Highlander Highlights

Each month, the district produces a monthly newsletter called Highlander Highlights in order to celebrate the great happenings that occur within our buildings and school community. All district parents who have their email address updated in the Skyward student information system and are registered to receive Skylert messages will automatically receive the monthly electronic newsletter.

If you do not have a child enrolled in one of the district schools and would like to be included on the distribution list, please click here and enter your contact information.

2022-2023

September 2022

September 2022

District News

District Receives Moonshot Grant to Transform Special Education

Moonshot grants build out experimental ideas, test new concepts, and find powerful ways to move the education field toward a new future of learning.
Read More

MORE FROM BWSD

Baldwin Launches Esports Program

Parent-to-Parent
with Dr. Lutz

What Does It Mean to Be a Parent in a Learning CommUNITY?

This year, Baldwin-Whitehall is celebrating the theme of “A Learning CommUNITY” by highlighting the many different ways that everyone in our community contributes to our children’s education.
Read More

Alumni Spotlight

Local Non-Profits Join Forces to Make Home Healthcare Items Available to Individuals in Need at No Cost

Global Links, headed by BHS alumna Angela Garcia, and The Blessing Board have launched a new collaboration to ensure individuals have the home health resources they need to thrive.
Read More

Athletic Spotlight

Marching Band Earns Top Score at PIMBA Competition

“I genuinely think that was our best performance yet,” shared Senior Alyssa Holby, a drum major.
Read More

MORE IN ATHLETICS

Arts / Music

Mr. Wodarek Nominated for Best Visual Artist Award

Baldwin High School Art Teacher James Wodarek was chosen as a finalist for Best Visual Artist in the Pittsburgh City Paper’s Best of 2022 awards.
Read More

Raising Highlanders: Tech Tips for Parents

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Through the lifeline, those experiencing crises will be able to obtain immediate life-saving counseling from professional operators, as well as critical expanded connections to community-based providers who can deliver a full range of crisis care services.
Read More

MORE FROM TECH TIPS

Community Outreach Speaker Series Discusses Social Media for Parents

Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation

Mini Golf Outing Raises over $22,000 for Education

The Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation hosted their second mini golf outing on August 2nd. Success was par for the course: the event raised over $22,000 in support of education in the Baldwin-Whitehall School District. Read More

MORE FROM BWEF

Baldwin High School

BHS Student Launches K.O Cosmetics

Kavya Odari has launched K.O Cosmetics/Rani, a line of beauty products with an inclusive message. She shares, “I believe that everyone deserves to feel like a Rani—queen in Nepali—because you are majestic, graceful, dignified, and are capable of so much more than you think.”
Read More

MORE FROM BHS

Baldwin Middle School

Name Tag Design Challenge

Students rose to the challenge and created some awesome pieces of art that will now help teachers learn their names faster.
Read More

MORE FROM BMS

J.E. Harrison Education Center

A Welcome Surprise!

On September 12, fifth-grader Samantha was surprised by her mom’s return home after being stationed in San Antonio, Texas for naval training.
Read More

MORE FROM HEC

McAnnulty Elementary School

Kindergarten Is off to a Colorful Start

Kindergartners in Ms. Thorne’s class were ready to get busy as soon as they walked into McAnnulty. Our focus in these first weeks has been learning how to manage the many routines and procedures in school and—of course—making new friends.
Read More

MORE FROM MES

Whitehall Elementary School

Students’ Positive Choices Shine

Whitehall students have started off the year strong, honoring our ROARS school-wide expectations. This program is part of our PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) program that encourages positive choices.
Read More

<Background vector created by starline - www.freepik.com

Sharing Gratitude

Being Grateful

Our Principals, Assistant Principals, Managers of Food Services, Facilities, Transportation, Technology, and other departments are working long days with a deep commitment to our students and families. Read More

From Our Community Libraries

Do You Have a Library Card?

Library Media Specialist Brigetta Del Re is now partnering with the Baldwin Borough and Whitehall public libraries on an initiative to make sure every Baldwin student has a public library card.
Read More

District Calendar

COMING SOON TO BWSD

Oct 3 WES/MES PTO Meeting at MES
Oct 5 BWSD Board of School Directors Meeting
Oct 10 No School: Professional Development Day
Oct 13 BMS Pink Out Football Game at BHS Stadium
Oct 20 HEC PTA Meeting
Oct 20 WES/MES Fall Festival at WES
Oct 20 BHS 9-10th Grade Student Learning Showcase
Oct 21 HEC Grade 6 & BMS Halloween Dance at BHS
Oct 24–28 Red Ribbon Week

https://www.bwschools.net/our-district/calendars

Click Here to Share News for a Future Monthly Issue of Highlander Highlights.

October 2022

District News

Who Is Your Favorite Teacher?

In recognition of World Teachers' Day, Junior Achievement of Western PA (JA) is seeking nominations for its first annual My Favorite Teacher contest—a new initiative focused on rewarding teachers for their hard work and dedication.
Read More

MORE FROM BWSD

Dr. Lutz was Selected as a Finalist for Superintendent of the Year

Parent-to-Parent
with Dr. Lutz

“But Why?”

These two little words can cause even the most easygoing parent to sigh, roll their eyes, or lose their patience.

Why we do things matters.
Read More

Alumni Spotlight

Steven Fisher Calculates Success

The Baldwin High School alumnus (class of 2017), is the leading associate for all Not-for-Profit Audit and Tax operations for 501(c)3s at S.R. Snodgrass, P.C.
Read More

Athletic Spotlight

O’Brien Maintains Family Tradition of Volleyball Success

Morgan O’Brien, the libero on the Baldwin Highlander girls' volleyball team, was inspired to begin playing the sport in grade school when she saw her older sister win two WPIAL titles during her Baldwin career.
Read More

Arts / Music

Come See Nick Cortazzo in Hairspray at the Benedum

Baldwin High School alumnus Nick Cortazzo will perform as Link Larkin in Hairspray at the Benedum on January 6, 2023.
Read More

Raising Highlanders: Tech Tips for Parents

You May Qualify for Free Internet

Over 100 million people qualify. You could be one of them. Find out more about how your family can get help with access to this vital utility.
Read More

MORE FROM TECH TIPS

Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation

Help Needed: BWEF Treasurer

If you have financial management experience and a passion for improving education in the Baldwin-Whitehall School District, this is a wonderful opportunity to serve. Read More

MORE FROM BWEF

Donate through Amazon Smile

Baldwin High School

Innovation Shop Teaches Entrepreneurship

Hands-on learning is integral to student growth and success. That’s one of the ideas driving Innovation Shop, which pairs students with and without Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to work together.
Read More

Baldwin Middle School

Oktoberfest Festivities in German Class

This month German 1 students learned the history behind the Bavarian celebration Oktoberfest. Their exploration included learning about the sights and sounds of this traditional celebration.
Read More

MORE FROM BMS

Making the Right Connections in STEM Class

J.E. Harrison Education Center

Growing our Learners

On September 30, we kicked off our Learning Garden in partnership with Grow Pittsburgh. Sixth-grade students had the opportunity to spread soil and plant seeds for our planting day and will reap the continued benefits on our upcoming harvest day.
Read More

MORE FROM HEC

McAnnulty Elementary School

ABC Bootcamp Fashion Show

For the first 26 days of school, the students learned about a new letter each day. To celebrate the completion of the bootcamp, each student made a vest with a letter of the alphabet and concluded their ABC Bootcamp with a letter fashion show!
Read More

MORE FROM MES

Learning Blossoms with Johnny Appleseed Day

Whitehall Elementary School

Books from Teachers' Wishlists Enrich Classrooms

Using funds that the school earned from doing Scholastic Book Fairs, all the teachers were able to shop the Scholastic Catalog and make a wishlist, up to $100, of items for use in their classrooms.
Read More

MORE FROM WES

Students Lead WES in Bringing Access to Literacy

Sharing Gratitude

Being Grateful

Baldwin High School student James Westling and his brother Nate are outstanding examples of the power of a simple act of kindness. James and Nate were recently driving into the school parking lot when they observed a senior citizen miss their footing, stumble, and fall while accessing the District golf carts used to transport visitors to BHS Stadium from the parking lot. James immediately responded. He stopped his car and the brothers offered care, concern, and assistance to ensure the safety of this individual. Read More

From Our Community Libraries

Find Your Next Read at A New Chapter Bookstore

Whitehall Public Library recently unveiled its newest project: A New Chapter Bookstore! This redesigned space resides right inside the library by the library’s fireplace area.
Read More

District Calendar

COMING SOON TO BWSD

Oct 20 HEC PTA General Meeting
Oct 20 WES/MES Fall Festival at WES
Oct 21 HEC Grade 6 & BMS Halloween Dance at BHS
Oct 24–28 Red Ribbon Week
Oct 31 WES/MES Fall Party and Parade
Nov 2 Second Nine Weeks Begins
Nov 2 BWSD Board of School Directors Meeting
Nov 6 Daylight Saving Time Ends
Nov 7 BHS Senior Rec Dance
Nov 8 No School: AM Professional Development, PM Clerical
•All dates are subject to change based on current conditions. Check for updates on events at https://www.bwschools.net/our-district/calendars

Click Here to Share News for a Future Monthly Issue of Highlander Highlights.

November 2022

District News

Shop Local with Gifts Made by BWSD Students

Get a head start on your holiday shopping with gifts made by students in our District. Not only do these purchases encourage young entrepreneurs, they support important causes.
Read More

MORE FROM BWSD

Parent-to-Parent
with Dr. Lutz

Being Grateful for All the Little Things We DON’T See

Did you know that Thanksgiving wasn’t always a national holiday?

Although the very first Thanksgiving dinner took place in October 1621 — long before we even had a nation — Thanksgiving as we know it today began in 1863 when President Abraham Lincoln declared it a national holiday. But Lincoln didn’t do this entirely on his own.
Read More

Alumni Spotlight

Robert Healy Is Developing the Future of Sports Journalism

Healy serves as assistant professor of media at Duquesne University and is co-founder of the Sports Information and Media program.
Read More

Athletic Spotlight

Special Olympics Unified Flag Football Kicks off at Baldwin High School

This fall, the partners learning model made its football debut, as Baldwin High School hosted Carlynton High School and Elizabeth Forward High School in piloting a Unified Flag Football Competition for Special Olympics of Pennsylvania.
Read More

Arts / Music

Mark Your Calendar: Award-Winning Escape and Illusion Show

Extreme Illusions & Escapes produces a family friendly Las Vegas style grand illusion and escape show! Witness the impossible live on stage—and it all benefits the Baldwin High School Auditorium Stage Crew!
Read More

Raising Highlanders: Tech Tips for Parents

Esports Teams Featured on KDKA and in Kidsburgh

Recently, members of Baldwin's inaugural esports teams had the opportunity to meet with KDKA's Kristine Sorensen to discuss our esports program and what it means to have the opportunity to play for the school this year.
Read More

MORE FROM TECH TIPS

Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation

Support BWEF Through Amazon Smile and United Way This Holiday Season

As you shop this holiday season, you can support education in our District. Read More

Baldwin High School

BHS Teacher to Research Wolves in Yellowstone through Science Fellowship

Baldwin High School science teacher Tina Gaser has been accepted as a teacher fellowship through Ecology Project International. Ms. Gaser will join other educators and field scientists to do environmental and ecology work.
Read More

MORE FROM BHS

Baldwin Middle School

Xello Introduces Students to Career Options

Students participate in career lessons on Wednesdays during homeroom and will receive more career exposure throughout the year.
Read More

MORE FROM BMS

J.E. Harrison Education Center

Students Harvest Vegetables from HEC Garden

Through our continued partnership with Grow Pittsburgh, our farmers had the chance to taste various vegetables they grew, along with a delicious ranch dressing.
Read More

MORE FROM HEC

McAnnulty Elementary School

Students Explore Their Senses with Pumpkin Day

The students were scientists and readers by observing a pumpkin through four of their five senses: sight, touch, hearing, and smelling. After observing the pumpkin, everyone recorded their observations and findings like a scientist.
Read More

MORE FROM MES

Whitehall Elementary School

Fall Fest Brings Families Out for a Night of Food, Fun, and Culture

The night provided opportunities for students to play yard games, roast marshmallows for S'mores, have their faces painted, and more!
Read More

MORE FROM WES

Fall Parties and Parade at WES

Sharing Gratitude

Being Grateful

Two special brothers have a routine to start the morning off right, with compassion and kindness. Nathan Brose, a student at McAnnulty Elementary School, has learning differences and sometimes finds it rough to start the day. His older brother, Thomas, helps to ease the transition by taking Nathan by the hand and walking with him to his classroom. Read More

From Our Community Libraries

Spices around the World

Treat your family to a culinary adventure with a recipe and spices to make a dish from the Baldwin Borough Public Library.
Read More

District Calendar

COMING SOON TO BWSD

Nov 18 Baldwin Idol at BHS
Nov 23 Early Dismissal: All Students
Nov 24–28 No School: Thanksgiving Break
Nov 29 BWSD Pop-Up Shop: Winter Wear
Dec 2 Baldwinaires at Caste Village Light Up Night
Dec 5 WES/MES PTO General Meeting at MES
Dec 7 BWSD Board of School Directors Meeting
Dec 9 BWSD Cultural Clothing Day
Dec 9 BHS Baldwinaires Perform at Baldwin Borough Light Up Night
Dec 16 Annual Holiday Cookie Extravaganza for Senior Citizens

https://www.bwschools.net/our-district/calendars

Click Here to Share News for a Future Monthly Issue of Highlander Highlights.

