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On September 17th, Pennsylvania Department of Education Secretary Carrie Rowe visited the Baldwin-Whitehall School District to see the innovative learning happening across the District that is supported by PA Ready to Learn Block Grant funding.

Gary and Mary Eiben initiated the Entering the Workforce Scholarship in 2025, a $6,000 annual scholarship awarded to three graduates. The Eibens were impressed with the professionalism and dedication of the Foundation and District personnel supporting the Foundation's mission and have also given a Gary and Mary Eiben initiated the Entering the Workforce Scholarship in 2025, committing $6,000 annually for 10 years to support three graduates each year. At the start of this school year, the Eibens also donated $15,000 to support the Baldwin High School Purple Pantry — one of the largest single donations BWEF has ever received. The Eibens were impressed with the professionalism and dedication of the Foundation and District personnel supporting the Foundation's mission.

On the anniversary of September 11th, buses across the Baldwin-Whitehall School District displayed American flags as a tribute to the lives lost in the 2001 terrorist attacks.

Our Pre-K friends spent some time learning about Patriot Day. We talked about how the American flag is a special symbol of our country and then got creative by making our very own American flag handprint crafts!

The Baldwin-Whitehall School District is off to a wonderful start of the school year with fresh energy to learn.

Dr. David Muench has been selected to serve as the next principal of J. E. Harrison Middle School. His anticipated official start date is August 1, although he has already begun working with Mr. Ross on several important transition items, including the development of the master schedule and other planning efforts for the upcoming school year.

We are thrilled to invite you to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Baldwin High School Class of 2026 at our upcoming Commencement Ceremony!

McAnnulty recently celebrated the “Best Day Ever!” In the morning, students had the opportunity to see, pet, and interact with animals from a petting zoo. There were goats, cows, puppies, and even kangaroos! Students also got to help feed the animals. Some animals were fed with bottles, while others happily ate right out of little kindergarten hands! It was an amazing morning filled with smiles, laughter, and fun.

This month, Pre-K joined our specialized kindergarten classroom for a fun and engaging game of spring picture BINGO, creating a meaningful opportunity for students to learn and play together. The students searched for spring pictures like flowers, butterflies, and rainbows as each card was called, and they were so excited when they found a match! Some friends even helped others by pointing to pictures on their boards when they had trouble finding them. Students cheered each other on and were genuinely excited when someone won and called “BINGO!” After BINGO, we used Play-Doh to create different spring pictures from the game. 
The activity was a great way for students to play, learn, and interact together in an inclusive setting. It was wonderful to see students helping friends, celebrating each other’s successes, and simply enjoying time together while practicing important social and communication skills.

BWSD celebrated the second-annual Transportation Department Appreciation Day on April 28. Spearheaded by student council members Nate Malock and Gianna Harkins, this celebration, organized by the BW Elementary PTO and BHS Student Council, was put on to thank the District’s hardworking bus drivers and transportation staff. 

In a wonderful example of using their talents to serve the community, Baldwin High School students entertained nearly 300 attendees on April 9th at Whitehall Borough Historical Society’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The Baldwinaires and B-side choirs added patriotic flair with their musical contributions. 

This year, over 300 Baldwin-Whitehall administrators, faculty, staff, and students volunteered to help senior residents in our community with projects at their homes and living facilities through the Day of Caring. From yard work, garden prep, and pressure washing to technology help, smoke detector installation, and even carpet removal — we do it all!

Looking for something meaningful, fun, and affordable to do as a family this spring? Remake Learning Days is back from May 1–23, offering hundreds of hands-on events across our region where kids and caregivers can explore, create, and learn together. From building robots and making art to outdoor adventures and career exploration, these experiences are designed to spark curiosity and bring learning to life in exciting ways, and nearly all are free. It’s a wonderful opportunity to see learning in a whole new light and discover just how many places it happens every day.