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Can’t make it? Catch the celebration on the livestream and cheer on our Bucs from home! 💻
https://boxcast.tv/view/homecoming-2025-coronation-cidcmhrijteg4lgabym9
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🎉💛❤️ Homecoming Week is coming up, Bucs! ❤️💛🎉
This week isn’t just about school spirit—it’s about welcoming EVERYONE and making sure every Buc feels they belong. 🏴☠️✨ School Board Student Rep Inclusivity Homecoming Video
#Homecoming2025 #BUCPride #Belonging #WeAreBEA
📆September 24
⏰5:30 pm
📍BEAHS Performing Arts Center
Front row (L–R): King Candidates Omar Gomez, Pablo Ozuna, Noah Hanson, Jacob Murray, and Reed Sturtz
Back row (L–R): Queen Candidates Aubrey Koch, Ava Petersen, Ruby Allis, Sophie Hall, and Isabel Vargas
🏴☠️⚓️We're excited for a week full of Buc spirit and celebration!📣🎉
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Find the Briefing on the reverse side of the Fall 2025 Community Ed booklet arriving in your mailboxes this week, or check it out online here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V-wxma6ER5Nj-EZtB8Y7GavWWLBYhGLo/view?usp=sharing
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Here's the plan for the High School Homecoming 2025 Dress-Up Days next week—show your spirit with PJs, neon, western wear, favorite characters, and end the week with BUC PRIDE! 🏴☠️
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Come join the fun on Sept. 19 at Wilson Field before the big Bucs vs. Hayfield game!
🏃♂️ Run 1 or 2 laps around the track (or 100 m for toddlers only)
🎁 Every runner gets a prize
📸 Snap a photo with Buccy after the race!
🕠 Registration: 5:30 PM | Race: 6:15 PM
💲 $5 per child (toddlers–12 yrs)
It’s all about FUN, friends, and Buc Pride! 🏴☠️
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-090825-lbzjdvxxp5bienqusoso
Please help us welcome Blue Earth Area's new staff!
🍎Meet Ms. Hanson!
2nd Grade
A familiar face to many, 2018 BEA graduate Julia Hanson is starting her fourth year of teaching after spending three years as our much-loved Discovery Place Preschool teacher. She is excited to work with a new group of students and teachers and to continue growing her skills as an educator. Outside the classroom, she enjoys working out, crocheting, reading, and relaxing with a good movie.
Welcome to your new role, Ms. Hanson!
🍎Meet Ms. Mohwinkel!
Kindergarten
Tori Mohwinkel joined BEA last fall, stepping right into the kindergarten classroom after graduating from Waldorf University. Originally from St. James, she’s excited for the opportunity to grow as a teacher. In her free time, she enjoys sports, reading, and shopping.
Welcome back, Ms. Mohwinkel!
🍎Meet Mr. Bell!
Full-time Substitute Teacher
Carter Bell is another familiar face as he grew up in the area. He is the district floating sub and will work in just about every grade. Carter has a bachelor's degree in business management and is working on his master's degree in elementary and special education. This will be his first year teaching. His father Corey is a farmer. His mother Cathy is a second grade teacher in Fairmont, after 30 years at BEA. Carter also has an older brother Collin, who farms, and a younger sister Ashley, who is currently in college.
Welcome to your new role at BEA, Mr. Bell!
🍎Meet Mr. Kreps!
High School Social Studies
Terry Kreps grew up on his family farm about 20 miles north of Moorhead, where he attended school, and later stayed in Moorhead to attend Concordia College – home of what he jokingly refers to as “one of the lamest mascots in the history of mascots.” He is excited for the opportunity to get to know the students and communities that BEA serves. In his free time, Mr. Kreps enjoys all things games – board, card, or video – as well as diving into historical research.
Welcome to BEA, Mr. Kreps!
🍎Meet Mrs. Obermeyer!
Discovery Place Preschool/ECFE Baylea Obermeyer joined BEA last year as a kindergarten teacher and is now returning as our Discovery Place Preschool/ECFE teacher. She grew up in Independence, Iowa, where she attended Independence Jr./Sr. High School. She now lives in Walters, Minnesota. She’s excited about the opportunity to teach our littlest students. When she’s not in the classroom, she enjoys spending time with her family.
Welcome back, Mrs. Obermeyer!
Please help us welcome Blue Earth Area's new staff!
🍎Meet Ms. Mattson!
Elementary Art
Courtney Mattson, who joined BEA partway through last school year, is passionate about art and art history and loves inspiring young artists. She’s excited to continue introducing students to artists from around the world, exploring art movements, and teaching new techniques and styles. Originally from Elk River, Minnesota, she earned her associate’s degree from South Central College and her degree in Art Education with a minor in Art History from Minnesota State University. Outside the classroom, she enjoys concerts, time with friends and family, reading, and caring for her 50+ houseplants. She’s engaged to her fiancé, Alex, and they share their home with an adorable cat named Nixie.
We’re happy you are here, Ms. Mattson!
Please help us welcome Blue Earth Area's new staff!
🍎Meet Mrs. Morrow!
4th Grade
Rebecca Morrow is a familiar face, having subbed in 5th grade last year. She is excited to build strong relationships with her students and their families and looks forward to collaborating with such a welcoming and supportive staff. Originally from Fairmont, Minnesota, Mrs. Morrow graduated from Fairmont High School before earning her degree from Bethany Lutheran College. She recently celebrated a big milestone – getting married this past April! In her free time, she enjoys going on walks, spending time with family and friends, reading, and watching movies and shows with her husband.
Welcome back, Mrs. Morrow!
Please help us welcome Blue Earth Area's new staff!
🍎Meet Mrs. Bartlett!
4th Grade
A Blue Earth native and member of the Class of 2014, Amy Bartlett earned her degree in Elementary Education from Winona State University in 2017. She now lives in Winnebago with her husband, their two children, and their chocolate lab. Mrs. Bartlett is especially excited to have a supportive team of teachers to collaborate with this year. In her free time, she enjoys going on side-by-side rides with her family.
We’re thrilled to welcome Mrs. Bartlett to the team!
Please help us welcome Blue Earth Area's new staff!
🍎Meet Ms. Nagel!
2nd Grade
Bianca Nagel lives in Fairmont with her boyfriend, Josh, their three children—Irah (10), Jemma (5), and Alma (2)—and their two dogs, Peyton (13) and Roxy (7). She earned her B.S. in Elementary Education from Walden University and her M.S. in Early Childhood Education from Grand Canyon University. Excited for a fresh start and to join such a welcoming team, Ms. Nagel enjoys spending time with her family, camping, cheering on her kids in their activities, and reading. She’s also a creative at heart, making custom shirts, cups, and coozies—and she loves decorating royal icing sugar cookies in all kinds of flavors!
Welcome to the team, Ms. Nagel!
Please help us welcome Blue Earth Area's new staff!
🍎Meet Mrs. Hassing!
Early Childhood Education Coordinator
Kayla Hassing is thrilled to be part of the very same program where her education journey began 25 years ago and is eager to bring fresh ideas to the ECFE & Discovery Place Preschool program. Born and raised in Blue Earth, she attended school here from preschool through 12th grade before heading to La Crosse, Wisconsin. She then attended UW–La Crosse. After college, she taught in Wisconsin for two years before returning to Blue Earth. Since then, she has taught in a variety of roles, including 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and K–8 interventions. In her free time, Mrs. Hassing enjoys going for walks, working out, reading, and spending time with her family.
Welcome to ECFE & Discovery Place Preschool, Mrs. Hassing!
