Broughal Middle School Weekly Update
Sunday, April 20, 2025 to Sunday, April 27, 2025
- Title I – WE NEED YOUR HELP! Parent & Family Survey
- We need your input! Please fill out the Title 1 feedback survey to help us better serve our students and families! The survey will accept responses until April 28th: Title I: Parent & Family Survey
- PSSA/Keystone Testing will begin at the end of April. Please see the attached letter with information regarding testing dates and requirements. Please read the linked PSSA Letter.
- Dates:
- PSSA – ELA – 4/23, 4/24, 4/25
- Math – 4/29, 4/30
- Sci (8th Grade only) – 5/1 (AM/PM)
- Keystone Algebra (8th only) – 5/14, 5/15
- Important Upcoming Dates:
- Monday, 4/21 – Spring Break – School Closed
- PSSA & Keystone Testing Schedule:
- ELA – 4/23, 4/24, 4/25
- Math – 4/29, 4/30
- Science (8th grade only) 5/1
- Keystone Algebra (8th grade Algebra 1 students only) 5/14, 5/15
- Wednesday, 4/30 – 8th Grade PTO Meeting to meet LHS Administrative Team 7PM
- Thursday, 5/1 – Spring Music Concert 7PM
- Tuesday, 5/6 – 6th grade IronPigs field trip
- Wednesday, 5/7 – 8th Grade Overnight Camping Trip Team Lafayette
- Thursday, 5/8 – 8th Grade Overnight Camping Trip Team Lehigh
- Friday, 5/9 – Spring Fling Dance (Grades 6-8) Tickets sold at lunch that week $5l
- Wednesday-Friday, 5/7-5/9- Tentative 8th Grade Camping Trip
- Friday, 5/16 – Spring Music Trip
- Tuesday, 5/28 – Team Lafayette to Fountain Hill 9:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
*Weekly Schedule & Highlights*
Stay Connected with Broughal Middle School on the Official Broughal Social Media Accounts!
Facebook – @BroughalMiddleSchool
Twitter (X) – @BASDBroughalMS
Instagram – @basdbroughalms
| Day | Date | Cycle Day | Notes |
| Monday | 4/21 | N/A |
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| Tuesday | 4/22 | Day 4 |
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| Wednesday | 4/23 | Day 5 |
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| Thursday | 4/24 | Day 6 |
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| Friday | 4/25 | Day 1 |
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*District-wide Announcements*
BASD Community:
Our latest edition of BASD eNews is filled with all the updates you’ve been waiting for! From exciting events to career opportunities and community happenings, we’ve got something for everyone.
Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll find inside this edition:
A Look Back through Photos of Recent Activities. District meetings, school performances, and many more can be seen in this section.
Current Job Openings: Looking for a new opportunity? Check out the latest positions available within our district.
What’s Happening in the BASD Community? From school activities to local events, find out what’s exciting in our community.
Click here to read the latest BASD eNews!
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Upcoming Family Events:
5th Annual Liberty High Soccer Camp is now open for registration for ALL students in grades K-7. Please register your children using this REGISTRATION LINK.
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*School-wide Announcements*
2025 Summer Food Service Program @ Broughal Middle School
City of Bethlehem – Summer Parks Program 2025
2025 Summer Camp Teen and Pre-Teen Studio Intensives ON SALE NOW!
Unlock Your Creativity with ArtsQuest’s Visual Arts Summer Camps at Moravian University
Visit: https://www.artsquest.org/visual-arts/summer-camps/
Summer Class Scholarship Opportunity for grades 6 – 9, offered at NCC Fowler Campus. We encourage parents to support students who are selected to attend the classes. NCC Fowler has longed hoped to offer these scholarships, and thanks to a grant from CACLV, we are now able to. We would love for students from the Southside to take advantage of this opportunity.
*Nurse’s Office*
- Mrs. Bachman & Mrs. Miller
- Permission form for your child to receive medical attention beyond visiting the nurse’s office.
