🍔 Today was Local PA Beef Day at our High School! Students enjoyed sampling delicious Smashburgers while our Agriculture class learned about sourcing beef from Pennsylvania farms. 🐄 Through our partnership with the PA Beef to PA Schools program, we’re connecting our school with local cattle producers to 'beef' up lunches, offering more locally sourced beef more often. This initiative supports local farms, fights food insecurity, and brings the PA Beef industry closer to our community. 🌾❤️ A big thank you to everyone who made this day a success!
about 13 hours ago, Gina Oberto-Weller
smashburgers
Representative from PA Beef
Agriculture class posing in the cafeteria
Cafeteria workers digging in
Smashburger samples
Burger fixings bar
Beef up your lunch sign
Cafeteria set up for samples
Students trying samples
Student posing in the cafeteria with burger
🍎 Our 'Meet the New Teacher' series continues! Say hello to Miss Erin Bross, our new High School History teacher! We’re excited to welcome her to Brandywine Heights as she begins her first year of teaching. Stay tuned for more introductions! #MeetTheTeacher #BrandywineProud
about 20 hours ago, Gina Oberto-Weller
Meet the Teacher graphic with photo of teacher.
🍎 Next up in our 'Meet the New Teacher' series: Mrs. Amber Bollinger! Mrs. Bollinger joins us to teach Honors Biology, Biology I, and Anatomy & Physiology. We’re thrilled to have her passion for science and community right here at Brandywine Heights! Stay tuned to meet more of our amazing new team members. #MeetTheTeacher #BrandywineProud
1 day ago, Gina Oberto-Weller
Meet the Teacher graphic with photo of teacher.
Thank you, Austin, for your incredible work restoring a school pavilion at the IS/MS building as part of your Eagle Scout project! Your dedication to our school and community is truly inspiring. Here's what Austin had to say about the project: "Hello, my name is Austin Lawhorne and I was asked by Mr. Potteiger to fix a pavilion on the school grounds that had been damaged by a fallen tree. I accepted, without hesitation, as I was looking for an Eagle Scout project at the time. I cut down the tree, fixed the roof, and cleaned up the area. I am so glad that I was asked to do this project, as this school means a lot to me and being asked by the Superintendent to do a project for the school and the community, means a lot."--Austin
1 day ago, Gina Oberto-Weller
Fallen tree
Austin with shed before
Cleaning up graffiti
Fixing shed roof
Damage to shed
New boards being placed on shed
Austin posing by shed
Shed repaird
Austin and Mr. Potteiger shaking hands
We’re excited to kick off our 'Meet the New Teacher' series! First up, let’s welcome Lauren Beam, our new 1st Grade teacher! We’re so happy to have her as part of the Brandywine family. Stay tuned to meet more of our amazing new teachers! #MeetTheTeacher #BrandywineProud
2 days ago, Gina Oberto-Weller
Meet the Teacher graphic with photo of teacher.
PennDOT’s Paint the Plow program is back, and our Art Club students brought their creativity to life! 🎨❄️ This year’s theme, 'Use Your Reason When It’s Freezin’,’ encouraged students to design artwork promoting safe winter driving. Our plow, now officially picked up by PennDOT, will help spread this important message while clearing roadways this winter. We’re so proud of our students for representing our school and showcasing their talent in such a meaningful way. Great job, Art Club! 👏✨
3 days ago, Gina Oberto-Weller
Art Club students posing
BHASD Plow for Penn Dot
More pictures from our Senior Luncheon on Wednesday! Our students gave incredible performances that added so much joy to the day. We’re so proud of everyone who helped make the day a success.
3 days ago, Gina Oberto-Weller
Choir
Students posing
Students singing and playing piano
Making desserts
Choir
Big Lunch performing
Student performing and singing to crowd
Key Club
Student Choir
"We had an amazing luncheon for Senior Citizens on Wednesday, and the team that helped put it together did an incredible job. Mrs. Paxson and the Key Club made a lot of people feel very special, and it is always so nice to see our kids interacting with the community members. "--Mr. Dziunycz, HS Principal
3 days ago, Gina Oberto-Weller
Chorus
Thanksgiving Luncheon
Seniors being served
Seniors eating
Seniors eating
Kids watching a performance
Key Club
Crowd listening to music
Seniors listening to music
Girl playing guitar and singing
5th Graders from Girl Scout Troop 104 presented their Citizen Scientist Journey to 4th and 5th grade classes this week. These amazing girls studied how our local trees can be negatively affected by invasive insects. They led three hands on stations for students to explore that shared their research over the past year. The girls encourage all families to check out the scistarter website to explore thousands of projects that you will have fun exploring environment topics.