2021-2022

September 2021

District News

Ryan Rydzewski, Coauthor of When You Wonder You’re Learning, Addresses Staff

On Monday, August 30th, the faculty and staff of the Baldwin-Whitehall School District prepared for the beginning of the school year with an in-service that focused on the ties that keep our community strong.
Read More

MORE FROM BWSD

Baldwin-Whitehall School District Selected to be Part of Learning 2025 Initiative

Parent-to-Parent
with Dr. Lutz

Changing Your Perspective Can Change Someone Else’s Life

It’s rare that a bumper sticker actually makes a good point, but whenever I see one of those “coexist” bumper stickers, I can’t help but agree.

If you haven’t seen them before, they use different theological symbols to spell out the word “coexist.” The message is clear: we don’t all have to believe the same thing, but we do all need to find a way to peacefully coexist in this shared space that we call life.
Read More

Alumni Spotlight

Constance Mulbah Named One of Pittsburgh's 40 under 40

Mulbah has worked in education and advocacy for the last decade, first serving in the Peace Corps, and then in various community organizations in the region.
Read More

Athletic Spotlight

Friends, Fun, and Friday Night Lights

The Baldwin Middle School cheerleaders have been hard at work learning new cheers and pyramids to showcase at games.
Read More

MORE IN ATHLETICS

JV and Varsity Hockey Teams to Be Honored before Football Game

Arts / Music

Virtual Recital Strikes a Chord with Students

Student creativity dazzled audiences as they collaborated in a virtual piano recital. Students recorded themselves playing songs in the piano lab, school hallways, closets, and their homes.
Read More

MORE IN ARTS

All Together Now Celebrates the Magic of Theater

Raising Highlanders: Tech Tips for Parents

District Adopts PikMyKid App to Streamline Dismissal Process

This top-rated app will allow additional functionality and smoother functioning to picking kids up from school.
Read More

Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation

BWEF "Mini" Golf Outing = Success!

Over the course of the day, nearly 150 mini golfers attended and participated in golfing games, cornhole contests, maker activities with the district's Mobile Fab Lab, and the evening was energized by the entrepreneurs from BW Creations. Read More

MORE FROM BWEF

Baldwin High School

Students Build Life and Career Skills through ESL Learn & Earn Program

Thanks to a partnership with Jewish Family and Community Services (JFCS) and Allegheny County Partners4 Work, these ELs spent their summer practicing mindfulness, building websites, solving Lego challenges, designing cultural mosaics, and experimenting with photography.
Read More

MORE FROM BHS

Baldwin Middle School

Meet Your BMS Counselors

The 7-8 School Counselors visited science classrooms during the week of September 20th to introduce themselves and review the counselor’s role in our school.
Read More

MORE FROM BMS

J.E. Harrison Education Center

Full STEAM ahead in the Library

Miss Seidl was extremely excited to welcome students back in-person to her classroom. Students are back to using many hands-on manipulatives and completing engaging projects.
Read More

MORE FROM HEC

The Power of Math Talk

McAnnulty Elementary School

McAnnulty Elementary School is Out of This World

At McAnnulty Elementary Elementary School, we are having a blast with our space theme so far this year! A little group of Kindergarten earthlings from Ms. Thorhauer’s room visited the new principal, Ms. Fusco, as they were doing a school tour on their first day of school!
Read More

Whitehall Elementary School

Exceptional Education at WES

Whitehall Elementary kicked off the new year with a focus on the District's theme: "We make education..." As an activity with teachers, we all brainstormed different words that put personal meaning behind how we make education exceptional for our students each and every day.
Read More

Sharing Gratitude

Being Grateful

In the September 10th installment of Live with Lutz, Dr. Lutz expressed his appreciation for the wisdom and insight shared by a parent.

“I understand our views and opinions as individuals cannot and never will be in complete solidarity as an entire District. But, we all still have one common interest—our children—and that unifies us.“ Read More

From Our Community Libraries

Love Your Library Celebration Day Planned for Whitehall Library

The Whitehall Public Library wants to say "thank you" for all of the library love shown by the community by celebrating with food trucks and so much more!
Read More

Fall Programs at Baldwin Borough Public Library Have Something for Everyone

Registration for fall programs at the Baldwin Borough Public Library is now open!
Read More

District Calendar

COMING SOON TO BWSD

Oct 6 BWSD School Board of Directors Meeting
Oct 11 No School, Professional Development Day
Oct 14 BHS Homecoming Bonfire
Oct 15 BHS Homecoming Game
Oct 16 BHS Homecoming Dance
Oct 18 MES/WES PTO Meeting
Oct 19 Middle School PTSA Meeting
Oct 19 HEC Flu Clinic
Oct 21 WES Fall Festival
Oct 21 BHS Flu Clinic
Oct 22–28 Red Ribbon Week
Oct 29 BHS Senior Recognition, Band, Cheerleading, & Football
•All dates subject to change based on current conditions. Check for updates for events at https://www.bwschools.net/our-district/calendars

Click Here to Share News for a Future Monthly Issue of Highlander Highlights.

October 2021

District News

Open Enrollment for BWSD Cyber Academy

Are you looking for flexible education options within the Baldwin-Whitehall School District?

Open enrollment for the K-12 BWSD Cyber Academy is Oct 18–Nov 1, 2021.
Read More

Parent-to-Parent
with Dr. Lutz

Celebrating our Rites of Passage

As Baldwin High School celebrated Homecoming, I was happy to see our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and entire District community coming together to safely and proudly display our Fighting Highlander spirit.
Read More

Alumni Spotlight

Mona Kazour Gives Patients the Tools They Need to Live to the Fullest

Baldwin High School alumna Mona Kazour has always had a curiosity about the world and a passion for helping others. She has united those dispositions into a career in occupational therapy, where she helps patients successfully step back into their lives after illness or injury.
Read More

Athletic Spotlight

BHS Hockey Team Honored for Championship

On Friday, October 1, the Baldwin-Whitehall School District recognized players past and present from the championship team. Dr. Lutz presented each team with a banner that now hangs in the main BHS gymnasium.
Read More

MORE IN ATHLETICS

Baldwin Middle School Volleyball Team Learns New Skills

Arts / Music

BHS Students, Decades Apart, United in Song

Members of the Baldwinaires performed for the Baldwin High School Reunion Class of 1971 . Dozens of 1971 graduates joined our current choir members in the singing of The Hundred Pipers and The Lord Bless You and Keep You.
Read More

MORE IN ARTS

Raising Highlanders: Tech Tips for Parents

Wide Open School

Created during the initial months of the pandemic, Wide Open School in partnership with Common Sense Media has curated resources for families to extend learning opportunities pre K-12 at home and at school.
Read More

Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation

Class of 1971 Funds BWEF Scholarship

The Baldwin High School Class of 1971 presented BWEF with a $1,000 donation as part of their 50th reunion weekend in September. BWEF will award this gift as a scholarship, presented by the Class of 1971, to a graduating senior of Baldwin High School in June 2022.

Thank you to all alumni who contributed to this generous donation and special thanks to the reunion committee for connecting with the foundation. Your support allows us to continuously improve the teaching and learning experience throughout the Baldwin-Whitehall School District. Read More

Baldwin High School

Baldwin High School Offered Students Homecoming Attire Free of Charge

Baldwin has worked with the Community Clothing Exchange in the past, so when the group reached out again, the school was more than grateful to accept the offer. “We don’t want the attire to be the reason a student can’t go to homecoming,” Grattan said.
Read More

MORE FROM BHS

Baldwin Middle School

Eighth Grade Football Game Raises Awareness for Breast Cancer with Pink Out

The amazing crowd was dressed in their Pink-Out t-shirts to show their support for breast cancer awareness as they cheered on the football team.
Read More

MORE FROM BMS

J.E. Harrison Education Center

Color Week Brings Hues of Happiness to HEC

Kindergarten students celebrated color week! Each day was a different color and students school-wide were invited to dress in the color of the day. Kindergarten classes read stories for each color and practiced reading the color words.
Read More

MORE FROM HEC

McAnnulty Elementary School

Baldwin Fire Department Visits McAnnulty

On Friday, October 8, 2021, McAnnulty Elementary School’s Kindergarten students had a very special day! The Baldwin Fire Department visited and treated the students to a demonstration of how everything works on their fire truck.
Read More

MORE FROM MES

Whitehall Elementary School

Rebecca Gill Named Principal of Whitehall Elementary School

Whitehall Elementary School welcomed a new principal to the helm this fall. Rebecca Gill brings a robust experience in education, having served as both a teacher and principal in the region.
Read More

MORE FROM WES

Sharing Gratitude

Celebrating Custodian Appreciation Week

This year has been like no other and they have tirelessly worked to enforce our Health and Safety Plan, while also keeping up with other day to day needs. Read More

From Our Community Libraries

Learn about Bats from Allegheny County Parks Experts

Children of all ages can join Baldwin Borough Public Library as park rangers from Allegheny County Parks present a fun and informative program all about bats! This program seeks to shed light on common myths and legends surrounding bats, as well as familiarize audience members with local bat species.
Read More

MORE FROM OUR LIBRARIES

In Their Shoes Book Group

District Calendar

COMING SOON TO BWSD

Oct 21 WES Fall Festival
Oct 21 BHS Flu Clinic
Oct 22–28 Red Ribbon Week
Oct 29 BHS Senior Recognition, Football, Cheerleading
Oct 29 HEC, WES, and MES Fall Parades and Parties
Nov 1 BHS Senior Rec Dance
Nov 2 Remote Learning Day, All Grades, All Students
Nov 3 BWSD School Board of Directors Meeting
Nov 5 Remote Learning Day, All Grades, All Students

https://www.bwschools.net/our-district/calendars

Click Here to Share News for a Future Monthly Issue of Highlander Highlights.

November 2021

Highlander Highlights - Baldwin-Whitehall School District

November 2021

District News

PSBA Extends Honor Roll of School Board Service to Mr. David Solenday and Ms. Karen Brown

Both Solenday and Brown are receiving an Honor Roll of School Board Service award for their long-term service of 8 years.

School board service has long been a crucial part of our nation’s legacy and its commitment to public education.
Read More

MORE FROM BWSD

District Hosts Vaccine Clinic at Baldwin High School

Parent-to-Parent
with Dr. Lutz

You Never Know Where Your Road Will Go

Following our dreams isn’t always easy, and success is never guaranteed. But one of the most important benefits of education is the way it helps students learn to develop the skills and perseverance they need to keep following their dreams throughout their lives, no matter how long, surprising, or challenging their path to success may be.

That was on my mind earlier this week when I found myself very fortunate to be at Heinz Field for the Monday Night Football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Chicago Bears. Sure, a Steelers win is always worth celebrating. But the real reason I was so proud to be in attendance that night was because of something very special.
Read More

Alumni Spotlight

Henry Pinnix Engages Growth at Tesla

2007 Baldwin High School alumnus Henry Pinnix serves as a Senior Manager of Workplace Operations at Tesla.

Pinnix shares, "I started in BWSD in 1st grade and graduated from Baldwin in 2007. Every year presented a new opportunity to grow and become the leader that I am today."
Read More

Athletic Spotlight

Baldwin High School Head Coach Named 30 Under 30 by United Soccer Coaches

Christine Chiodo, Head Coach of the Baldwin High School girls soccer team, has been named one of this year’s 30 Under 30 by United Soccer Coaches.
Read More

MORE IN ATHLETICS

Arts / Music

All Together Now Celebrates the Magic of Theater

The musical revue was performed by theaters and schools across the country on the weekend of November 12–14 to demonstrate the importance of theater and emphasize what was missed during the pandemic and shut down of live performances.
Read More

Raising Highlanders: Tech Tips for Parents

District Awarded with National Empowered Seal Designation through EVERFI

Baldwin-Whitehall School District's exemplary commitment to whole-child education has led it to earn the annual EVERFI Empowered Seal. This recognition acknowledges Baldwin-Whitehall’s dedication to providing an evidence-informed education that prepares students for success in the real world.
Read More

Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation

Book Vending Machine Coming to WES—And A Student Will Design the Artwork

The Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation proudly announces a faculty innovations grant to Ms. Kristy Frohliger in support of the purchase and installation of an Inchy Bookworm Book Vending Machine at Whitehall Elementary School.

