American Exchange Project Student Spotlight: Kenzie! ✈️☀️
Our next American Exchange Project student is Kenzie, who soaked up the sun in Naples, Florida! 🏖️🎢
❤️ Her favorite highlights? Thrill rides at Busch Gardens, beach days, dining out, and making connections that matter! 🌴🍔
In Kenzie’s own words:
"American Exchange Trip was genuinely the best experience! It’s a life-changing experience and you get to meet the bestest of friends." 🥹✨
Welcome home, Kenzie! We love seeing how impactful this program is for our students.
Swipe through to check out Kenzie's favorite sunny snapshots! 👇📸
#AmericanExchangeProject #AEPSpotlight #Bucpride #BlueEarthArea #StudentExchange #NaplesFL #BuschGardens #LifeChangingJourney
On August 11, 2026 Blue Earth Area School District voters will be asked to consider 2 bond referendum questions:
• A $63.31 million referendum to build a new PreK-6 grade elementary school and repurpose space at the high school to serve 7th grade students.
• A $10.3 million bond to build a multi-purpose space attached to the new elementary school and update the HVAC system at the high school.
To learn more about what would be included in these new spaces, visit https://www.beaschools.org/
• A $63.31 million referendum to build a new PreK-6 grade elementary school and repurpose space at the high school to serve 7th grade students.
• A $10.3 million bond to build a multi-purpose space attached to the new elementary school and update the HVAC system at the high school.
To learn more about what would be included in these new spaces, visit https://www.beaschools.org/
Join our Team!
Blue Earth Area Schools is seeking applicants for an Evening Custodian position.
To apply, download an application here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NQtGER6CxcaDg-qJI1Hjld4sT7kwCjGG/view, or stop by the District Office to pick up an application in person.
Learn more about us at beaschools.org.
Blue Earth Area Schools is seeking applicants for an Evening Custodian position.
To apply, download an application here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NQtGER6CxcaDg-qJI1Hjld4sT7kwCjGG/view, or stop by the District Office to pick up an application in person.
Learn more about us at beaschools.org.
American Exchange Project Student Spotlight: Aimee! ✈️🤠
Our next American Exchange Project student is Aimee, who spent her exchange trip in Jasper, Texas! 🗺️✨
❤️ Her favorite memory?
Horseback riding! 🐴🌾 There’s no better way to experience the Lone Star State than hitting the trails!
Welcome home, Aimee! It looks like you had an incredible outdoor adventure in Texas. ☀️🤠
Swipe through to check out Aimee's favorite photos from her trip! 👇📸
#AmericanexchangeProject #AEPSpotlight #Bucpride #BlueEarthArea #StudentExchange #JasperTX #HorsebackRiding #TexasAdventure
Our next American Exchange Project student is Aimee, who spent her exchange trip in Jasper, Texas! 🗺️✨
❤️ Her favorite memory?
Horseback riding! 🐴🌾 There’s no better way to experience the Lone Star State than hitting the trails!
Welcome home, Aimee! It looks like you had an incredible outdoor adventure in Texas. ☀️🤠
Swipe through to check out Aimee's favorite photos from her trip! 👇📸
#AmericanexchangeProject #AEPSpotlight #Bucpride #BlueEarthArea #StudentExchange #JasperTX #HorsebackRiding #TexasAdventure
You have the option to vote early in person prior to Election Day. Early voting is available at the Faribault County Courthouse, located at 415 N. Main Street in Blue Earth, during regular business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Taking advantage of early voting can help avoid Election Day scheduling conflicts while ensuring your vote is counted.
For more information, click on this link
https://www.beaschools.org/
For more information, click on this link
https://www.beaschools.org/
SCHEDULE UPDATE: This meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, August 10 | 7:00 pm | BEA High School PAC
🏐It's time to start thinking about Fall Sports! 🏈🎾🏃
Parents and guardians of students in grades 7–12 are invited to attend the BEA Fall Athletics Parent Meeting on Monday, August 10, at 7:00 PM in the BEAHS Performing Arts Center.
