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
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
🩸 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! ❤️
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!
Monday, July 13, 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-july-13-2026-w4bvmadkzlaz8nwvlfsa
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-july-13-2026-w4bvmadkzlaz8nwvlfsa
Welcome back, Sophia! 👋🎒
American Exchange Project traveler Sophia is back from Sussex, New Jersey! 📍
While she stayed in Sussex, her absolute favorite highlight of the trip was a classic East Coast beach day. She loved heading to the shore, playing boardwalk games, and catching some serious waves! 🌊🎮
Check out her trip highlights below! 👇 Welcome home, Sophia! #BEABuccaneers #AmericanExchangeStudent #TravelNJ #BeachDay
American Exchange Project traveler Sophia is back from Sussex, New Jersey! 📍
While she stayed in Sussex, her absolute favorite highlight of the trip was a classic East Coast beach day. She loved heading to the shore, playing boardwalk games, and catching some serious waves! 🌊🎮
Check out her trip highlights below! 👇 Welcome home, Sophia! #BEABuccaneers #AmericanExchangeStudent #TravelNJ #BeachDay
Take a Walk Down Memory Lane during Giant Days!
Whether it's been 5 years or 50, come see what's changed—and what hasn't. Join us for a guided tour of the High School or K-7 building as we celebrate the memories that began here.
📅Saturday, July 11
1:00–2:00 PM
Whether it's been 5 years or 50, come see what's changed—and what hasn't. Join us for a guided tour of the High School or K-7 building as we celebrate the memories that began here.
📅Saturday, July 11
1:00–2:00 PM
Join our Team!
Welcome back, Amelia! 👋🎒
Our latest American Exchange Project traveler, Amelia, is back from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania! 📍
While Gettysburg is famous for its history, Amelia’s absolute favorite highlights were a bit more hands-on. She loved making soft pretzels 🥨 and singing karaoke with new friends! 🎤✨
Swipe through to see some of her favorite trip snapshots! 👇 Drop a welcome home message for Amelia in the comments! #BEABuccaneers #AmericanExchangeStudent #TravelPA #GoodTimes #AmericanExchangeProject #BEABucpride
Our latest American Exchange Project traveler, Amelia, is back from Gettysburg, Pennsylvania! 📍
While Gettysburg is famous for its history, Amelia’s absolute favorite highlights were a bit more hands-on. She loved making soft pretzels 🥨 and singing karaoke with new friends! 🎤✨
Swipe through to see some of her favorite trip snapshots! 👇 Drop a welcome home message for Amelia in the comments! #BEABuccaneers #AmericanExchangeStudent #TravelPA #GoodTimes #AmericanExchangeProject #BEABucpride
You can vote early by going to the Faribault County Courthouse, located at 415 N. Main in Blue Earth between 8 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
For more information, click on this link
https://www.beaschools.org/
For more information, click on this link
https://www.beaschools.org/
Shutter shades, UGG boots, and a Justin Bieber haircut on every corner. 🎶
The 2009-2010 school year was an elite era. If you didn’t spend your weekends watching Avatar in theaters, quoting The Hangover, or learning the dance to "Single Ladies," did you even go to school in 2010?
Drop your favorite memory (or your most embarrassing fashion choice) from this year in the comments! 👇
#ThrowbackThursday #2010Nostalgia #HighSchoolMemories #BackInTheDay #PopCulture #bucpride #BEAbuccaneers
The 2009-2010 school year was an elite era. If you didn’t spend your weekends watching Avatar in theaters, quoting The Hangover, or learning the dance to "Single Ladies," did you even go to school in 2010?
Drop your favorite memory (or your most embarrassing fashion choice) from this year in the comments! 👇
#ThrowbackThursday #2010Nostalgia #HighSchoolMemories #BackInTheDay #PopCulture #bucpride #BEAbuccaneers
The pipes have burst on multiple occasions, impacting the school day and causing damage in the building.
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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
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
You can vote early by going to the Faribault County Courthouse, located at 415 N. Main in Blue Earth between 8 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
For more information, click on this link
https://www.beaschools.org/
For more information, click on this link
https://www.beaschools.org/
Join our Team!