The BWEF is sponsoring an artwork contest for students from all grades to submit custom-made designs for a decorative wrap on the vending machine. Read More

MORE FROM BWEF

BWEF Welcomes School Ambassadors

Baldwin High School

BHS Club Makes Halloween Sweeter by Volunteering to Assemble Treat Bags

This October members of the BHS club Global Minds came together to assemble 200 goodie bags for Baldwin Township's "reverse Halloween parade," held Saturday, October 23rd. Global Minds is a for-youth by-youth organization that inspires students to form social bonds, intercultural friendships, and to consider global issues through youth led extracurricular activities.
Read More

MORE FROM BHS

Penn State Holds Workshop for Interested Seniors

Baldwin Middle School

Xello Career Education Curriculum

Every week students are receiving career education through our District-approved curriculum, Xello (formerly Career Cruising). Students complete interactive career, personality, and learning style assessments to help them better understand their unique interests, skills, and strengths.
Read More

MORE FROM BMS

J.E. Harrison Education Center

Fall Festivities a Treat for Students

Student creativity shined throughout the fall activities at J.E. Harrison Education Center. From dressing up in costume, to special activities, fun was had by all!
Read More

MORE FROM HEC

McAnnulty Elementary School

A Spooktacular Halloween Parade

Students at McAnnulty Elementary School were exuberant as they anticipated dressing up for Halloween! The Halloween parade did not disappoint. Students loved showing off their costumes and enjoying the festive fun!
Read More

MORE FROM MES

Whitehall Elementary School

WES Holiday Party and Parade Is a Harvest of Fun

On Friday, October 29th, WES students, staff, and parent volunteers spent the day celebrating the holiday festivities by dressing up and doing crafts and games with their classrooms.
Read More

MORE FROM WES

Sharing Gratitude

Being Grateful

We are continually thankful for the spirit of generosity that abounds in our District. This year the Athletic Department is spearheading a toy drive to make sure it's a happy holiday for all the children in our region. Special thanks to Ms. Diane Kennard for her efforts to make this meaningful project possible! Read More

From Our Community Libraries

Adult Computer Literacy and Drivers Education Courses with the BCAP

Baldwin Borough Public Library in partnership with the Bhutanese Community Association of Pittsburgh (BCAP) is proud to offer FREE computer literacy and drivers education classes.
Read More

MORE FROM OUR LIBRARIES

Pictures with Santa at Baldwin Borough Public Library

District Calendar

COMING SOON TO BWSD

Nov 18 Remote Learning Day: All Grades, All Students
Nov 18 K-8 Parent Teacher Conferences
Nov 19 BMS Purple & White Day
Nov 24 Remote Learning Day: All Grades, All Students
Nov 25–29 No School: Thanksgiving Break
Nov 29 Professional Development Day
Dec 8 District Wide Cultural Clothing Day
Dec 8 BWSD School Board of Directors Meeting
Dec 13 ME/WE PTO Meeting

https://www.bwschools.net/our-district/calendars

Click Here to Share News for a Future Monthly Issue of Highlander Highlights.

December 2021

December 2020

District News

Transportation Department Fills School Bus with Bicycles for Toys for Tots

The Baldwin-Whitehall School District Transportation Department stuffed a bus with 30 brand new bicycles for the US Marines' Toys for Tots Foundation.
Read More

MORE FROM BWSD

Parent-to-Parent
with Dr. Lutz

The Gifts of Time and Growth

As 2020 comes to an end, many of us are searching for the best ways to show the people in our lives just how much we appreciate them. But what about gifts for ourselves? I am not just talking about buying yourself an extra Starbucks gift card to go along with all of your stocking stuffers; I am talking about giving yourself a gift that will last: the gift of getting better.
Read More

Alumni Spotlight

Tony Mendez on The Importance of Investing in Your Community

2018 Baldwin High School alumnus Tony Mendez has long loved numbers. Mendez recalls, "I have always excelled in math and had an interest in finding a deeper understanding in the numbers, leading me to statistics. I enjoy being able to analyze numbers in order to draw deeper conclusions that may not be obvious on the surface. Baldwin helped me gain more interest through all the AP classes offered, specifically economics and statistics."
Read More

Athletic Spotlight

BHS Competitive Cheer Team Qualifies for Nationals

Though the competitions look different this year, the strength of the BHS Competitive Cheer team brought the same spirit to their performances, securing a place at the national competition. Through strong performances at Bishop McCourt's Spiritfest Competition and UCA Allegheny Regionals the team qualified for nationals.
Read More

MORE IN ATHLETICS

Brothers on and off the Ice: Trevor and Dylan Belak

Arts / Music

Holiday Music Extravaganza Coming Soon!

This year, our community will be able to enjoy a virtual showcase of BWSD voice, band and orchestra talent on December 22nd.
Read More

Low or No Tech Family Holiday Activities

Embrace the fun over winter break with these creative activity ideas for kids of all ages that might just bring out the kid in each of us.
Read More

Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation

BWEF Recognized as an Educational Improvement Organization

Educational improvement organizations have a proven history of supporting initiatives that integrate, supplement, and enhance educational programs that are not part of the school district's regular academic programming or curriculum.
Read More

MORE FROM BWEF

Support BWEF through Amazon Smile

Baldwin High School

What Does It Look Like to Start College during a Pandemic?

High school seniors dream of starting college, from moving into the dorms, to their first day of classes. None of them planned on a pandemic. The BHS newspaper The Purbalite took a look at what embarking on college looks like during COVID by checking in with a number of recent BHS grads.
Read More

MORE FROM BHS

J.E. Harrison Education Center

First Graders Take a Holiday Journey around the World

All first-grade students at Harrison Education Center in the Baldwin-Whitehall School District are participating in a Holidays Around the World Unit all throughout December.
Read More

MORE FROM HEC

McAnnulty Elementary School

McAnnulty Elementary Celebrates the 50th Day of School

It is important to find reasons to celebrate, especially this year! To mark the 50th day of school, students and staff dressed up like it was the 1950s.
Read More

MORE FROM MES

Pajama Day Brings Fun to the Classroom

Whitehall Elementary School

BW Creations Offers Student-Made Gifts for the Holiday Season

BW Creations, the student-run business from students at Whitehall Elementary School, makes hand sanitizer keychains, ornaments, and phone grips all of which make great stocking stuffers.
Read More

MORE FROM WES

MES and WES Students Join A Global Coding Movement

Sharing Gratitude

Being Grateful

First-grade teacher Tammy Rellick shares, "In a challenging year I am counting my blessings and celebrating the memories being made. I am so grateful for my amazing class and supportive families."
Read More

From Our Community Libraries

Whitehall Library Still Serving Patrons

Due to the recent virus surge, the Whitehall Library has temporarily closed the doors for public check-outs and browsing. But they are still there for you!
Read More

District Calendar

COMING SOON TO BWSD

Dec 18 Last Day of Chanukah
Dec 24 Christmas Eve
Dec 24-Jan 3 No School: Winter Break
Dec 24 Christmas Day
Jan 1 New Year's Day
Jan 4 School Resumes

https://www.bwschools.net/our-district/calendars

Click Here to Share News for a Future Monthly Issue of Highlander Highlights.

January 2022

District News

January is School Board Recognition Month

A student’s success depends on the caring contributions of so many people in their lives. From their families and friends to the teachers and staff they interact with each day, every child’s educational experience is truly a group effort.

But the secret ingredient in any successful school district is the vision and dedication of a very special group of volunteers: the members of the school board.
Read More

MORE FROM BWSD

Parent-to-Parent
with Dr. Lutz

Teamwork Keeps Our District Running

“Success is a team effort.”

You’ve probably heard this statement a hundred times in your life. We tell it to athletes during games, actors during theater performances, and to all of our students during group projects.

We also say this to our faculty and staff when it comes to big school-wide or district-wide projects. Lately, we’ve been saying it a lot with regard to the efforts necessary to keep our schools open during the latest COVID surge.
Read More

Alumni Spotlight

Jack Hillgrove Is Telling the Stories of His Community

Hillgrove, a 2017 alumnus of Baldwin High School, is the Belmont County, Reporter for WTOV-TV in Steubenville, Ohio.
Read More

Athletic Spotlight

Cheer Team Wins Third Place at WPIAL Championships

The competitive cheer mat team placed third at the WPIAL Championship, securing a spot in the state competition.
Read More

MORE IN ATHLETICS

Highlander Goalie Featured on The Fan Morning Show

Arts / Music

Sculptural Paintings Give Dimension to Art Instruction

Students created acrylic paintings with three-dimensional elements. Students used a variety of repurposed materials including cardboard, plaster, and paper scraps.
Read More

MORE IN ARTS

Baldwin High School Announces Spring 2022 Musical

Raising Highlanders: Tech Tips for Parents

Screen Time in the Age of the Coronavirus

Parents and caregivers tend to think of guidelines for screen use as a daily maximum amount of time that's OK. But if you look closely at popular recommendations, such as the ones from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the message—even before the coronavirus pandemic—is much more nuanced, and much less focused on time.
Read More

MORE FROM TECH TIPS

Winter Entertainment Guide

Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation

A Sweet Holiday Surprise

To spread a little holiday cheer, Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation distributed Sarris candies to all faculty and staff throughout the school district last month. Read More

MORE FROM BWEF

Subscribe to the BWEF Newsletter

Baldwin High School

Earn a College Certificate while in High School through New Partnership Program with CCAC

Baldwin High School is excited to introduce a new opportunity to students! For the 2021–2022 school year, students in eighth, ninth, and tenth grade may start working toward a college certificate through CCAC.
Read More

MORE FROM BHS

Baldwin Middle School

Students Produce 200 Ornaments for Holiday Cookie Extravaganza

Eighth-grade students at Baldwin Middle School teamed up to make the ornaments for the District’s annual Holiday Cookie Extravaganza.
Read More

MORE FROM BMS

J.E. Harrison Education Center

Making STEAM Magical: Lessons with Disney Themes

Educators in the Baldwin-Whitehall School District unlock the joy of discovery for students by using creative ways to explore important topics. Jessica Seidl, Harrison’s STEAM/Media Specialist, was recently featured in an article in K–12 Dive about teachers utilizing Disney themes for STEAM learning.
Read More

MORE FROM HEC

McAnnulty Elementary School

Celebrating the Traditions That Make Us Special

First-grade students at McAnnulty explored holidays around the world with a focus on family traditions. Our goal in this social studies unit was to celebrate each class member by sharing the holiday traditions that are unique to their family.
Read More

MORE FROM MES

Whitehall Elementary School

STEAM Activity Closes the Circuit of Learning

The past couple weeks, second-, third-, and fourth-grade students at Whitehall have been learning about circuitry in STEAM class.
Read More

MORE FROM WES

A Happy and Hectic Holiday Season for Young Entrepreneurs

Sharing Gratitude

Being Grateful

A parent shared their appreciation for Mr. Reffert at J.E. Harrison Education Center for all he is doing to keep his students engaged and bring joy to learning during this remote learning period—and to all of our teachers in managing this shift. Read More

From Our Community Libraries

Winter Reading Fun for Everyone at Baldwin Library

The Baldwin Library has a wide array of activities for readers of all ages this winter. Whether it’s meeting author Lisa Fipps, joining the middle school sculpting class, or diving into the winter reading program, there’s plenty of fun for the whole family!
Read More

District Calendar

COMING SOON TO BWSD

Jan 31 Report Cards Issued
Feb 11 Baldwin Idol
Feb 14 Valentine's Day
Feb 14 ME/WE PTO Meeting
Feb 21 No School: Presidents' Day

https://www.bwschools.net/our-district/calendars

Click Here to Share News for a Future Monthly Issue of Highlander Highlights.

February 2022

District News

Baldwin-Whitehall School District Board Named D. Richard Wynn Distinguished School Board 2022

The BWSD School Board of Directors has been recognized with a regional award by the Tri-State Area School Study Council at the University of Pittsburgh.
Read More

MORE FROM BWSD

Parent-to-Parent
with Dr. Lutz

Greatness Is the Result of What You DON’T See

If you watched the Winter Olympics this month, you saw some truly outstanding accomplishments by some of the world’s best athletes.

But what didn’t you see?

Everything it took for them to get there.
Read More

Alumni Spotlight

Baldwin Alum Goes from ‘Buffy’ Fan to Hollywood Career as Writer for HBO Series

Baldwin Class of 2010 alum Alyssa Thorne never imagined that she would go from watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer to sitting across the table from the people who wrote it as part of her job as a TV writer.
Read More

Athletic Spotlight

Women's Gymnastics Team Wins Sectionals, Places Second in WPIAL Championship

The Baldwin Women's Gymnastics Team has had an outstanding year! The team won their section for the 2021–22 season, with a record of 7 wins and 0 losses.
Read More

MORE IN ATHLETICS

Arts / Music

BHS Student Performs in PMEA District Chorus Festival

Congratulations to Baldwin High School Junior Morgan Smeal who participated in the PMEA District Chorus Festival on February 11th.
Read More

Raising Highlanders: Tech Tips for Parents

Congratulations Keystone Technology Innovators!

Five District educators have been selected as Keystone Technology Innovators: Tina Gaser (BHS), Kaley Donoghue (BMS), Jennifer Marsteller (MES), Christina Harris (HEC), and Kristy Frohliger (WES).
Read More

Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation

Scholarship Application Period Opening Soon

The Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation is pleased to support students from our District as they pursue their post-secondary education. All scholarship applications are reviewed by an independent committee. Read More

MORE FROM BWEF

Subscribe to the BWEF Newsletter

Baldwin High School

CMU Externship Engages Teachers in Project-Based Learning

This school year Dan Harrold, English Teacher at Baldwin High School, participated in an externship with Carnegie Mellon University’s Entertainment Technology Center. Dr. Harrold joined nine other educators from around the region, including librarians, art teachers, and technology teachers from a variety of grade levels.
Read More

MORE FROM BHS

Baldwin Middle School

Design Lives Here Challenge Brings Students Together around STEM

Next month, eighth-grade students will participate in the Design Lives Here STEM Challenge. The event, sponsored by WQED, offers students an opportunity to develop their problem-solving skills.
Read More

MORE FROM BMS

BWSD Students Compete in America Bowl

J.E. Harrison Education Center

Student Curates Book Collection for Black History Month

Tayvon Hill created signage and a display to highlight the amazing contributions of the black community, past and present.
Read More

MORE FROM HEC

McAnnulty Elementary School

Cool Learning with Ice Experiments

Mrs. Thornton’s Kindergarten at McAnnulty was learning about the properties of ice and changes ice goes through.
Read More

MORE FROM MES

Whitehall Elementary School

Students Showcase Creations at ME/WE Science Fair

It was wonderful to welcome the community, families, and students back into the building for a night dedicated to family-friendly learning.
Read More

MORE FROM WES

WES Fourth Grade Honors Black History Month

Sharing Gratitude

Being Grateful

A parent wrote in to recognize the excellent job of Ms. Bilbe and the work of the BWSD Cyber Academy for continuing to be so connected to the students. Read More

From Our Community Libraries

Would Your Child Make a Great Junior Librarian?

