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).

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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. 

Congratulations to Geraldine, First in Math Grand Champion in Mr. Drey’s 5th grade class! Inspired by principal, Courtney Stambaugh - Girls rock in mathematics at Fountain Hill Elementary School!

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!

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!

Congrats to our amazing Lincoln, Miller Heights, and Marvine students! They did an incredible job in the Girls on the Run Lehigh Valley 5K!

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. 

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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.

Congrats to Hanover Elementary School's fourth grader, Fikayo for winning the Tales of the Towpath art contest! We are very proud of you!

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!

"I'm always rooting for the underdog, and First in Math really allows for every kid to have success."

Congratulations to the students, faculty, staff, Cesar Cordova, and Eric Fontanez on Marvine Elementary School being designated as a National Blue Ribbon School!

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.

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.

Lehigh Valley schools are teaching students that wheelchairs, disabilities are nothing unusual, with help from ‘Laughing at My Nightmare’ author Shane Burcaw.

East Hills Middle School - Northeast Middle School - Broughal Middle School - Nitschmann Middle School - Freedom High School - Liberty High School

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.

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.

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 representing today at the Nazareth Halloween Parade! The Parade is sponsored by the Vigilance Hose Company No. 1. 

Congrats to Hanover Elementary School's kindergarten student, Polette for being selected to display her artwork on the Southside Greenway!

Kevin Conklin, 17, received the Robert P. Connelly Medal of Heroism during this year’s Kiwanis PA District Convention in Harrisburg.

Before each school Year, Freedom High School upperclassmen visit incoming freshmen to welcome them to the #FreedomFamily!

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.

Congratulations to the Class of 2021! Watch the Freedom High School Graduation Ceremony Live stream link.

Congratulations to the Class of 2021! Watch the Liberty High School Graduation Ceremony Live stream link.

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" 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!

Students from Donegan Elementary School, Fountain Hill Elementary School, and Broughal Middle School all participated in the Girls on the Run Lehigh Valley 5K race in June, 2021.

Congratulations to this class of 2021!

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!

Second grader Javon has worked so hard on First in Math that he achieved a Goals Index score of 100! He is the first in Mrs. Bywaters’ class to accomplish this! With his brains and determination, nothing can stop Javon!

The opening of Freedom High School's Spring Concert held at Levitt Pavillion at SteelStacks on South side Bethlehem on May 12, 2021.

Elijah Rogers honors his grandfather by beating a new friend for the first time

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.

Liberty’s Wyatt Marshall excels on baseball diamond, tennis court and classroom

Congrats to Maddie, a Spring Garden student! She is one of six finalists in the Young Playwrights Festival. Her play, "Petunia the Penguin" is about a young penguin's experience during the pandemic and will be performed at the festival on May 22nd!

East Hills Middle School students visit the manufacturing facility of BRD Noise and Vibration Control. 

Students at Nitschmann Middle School visit ProtoCAM, LLC in Allentown to see how their manufacturing operation works. 

Congratulations to Northeast Middle School for receiving the Outstanding Overall Program in the video competition for What's So Cool About Manufacturing. 

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 School celebrates the college plans of 23 student athletes. Congrats to all the students who have committed!

Freedom High School celebrates the college plans of 27 student athletes. Congrats to all the students who have committed!

Blaire, a student at Lincoln Elementary School, submitted her fabulous play to the Touchstone Theatre's contest this year. Her play, "Detective Dog and the Kids" will be featured at this year's Young Playwrights' Festival! Congrats to Blaire, one of the Young Playwrights' finalists! 

Congratulations, Avery!

Avery, a student at Hanover Elementary School, has won UGI's 811 Poster Contest. With her poster, she has helped UGI Utilities spread the word on safe digging! Remember to always #Call811 at least 3 business days before digging to protect underground utility lines.

Congratulations to Freedom Diver Sarah Gill on winning District XI Diving Championships. She also won the Dennis McGinley Outstanding Diver Award. Sarah we are so proud of all your accomplishments!

Congratulations to the FHS National Merit Finalists! We are so proud of you, Advay Deshmukh, Sebastian Jaskowski, & Katie Marakovits! This group of wonderful students are AP Language Arts Super Stars!

Congratulations to Oscar Ávila for winning an Honorable Mention in the Charlotte Miller Simon Poetry Contest!

Congratulations to Jakelyn Valenzuela of Freedom High and Giselle Ponce of Liberty High on being the recipients of the Moravian College and Dr. Roy's Superintendent’s Scholarship for 2021! Each will receive 4-year full-tuition scholarship.

We found this classic in the "BASD video vault." Enjoy this endearing video about the recipe for success in the Bethlehem Area School District.

Congratulations, Jewel Levy! Jewel, a Freedom High senior, was selected as one of Bethlehem YWCA's Teen of the Year.

Congratulations to Freedom High School senior, Sarah Elhussini for being selected as one of Bethlehem YWCA's Teen of the year. 

Congratulations to Sarah Brown! Freedom High School senior has been chosen as one of Bethlehem YWCA's Teen of the Year. 

Congratulations, Mia Senick! Liberty High School senior chosen as one of Bethlehem YWCA's Teen of the Year. 

Congratulations to Carol Fernandez, a senior at Liberty High School! She is one of the Bethlehem YWCA's Teen of the Year. 

Congratulations to Freedom High School senior, Augusta Chelsea Dunkwu! Augusta was chosen as one of the Bethlehem YWCA's Teen of the Year.