews Highlights Carl Fair
Carl Fair is an 8th grade student at Northeast Middle School and is the Band Student President. Carl is a member of the Concert and Marching Band, the Jazz Ensemble, and the World Percussion Ensemble. Carl is involved with Cross-Country at Northeast and has been a member of the Proud Society for the past two years. Outside of school, Carl plays baseball with Lehigh Little League. Carl is looking forward to becoming a member of the Liberty High School's Grenadier Band next year.
Freedom’s Alex Heidemann is The Morning Call’s All-Area Boys Runner of the Year
Rick Kintzel/Morning Call
Freedom senior Alex Heidemann, like a lot of runners who end up as cross country standouts, started off his athletic career focused on another sport.
Read moreCongrats to Fikayo for Winning the Tales of the Towpath Art Contest
Congrats to Hanover Elementary School's fourth grader, Fikayo for winning the Tales of the Towpath art contest! We are very proud of you!
New Grand Champion and Mathematician awards at Freemansburg Elementary School
There was a wonderful visit to Freemansburg Elementary School to present new Grand Champion and Mathematician awards. Center is Cole Frey with his parents, along with principal Alogna, PA State Rep. Bob Freeman, Superintendent Dr. Roy, First in Math Inventor Robert Sun and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Silva.
Click here to watch the YouTube video!
Freedom Football Wins District 11 Championship
It was a loss that burned inside the Patriots for a year. Friday night on the same turf field at Whitehall, the disappointment of 2020 finally was vanquished.
Liberty Student Pleased with the Progress of her Hygiene Box project
When something touches your heart, it can lead to great things. That’s what happened when Abby Thompson, a sophomore at Liberty HS, saw the need for necessities by many in the local area. That concern was the springboard for her spearheading a project with the Bethlehem YMCA to establish a Hygiene Box at its facilities for those who cannot afford basic hygienic necessities.
Read moreThe BASD at the 2021 Bethlehem Halloween Parade
Get ready for the two minute drill, as we give a very quick look at each school at the 2021 Bethlehem Halloween Parade. Enjoy and thank you very much for all the effort by our students, families and staff who represented the BASD community.
Teaching Students that Disabilities are Nothing Unusual
Lehigh Valley schools are teaching students that wheelchairs, disabilities are nothing unusual, with help from ‘Laughing at My Nightmare’ author Shane Burcaw.
Read moreAll Six BASD City Bands during Freedom / Liberty Pregame 2021
East Hills Middle School - Northeast Middle School - Broughal Middle School - Nitschmann Middle School - Freedom High School - Liberty High School
Freedom Wins EPC Boys Soccer Championship
Freedom’s Blaine MacIlroy, left, celebrates with his teammate Michael Krents who scored against Parkland during an Eastern Pennsylvania Conference game October 23, 2021. Freedom won 5-0.
Read moreLiberty High School Girls Volleyball Donates $2,000 to Cancer Support
The Liberty High School Girls Volleyball team announced that it has made a donation in the amount of $2,000 to Cancer Support Community of the Greater Lehigh Valley.
Read moreCongratulations to students Elijah Young, Steven Olivo, and Isabella Olive
Congrats to Anna Lazewski for Winning Two Awards!
Congrats to Anna Lazewski! She qualified for the Pennsylvania Music Educator Association's All-State Wind Ensemble 2021. Anna recorded her part in the spring and the video was released last night. You can find her performance on YouTube under "2021 PMEA All-State". Anna was selected as a member of the 2021 All-National Concert Band!
Broughal Rockets Represent at the Nazareth Halloween Parade!
Broughal Rockets representing today at the Nazareth Halloween Parade! The Parade is sponsored by the Vigilance Hose Company No. 1.
Liberty Senior, Kevin Conklin, Recognized at Kiwanis Convention for Heroic Act
Kevin Conklin, 17, received the Robert P. Connelly Medal of Heroism during this year’s Kiwanis PA District Convention in Harrisburg.
BASD Students Get Backstage Experience at Musikfest
BETHLEHEM, Pa. - A group of students from the Bethlehem Area School District took a summer field trip to the area's largest outdoor festival. Lucky for them, Musikfest is in their backyard.