Whitehall Public Library welcomes students who want to volunteer. Student volunteers develop new skills and gain practical experience, as well as learn about the educational mission and vision of a public library.
Read More

MORE FROM OUR LIBRARIES

Upcoming Events at The Baldwin Borough Public Library

District Calendar

COMING SOON TO BWSD

Feb 21 No School: Presidents' Day
Mar 13 Daylight saving time begins
Mar 29 Third Nine Weeks Ends

https://www.bwschools.net/our-district/calendars

Click Here to Share News for a Future Monthly Issue of Highlander Highlights.

March 2022

District News

BWSD Food Service Dept Receives Child Hungry Hero Award

The Food Service Department of our District was recognized for all of the extraordinary work the team did over the two years of COVID-19 to provide meals to the children in our local community seven days a week. Over 80,000 meals were provided to families during the summer months alone.
Read More

MORE FROM BWSD

Parent-to-Parent
with Dr. Lutz

A Lesson in “Why? & How?”

One important lesson that has stayed with me is about the value of priorities: When you focus on the why, it becomes much easier to figure out the how.
Read More

Alumni Spotlight

Jake Mysliwczyk Has His Camera Trained on Pittsburgh

Baldwin High School alumnus Jake Mysliwczyk has the spirit of an entrepreneur. Since graduating Baldwin High School in 2017, Mysliwczyk has launched two business ventures: Jake Mysliwczyk Photography and JRM Video Production.
Read More

Athletic Spotlight

Unified Bocce Teams Boast Strong Performances at Playoffs

Baldwin’s two competitive unified bocce teams took home bronze and fourth place at playoffs held at Shaler Area High School.
Read More

MORE IN ATHLETICS

BHS Basketball Players Make All-Section

Arts / Music

Baldwin High School Musical: How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying

A reminder that tickets are on sale now as Baldwin High School presents Frank Loesser and Abe Burrows' How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying from March 30 through April 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium.
Read More

MORE IN ARTS

Baldwinaires Perform at Tri State Banquet

Raising Highlanders: Tech Tips for Parents

PikMyKid App to Improve Dismissal

In our ongoing efforts to enhance your children’s safety, we have decided to begin using the PikMyKid Dismissal Application. Throughout the country, it has been proven to simplify dismissal, reduce traffic congestion, and most importantly, improve overall safety.
Read More

MORE FROM TECH TIPS

Kidsburgh Guide to Spring Events

Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation

Spring Cleaning at Definitely You is Back

Back by popular demand! BWEF will host the annual Spring Cleaning fundraiser at Definitely You in Brentwood Towne Center on April 9–10, 2022.

Special thanks to Bruce Bobak and the staff of Definitely You for their support of BWEF. Twenty percent of all sales benefit the foundation. Read More

MORE FROM BWEF

BWEF Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

Baldwin High School

Freezin’ for a Reason: Polar Pop Raises Funds for Special Olympics

More than 90 students participated in the “Polar Pop” on March 4th at Baldwin High School. This signature event helps to raise funds for Special Olympics of PA. Between the Polar Plunge held in February and the Pop, BHS has raised about $5,000.
Read More

MORE FROM BHS

Baldwin Middle School

Spring has Sprung in the Art Room!

BMS eighth graders created beautiful pen and ink botanical drawings with watercolor embellishments. They also added sponge painted frames to their final pieces.
Read More

MORE FROM BMS

J.E. Harrison Education Center

Bus Driver Appreciation Day

Students took time to celebrate the wonderful transportation staff that serve our District. We couldn’t be more thankful for our dedicated drivers and bus attendants.
Read More

MORE FROM HEC

McAnnulty Elementary School

First Graders Create Time Capsules to Open on 3-3-33 When in High School

First graders at McAnnulty celebrated “Two’s Day” on 2-22-22 with a very special project. On 3-3-33, these students will be seniors at Baldwin High School. With this in mind, the children created time capsules on "Two's Day" that they will open on 3-3-33 as a special graduation gift and keepsake from their elementary school days.
Read More

MORE FROM MES

Whitehall Elementary School

Whitehall Elementary Staff vs. Fifth-Grade Students Basketball Game

On Friday, March 11th, Whitehall Elementary School with the support of the WE PTO hosted the annual WES staff versus fifth-grade student basketball game. A huge thanks to our PTO, WES Staff, and all of our community sponsors for making this event possible.
Read More

MORE FROM WES

Sharing Gratitude

Being Grateful

A parent wrote in to express her appreciation for the work of MES kindergarten teacher Ms. Thorhauer. Read More

From Our Community Libraries

Spring into Reading at the Library

There is a lot happening at the Whitehall Community Library! From children’s story times to Friday matinees to museum passes, there’s something for everyone.
Read More

MORE FROM OUR LIBRARIES

Upcoming Events at The Baldwin Borough Public Library

District Calendar

COMING SOON TO BWSD

March 27, 30, April 1, 2 BHS Spring Musical "How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
March 30 Fourth nine weeks begins
April 1–2 BHS Vigil for Victims of Identity-Based Violence
April 8 Reports cards issued
April 8–9 BHS Mini Thon
April 11 ME/WE PTO meeting
April 15–18 No school: spring break

https://www.bwschools.net/our-district/calendars

Click Here to Share News for a Future Monthly Issue of Highlander Highlights.

April 2022

District News

BWSD Pop-Up Shop Offers Free Resources to the Community

The Baldwin-Whitehall School District is launching a new initiative to serve families in the community. Each pop-up will offer personal care items and items stocked around a theme. The inaugural month will feature professional attire and prom-wear.
Read More

MORE FROM BWSD

Parent-to-Parent
with Dr. Lutz

What Is Your “Snowball Effect” on the World?

As parents, we know that small changes in our children’s lives can add up to big differences over time. For example, if a student improves their score by just a few percentage points on every test, that can make a big difference in the final letter grade they’ll earn for that class. This is sometimes referred to as “the snowball effect”: even a small positive change can grow to make a huge impact as it keeps rolling over time.
Read More

Alumni Spotlight

Adam Pethia is Fostering Digital Financial Literacy

Today, a large amount of financial business is conducted online. Increasingly, banks have teams who work to ensure customer privacy and educate customers about their options for data-sharing. One of the members on the team at PNC bank is Baldwin alumnus Adam Pethia.
Read More

Athletic Spotlight

Eighth-Grader Brody Dilla Wins Bowling Tournament

Congratulations to seventh-grade student Brody Dilla on winning first place in the USBC Pepsi/Hncp district 3 bowling tournament. Brody bowled a 662/805 series.
Read More

MORE IN ATHLETICS

BHS Players Participate in Newly Formed PIHL Girls High School Hockey League

Arts / Music

Baldwin Middle School to Perform Shrek Jr.

You won’t want to miss the vibrancy students bring to their performance of the spring musical.
Read More

MORE IN ARTS

How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying Earns Rave Reviews

Raising Highlanders: Tech Tips for Parents

Remake Learning Days 2022

Join us for Remake Learning Days, a celebration of innovative learning! At this festival, you can make, code, play and tinker at many learning spaces like schools, libraries, museums, outdoor play spaces, and more.
Read More

Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation

BWEF Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

The Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation is now accepting applications for 2022 scholarships. Deadline to submit an application is May 1, 2022. Read More

Baldwin High School

Baldwin High School Will Offer American Sign Language

The course, which students will be able to take to fulfill their foreign language requirement, will not only teach ASL syntax and vocabulary, but will also introduce students to Deaf culture, which forms an integral context for the language.
Read More

MORE FROM BHS

Baldwin Middle School

Spring Curriculum Night Informs and Connects Parents

Teachers presented curricular information to help parents/guardians develop a deeper understanding of the courses their children will be scheduled for in the coming academic year.
Read More

MORE FROM BMS

Students Challenge Teachers in Family Feud

J.E. Harrison Education Center

Students Learn to Paint with Hats

Last year educators in the Baldwin-Whitehall School District came together to help one special student express his creativity. This year, Sam’s classmates got in on the artistic fun.
Read More

MORE FROM HEC

McAnnulty Elementary School

First Graders Create Time Capsules to Open on 3-3-33 When in High School

MORE FROM MES

Whitehall Elementary School

Whitehall Students Help Other Children in the Community through Stuffed Animal Drive for Baldwin EMS

As they were learning about service careers, students were treated to a paramedic as a guest speaker. Hearing about ambulance rides, students wanted to help comfort children who would be in an ambulance. Students created a toy drive to gather stuffed animals to donate to Baldwin EMS to share with children.
Read More

Sharing Gratitude

Being Grateful

We would like to recognize and thank our substitutes — our daily, building-level super-subs and long-term substitutes for their extremely critical role and incredible work in keeping our classrooms and buildings running smoothly. Read More

From Our Community Libraries

We Have an App for That!

Did you know you can connect with the library through a new app? With the new Allegheny County Libraries mobile app you can sccess your checkout record, holds, reading history, and so much more!
Read More

District Calendar

COMING SOON TO BWSD

April 24, 28, 29, 30, and May 1 BMS Spring Musical Shrek Jr.
April 29 BHS Junior Prom
May 2–6 Teacher Appreciation Week
May 4 Title I Parent Engagement Meeting
May 6 Remote Learning Day: All Grades, All Students
May 6–7 Baldwin Invitational Track & Field Event
May 9 ME/WE PTO Meeting
May 14 Special Olympics Allegheny County Summer Games
May 17 No School, Grades K-11, Full Day for Seniors
May 27 BHS Senior Prom

https://www.bwschools.net/our-district/calendars

Click Here to Share News for a Future Monthly Issue of Highlander Highlights.

May/June 2022

District News

Special Olympics Brings together Extraordinary Athletes

Baldwin High School was thrilled to once again host the Allegheny County Special Olympics. The games brought together over 150 athletes who competed in Olympic-type sports including track and field, golf, and bocce.
Read More

MORE FROM BWSD

Parent-to-Parent
with Dr. Lutz

Why You Should Try Spending Summer in the Slow Lane

Have you ever noticed that you can spend hours trying to figure out the solution to a problem, only for the right idea to come to you when you’re driving, or showering, or simply not thinking about the problem at all?
Read More

Alumni Spotlight

Jon Shanahan Is Reshaping the Landscape of Men’s Skincare

In May, Baldwin High School alumnus Jon Shanahan and his cofounder Devir Kahan pitched their company Stryx on Shark Tank. Stryx is seeking to revolutionize grooming as the first company ever to make cosmetics and skincare products designed for men.
Read More

Athletic Spotlight

Middle School Track Team Boasts Strong Performance

The BMS track team had three busy days with meets every day! Personal Records continued to be set as Baldwin pulled to more wins for guys and girls.
Read More

MORE IN ATHLETICS

"Official Visit" Event Welcomes Prospective Athletes

Arts / Music

Baldwin High School Students Receive Five Gene Kelly Nominations

Baldwin-Whitehall School District students are proud to be numbered among the talented young people nominated in this year’s awards.
Read More

Raising Highlanders: Tech Tips for Parents

Inaugural Esports Competition

Students in grades 7-12 have the opportunity to be a part of Baldwin's first esports competition! Finals will be held at Robert Morris University in their esports lab and the winning team will play against members of the RMU esports team.
Read More

MORE FROM TECH TIPS

Senior Chromebook Collection

Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation

BWEF Funds Faculty Projects

The Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation fully funded 11 faculty projects on DonorsChoose.com in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week.