Find the Application for Non-teaching Employment here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NQtGER6CxcaDg-qJI1Hjld4sT7kwCjGG/view
Find the Application for Non-teaching Employment here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NQtGER6CxcaDg-qJI1Hjld4sT7kwCjGG/view
Welcome home, Isabel! 👋🎒
As part of American Exchange Program, Isabel traveled to Kilgore, Texas this year! 📍
When we asked her about her absolute favorite part of the trip, she said it was all about the hot air balloon festival and the amazing connections she made along the way. 🎈✨
Check out her trip highlights below! 👇 We love seeing our students explore new places! #BEABuccaneers #AmericanExchangeProject #KilgoreTX #LifelongConnections
🌍 NEW SERIES: The American Exchange Project at BEA! 🌍
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to step completely out of your comfort zone and experience a totally different slice of American life?
This summer, our Blue Earth Area students did just that—and we are hosting some incredible student visitors in return! Over the next month, we’ll be sharing stories, photos, and unforgettable moments from our students' journeys. But first, what exactly is the American Exchange Project (AEP)?
What is AEP? The American Exchange Project gives high school seniors the opportunity to experience life in a different part of the United States—for free! Students spend a week living with a host family, exploring a new community, learning about different cultures and perspectives, and building friendships that last a lifetime. It's an incredible opportunity to broaden horizons, develop independence, and discover that while our communities may be different, we have much more in common than we think.
Welcoming the Country to Blue Earth Area Schools! This summer, BEA is proud to welcome students from across the country to southern Minnesota. Our visiting students will experience everything from our local businesses and agriculture to Minnesota traditions, community events, and, of course, our famous Midwest hospitality! We're excited to share this unique experience with our community and can't wait to introduce our guests to everything that makes Blue Earth such a special place.
👉 Stay tuned! Over the next few weeks, we will be featuring individual student spotlights, behind-the-scenes looks at their trips, and highlights from our visitors' time here in Blue Earth. You won't want to miss these incredible stories!
#BEAProud #AmericanExchangeProject #BlueEarthArea #MidwestHospitality #FutureLeaders
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to step completely out of your comfort zone and experience a totally different slice of American life?
This summer, our Blue Earth Area students did just that—and we are hosting some incredible student visitors in return! Over the next month, we’ll be sharing stories, photos, and unforgettable moments from our students' journeys. But first, what exactly is the American Exchange Project (AEP)?
What is AEP? The American Exchange Project gives high school seniors the opportunity to experience life in a different part of the United States—for free! Students spend a week living with a host family, exploring a new community, learning about different cultures and perspectives, and building friendships that last a lifetime. It's an incredible opportunity to broaden horizons, develop independence, and discover that while our communities may be different, we have much more in common than we think.
Welcoming the Country to Blue Earth Area Schools! This summer, BEA is proud to welcome students from across the country to southern Minnesota. Our visiting students will experience everything from our local businesses and agriculture to Minnesota traditions, community events, and, of course, our famous Midwest hospitality! We're excited to share this unique experience with our community and can't wait to introduce our guests to everything that makes Blue Earth such a special place.
👉 Stay tuned! Over the next few weeks, we will be featuring individual student spotlights, behind-the-scenes looks at their trips, and highlights from our visitors' time here in Blue Earth. You won't want to miss these incredible stories!
#BEAProud #AmericanExchangeProject #BlueEarthArea #MidwestHospitality #FutureLeaders
The Ag2School tax credit is only available for facilities bonds. It does not apply to an operating levy. If the referendum questions are approved, 46% of the bond referendum’s total principal and interest will be covered by the Ag2School Tax Credit.
Click the link for more information
https://www.beaschools.org/
Click the link for more information
https://www.beaschools.org/
Absentee/Early voting starts today! Go to the Faribault County Courthouse, located at 415 N. Main in Blue Earth between 8 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
For more information, click on this link
https://www.beaschools.org/
For more information, click on this link
https://www.beaschools.org/
Platform shoes, 8-track tapes, and freedom before smartphones. 📼
The 1975-1976 school year hit a little differently. If you weren’t spending your weekends at the roller rink or arguing over whether Jaws or Rocky was the better movie, were you even there?
Drop your favorite memory (or worst fashion choice) from that year in the comments! 👇
#ThrowbackThursday #70sStyle #SchoolDays #GoodOldDays #TheSeventies #bucpride
The 1975-1976 school year hit a little differently. If you weren’t spending your weekends at the roller rink or arguing over whether Jaws or Rocky was the better movie, were you even there?
Drop your favorite memory (or worst fashion choice) from that year in the comments! 👇
#ThrowbackThursday #70sStyle #SchoolDays #GoodOldDays #TheSeventies #bucpride
