Blue Earth Area School District

Blue Earth Area will be having a Fall Sports Informational Meeting on THURSDAY, AUGUST 7th at 7:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center at the High School. Please click on the link below for reference as to when your sport is to begin practice, as well as information about sports physicals , participation fees, and the MSHSL eligibility form.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-LY29oO05trhUTNa5u6ShuvctWfTAV33/view?usp=sharing

Like always, we anticipate a successful fall sports season. Be sure to come ready to give your all. Until then, enjoy
the rest of your summer.

~Travis Armstrong, BEA Activities Director

Now Hiring Paraprofessionals – Join Our Team!
Blue Earth Area Schools is seeking dedicated Paraprofessionals to support students in grades K–7 and at the high school level.

If you’re passionate about education and helping students succeed, we encourage you to apply. Please complete the Non-Teaching Employment Application and submit it to either:
– Conan Shaffer, BEA High School Principal (for high school positions)
– Ty Sturtz, BEA K–7 Assistant Principal (for elementary/middle school positions)

📄 Application link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NQtGER6CxcaDg-qJI1Hjld4sT7kwCjGG/view

We’d love to have you as part of the Blue Earth Area team!

Join our TEAM!

High School Social Studies Teacher
Date Available: 2025-2026 SY
Date Closing: Open until Filled
Location: Blue Earth Area High School

Located in Blue Earth, Minnesota at the junction of Interstate 90 and US Highway 169, the Blue Earth Area School District ISD 2860 serves the Southern Minnesota communities of Blue Earth, Frost, Winnebago, Delavan, and Elmore. The district’s mission is to invest in students so they succeed and excel in an ever-changing world.
Check out: www.beaschools.org

Join our Team!
Find the application for Non-Teaching Employment here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NQtGER6CxcaDg-qJI1Hjld4sT7kwCjGG/view and submit to Sara Frederickson at the email address listed in the graphic.

The school year may be over, but it's not too late to celebrate our incredible BEA staff retirees with a big THANK YOU! 🎉 From classrooms to buses, these dedicated individuals have shaped the lives of students for decades—and we are so grateful. Whether it was guiding little learners, keeping families connected through ECFE, building skills in the shop, or safely driving thousands of miles, your work truly mattered. 💛 Congratulations to: 👏 Sue Vogelsang– 31 years 👏 Roxanne Mennenga– 31 years 👏 Bob Evans– 26 years & 400,000+ miles 👏 Kay Bogan– 25 years DP/ECFE, 10 years PreK on Wheels 👏 Mark Wickersham– 19 years 👏 Bob Larson– 11 years Enjoy your well-deserved retirement—you’ll always be part of the BEA family! #beabucpride

We're looking for two Long-Term Subs to join our awesome team! 📚✨ If you love working with kids and making a difference, this could be a great fit! Check out: www.beaschools.org

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A standing ovation for our 2025 EDDY Award winner, Carter Bell! The EDDY Award goes to a non-certified staff member at BEA Schools, nominated and voted for by all staff. Here is an excerpt from Carter's glowing nomination: "Carter Bell is an INCREDIBLE asset to Blue Earth Area Elementary. He is approachable and always flexible to do what is asked of him, he communicates clearly and calmly, and he is a reliable staff person as he shows up both physically and mentally every day. Carter relates well to students - whether in the classroom or outside in the morning or at noon recess - (like, seriously, get some sunscreen, Carter) and he is known to give his best effort, encouragement, and a listening ear to everyone he meets. Carter is not only EXCELLENT at his job, but he is one of the most polite and kind human beings and shows up with a smile on his face - even when the job or life gets difficult. It is a privilege to work with such an AMAZING person." #beabucpride

Monday, June 9, BEA School Board Meeting Click this link to watch the livestream of this evening's Blue Earth Area School Board meeting at 6:00: https://boxcast.tv/view/school-board-meeting-06092025-dk9c4zsvowliz9esjrdd

Trading in textbooks for sunscreen and backpacks for beach towels--enjoy your summer, Blue Earth Area!