The BWEF donation, matched at 50% by Sonic Drive-In, created nearly $3,500 in BWSD faculty grant value through the event. Each instructor was sent a note letting them know the good news and they were thrilled! Read More

MORE FROM BWEF

Baldwin High School

Cook off Gives Learning an International Flavor

Students at Baldwin High School have a taste for learning about other cultures. Recently, AP French and Spanish students put their language and culinary skills to the test.
Read More

MORE FROM BHS

Baldwin Middle School

Highlander Pride Awards Celebrate Kindness and Respect

On April 7th, Baldwin Middle School recognized our Highlander Pride Award recipients for the third marking period. Students and staff were recognized for their displays of kindness and respect. Each student received a certificate to commemorate their recognition and their pictures will be displayed in the library.
Read More

MORE FROM BMS

J.E. Harrison Education Center

Students Throw Water Balloons at Mrs. Wessel in American Heart Association Fundraiser

Mrs. Wessel braved the sun on the school roof while students were given the opportunity to slingshot water balloons at Principal Wessell during her “roof captivity.”
Read More

MORE FROM HEC

McAnnulty Elementary School

Students Learn How to Stop Germ Invaders

Graduate students from Carnegie Mellon University visited Mrs. Thornton’s kindergarten classroom to teach students about germs and our bodies.
Read More

MORE FROM MES

Spring in Kindergarten

Whitehall Elementary School

Students Bring Ingenuity to Creation of Cardboard Arcade

The fifth-graders spent the last month researching, designing, and building a cardboard arcade game that can be played. After learning cardboard building techniques, the uses of different types of tape and lots of hot glue, the fifth graders had some very cool games. Games included: air hockey, basketball, horse racing, plinko and skee ball.
Read More

Sharing Gratitude

Being Grateful

Everyday when Louie’s mom picks him up from daycare, Louie has one request. The two year-old loves watching the Baldwin High School boys play baseball. Louie’s mom shares, “He cheers them on from all the way up on that hill. Go Highlanders!” Read More

From Our Community Libraries

Librarian Visits Return to HEC

First-grade students and teachers were overjoyed to welcome back Baldwin Borough Public Librarians Ms. Dolores Colarosa and Ms. Tracey Bakowski into our classrooms!
Read More

District Calendar

COMING SOON TO BWSD

June 2 BHS Class of 2022 Commencement
June 3 Commencement Ceremony Rain Date
June 4 BW Choirs Perform at PNC Park for Pirates Game
June 7 Last Day of School (Full day)
June 8 No School: PD Day
June 9 No School: Clerical Day
June 18 BWSD Kennywood Picnic
June 22 Final Report Cards
•All dates subject to change based on current conditions. Check for updates for events at https://www.bwschools.net/our-district/calendars

Click Here to Share News for a Future Monthly Issue of Highlander Highlights.

2020-2021

May/June 2021

Highlander Highlights - Baldwin-Whitehall School District

May/June 2021

District News

District Wins PensPRA Awards for Excellence in Communication

The Baldwin-Whitehall School District has earned accolades in a statewide contest to recognize outstanding communication from The Pennsylvania School Public Relations Association (PenSPRA).
Read More

MORE FROM BWSD

Parent-to-Parent
with Dr. Lutz

Learning to Appreciate the Downtime

With the end of the school year now on the horizon, I know that many families are looking ahead to their summer vacations. But I also know that being able to relax is hard for many people — especially in our fast-paced, productivity-obsessed, “always on” culture, where some may see taking a break as a sign of laziness.
Read More

Alumni Spotlight

Robert Scherrer is Advancing Education

One of the many organizations supporting the Baldwin-Whitehall School District is the Allegheny Intermediate Unit. At the helm of AIU is Baldwin High School alumnus Robert Scherrer.
Read More

Athletic Spotlight

BHS Hockey Team Wins State Championship

The Baldwin High School Varsity Boys Hockey Team claimed the Penguins Cup and went on to win the championship game.

While this may be the end of an amazing season, it’s only the beginning of the journey for these hockey players.
Read More

Arts / Music

A Fairy Tale Production at Baldwin High School

This spring, Baldwin High School presented the musical Once Upon a Mattress. The production was well received by audiences. Joyce notes, "People love live entertainment—particularly when it's talented young people. The people that came were excited to be out of the house and see an outstanding show."
Read More

MORE IN ARTS

Legally Blonde Jr. Delights Audiences

Raising Highlanders: Tech Tips for Parents

Summer Reading Recommendations from Library Media Specialist Brigetta Del Re

Each year Ms. Del Re creates a book list for middle and high school students. Her selections are perfect for the young people in your life—or anyone young at heart.
Read More

MORE FROM TECH TIPS

FCC Emergency Broadband Benefit

Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation

2021 BWEF Scholarship Recipients Announced

Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation would like to congratulate this year's scholarship recipients. BWEF will award $8,000 in scholarship funds this spring, raising the scholarship value to more than $25,000 since 2018. Read More

MORE FROM BWEF

BWEF Celebrates Educators with Teacher Appreciation Month

Baldwin High School

BHS Receives No Place for Hate Designation

No Place for Hate is a school-climate improvement program that provides K-12 grade schools with an organizing framework for combating bias, bullying, and hatred, leading to long-term solutions for creating and maintaining a positive and equitable climate.
Read More

MORE FROM BHS

J.E. Harrison Education Center

Adaptive Technology Helps Student Express His Creativity

Sam, a kindergartener at Harrison, has Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM), a rare, Polio-like neurologic condition that affects his muscular control. Occupational Therapist Rachel Thiros saw new ways to help Sam express himself in the classroom.
Read More

MORE FROM HEC

Student Ingenuity Shines through Marble Maze Challenge

McAnnulty Elementary School

Turning Trash to Treasure: Students Celebrate Earth Day with Recycled Games

The students worked their way through the engineering design-process to create a game or toy that would recycle trash, rather than throw it away.
Read More

MORE FROM MES

Whitehall Elementary School

PTO Sponsors Book Distribution for Students

Students were given the opportunity to pick their own book which could reflect their interests and reading styles thanks to the generosity of the PTO.
Read More

MORE FROM WES

Sharing Gratitude

Being Grateful

Thank you to Ms. Rachel Sprouse and the team of Allegheny Health Network healthcare professionals for administering a vaccine clinic at Baldwin High School. Read More

From Our Community Libraries

Participate in the 2021 Summer Reading Program

Join the program and earn raffle tickets for reading, attending programs, and completing activities throughout the summer for chances to win end-of-summer gift cards and prizes.
Read More

Join the Whitehall Public Library on a Scavenger Hunt!

Kids become nature ninjas with this fun twist on a scavenger hunt! These activities are fun ways to get kids outside and interacting with the environment.
Read More

District Calendar

COMING SOON TO BWSD

May 31 No School: Memorial Day
June 1 Senior Scholarship and Recognition Night
June 2 BHS Athletic Signing Day
June 3 Academic Awards Ceremony, 7th and 8th Grade
June 4 Commencement Practice
June 4 Senior Prom
June 8 BHS Class of 2021 Graduation Ceremony
June 9 Graduation Rain Date
June 9 Early Dismissal: Last Day of School

https://www.bwschools.net/our-district/calendars

Click Here to Share News for a Future Monthly Issue of Highlander Highlights.

April 2021

District News

Baldwin–Whitehall School District Names New School After Current Superintendent Lutz

On April 7, 2021, the Baldwin–Whitehall School Board of Directors voted to name its newest school building R. A. Lutz Elementary School, in honor of current BWSD Superintendent Randal A. Lutz, Ed.D.
Read More

MORE FROM BWSD

In Memoriam: Eileen Kline

Parent-to-Parent
with Dr. Lutz

Staying Focused in the Home Stretch

As we move through these final nine weeks of the school year, you might be feeling the excitement that builds when you realize the finish line is approaching.
Read More

Alumni Spotlight

Hillary Maglin Explores the World through Words

Maglin works as a digital editor at Travel + Leisure magazine. She explains, “My favorite part of my job is getting to do what I’m passionate about, which is writing, and learning about places around the world I might never have known about otherwise.”
Read More

Athletic Spotlight

Pacella Unites Team on and off the Field

Maleah Pacella always enjoyed softball, but hitting her first home run when she was 10 years old made her fall in love with the sport.

Read more in coverage from The Purbalite.
Read More

Arts / Music

District Named One of The Best in the Country for Music Education

The Baldwin-Whitehall School District is one of only 686 in the nation chosen for this honor. This is the third year the District has received this award.
Read More

MORE IN ARTS

Two BHS Students Nominated for Gene Kelly Awards

Raising Highlanders: Tech Tips for Parents

BW Joins DonorsChoose District Partnership Program

Baldwin-Whitehall School District has announced a new partnership with the national nonprofit DonorsChoose to help teachers tap into a network of 4.7 million donors to support classroom projects and more seamlessly align with District strategy and operations.
Read More

MORE FROM TECH TIPS

Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation

BWEF Celebrates Our Educators with Prizes and Experiences Every Day in May

Throughout the month of May, the Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation is celebrating our outstanding educators through daily prizes. Winners and prizes will be announced daily through email. The month will also include on-site surprises at each of our schools. Read More

MORE FROM BWEF

Baldwin High School

Vigil Honors Victims of Identity-Based Violence

Baldwin High School held an all-night vigil to honor victims of identity-based violence. Victims honored were targeted because of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or ability.
Read More

MORE FROM BHS

J.E. Harrison Education Center

Mrs. Fusco Named Most Valuable Principal by The Penguins Foundation

This program, highlighting the amazing work done over this past year, recognizes principals who demonstrate an innovative approach to learning, a continuous strive for excellence, and a passion for their school and students. We're not surprised that Mrs. Fusco made the list!
Read More

MORE FROM HEC

McAnnulty Elementary School

Students Celebrate McAnnulty’s Own Epilepsy Warrior Gianna

With the support and blessing of her family, Gianna’s classmates observed Purple Day for Epilepsy Awareness, a special day in which to celebrate their classmate and learn more about epilepsy.

According to the CDC, 470,000 children are diagnosed with Epilepsy nationwide. Approximately 6 out of 1,000 children (aged 0-17) have Active Epilepsy.
Read More

MORE FROM MES

Whitehall Elementary School

Student Writes Whitehall School Song

Raven, a second-grade student at WES, wrote a school song that students love to sing as they express their school pride.
Read More

MORE FROM WES

BW Creations Learns New Technique from Local Business Owner

Sharing Gratitude

Being Grateful

The faculty and staff of the Baldwin-Whitehall School District make a difference on a daily basis. Recently two parents expressed their appreciation to BWSD Superintendent Dr. Lutz. Read More

From Our Community Libraries

Create a Wire Sculpture through the Guidance of Local Artist

The Baldwin Borough Public Library is inviting children in grades K–12 to create a wire sculpture that speaks of your individualism, passion, hobby, cause, or anything that represents YOU!
Read More

The Whitehall Library is Now Open for Express Service

Browse the collection, check out items, and use the public computers during hours of operation at the Whitehall Library!
Read More

District Calendar

COMING SOON TO BWSD

Apr 22 Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day
Apr 22–24, 29–May 1 BHS Spring Musical: Once Upon A Mattress
Apr 27 Virtual Literacy Night at J.E. Harrison Education Center
Apr 28 Baldwin-Whitehall School District Sexual Assault Awareness Forum
May 5 BWSD School Board of Directors Meeting
May 12 BWSD School Board of Directors Meeting
May 13–16 Middle School Musical: Legally Blonde, Jr.

https://www.bwschools.net/our-district/calendars

Click Here to Share News for a Future Monthly Issue of Highlander Highlights.

March 2021

District News

Dr. Lutz Sworn in for Third Term as Superintendent

On March 3, 2021, Dr. Randal Lutz was sworn in for another 5-year term as Superintendent of the Baldwin-Whitehall School District.
Read More

Parent-to-Parent
with Dr. Lutz

How to Create Your Own Luck

When you start seeing good luck signs like four-leaf clovers and leprechauns, you know it must be St. Patrick’s Day. But did you ever wonder where the term “the luck of the Irish” came from?
Read More

Alumni Spotlight

Jeff Peretin: Building Productivity and Community through Relationships

Peretin thrives on understanding how processes work and helping them work better. He serves as President and CEO of Connors Group, a management consulting firm that enables clients to improve productivity and efficiency.
Read More

Athletic Spotlight

Stokes Sets School Swim Record at WPIAL Championship

Senior BHS swimmer Dylan Stokes made school history when he competed in the WPIAL swim championship and broke a Baldwin record. Read more in The Purbalite’s coverage by Grace Hampton.
Read More

MORE IN ATHLETICS

Inline Hockey Wins Fourth Straight Championship

Arts / Music

Mark Your Calendars for Legally Blonde, Jr.

An outstanding cast is rehearsing the production and it promises to be an incredible show. Legally Blonde, sponsored by Baldwin-Whitehall Friends of the Theater Arts, will run May 13–16.
Read More

MORE IN ARTS

Baldwin High School Presents Once Upon A Mattress

Raising Highlanders: Tech Tips for Parents

When You Wonder, You're Learning

With insights and practical advice from thinkers, scientists, and teachers—many of whom worked with Mister Rogers himself—the book When You Wonder, You're Learning explores how kids and their parents can excel at what Rogers taught best: being human.
Read More

Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation

Spring Cleaning at Definitely You

Visit Definitely You in Brentwood Towne Square for a store-wide weekend sales event!

20% of all sales benefit the Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation
Read More

MORE FROM BWEF

BWEF Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

Baldwin High School

Freezin for A Reason: Students Raise Over $7,000 for Special Olympics

Cold temperatures didn't phase BHS students with warm hearts who wanted to raise funds for the Special Olympics. The event was a creative recasting of the annual polar plunge.
Read More

MORE FROM BHS

J.E. Harrison Education Center

From There to Here, from Here to There, Reading Fun Is Everywhere!

