During walk-throughs at both the high school and K-7 building, students and staff cheered them on and wished them luck before they head to state!
We wish them both the best of luck at state. Go Bucs!
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These friendly faces might not love having their picture taken, but they show up every day --from early mornings to late nights, field trips to daily routes—thank you for caring for our students like they’re your own. We are so grateful for the incredible team that keeps our kids safe to and from school, activities, and everywhere in between! 👏We appreciate you more than you know!
Bus numbers/Drivers:
#15 Dan | #20 Dexter | #6 Michelle | #24 Brent | #51 Don | #2 Gary | #25 LeAnne | #9 Tim | #17 Tammy
Van numbers/Drivers:
#323 Tim | #324 JoAnn | #335 Megan | #306 Rachel & Robin | #305 John | #300 Pamela | #320 Liz
Subs/Activity Bus Drivers:
Dean, Jason, Brad, Darrel, Nick, Carol, Randy, Ed, Al, Tom, Al C, Shelly
Dispatchers:
Vanessa & Liz
Transportation Director: LeAnne Scholl
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Facilities Facts, Community Conversations, and Our Shared Future
Last spring, our district completed a comprehensive Facilities Assessment. The purpose was simple: to gain a clear, objective understanding of the current condition of our buildings and the needs we must address to ensure safe, functional, and future-ready learning environments for our students.
The assessment identified significant issues across our facilities - many of which are tied to aging infrastructure, deferred maintenance, and systems that have simply reached the end of their useful life. While none of this is surprising to those of us who work in the buildings every day, having a detailed, professional evaluation provides clarity and facts to guide responsible decision-making.
Since receiving the report, our School Board has been engaged in thoughtful, ongoing discussions about how best to address these needs. These are complex decisions. They impact our students, staff, taxpayers, and the long-term vitality of our five communities. We are committed to taking the time necessary to fully understand the options and the implications of each.
Equally important to that process is community engagement.
Over the past several months, we have met with the Delavan, Blue Earth, and Frost City Councils; BEA retired staff; Silver Sneakers; Kiwanis; the Senior Citizen Center lunch group; the Ministerial Committee; and others to share the facts from the assessment and answer questions. In the coming weeks, we plan to meet with the Winnebago and Elmore City Councils, County Commissioners, local Fire Departments, and additional community groups.
Our goal is simple: to inform. We believe that accurate information builds trust. We also believe that strong public schools are foundational to strong communities. When our facilities are safe, efficient, and aligned with modern learning needs, it benefits not only our students, but our entire region.
If your organization or community group would like to host a facilities conversation, we would welcome the opportunity. These discussions are most productive when they are open, respectful, and grounded in facts - and we are grateful for the thoughtful dialogue we have experienced so far.
Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to our students and communities. We look forward to continuing the conversation together.
Mandy Fletcher - BEA Superintendent
We celebrated the 100th Day of School in the best ways! Some students dressed as 100-year-olds, some wore festive 100-day gear, and all brought their excitement for a fun-filled day of learning.
Students participated in STEM rotations featuring 100 objects, using Legos, pattern blocks, dominoes, cups, Link-N-Logs, and Wikki Stix to design and build creative structures. It was incredible to see their creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking on full display!
We wrapped up the day with 100-second silly face drawings, 100-day glasses, and a special treat to celebrate this milestone.
Here’s to 100 days of learning, growing, and showing BUC Pride!
Last week, our Girls Basketball team hosted a special “Practice with the BUCS” Day! Coach Spencer Monson invited girls in Kindergarten through 5th Grade to join the team for a fun and energetic session and the turnout was fantastic!
Events like this are a wonderful opportunity to build relationships between our high school athletes and elementary students, inspire future BUCS, and strengthen our school community.
We love seeing BUC Pride grow at every level! 💛
Monday, February 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-292026-oddngxfkz1mjrogyhqlb
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Thank you to the Kiwanis Club of Blue Earth for sponsoring this program; it is a joy to see how proud the students are when they are chosen for this award!
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Here are a few of the comments below to highlight them.
Sara Albright:
⭐️Sara is a caring and passionate teacher at Blue Earth Area. The time and effort she puts into planning lessons for students that are meaningful and impactful is top notch. Students completed a bead activity last quarter that was time and cost impactful but that didn't stop Sara, and the students absolutely loved the project! I also see sara spending many hours on our district QComp program. Her hard work and efforts to make the program run smoothly is so appreciated by all of us at Blue Earth Area. And then there is Frankie! Sara has brought a new level of support to our district. It is so fun to see the kids (and adults) light up anytime they see her and get to have some Frankie time!
⭐️We are so lucky to have Sara a part of BEA! She is always coming up with lessons that are meaningful for the students. Most recent, the 6th grade students made bead work where they could pick the design they created with the beads. I have seem some great bead work! Sara also does a fantastic job and organizing the Q Comp program. She put in many hours to make sure we all are in the know of deadlines and new Q Comp related news. And then there is Frankie! Sara is always finding ways to give students opportunities to be with Frankie. From helping a struggling student get into the building, to visiting classrooms throughout the year. Sara is a true example of a great educator!
⭐️Sara is a great teacher and an amazing person. She goes above and beyond for her students, even the students she doesn't have in her classes. She is a great instructor, by the way she teaches, you know Sara loves her job. She is passionate about the success of her colleagues and is always looking out for everyone. I am thankful I have such an amazing mentor and friend, I know I can always rely on Sara!
Madison Armstrong:
⭐️Madison has an amazing way to connect with her students and make them feel loved and understood while still keeping a lighthearted and fun environment to be in. She deeply cares and values her students. I'm always amazed to see just how much her students respect and care about her, as she's able to click with each and every one of them so quickly.
Truly she is a gem and makes a profound impact on everyone's lives, staff included! She treats everyone with kindness and respect. She absolutely deserves to be recognized for her dedication to shaping lives.
⭐️Such a fun colleague, very go-with-the-flow. I think I'd love to be a 2nd grader in her classroom!
⭐️Madison is able to build such good relationships with her students that it's rare that I don't see them smiling. Having her class for specials is a treat and seeing them get along so well with her makes me so happy to see. She has a special way of helping her students feel seen and cared for no matter what, and her care is what makes her students shine.
Congrats to both of our very deserving winners!
The Buccy heads were created and donated by Thomas Wallace.
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❤️ It’s Paraprofessional Recognition Week in Minnesota! ❤️
We are so grateful for these incredible individuals—their dedication, compassion, and behind-the-scenes encouragement make our school a better place every single day. Thank you for all you do!
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BEA Elementary and Middle School will be released at 12:30 pm and the High School will be out at 12:45 pm today.
Well done to all the participants for their impressive efforts today! Jase will attend the Regional Spelling Bee in February at South Central College in Mankato.
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📆Friday, January 16th, is a NO SCHOOL DAY for PreK - Grade 5 students only, due to teacher training. There IS school for students in grades 6 - 12.
📆Monday, January 19th, is a NO SCHOOL DAY for ALL students in grades PreK-12 at Blue Earth Area Schools.
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Al finalizar el segundo trimestre del año escolar la próxima semana, queremos recordarles a padres y estudiantes lo siguiente:
📆El viernes 16 de enero **no habrá clases solo para estudiantes de PreK a 5.º grado** debido a la capacitación docente. Hay clases para estudiantes de 6.º a 12.º grado.
📆El lunes 19 de enero no habrá clases para todos los estudiantes de PreK a 12.º grado en las Escuelas del Área de Blue Earth.