This meeting will cover important information to help your student-athlete prepare for the upcoming fall season.
🏈Football families: Equipment handout for students in grades 9–12 will be held on Thursday, August 6, at 5:00 PM.
Learn more about BEA Athletics at beaschools.org/o/beahs/page/athletics or call 507-526-3201 with questions.
We look forward to seeing you there!
🏐It's time to start thinking about Fall Sports! 🏈🎾🏃
Parents and guardians of students in grades 7–12 are invited to attend the BEA Fall Athletics Parent Meeting on Monday, August 10, at 7:00 PM in the BEAHS Performing Arts Center.
This meeting will cover important information to help your student-athlete prepare for the upcoming fall season.
🏈Football families: Equipment handout for students in grades 9–12 will be held on Thursday, August 6, at 5:00 PM.
Learn more about BEA Athletics at beaschools.org/o/beahs/page/athletics or call 507-526-3201 with questions.
We look forward to seeing you there!
AEP Student Spotlight: Sydney! ✈️🐬
Our next American Exchange Project student is Sydney, who headed east to Norfolk, Virginia! 🗺️✨
❤️ Her favorite highlights?
Sydney fit so much awesome stuff into her trip! She loved visiting nearby Washington, D.C., going on an unforgettable dolphin ride 🐬, and meeting so many amazing new people along the way! 🏛️🤝
Welcome home, Sydney! It sounds like an absolute trip of a lifetime.
Check out Sydney's favorite photos from her adventure below! 👇📸
#AEPSpotlight #AmericanExchangeProject #Bucpride #BlueEarthArea #StudentExchange #NorfolkVA #DCBound #DolphinBoatTour
Our next American Exchange Project student is Sydney, who headed east to Norfolk, Virginia! 🗺️✨
❤️ Her favorite highlights?
Sydney fit so much awesome stuff into her trip! She loved visiting nearby Washington, D.C., going on an unforgettable dolphin ride 🐬, and meeting so many amazing new people along the way! 🏛️🤝
Welcome home, Sydney! It sounds like an absolute trip of a lifetime.
Check out Sydney's favorite photos from her adventure below! 👇📸
#AEPSpotlight #AmericanExchangeProject #Bucpride #BlueEarthArea #StudentExchange #NorfolkVA #DCBound #DolphinBoatTour
🎡 Hey, Bucs! Is your project at the county fair this week? 🌟
Whether you've been raising livestock, baking, building, sewing, gardening, or creating anything amazing, we want to see it!
Show off your hard work a little—drop a photo of your project (and your ribbons, too! 🏅) in the comments. We can't wait to celebrate all of the incredible things our BEA students have accomplished at the fair this week.
Good luck to everyone exhibiting this week, and have fun at the fair! 🎠🌽🐄
Whether you've been raising livestock, baking, building, sewing, gardening, or creating anything amazing, we want to see it!
Show off your hard work a little—drop a photo of your project (and your ribbons, too! 🏅) in the comments. We can't wait to celebrate all of the incredible things our BEA students have accomplished at the fair this week.
Good luck to everyone exhibiting this week, and have fun at the fair! 🎠🌽🐄
Tamagotchis in our pockets, Frosted tips, butterfly clips, Titanic in theaters, and AOL dial-up tones ringing in our ears. 📼 Walking it back to the 1997-1998 school year!
Who remembers feeding their virtual pet under the desk or waiting 10 minutes for a single song to download on Napster? 🙋♂️ Class of '98 (and all '90s alumni), where you at?
#BEABuccaneers #Bucpride #TBT #ThrowbackThursday #1998 #90sNostalgia #Late90s #HighSchoolMemories
Who remembers feeding their virtual pet under the desk or waiting 10 minutes for a single song to download on Napster? 🙋♂️ Class of '98 (and all '90s alumni), where you at?