J.E. Harrison Education Center celebrated Read Across America Week March 1–5. This annual event focuses on literacy and the fun it brings to our lives.
Read More

MORE FROM HEC

McAnnulty Elementary School

Students Explore the Seasons

Mr. Priano's kindergarten class explored the four seasons through literature during Read Across America week.
Read More

MORE FROM MES

Whitehall Elementary School

Kindness Week Showcases Student Generosity

Whitehall celebrated Kindness Week with fun activities and theme days, including dressing like superheroes and rock stars, but WES students were the real stars of the week.
Read More

MORE FROM WES

WES Students Receive Honorable Mentions for Shakespearean Monologues

Sharing Gratitude

Being Grateful

Dr. Lutz took time on Friday, March 12, 2021 to consider the significance of the day one year ago—Friday, March 13, 2020—when things changed with our collective global response to the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. In the midst of recognizing the profound challenges and losses, we are also aware of the many individuals we are grateful for. Read More

From Our Community Libraries

The Baldwin Borough Public Library Celebrates Two-Year Anniversary with Virtual Cocktail Party

The Baldwin Borough Public Library is celebrating two full years in our current location, and adults 21 and over are invited to celebrate virtually with us!
Read More

District Calendar

COMING SOON TO BWSD

Mar 26 Stall Day (MiniThon Fundraiser)
Mar 26 NHS Induction Ceremony
Mar 26–27 Vigil to Honor the Victims of Identity-Based Violence in conjunction with TogetherWeRemember.org and the LIGHT Education Initiative.
Mar 31 Early Dismissal: Spring Break
Apr 1–5 No School: Spring Break
Apr 6 Beginning of Fourth Nine Weeks
Apr 7 BWSD School Board of Directors Meeting
Apr 12 Report Cards Issued

https://www.bwschools.net/our-district/calendars

Click Here to Share News for a Future Monthly Issue of Highlander Highlights.

February 2021

District News

Dr. Janeen Peretin Recognized as Technology Administrator of the Year

This year Dr. Janeen Peretin, Director of Communication, Innovation, and Advancement for the District, has been selected as the Technology Administrator of the Year by The Pennsylvania Education Technology Expo and Conference.
Read More

MORE FROM BWSD

Parent-to-Parent
with Dr. Lutz

An Important Reminder About the “Domino Effect” of Responsibility

Lately, We’ve been asked the same question by families and administrators from other school districts:

“How is Baldwin doing it?”

What they mean is: how has Baldwin–Whitehall safely transitioned back to a four-day in-person learning schedule in the middle of a pandemic without experiencing a spike in COVID-19 infections?

The answer is simple: vigilance.

However, the actual truth is more complicated.
Read More

Alumni Spotlight

Jeff Eiben Helps Others Implement Technology Success

Pittsburgh has emerged as a key technology hub. One of the individuals in the midst of the thriving technology sector is 1988 Baldwin High School alumnus Jeff Eiben. Eiben is the owner of River Point Technology, an IT consulting firm serving businesses in the region and beyond.
Read More

Athletic Spotlight

Nowicki Helps Ice Hockey Team Remain Undefeated

BHS Hockey Team Goalie Eddie Nowicki stopped all 46 shots of the game to enable the team to beat Montour and maintain its undefeated season. Check out The Purbalite’s coverage by Ethan Spozarski.
Read More

Arts / Music

Baldwin Idol Concert Supports Charity

The vocal charity event, Baldwin Idol was held on Friday, February 12th. This year’s all-virtual concert featured 12 groups who sang for the vote of audience members.
Read More

MORE IN ARTS

Choir Musical Theater Workshop Gives Students a Glimpse of Life on Broadway

Raising Highlanders: Tech Tips for Parents

A Family's Guide to TikTok

Is TikTok safe? How does it work? And can I do a duet with my kid? Common Sense Meida outlines everything you need to know about this popular app.
Read More

Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation

Spring Cleaning at Definitely You

Visit Definitely You in Brentwood Towne Square for a store-wide weekend sales event!

20% of all sales benefit the Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation
Read More

MORE FROM BWEF

2021 BWEFScholarships

Baldwin High School

A Game Winning Drive

Over the past year, BHS students at Steel Center helped to transform community resident Bob Collet’s conversion van with a black and gold coat of paint fit for a tailgate! KDKA’s Fan N'ation recently featured the story.
Read More

MORE FROM BHS

Impact of the The Chill Project Seen in Students: Post-Gazette Interview with Mr. Tomaszewski

J.E. Harrison Education Center

Celebrating Black History Month at HEC with Freedom Quilts

Sixth-grade Visual Arts students at HEC are in the process of creating Freedom Quilt Squares, in the artistic style of textile artist Faith Ringgold.
Read More

MORE FROM HEC

McAnnulty Elementary School

Did Anyone Happen to See a Snowman Anywhere?

Students learned valuable lessons about good choices, consequences, kindness, and generosity, through the story of Sneezy the snowman.
Read More

MORE FROM MES

Whitehall Elementary School

ActivPanel Boards Provide Teachers New Tools for Instruction

In February, 40 classrooms at Whitehall received Promethean ActivPanel Boards to enhance their teaching through the use of technology. These interactive boards have allowed the teachers to connect with remote and in-person learners in a whole new engaging way.
Read More

Sharing Gratitude

Being Grateful

We have so much to be grateful for. Here are just a few of the individuals and groups we are thankful for everyday. Read More

From Our Community Libraries

Database Tool for Those Preparing for the GED, SAT, GRE, TOEFL, U.S. Citizenship, and More

The Whitehall Library subscribes to a database that is a great tool for students and many others in the community called Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test and Career Prep
Read More

District Calendar

COMING SOON TO BWSD

Mar 1 Auditions for the District's Middle School Musical: Legally Blonde, Jr.
Mar 2 Read Across America Day
Mar 3 BWSD School Board of Directors Meeting
Mar 14 Daylight Savings Time Begins
Mar 17 St. Patrick's Day
Mar 31 End of Third Nine Weeks

https://www.bwschools.net/our-district/calendars

Click Here to Share News for a Future Monthly Issue of Highlander Highlights.

January 2021

District News

Saying Thanks: January is School Director Recognition Month

At the first School Board of Directors meeting for 2021 the members of the Baldwin-Whitehall School District Board were greeted with handmade gifts and cards from the three elementary schools in the District.
Read More

MORE FROM BWSD

Baldwin–Whitehall School Board Signs Superintendent Lutz to New Contract Through 2026

Parent-to-Parent
with Dr. Lutz

How Can We Explain Difficult Subjects to Our Children?

These days, it seems like the news is full of topics that can be hard for parents to talk about with our kids.

Explaining something that we fully understand—or that we can easily look up the answer to—is easy enough. But explaining something that we may not fully understand, or a situation that is constantly changing as new information comes to light, is much harder.
Read More

Alumni Spotlight

BHS Alumna Susan Orsega to Be Appointed Acting Surgeon General

President Joe Biden plans to appoint BHS alumna Susan Orsega (class of ’86) as acting Surgeon General.

Rear Admiral Susan Orsega, MSN, FNP-BC, FAANP, FAAN, currently serves as Director of Commissioned Corps Headquarters, overseeing the 6,500 employees of the USPHS.
Read More

Athletic Spotlight

To Our Winter Athletes

In the midst of the challenges of this pandemic year, high school athletes have had to deal with the abrupt change to expectations and disappointment of disrupted seasons. The pandemic has shaped your resilience. We wish this wasn't the sports season you were having. Yet, we are so proud of the way you have persevered and represented the Fighting Highlanders.
Read More

Arts / Music

Joe Joyce to Direct Once Upon a Mattress as This Year’s Spring Musical

This year Baldwin High School welcomes a new director for the spring musical. Joe Joyce combines roots in Pittsburgh with a strong musical theater background.
Read More

MORE IN ARTS

BHS Choir Members Represent Baldwin at PMEA

Raising Highlanders: Tech Tips for Parents

Explaining the News to Our Kids

Dramatic, disturbing news events can leave parents speechless. These age-based tips from Common Sense Media on how to talk to kids about the news—and listen, too—can help.
Read More

MORE FROM TECH TIPS

Congratulations Keystone Technology Innovators

Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation

BWEF Makes Teachers’ Day a Little Sweeter

Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation distributed Sarris Candies to faculty, staff, and administration last month as a surprise holiday gift before winter recess. One bar in every school was specially marked and the lucky recipient won an Amazon gift card. Congratulations to our winners and we hope everyone had a great holiday season!
Read More

Baldwin High School

Mariah Jones Reaches for the Stars: Scholarship Program Enables Student to Attend

Mariah Jones is an outstanding student: a bright pupil with an interest in music and a dedicated athlete. She’s the kind of student any college would be glad to have a member of their campus community. Yet, when the high school senior considered college, she saw financial obstacles.
Read More

MORE FROM BHS

J.E. Harrison Education Center

Students Write Letters of Appreciation to Frontline Healthcare and Essential Workers

Fifth-graders at HEC wrote letters of support and thanks to medical workers and essential workers. Students did this as a way to show compassion, gratitude, and empathy for those that are taking care of the ill and working hard to ensure we have access to the things we need.
Read More

MORE FROM HEC

Middle School Musical Auditions Coming Soon

McAnnulty Elementary School

Creativity Continues through Virtual Learning

First-grade students at McAnnulty Elementary School, whether remote or hybrid, all created unique artwork. They then shared their masterpieces with classmates.
Read More

MORE FROM MES

Whitehall Elementary School

Fourth Grade Classrooms Adopt Penguins at the Pittsburgh Zoo

Fourth-grade students at Whitehall Elementary School were given a unique gift from their teachers this holiday season. Each teacher adopted a penguin from The PPG Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium for their class, as well as a fuzzy mascot for the classroom.
Read More

Sharing Gratitude

Being Grateful

Baldwin High School teacher Christopher Reilsono shares his gratitude for our community, "I just wanted to take a minute to thank you for your continued support of the clubs and activities here at Baldwin High School. In such a chaotic time, your willingness to not only adapt, but go the extra mile has truly been awe-inspiring." Read More

From Our Community Libraries

Baldwin Borough Library Hosts Winter Reading Club

Children and teens can add fun to the cold winter months by joining the winter reading program! The library has suggestions for books, activities for kids, and more!
Read More

Whitehall Library Continues to Serve Patrons

Even though we can’t serve you in person right now, the Whitehall Library is still here for you. Take our Winter Reading Challenge for all ages! Just grab a cup of hot cocoa, a good book and snuggle up and read for a chance to win a prize.
Read More

District Calendar

COMING SOON TO BWSD

Jan 25 Four-day in-person instruction planned to resume: grades 6-8
Feb 3 BWSD School Board of Directors Meeting
Feb 5 Report Cards Issued
Feb 8 BHS Curriculum Night, 7–12 Grade
Feb 9 BHS final day of the add/drop period for Spring Semester courses
Feb 12 Chinese New Year
Feb 12 Baldwin Idol: All Virtual
Feb 15 No School
Feb 16 Mardi Gras
Feb 17 Ash Wednesday
•All dates subject to change based on current conditions. Check for event updates at https://www.bwschools.net/our-district/calendars

Click Here to Share News for a Future Monthly Issue of Highlander Highlights.

December 2020

District News

Transportation Department Fills School Bus with Bicycles for Toys for Tots

The Baldwin-Whitehall School District Transportation Department stuffed a bus with 30 brand new bicycles for the US Marines’ Toys for Tots Foundation.
Read More

MORE FROM BWSD

Parent-to-Parent
with Dr. Lutz

The Gifts of Time and Growth

As 2020 comes to an end, many of us are searching for the best ways to show the people in our lives just how much we appreciate them. But what about gifts for ourselves? I’m not just talking about buying yourself an extra Starbucks gift card to go along with all of your stocking stuffers; I’m talking about giving yourself a gift that will last: the gift of getting better.
Read More

Alumni Spotlight

Tony Mendez on The Importance of Investing in Your Community

2018 Baldwin High School alumnus Tony Mendez has long loved numbers. Mendez recalls, “I’ve always excelled in math and had an interest in finding a deeper understanding in the numbers, leading me to statistics. I enjoy being able to analyze numbers in order to draw deeper conclusions that may not be obvious on the surface. Baldwin helped me gain more interest through all the AP classes offered, specifically economics and statistics.”
Read More

Athletic Spotlight

BHS Competitive Cheer Team Qualifies for Nationals

Though the competitions look different this year, the strength of the BHS Competitive Cheer team brought the same spirit to their performances, securing a place at the national competition. Through strong performances at Bishop McCourt’s Spiritfest Competition and UCA Allegheny Regionals the team qualified for nationals.
Read More

MORE IN ATHLETICS

Brothers on and off the Ice: Trevor and Dylan Belak

Arts / Music

Holiday Music Extravaganza Coming Soon!

This year, our community will be able to enjoy a virtual showcase of BWSD voice, band and orchestra talent on December 22nd.
Read More

Low or No Tech Family Holiday Activities

Embrace the fun over winter break with these creative activity ideas for kids of all ages—that might just bring out the kid in each of us.
Read More

Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation

BWEF Recognized as an Educational Improvement Organization

MORE FROM BWEF

Support BWEF through Amazon Smile

Baldwin High School

What Does It Look Like to Start College during a Pandemic?

MORE FROM BHS

J.E. Harrison Education Center

First Graders Take a Holiday Journey around the World

All first-grade students at Harrison Education Center in the Baldwin-Whitehall School District are participating in a Holidays Around the World Unit all throughout December.
Read More

MORE FROM HEC

McAnnulty Elementary School

McAnnulty Elementary Celebrates the 50th Day of School

It’s important to find reasons to celebrate, especially this year! To mark the 50th day of school, students and staff dressed up like it was the 1950’s.
Read More

MORE FROM MES

Pajama Day Brings Fun to the Classroom

Whitehall Elementary School

BW Creations Offers Student-Made Gifts for the Holiday Season

BW Creations, the student-run business from students at Whitehall Elementary School, makes hand sanitizer keychains, ornaments, and phone grips—all of which make great stocking stuffers.
Read More

MORE FROM WES

MES and WES Students Join A Global Coding Movement

Sharing Gratitude

Being Grateful

First-grade teacher Tammy Rellick shares, “In a challenging year I’m counting my blessings and celebrating the memories being made. I’m so grateful for my amazing class and supportive families."
Read More

From Our Community Libraries

Whitehall Library Still Serving Patrons

Due to the recent virus surge, the Whitehall Library has temporarily closed the doors for public check-outs and browsing. But they’re still there for you!
Read More

District Calendar

COMING SOON TO BWSD

Dec 18 Last Day of Chanukah
Dec 24 Christmas Eve
Dec 24–Jan 3 No School: Winter Break
Dec 24 Christmas Day
Jan 1 New Year's Day
Jan 4 School Resumes
Check for updates for events at https://www.bwschools.net/our-district/calendars

Click Here to Share News for a Future Monthly Issue of Highlander Highlights.