Mrs. Barke's talented Ceramics students created some amazing pottery this quarter! She found it an absolute pleasure working with these students. (The seniors are not pictured, but some of their lovely pottery is in the photos.) #beabucpride

Yesterday, our amazing BEA 5th graders teamed up with their Kindergarten buddies one last time this school year. They enjoyed time together outdoors and made unforgettable memories playing a game of kickball . 🟢 Watching these friendships grow has been such a joy! #beabucpride

Important: Action Required for 2025-2026 School Transportation 🚌 All K–12 students must be registered to receive school bus transportation. This process helps the Blue Earth Area Schools Transportation Department plan safe and efficient routes. **If this form is not completed, no bus transportation will be scheduled for your student.** How to Complete the Transportation Survey: 1. Log in to your Parent Portal in Infinite Campus. 2. On the home page, look for a blue field at the top, right above the Welcome message. 3. In that blue field, you'll see a message about the Transportation Opt-In Survey. 4. Click on the underlined words: Message Center. 5. Once you're in the Message Center, click the "Surveys" tab. 6. You’ll see the "Transportation Opt-In 25–26 School Year" survey. 7. Complete this form for each child who will need transportation. 🚌 Deadline: June 15, 2025 at 12:00 AM Be sure to complete the form on time so your child is scheduled for bus transportation. Eligibility Guidelines: ▪️Grades K–7 must live 1 mile or more from the Elementary School ▪️Grades 8–12 must live more than 2 miles from the High School ▪️High school students within 1 mile of the Elementary should walk there to catch a transfer bus ▪️Kindergarteners must be met at the stop by an adult unless going to daycare

The BEA 5th Grade field trip to Northern Star Base Camp was a huge success! The students had an amazing day filled with archery, rock climbing, and exciting team-building games. Such a great way to learn and grow outside the classroom! 💪🎯👏 #beabucpride

We had an unexpected adventure this morning when we arrived to find a few surprise water features ⛲️ in our buildings-courtesy of some leaky roofs! 💦A huge thank you goes out to our incredible custodial and maintenance teams who jumped into action right away, cleaning up the affected areas and setting out buckets to catch the drips 💧so we could keep the day running smoothly. Our students and staff have been amazing-flexible, respectful, and full of good humor as they navigate around the temporary setups in our hallways, media centers, and gymnasiums.🛢🪜 It's just another reminder of the wonderful people we have here at BEA. All events and activities will continue as planned, but we do ask everyone to be mindful of the buckets and signs that mark any areas with standing water. While we're hopeful for repairs soon, the final fix may take a few days. In the meantime, please use extra caution when visiting our buildings. ☔️ Thank you for your understanding, and for being the great community that you are!

IMPORTANT CARNIVAL UPDATE! We're so excited for our School Carnival today (Wednesday, May 21st)! Due to the forecasted cool and wet weather, the event will now be held indoors at the Blue Earth Area High School. 🎪 Same fun, just under one roof! We'll still have games, prizes, and all your favorite treats, including mini donuts, lemonade, ice cream, hamburgers, and hot dogs for purchase! 🕒 Event Time: 4:00–6:30 PM (Note time change) 📍 New Location: Inside BEA High School (please use door A)

Thank You to Our Speech and Language Pathologists for the incredible work you do every day. Your patience, expertise, and dedication help our students find their voices—sometimes literally—and build the confidence they need to succeed. You make a lasting difference, and we are so grateful for you! #beabucpride

Today brought pure excitement to BEA Elementary as our students took part in one of their favorite events—**BINGO !** The thrill of shouting “BINGO!” was only matched by the joyful chaos that followed, as students sprinted through the halls to the prize table to claim their rewards. If some of our photos turned out a bit blurry, it's only because it's hard to catch lightning in a snapshot—those kids can move! So much fun! #beabucpride

🎉🎪 Spring Carnival is Coming! 🎪🎉 Get ready for an evening of FREE fun for all ages at the Spring Carnival! 📍 Blue Earth Area High School 🗓 May 21, 2025 🕓 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM Come enjoy: 🐐 Petting Zoo 🏰 Bounce Houses 🎨 Face Painting 🎯 Games for everyone! 🍩 Mini donuts, ice cream, lemonade, and more will be available for purchase. Bring your friends, family, and festive spirit—don’t miss this awesome community event!