#BEABuccaneers #Bucpride #TBT #ThrowbackThursday #1998 #90sNostalgia #Late90s #HighSchoolMemories
How many gym courts will the district have if a new school is built?
Blue Earth Area Schools currently has 7 gym courts. Referendum question 1 would provide a total of 8 courts districtwide (5 new courts). If both questions pass, the district would have a total of 9 courts.
Blue Earth Area Schools currently has 7 gym courts. Referendum question 1 would provide a total of 8 courts districtwide (5 new courts). If both questions pass, the district would have a total of 9 courts.
🏈It's time to start thinking about Fall Sports! 🏐🎾🏃
Parents and guardians of students in grades 7–12 are invited to attend the BEA Fall Athletics Parent Meeting on Tuesday, August 11, at 7:00 PM in the BEAHS Performing Arts Center.
This meeting will cover important information to help your student-athlete prepare for the upcoming fall season.
🏈Football families: Equipment handout for students in grades 9–12 will be held on Thursday, August 6, at 5:00 PM.
Learn more about BEA Athletics at beaschools.org/o/beahs/page/athletics or call 507-526-3201 with questions.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Over 46% of the bond referendum’s total principal & interest will be covered by the State of Minnesota’s Ag2School Tax Credit. Two more facts about Ag2School Tax Credits include:
• This tax credit reduces property tax impact for agricultural property owners on existing and future school building bonds.
• Non-agricultural landowners will not see an increase in their taxes as a result of this tax credit as the credit is paid entirely by the State of Minnesota.
• This tax credit reduces property tax impact for agricultural property owners on existing and future school building bonds.
• Non-agricultural landowners will not see an increase in their taxes as a result of this tax credit as the credit is paid entirely by the State of Minnesota.
The site identified for the new school aligns with State guidelines for needed acreage for an elementary school. In addition, having both schools on one campus will improve operating efficiency by allowing shared use of space, more efficient use of staff, and improved transportation resources. This will save the District money and better serve students and the community.
Our Blue Earth Area FFA officers spent June 29–July 1 in Fairmont preparing for an incredible year ahead! 🌽🏴☠️
The annual Officer Retreat was all about building a stronger team and becoming stronger leaders. Officers participated in team-building activities, learned valuable leadership skills, planned for National FFA Convention, created the chapter calendar and Program of Activities, designed this year's chapter shirt, and set goals for the year ahead.
The team also chose this year's theme: Driven to Serve—a reminder of their commitment to leading with purpose and making a positive impact on our school and community.
We're excited to see all they'll accomplish this year!
👏 Meet your 2026–27 BEA FFA Officers:
Brooklyn Rosenau, Lise Granillo, Hudson Prestegard, Hayden Prestegard, Nolan Hagedorn, Madie Redepenning, Reese Olson, Abbey Lorenz
The annual Officer Retreat was all about building a stronger team and becoming stronger leaders. Officers participated in team-building activities, learned valuable leadership skills, planned for National FFA Convention, created the chapter calendar and Program of Activities, designed this year's chapter shirt, and set goals for the year ahead.
The team also chose this year's theme: Driven to Serve—a reminder of their commitment to leading with purpose and making a positive impact on our school and community.
We're excited to see all they'll accomplish this year!
👏 Meet your 2026–27 BEA FFA Officers:
Brooklyn Rosenau, Lise Granillo, Hudson Prestegard, Hayden Prestegard, Nolan Hagedorn, Madie Redepenning, Reese Olson, Abbey Lorenz
Avoid election day lines and vote early! Early and Absentee voting is opened now until August 10th.
Go to the Faribault County Courthouse, located at 415 N. Main in Blue Earth between 8 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. Walk into the auditor’s office and ask for an absentee ballot!
For more information, click on this link
Blue Earth Area School District
Go to the Faribault County Courthouse, located at 415 N. Main in Blue Earth between 8 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. Walk into the auditor’s office and ask for an absentee ballot!