November 2020

District News

Shift to Full Remote Learning Model

Beginning Tuesday, November 24, 2020, the Baldwin-Whitehall School District shifted all students to the full remote learning model. This change will last at least until December 11, 2020.
Read More

MORE FROM BWSD

All District Schools to Celebrate Cultural Clothing Day

-->

Parent-to-Parent
with Dr. Lutz

Celebrating Old Traditions in New Ways

Due to the coronavirus pandemic which is currently on an alarming rise all across the country this year's holiday celebrations are likely to look very different from past years. As a result, families will need to get creative in order to find responsible ways to safely celebrate their favorite holiday traditions.
Read More

Alumni Spotlight

Jolene Miklas Schneider Serves the Organizations that Serve Our Community

As a child, BHS alumna Jolene Miklas Schneider had big dreams and an even bigger heart. She recalls, "As a kid, I had two passions: writing, and trying to save the world! I remember writing a book about how to save the planet when I was 8." Those interests would chart her course in life.
Read More

Athletic Spotlight

Gina Bolla Wins Gold at State

Senior Gina Bolla made history on Saturday by becoming the first Baldwin girls cross country runner in more than 30 years to earn a state medal.
Read More

Arts / Music

Absolutely Wonderful BHS Student Has Absolute Pitch

Daijah Massie has a gift that few others can claim to possess. She can identify or recreate a given musical note without the aid of a reference tone.
Read More

The Common Sense Census: Media Use by Kids Age Zero to Eight, 2020

This pre-pandemic snapshot of young kids' media use presents a unique opportunity to understand the impact of the pandemic combined with future research. The results of this report support solutions that provide all kids with access to media.
Read More

MORE FROM TECH TIPS

Online Playdates, Game Nights, and Other Ways to Socialize at a Distance

Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation

Support BWEF through Amazon Smile

Each time you make a purchase using Amazon Smile, a percentage of the sale will can support education in our District, at no additional cost to you. You can designate the BWEF as your charity of choice in just three steps. Thank you for your continued support during the holiday season.
Read More

Baldwin High School

Homecoming Celebrates Highlander Pride

As with all activities, homecoming festivities looked different this year, but there's no way to dampen Highlander pride!
Read More

MORE FROM BHS

J.E. Harrison Education Center

Staff Gets into the Celebratory Spirit

Students weren't the only ones who showed up in costume. Three staff members showed up in hippo costumes to find an amazing surprise: they had a trio. HEC Principal Ms. Fusco shares, "The best part is I had no idea those two were being hippos!"
Read More

MORE FROM HEC

Modern Tools Enable Prehistoric Fun with Dinosaur Project

McAnnulty Elementary School

Students Practice Science Skills through Virtual Field Trips

McAnnulty's First Graders are using technology to explore new and exciting learning adventures!
Read More

MORE FROM MES

Whitehall Elementary School

A Special Spooky Time

Students had a great time dressing up like beloved characters for this year's Halloween parade!
Read More

MORE FROM WES

Sharing Gratitude

Being Grateful

Remote Learning recently took a turn for Mrs. Kuharic's P.E class. Instead of focusing on the students' physical health, students have been asked to self-reflect on what they are thankful for and who has made the biggest impact in their life.
Read More

From Our Community Libraries

Baldwin Borough Public Library Needs Your Input

The Board of Trustees needs your input to envision the future of the Baldwin Library. We are currently developing a future library plan to make sure we are meeting the needs of our community. Please take 10 minutes to share your thoughts.
Read More

Thank You for Loving Your Library

The Whitehall Public Library wishes to thank everyone that participated in this year's Love Your Library campaign. Gifts will be matched by the Jack Bunch Foundation.
Read More

District Calendar

COMING SOON TO BWSD

Nov 25 Early dismissal: all students
Nov 26-30 No school: Thanksgiving break
Dec 1 Cultural Clothing Day: elementary schools
Dec 3 Cultural Clothing Day: all schools
Dec 7 Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Dec 9 BWSD School Board of Directors Meeting
Dec 11 Chanukah/Hanukkah (first day)
Check for updates for events at https://www.bwschools.net/our-district/calendars

Click Here to Share News for a Future Monthly Issue of Highlander Highlights.

October 2020

District News

District Offers Assignment Amnesty through October 25

In an effort to demonstrate gracious understanding of the challenges of these times and difficulty adapting to all-new ways of learning—with particular emphasis reported in the areas of accessing and submitting assignments, a plan has been thoughtfully discussed and approved to support students with these challenges.
Read More

MORE FROM BWSD

Parent-to-Parent
with Dr. Lutz

Finding New Ways to Celebrate Longtime School Traditions

COVID-19 continues to alter the way we celebrate milestones throughout the school year.

However, just because we cannot hold a large in-person gathering this year, it does not mean we can’t still appreciate the essence of what homecoming really means, which is togetherness.

In fact, this year feels like the ideal time for all Fighting Highlanders past and present to celebrate our common bonds and experiences that unite us in school spirit, whether it be across the years, across great distances, or across a computer screen.
Read More

Alumni Spotlight

Dr. Lisa Abel-Palmieri Is Empowering Youth and Enriching Learning

Dr. Abel-Palmieri serves as President & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania, a nonprofit whose commitment to serve young people in our region has only strengthened through the pandemic.
Read More

Athletic Spotlight

Volleyball Team Wins Big on Senior Rec Night

The girls varsity volleyball team came from behind to win its senior rec game against Mount Lebanon.
Read More

Arts / Music

School Clubs Adapt in a Socially Distant World

From choir to language clubs to Best Buddies, clubs find creative new ways to meet their ongoing goals.
Read More

Raising Highlanders: Tech Tips for Parents

How to Find Credible Information about The Election

In a world where there is no shortage of information, it's important to teach children how to find credible information, especially during election season.
Read More

MORE FROM TECH TIPS

How to Create a Canvas Observer Account

Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation

An Open Letter to BWSD Faculty, Staff, and Administration

Your work in sustaining teaching, learning, operations, and district activities for our children amidst a global pandemic is remarkable. The time you have devoted to adapting to ever changing circumstances and requirements is sometimes unseen but not unnoticed.

The members of BWEF wanted to send a note of appreciation for the work that you are doing to make this school year the best that it can be.
Read More

Baldwin High School

BHS Students at The Steel Center Give Van a Steelers Makeover

Baldwin High School students at The Steel Center gave a tailgating van a fresh coat of black and gold that befits an ardent Steelers fan.
Read More

MORE FROM BHS

J.E. Harrison Education Center

Integrating Technology in the Classroom: Student Adaptability and Teacher Dedication Shine

The District has had to adapt to tectonic shifts in their strategies to provide education during a pandemic. Tammy Rellick, first-grade teacher at J.E. Harrison Education Center, notes that the District’s longstanding emphasis on technology integration laid the groundwork for adapting to this time.
Read More

MORE FROM HEC

McAnnulty Elementary School

New Activities and New Habits at MES

Kindergarten students at McAnnulty were smiling behind those masks as they completed fun activities in the classroom.
Read More

MORE FROM MES

Whitehall Elementary School

BW Creations Welcome Teachers Back to School

BW Creations, the student-run business from Whitehall Elementary, welcomed the teachers and staff back to school this year with mugs and phone grips saying “Teachers can do VIRTUALLY everything.”
Read More

Sharing Gratitude

Being Grateful

In the midst of all the challenges this year has brought, there is much kindness and care. Superintendent Lutz shares a few perspectives of gratitude.
Read More

From Our Community Libraries

Whitehall Public Library Hosts Halloween Storywalk with Craft and Treat Bag

This is a self-led walk for families to enjoy while social distancing! Families will receive a take-home activity bag at the end of the walk based on themes from the featured book.
Read More

District Calendar

COMING SOON TO BWSD

Oct 27 WES: Halloween parade and craft for hybrid group 1
Oct 30 HEC: Halloween parade for group 2 students
Oct 30 WES: Halloween parade and craft for hybrid group 2
Nov 1 Daylight Saving Time ends
Nov 2 HEC: Halloween parade for group 1 students
Nov 3 Election Day: remote learning for all students
Nov 4 No school: professional development/clerical
Nov 4 BWSD School Board of Directors meeting
Nov 6 End of first nine weeks
Nov 16 Report cards issued
Nov 18 Conferences: early dismissal, all students
Check for updates for events at https://www.bwschools.net/our-district/calendars

Click Here to Share News for a Future Monthly Issue of Highlander Highlights.

September 2020

District News

Social Distancing Signage Unites Fun and Safety

Age-appropriate signs remind students of the new guidelines and help them get into good habits. The District’s fab lab was utilized to produce the signage, showing yet another way that this multi-purpose tool serves our students.
Read More

MORE FROM BWSD

Parent-to-Parent
with Dr. Lutz

Teachers are Taking Hybrid Learning to New Heights

They say innovation is often one part creativity and two parts necessity. Nothing has proven that point more clearly to me than the big improvement in our shift to hybrid and remote learning to start the 2020-2021 school year, as compared to our initial move to online classes back in April.
Read More

Alumni Spotlight

Mike Valdiserri Lights up the Region

Mike Valdiserri, Baldwin High School class of 1977, has an explosively successful career as a sales project manager for Zambelli Fireworks.
Read More

Athletic Spotlight

The Highlander Returns—with Original Dance Moves

Senior Dylan Farabaugh will get the opportunity to show off his spirit, energy, and hip-hop moves as Baldwin’s new Highlander mascot.
Read More

Arts / Music

Marching Band Takes Social Distancing in Stride

All aspects of life at BHS are having to adapt to keep everyone safe, including the marching band. Students are staying in step with safety and still providing the Highlander spirit.
Read More

Raising Highlanders: Tech Tips for Parents

Baldwin-Whitehall School District Receives EVERFI Champion Seal Designation for Commitment to Whole-Child Education

We are honored to be one of fewer than five percent of districts across the nation to earn the EVERFI Student Impact Champion designation.
Read More

Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation

BWEF Awards Scholarships to Six BHS Graduates

Thanks to our community partners, BWEF awarded $6,000 in scholarship funds this past school year, raising the scholarship funding to nearly $20,000 in the past three years.
Read More

Baldwin High School

Donate for a Chance to Shave Mr. Jankoski’s Beard

Baldwin-Whitehall School District Transition Coordinator Eric Jankoski has been nominated for Best Buddies Pennsylvania’s Champion of the Year 2020.
Read More

MORE FROM BHS

BHS Library Offers Curbside Pick-up and Drop-off

J.E. Harrison Education Center

Teachers and Students Adapt Quickly to Canvas

Teachers from Harrison Education Center have been quick to educate themselves and implement the new Canvas learning platform into their classroom rhythms.
Read More

MORE FROM HEC

BWSD Students Help with Family Business during Pandemic

McAnnulty Elementary School

Welcome to the Class of 2033

Greeting a new set of students always brings our teachers and staff joy. This year, we are delighted to welcome the class of 2033. We can’t wait to watch you grow!
Read More

MORE FROM MES

Back to School Photos

Whitehall Elementary School

Opportunities for Learning: Students Take Virtual Field Trips Powered by Canvas

Teachers saw opportunity in the integration of the new learning platform, Canvas. There are specific design features that give the students the ability to participate in a variety of engaging lessons using Canvas discussions, student-created videos, and even a math lesson at the Taj Mahal.
Read More

Sharing Gratitude

Being Grateful

While we can be mindful of the elevated stress this year has brought, members of our community also go out of their way to notice the ways others brighten our days. Here are a few shout outs from BHS.
Read More

From Our Community Libraries

Open for Business

While uncertainty continues to surround us, one thing remains consistent: the Whitehall Public Library supports and serves the community.
Read More

District Calendar

COMING SOON TO BWSD

Oct 1 WES School Pictures Group 2
Oct 2 MES School Pictures Gr. K-1 Group 2
Oct 5 School Pictures HEC Gr. K-6 Group 1
Oct 6 BHS Picture Day Gr. 7 & 8 (Group 1)
Oct 7 School Board of Directors Meeting
Oct 8 School Pictures HEC K-6 Group 2
Oct 9 BHS Picture Day 7 & 8 (Group 2)
Oct 12 BHS Picture Day Gr. 9 & 10 (Group 1)
Oct 13 BHS Picture Day Gr. 11 & 12 (Group 1)
Oct 15 BHS Picture Day Gr. 9 & 10 (Group 2)
Oct 16 BHS Picture Day Gr. 11 & 12 (Group 2) & Makeup Day (Group 2)
Oct 25 Dusshra
Oct 31 Halloween
Check for updates for events at https://www.bwschools.net/our-district/calendars

Click Here to Share News for a Future Monthly Issue of Highlander Highlights.