"It's basically a way of the kids having a chance to see the music biz behind the scenes," said Jack Silva, assistant superintendent of BASD.
Freedom High School Upperclassmen Visit Incoming Freshmen
Before each school Year, Freedom High School upperclassmen visit incoming freshmen to welcome them to the #FreedomFamily!
New Liberty Football Coach and Players Lend a Hand to Community
Curtis H. "Hank" Barnette (left), the chairman emeritus of Bethlehem Steel Corporation and Shawn Daignault. (Contributed photo / Susan Vitez)
Liberty's Grenadier Drum Corps helps Bethlehem's Roebuck Announce His 3rd Film
An enthusiastic team crashed through a paper “Saints” banner, sprinting out onto the gymnasium floor at Bethlehem Catholic High School Friday, punctuated by loud cheers from the crowd and thundering drums from members of the Liberty High School Grenadier Band.
Meet Giselle Ponce, Liberty Graduate and Now Moravian Greyhound
She was always the voice for her immigrant family. She’s taking a step toward being a voice for children as a pediatrician by going to college.
Read moreClass of 2021 Freedom High School Graduation Ceremony
Congratulations to the Class of 2021! Watch the Freedom High School Graduation Ceremony Live stream link.
Class of 2021 Liberty High School Graduation Ceremony
Congratulations to the Class of 2021! Watch the Liberty High School Graduation Ceremony Live stream link.
Fountain Hill's Brian's Encouragement
Third grader Brian has been a ray of light all year long. He has a keen awareness of the emotions of everyone around him.
Northeast Middle School took home "Outstanding Overall Program"
Northeast Middle School took home "Outstanding Overall Program" at this year's Whats So Cool Lehigh Valley contest. Northeast worked with Kitchen Magic and visited the school today to say thank you for their hard work!
Read moreLHS Students Graduate St. Luke’s Health Network’s ESOL School-2-Work Program
Congratulations to all students who graduated from the St. Luke’s Health Network’s ESOL School-2-Work Program during a ceremony held today at Liberty High School. The community is inspired by your dedication and great work!
Read moreFreedom High School's Spring Concert
The opening of Freedom High School's Spring Concert held at Levitt Pavillion at SteelStacks on South side Bethlehem on May 12, 2021.
Read moreFreedom and Liberty Seniors Celebrate Prom Together
Freedom and Liberty seniors celebrated their prom Friday night at the SteelStacks campus in Bethlehem. Last year, proms were canceled due to the COVID-19 outbreak, but this year, many local schools were determined to find a way to celebrate it.
Read moreEast Hills Middle School's What's So Cool About Manufacturing Video Competition Entry
East Hills Middle School students visit the manufacturing facility of BRD Noise and Vibration Control.
Nitschmann Middle School's What's So Cool About Manufacturing Video Competition Entry
Students at Nitschmann Middle School visit ProtoCAM, LLC in Allentown to see how their manufacturing operation works.
Northeast Middle School wins Outstanding Overall Program Award
Congratulations to Northeast Middle School for receiving the Outstanding Overall Program in the video competition for What's So Cool About Manufacturing.
Freedom and BAVTS student, Justin Yearwood receives award
What a BAVTS proud moment! Congratulations to Freedom senior and BAVTS Masonry student Justin Yearwood for being 1 of 10 students in PA recognized for his strong work ethic, leadership and pursuit of his passion for building trades. Thanks to 84 Lumber and SkillsUSA for their investment in our talented CTE students! Justin received a full tuition scholarship for a trade school of his choice. Oh, and just as a bonus he received his award from Jerome (The Bus) Bettis. You amaze us Justin! #84lumber #skillsusa
Liberty High Celebrates College Plans of 23 Senior Athletes
Liberty High School celebrates the college plans of 23 student athletes. Congrats to all the students who have committed!
Read moreFreedom High Celebrates College Plans of 27 Senior Athletes
Freedom High School celebrates the college plans of 27 student athletes. Congrats to all the students who have committed!
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