For more information, click on this link
Blue Earth Area School District
Next up on our American Exchange Project features is Connor, who spent his trip exploring the home of the blues in Memphis, Tennessee! 🗺️✨
❤️ His favorite part of the trip?
"I would say the people. They were very fun and I made a lot of memories that will last a lifetime." 🤝💛
Welcome home, Connor! There is nothing better than traveling to a new place and coming back with lifelong friends.
Swipe through to see some of Connor's favorite moments from his Tennessee adventure! 👇📸 #AmericanExchangeProjectSpotlight #BlueEarthArea #StudentExchange #MemphisTN #LifelongMemories #bucpride #beabucpride
❤️ His favorite part of the trip?
"I would say the people. They were very fun and I made a lot of memories that will last a lifetime." 🤝💛
Welcome home, Connor! There is nothing better than traveling to a new place and coming back with lifelong friends.
Swipe through to see some of Connor's favorite moments from his Tennessee adventure! 👇📸 #AmericanExchangeProjectSpotlight #BlueEarthArea #StudentExchange #MemphisTN #LifelongMemories #bucpride #beabucpride
A full analysis of the PreK-7 building’s structure and system needs was completed in early 2025. The study identified
$55.15 million in needed updates to the school in the next ten years, with $42.08 million that were noted as critical needs. Some of these critical needs include the restrooms throughout the building that have failing fixtures and do not meet accessibility requirements.
Click the link for more information
https://www.beaschools.org/
🩸 Give the gift of life. Donate blood. ❤️
BEAHS student volunteers are proud to sponsor this upcoming American Red Cross Blood Drive! Every donation has the power to help save lives, and your support can make a real difference in our community.
📅 Thursday, July 17
🕛 12:00-5:00 PM
📍 Trinity Lutheran Church
To schedule your appointment:
📞 Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code BEAHSMN.
🎬 Bonus! Donate blood July 13-31 and receive a Fandango movie reward by email from the American Red Cross.
Thank you for helping our students support this lifesaving effort! ❤️
BEAHS student volunteers are proud to sponsor this upcoming American Red Cross Blood Drive! Every donation has the power to help save lives, and your support can make a real difference in our community.
📅 Thursday, July 17
🕛 12:00-5:00 PM
📍 Trinity Lutheran Church
To schedule your appointment:
📞 Call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code BEAHSMN.
🎬 Bonus! Donate blood July 13-31 and receive a Fandango movie reward by email from the American Red Cross.
Thank you for helping our students support this lifesaving effort! ❤️
Flannel shirts, combat boots, and the absolute best era for music. 🎸 Taking it all the way back to the Class of 1992!
. Who remembers making sure their bangs were hairsprayed to perfection before the morning bell? 🙋♂️
Class of '92, drop your favorite memory in the comments! 👇
#Bucpride #BEAbuccaneers #TBT #ThrowbackThursday #ClassOf1992 #90sNostalgia #HighSchoolMemories #90sKids
. Who remembers making sure their bangs were hairsprayed to perfection before the morning bell? 🙋♂️
Class of '92, drop your favorite memory in the comments! 👇
#Bucpride #BEAbuccaneers #TBT #ThrowbackThursday #ClassOf1992 #90sNostalgia #HighSchoolMemories #90sKids
Interested in serving your community and helping shape the future of Blue Earth Area Schools?
The Blue Earth Area School Board has four open seats up for election this year. If you're interested in running, candidate filing is open July 14 through July 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
📍 File in person at the BEA District Office, 315 East 6th Street, Blue Earth.
Serving on the School Board is a meaningful way to make a difference for our students, staff, and community. We encourage anyone interested to learn more and consider filing!
The Blue Earth Area School Board has four open seats up for election this year. If you're interested in running, candidate filing is open July 14 through July 28, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
📍 File in person at the BEA District Office, 315 East 6th Street, Blue Earth.
Serving on the School Board is a meaningful way to make a difference for our students, staff, and community. We encourage anyone interested to learn more and consider filing!