4 days ago, Michelle Ward
Troop 104
Project
Leaf Rubbings
presentation
Lesson intro
Good bugs and bad bugs
Sorting bugs
Tree damage
Leaf rubbing
Hands on learning
Let’s come together as BHASD and gather supplies to donate 65 Holiday Boxes to the Brandywine Food Pantry. Each grade level is responsible for a specific item in the boxes. If you can donate, please send in the items with your child. Collection is happening now through 12/6/24!
6 days ago, Gina Oberto-Weller
Food Drive Flyer
Happy #WorldKindnessDay! A little kindness goes a long way in brightening someone's day, whether it's a warm smile, a friendly hello, or lending a helping hand. Let's make our community a place where kindness thrives, one small act at a time! How are you spreading kindness today? #BrandywineHeightsCares #ChooseKindness
7 days ago, Gina Oberto-Weller
Kids hugging
Kids hugging
Kids hugging
Our final post of Veterans Day celebration photos! This round-up highlights the pride and appreciation our students and staff felt as we honored our Veterans together. #HonoringOurHeroes #VeteransDay"
8 days ago, Gina Oberto-Weller
Students w/flag
Contest winners
Contest winners
Veteran and student
Veterans
Service dog
Veterans
Veteran
Mr. Potteiger
Thank you
As we continue to wrap up our Veterans Day posts, here’s a round-up of photos capturing moments of gratitude and honor. Thank you to everyone who joined us in paying tribute to those who served.
8 days ago, Gina Oberto-Weller
Veterans and students
Veterans being served lunch
Folding the flag
Veterans
Veterans
Band
Kitchen staff
Veterans
Veterans
Veteran and student
More moments from our Veterans Day celebrations, where our students proudly showed their gratitude for the sacrifices made by our veterans. Thank you for your service!
9 days ago, Gina Oberto-Weller
Veterans
Veterans
Veterans
Contest Winners
Service Dog
Veterans
Veterans
Veterans
Veterans
Veterans
Our Veterans Day celebrations continued as we honored the courage, dedication, and sacrifice of those who’ve served. Thank you to all veterans for inspiring our students and reminding us of the true meaning of service.
9 days ago, Gina Oberto-Weller
Veterans
Student and Veteran
Poster Contest Winners
Student and Veteran
Veterans
Veteran
Veteran's and Superintendent
Veterans
Veterans
Essay Contest Winners
Yesterday at our assembly, we came together to honor the courage and sacrifice of our Veterans. Our students proudly celebrated those who’ve served our country. Stayed tuned throughout the day for more of our Veteran's Day celebrations.
9 days ago, Gina Oberto-Weller
Band
Audience
Welcome
Drum Corp
Patriot Award
Students
Audience
Students
Choir
Students
A wonderful day honoring our Veterans, topped off with good food, great company, and heartfelt appreciation. Thank you to everyone who helped make this celebration special!
9 days ago, Gina Oberto-Weller
Veterans
Veteran w/students
Veteran w/students
Veteran w/students
Veteran
Veteran w/student
Veterans
Veterans
Veterans
Kitchen Staff
Thank you Sergeant Bryant for running drills with some of our fifth grade students as we continue to celebrate Veterans Day.
10 days ago, Gina Oberto-Weller
army drill practice
Sergeant Bryant directing kids
Kids practicing drills through gymnasium
Children working with Sergeant Bryant
Kids practicing
Sergeant Bryant addressing 5th grade students
A big thank you to the Veterans who spent time in our classrooms today, sharing their stories with our students, and to the wonderful therapy dogs who brought extra smiles to everyone!
10 days ago, Gina Oberto-Weller
Veterans speaking to a class.
Veterans speaking to a class
Therapy dog demonstration
Veterans discussing answering questions
A heartfelt thank you to Larry Werst from the Topton Museum for creating a mini museum at our school, giving students and Veterans an incredible learning experience as we celebrate Veterans Day today.
10 days ago, Gina Oberto-Weller
Various war memorabilia
Uniform worn by former Brandywine Art Teacher
Mr. Werst with the collection
Various  BHASD WWII era memorabilia.
Mr. Werst posing with his own child's uniform bough during WWII
Mr. Werst explaining artifacts
Mr. Werst explaining photos