- FREE Dental Clinic – Saturday March 22, 2025
- 9:00am – 1:30pm
- Northampton Community College, Litwak Dental Clinic, 3rd Floor Fowler Center
- 511 East Third Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015
*Grade Level News & Info*
6th Grade
Team ESU:
- Mrs Conkle/ELA: Students will be prepping the students for PSSA.
- Mrs. Harclerode/ESOL: Students will be prepping for the PSSA.
- Mr. Schomaker/SS: In Mr. Schomaker social studies class, students will work on Athens and Sparta.
- Ms. Lando/Math: Students will prepare for PSSA testing
- Mr Lyons/Science: Students will work on the rock cycle.
Iron Pigs permission slips were sent home. Please ask your child about it! Money and forms are due April 25th. Trip is may 6th.
Team PSU
- No News To Report
7th Grade
Team Temple
- No News to report
Team Moravian
- No News to report
8th Grade
8th Grade Upcoming Dates:
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- ME240 8th Grade Project –
- Race Day – Friday, May 2nd
- ME240 8th Grade Project –
- Wednesday-Friday, 5/7-5/9- 8th Grade Camping Trip
- Wednesday 6/4- 8th Grade Farewell Dance
- Monday 6/9- 8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony
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*Technology Corner*
BASD Parent Portals Link (Schoology, Synergy, SchoolCafe, etc.)
Parent Guide – How to Navigate Schoology
SYNERGY – Need Help with Synergy ParentVUE? Please find below a video on logging into ParentVUE and what parents can expect to find there.
Tech Tips:
Visit our Smart Device Management Resource Page for families. This will help set limits/screen time on your child’s smart phone.
Please Subscribe to the Broughal’s YouTube Channel
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*Library*
Visit our Broughal Library Webpage page on the school website for information!
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*Music Department*
Visit our Broughal Music Webpage page on the school website for more information on programs and events!
EARLY-MORNING REHEARSAL SCHEDULE
- Monday, 4/21 – NO REHEARSAL
- Tuesday, 4/22 – Orchestra
- Wednesday, 4/23 – Band & Majorettes
- Thursday, 4/24 – Orchestra
- Friday, 4/25 – Band & Majorettes
Students should be at the Main Entrance on Morton Street by 7 AM for early-morning rehearsals.
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*Extracurricular Clubs/Activities*
Visit our After School Activities page on the school website for a list of current activities!
Please contact our Community School Coordinator, Ms. Anais Martinez, for more information on after-school programs.
*Broughal Rockets Athletics*
Visit the Broughal Athletics webpage on our school website!
Please contact our Athletic Coordinator, Mr. John Peters, for more information on after-school programs.
TRACK & FIELD 8th graders only
Anyone interested in track and field can get a permission slip in the gym, they are hanging on the equipment closet door. Please get the permission slip signed and returned to Mrs. Pfizenmayer. Practice dates and times will be in April and May.
*6th Grade Water Safety/ Swimming clinic at Freedom High School*
We want to invite you to participate in our Fit for Life Water Safety and Swim Clinic. These clinics are designed for students in 4th, 5th, and 6th grade who are part of our intramural Fit For Life Program.
Sign up with this link. Please contact Cesar Cordova Callao *ccordovacollao@basdschools.org* with any questions.
Physical Dates Fall 2025 – Sign Up Genius coming soon!
Liberty: Thursday May 15th 5-7pm
Freedom: Wednesday May 28th 5-7pm
Coca Cola Park: Tuesday June 24th 2-7pm & Tuesday July 15th 2-7pm
ATTENTION 8th Graders – HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL WORKOUTS HAVE BEGUN!
Freedom High School – Coach Davis (T & TH 3:55 pm-4:45 pm @ FHS Athletic Entrance)
Liberty High School – Coach Holmes (M, W, F 600 pm-745 pm @ LHS Athletic Entrance)
Thank you!
Mr. Horlick, Principal
Miss Bouhana, Assistant Principal
Mrs. Cierech, Assistant Principal
Dr. Reese, Dean of Students