2019-2020

May/June 2020

April 2020

District News

Dr. Lutz Interviewed by National Education Magazine on the Opportunity to Innovate

We can all learn from this experience. That's what District Superintendent Randal Lutz shared with District Administration, a national monthly magazine for more than 230,000 K-12 public school administrators.
Read More

MORE FROM BWSD

Parent-to-Parent
with Dr. Lutz

All the Time in the World

Do you ever find yourself saying “I really wish I had the time” to do something, but you just keep putting it off instead? Well, I have some good news for you: right now, most of us have all the time we need.

In our current stay-at-home era, we’re no longer commuting, shopping, traveling, or carpooling our kids to practices and field trips the way we normally do. So while it may take some time to find the right balance for our “new normal” of working, teaching, and parenting from home—and while the healthcare, delivery, grocery, and numerous other essential workers in our lives definitely need all of the extra time and support they can get—the reality is that most of us now have much more free time than we’ve ever had before.
Read More

Alumni Spotlight

Wayne Jones: Influencing Communities for Good

Wayne A. Jones cares deeply about the communities he’s been part of and loves being involved in fostering positive change. It’s a passion that was sparked in his days at Baldwin High School.
Read More

Athletic Spotlight

Baldwin Hockey Team Boasts 17-1 Season and Competes in Penguin Cup Finals

The Baldwin High School hockey team has had a banner year. The team boasted a record of 17-1 and stands as the number one seed in the AA class ranking. Their strong season won them a place in the Penguin Cup Finals.
Read More

MORE IN ATHLETICS

Tim Sweeney Named New Football Coach

Arts / Music

District Honored for Music Program

Baldwin-Whitehall has again been selected by the National Association of Music Merchants as a Best Community for Music Education! BWSD is one of the 754 school districts awarded nationwide, 114 in PA, and 16 in Allegheny County.
Read More

MORE IN ARTS

Melodies of Learning: Music Department Serves Students through Distance Learning

Raising Highlanders: Tech Tips for Parents

A Family Guide to Google Classroom

We have resources to help families navigate Google Classroom during this time of distance learning.
Read More

MORE FROM TECH TIPS

Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation

BWEF Accepting Scholarship Applications

The Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation is now accepting scholarship applications from the Class of 2020.

Please be encouraged to apply for one of numerous scholarship opportunities.

Deadline to submit an application is Sunday, April 26th, 2020. As a new feature this year: We are accepting all components of the application electronically, including letters of recommendation (if applicable). Information and applications are available on the BWEF website.
Read More

Baldwin High School

High School Junior Sews Masks for Medical Professionals Serving during Pandemic

John Sciarretti has been sewing masks for medical professionals in the area. His goal is to sew 300. He’s already well on his way, having sewn and distributed 80 masks.
Read More

MORE FROM BHS

Harrison Middle School

Mrs. Kuharic Offers Fusion Fitness to Keep Kids Moving

Samantha Kuharic understands the importance of keeping students moving, even when they are home, so has been offering creative distance instruction to help students stay active.
Read More

Positive Routines Help Students Connect

Throughout the school year MES teacher Ms. Thorhauer has used “The Goodbye Song” to help her students end each school day with a moment of connection. That tradition has taken on new meaning as routines have turned upside down.

Ms. Thorhauer shares, “During our regular classroom routines, ‘The Goodbye Song’ helps us end each day on a positive note and to leave school with a good feeling. Now, I think the words ‘so long, for now, until we meet again’ hold a different meaning. I wanted to provide a way for students to still ‘see’ each other each day and know that no matter how far apart we may be, we can still come together as a classroom and support each other. ”
Read More

MORE FROM MES

Sidewalk Chalk Obstacles Help Neighbors Get Outside

Paynter Elementary School

Spotted: The Easter Bunny

The Easter Bunny got a little help from Principal Tricia Fusco this year. Ms. Fusco traveled throughout the area waving to kids and spreading springtime joy! Her appearance was part of the Sarris Candy fundraiser delivery via curbside pick up.
Read More

Student Raises Funds and Awareness for Epilepsy

When Logan Huwalt was in third grade he was diagnosed with epilepsy. In the two years since then the Whitehall student has raised over $6,000 for the Epilepsy Association of Western and Central Pennsylvania.
Read More

MORE FROM WES

From Our Community Libraries

Discover the Resources Available on Whitehall Library’s Website

Although the Whitehall Library, along with schools and many other places of business, has been mandated to close, they remain wholly committed to the community, the school district, and public service to everyone.
Read More

Baldwin Borough Public Library Hosts Online Storytime for Children

Join the librarians from Baldwin Borough Public Library for storytime every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:00 pm, hosted on their Facebook page. Videos are also available on their YouTube page.
Read More

MORE FROM OUR LIBRARIES

Play Book Bingo with Baldwin Borough Public Library

District Calendar

COMING SOON TO BWSD

https://www.bwschools.net/our-district/calendars

Click Here to Share News for a Future Monthly Issue of Highlander Highlights.

March 2020

District News

Coronavirus Preparedness, News, and Updates

The Baldwin-Whitehall School District has created a centralized location for all information related to the coronavirus (COVID-19). It includes all relevant updates from the District, as well as links to important news, information, and best practices from trusted health organizations.
Read More

MORE FROM BWSD

In Memoriam: Rosemarie Cibik

Parent-to-Parent
with Dr. Lutz

Lessons in Uncertainty

How we respond to challenges like the coronavirus as educators — and also as parents — is a lesson that our children will learn from. Our behavior in a crisis shows our children how they should react to uncertainty. When we offer positive examples of healthy behavior, we teach our kids how to face adversity with courage, wisdom, and compassion.
Read More

Alumni Spotlight

Senator Pam Iovino Serves the Community

Senator Pam Iovino represents the 37th State Senatorial District, which includes the borough of Whitehall.
Read More

BHS Cheer Team Boasts Strong Performance at National Competition at Disney World

In February the students of the Baldwin High School Cheerleaders competition team competed with the best in the country at the National High School Cheerleading Championship hosted at ESPN at Walt Disney World.
Read More

MORE IN ATHLETICS

Arts / Music

Seventh Grade Poetry Gallery Walk

Students in seventh grade ELA participated in the annual Poetry Gallery Walk in the HMS Library, where they had the opportunity to share their original poetry, listen to student presenters, and enjoy cookies in a cafe style setting.
Read More

Raising Highlanders: Tech Tips for Parents

Are Your Kids Anxious about Coronavirus?

Kidsburgh spoke with Pittsburgh family physician and parenting expert, Dr. Deborah Gilboa, also known as Dr. G, about the coronavirus pandemic, how best to address it with your kids, and the steps you can take to reduce its spread.
Read More

Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation

Distinguished Highlander Hall of Fame Gala Postponed for Safety of Community

Based on the Baldwin-Whitehall School District's Closure Letter regarding COVID-19, the Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation has postponed the Distinguished Highlander Hall of Fame Gala scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 2020. At this time, a new date has not been determined.

We have placed a freeze on the sale of new tickets, new sponsorships, and any new donations associated with the gala as of Thursday, March 12, 2020. Please see our question and answer section below for more details. We appreciate your understanding.

Sincerely,
Baldwin-Whitehall Educational Foundation
Read More

Baldwin High School

Students Analyze Solutions to Electronic Waste at Covestro

Covestro challenged South Fayette and Baldwin High School students to dive into the problem of electronic waste and offer some solutions for their company as consultants.
Read More

MORE FROM BHS

Harrison Middle School

Students Compete in Design Lives Here Challenge at WQED

Design Lives Here activities are inspired by the popular PBS KIDS program and website, Design Squad Nation.
Read More

Read-a-Thon Promotes a Love of Literacy

Throughout the first two weeks in March, children at McAnnulty Elementary School participated in a Read-a-Thon sponsored by the PTO.

On Wednesday, March 11, Mrs. Hustava's Happy Campers were delighted when Dr. Lutz took time from a very busy week to read two books to them.
Read More

MORE FROM MES

Paynter Elementary School

Students Learn about Healthy Eating for Healthy Hearts

Every February Paynter Elementary takes time to reinforce “healthy heart habits” that students can use for a lifetime.
Read More

WES Recognized for Success of Positive Behavior Interventions Support

The PBIS is built around Whitehall ROARS and students earning ROARS tickets for demonstrating the school wide expectations (Respect, Ownership, Acceptance, Ready to Learn, and Safety). This foundation impacts all students and has improved student behaviors and decreased discipline referrals.
Read More

From Our Community Libraries

Multicultural Potluck Dinner Brings the Community Together

The Whitehall Public Library would like to thank the Baldwin-Whitehall School District for their partnership and support towards the successful Multicultural Potluck Dinner hosted at Baldwin High School on February 24th.
Read More

District Calendar

COMING SOON TO BWSD

https://www.bwschools.net/our-district/calendars

Click Here to Share News for a Future Monthly Issue of Highlander Highlights.

Highlander Highlights

District Receives Moonshot Grant to Transform Special Education

What Does It Mean to Be a Parent in a Learning CommUNITY?

Local Non-Profits Join Forces to Make Home Healthcare Items Available to Individuals in Need at No Cost

Marching Band Earns Top Score at PIMBA Competition

Mr. Wodarek Nominated for Best Visual Artist Award

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Mini Golf Outing Raises over $22,000 for Education

BHS Student Launches K.O Cosmetics

Name Tag Design Challenge

A Welcome Surprise!

​​Kindergarten Is off to a Colorful Start

Students’ Positive Choices Shine

Being Grateful

​Do You Have a Library Card?

Who Is Your Favorite Teacher?

“But Why?”

Steven Fisher Calculates Success

O’Brien Maintains Family Tradition of Volleyball Success

Come See Nick Cortazzo in Hairspray at the Benedum

You May Qualify for Free Internet

Help Needed: BWEF Treasurer

Innovation Shop Teaches Entrepreneurship

Oktoberfest Festivities in German Class

Growing our Learners

​​ABC Bootcamp Fashion Show

Books from Teachers' Wishlists Enrich Classrooms

Being Grateful

​Find Your Next Read at A New Chapter Bookstore

Shop Local with Gifts Made by BWSD Students

Being Grateful for All the Little Things We DON’T See

Robert Healy Is Developing the Future of Sports Journalism

Special Olympics Unified Flag Football Kicks off at Baldwin High School

Mark Your Calendar: Award-Winning Escape and Illusion Show

Esports Teams Featured on KDKA and in Kidsburgh

Support BWEF Through Amazon Smile and United Way This Holiday Season

BHS Teacher to Research Wolves in Yellowstone through Science Fellowship

Xello Introduces Students to Career Options

Students Harvest Vegetables from HEC Garden

​​Students Explore Their Senses with Pumpkin Day

Fall Fest Brings Families Out for a Night of Food, Fun, and Culture

Being Grateful

​Spices around the World

Ryan Rydzewski, Coauthor of When You Wonder You’re Learning, Addresses Staff

Changing Your Perspective Can Change Someone Else’s Life

Constance Mulbah Named One of Pittsburgh's 40 under 40

Friends, Fun, and Friday Night Lights

Virtual Recital Strikes a Chord with Students

District Adopts PikMyKid App to Streamline Dismissal Process

BWEF "Mini" Golf Outing = Success!

Students Build Life and Career Skills through ESL Learn & Earn Program

Meet Your BMS Counselors

Full STEAM ahead in the Library

McAnnulty Elementary School is Out of This World

Exceptional Education at WES

Being Grateful

​Love Your Library Celebration Day Planned for Whitehall Library

​Fall Programs at Baldwin Borough Public Library Have Something for Everyone

Open Enrollment for BWSD Cyber Academy

Celebrating our Rites of Passage

Mona Kazour Gives Patients the Tools They Need to Live to the Fullest

BHS Hockey Team Honored for Championship

BHS Students, Decades Apart, United in Song

Wide Open School

Class of 1971 Funds BWEF Scholarship

Baldwin High School Offered Students Homecoming Attire Free of Charge

Eighth Grade Football Game Raises Awareness for Breast Cancer with Pink Out

Color Week Brings Hues of Happiness to HEC

Baldwin Fire Department Visits McAnnulty

Rebecca Gill Named Principal of Whitehall Elementary School

Celebrating Custodian Appreciation Week

​Learn about Bats from Allegheny County Parks Experts

PSBA Extends Honor Roll of School Board Service to Mr. David Solenday and Ms. Karen Brown

You Never Know Where Your Road Will Go

Henry Pinnix Engages Growth at Tesla

Baldwin High School Head Coach Named 30 Under 30 by United Soccer Coaches

All Together Now Celebrates the Magic of Theater

District Awarded with National Empowered Seal Designation through EVERFI

Book Vending Machine Coming to WES—And A Student Will Design the Artwork

BHS Club Makes Halloween Sweeter by Volunteering to Assemble Treat Bags

Kindergarten Is off to a Colorful Start

Do You Have a Library Card?

ABC Bootcamp Fashion Show

Find Your Next Read at A New Chapter Bookstore

Students Explore Their Senses with Pumpkin Day

Spices around the World

Love Your Library Celebration Day Planned for Whitehall Library

Fall Programs at Baldwin Borough Public Library Have Something for Everyone

Learn about Bats from Allegheny County Parks Experts

Adult Computer Literacy and Drivers Education Courses with the BCAP

Celebrating the Traditions That Make Us Special

Winter Reading Fun for Everyone at Baldwin Library

Cool Learning with Ice Experiments

Would Your Child Make a Great Junior Librarian?