Brownsville Area School District

Mrs. Kovach and Mrs. Lacek would like to say how proud they are of our Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science participants. These students worked throughout the year on their science projects, earned first place at regionals, and advanced to the state competition. At states, they competed against students from across Pennsylvania, and it is our pleasure to announce the following results:

First Place at States
Arianna Johnson
Gianna Pinardi
Darrel Redman

Second Place at States
Seniors
Lizzie McCune
Emily Dolan
Caitlin Miske — recipient of the 4-Year State Perseverance Award

Sophomores
Nonalee Bryant
Tavan Ternisky
Emma Bailey
Olivia Sealy

Freshman
Arianna Johnson
Gianna pinardi
Regan Gammon (Technician)

8th Grade
Jillian Little
Darrel Redman
Hannah Lawrence
Zoey Koffler
John Kovach (Technician)

7th Grade
Lincoln Smith

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Always Falcon Proud! 💛🖤 The level of work our students are doing is nothing short of incredible. Our Portals students are engaging in the same types of digital preservation work being used by professionals in the field of historic preservation around the world. Historic structures face constant environmental and structural threats, and many cannot be preserved forever in their original form. The devastating 2019 fire at Notre-Dame Cathedral showed the world just how critical digital preservation has become. Because the cathedral had been digitally documented before the fire, restoration teams were able to reconstruct it with remarkable accuracy and efficiency. Today, digital preservation initiatives are rapidly expanding worldwide, and the technologies our students are learning align directly with these global efforts. Through reality computing and 3D virtual technologies, students are not only preserving history — they are building skills that are now in demand across multiple industries. The Portals program is more than innovative learning; it is real-world workforce development preparing students to lead in emerging fields and make a meaningful impact far beyond the classroom.

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Please click 🎶🏆 https://www.accessnewswire.com/newsroom/en/education/brownsville-area-school-district-band-program-earns-top-honors-at-regional-music-festival-1166734 🎶🏆 and enjoy the article celebrating the incredible accomplishments of the Brownsville Area School District Band Program! This past weekend, our talented student musicians traveled to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, to compete in the regional Music in the Parks festival at Dollywood — and they brought home SIX trophies and top honors across multiple categories. 🥇 1st Place – Jazz Band 🥇 1st Place – High School Concert Band 🥈 2nd Place – Middle School Concert Band 🥇 1st Place – High School Choir/Vocal Band 🥇 1st Place – Marching Band 🏆 Esprit de Corps Award The prestigious Esprit de Corps Award recognizes organizations that demonstrate exceptional character, teamwork, sportsmanship, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation throughout the festival weekend. What makes this achievement even more special is the remarkable growth of our music program. Just a few years ago, the program consisted of only a handful of student musicians. Today, under the leadership of Marissa McFarren and the dedicated music staff, the program has grown into an award-winning organization serving more than 50 students across multiple ensembles. We are incredibly proud of our students, directors, families, boosters, and community supporters whose hard work and dedication continue to restore the tradition of excellence in Brownsville music. Your commitment, passion, and perseverance are inspiring. Congratulations to everyone involved for representing Brownsville Area School District with pride, excellence, and heart! 💛🖤🎺🥁🎼

Today, some of our Middle School students had the opportunity to visit the Verticals Makerspace and Entrepreneurship Center to print T-shirts they designed as part of the “T-Shirt for Social Change” challenge. The T-shirts will be showcased in a gallery walk at school next week.

✨🍎 EdLeader Promise Network 🍎✨ Through innovative learning opportunities and strong partnerships with educational leaders, BASD remains committed to continuous growth, student success, and building opportunities that prepare every learner for the future. We believe in the promise of public education. So proud to be a Falcon! 💛🖤 Visit the link to read the article(s) at kidsburgh.com featuring the 2025-26 EdLeader Promise participants: https://www.kidsburgh.org/ Please refer to the disclaimer on this page

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🎓 Great news for Brownsville students and families! Through a grant awarded to PennWest University by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, eligible students can now take PennWest college courses completely FREE through dual enrollment! ✅ Earn real college credits while still in high school ✅ Explore future majors and career paths ✅ Take courses taught by PennWest faculty ✅ Get a head start on college — with no tuition or fees This opportunity is available beginning this summer and continues through the fall and spring semesters. Rising juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply, and rising sophomores may also qualify. Learn more and apply here: PennWest Dual Enrollment

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Brownsville Band Department takes home 1st Place Jazz 1st Place HS Concert Band 2nd Place MS Concert Band 1st Place HS Choir (Vocal Band) 1st Place Marching Band AND the esteemed Espirit De Corps Award out of ALL schools at the event. “Our Esprit de Corps Award recognizes the participating organization that displays an exemplary attitude of positive support and outstanding personal behavior throughout the festival weekend. Personal integrity, quality character values, a desire for excellence, and a spirit of cooperation serve as the cornerstone qualities of the Esprit de Corps Award.” Congratulations to all! Please refer to the disclaimer on this page.

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Students Ava Morgan, Evan Lee, and Jillian Little were selected to represent Brownsville at PMEA District 1 Jr Honors band this weekend at Connellsville HS. Congratulations!

Happy Principal Appreciation Day!

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Our Jazz band students traveled to WVU this weekend for the amazing opportunity to work with WVU’s Jazz faculty in a series of workshops and performances! Additionally, senior Sam Vollstedt was selected to perform with the Honor band in a feature performance. Congratulations everyone!   Please refer to the disclaimer on this page.

Gabriella Gudac represented Brownsville Area Middle School in the Fayette County Regional Civics Bee! Congratulations to Gabriella!!

Today we celebrate the heartbeat of our organization—our Administrative Professionals. You are the steady force behind the scenes. Thank you for the countless ways you support our District each and every day. We are better because of you. Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 🖤💛✨