Blue Earth Area High School

At Blue Earth Area Schools, we have so much to celebrate, especially our incredible seniors! As we head to the end of the school year, we’re excited to highlight one outstanding BEA senior each day, showcasing their unique contributions and achievements.

At Blue Earth Area Schools, we have so much to celebrate, especially our incredible seniors! As we head to the end of the school year, we’re excited to highlight one outstanding BEA senior each day, showcasing their unique contributions and achievements.
#seniorspotlight
#beabucpride

🎤 Family Karaoke Night – Save the Date! 🎶

School Board meetings:
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

Congrats to our BUC PRIDE winners for Quarter 2 of the 2025-2026 School Year! Each quarter, Buc PRIDE award winners are chosen through a collaboration of high school staff and National Honor Society members. In the spring, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders are invited to apply for NHS membership based on their GPA. Membership is awarded based upon academics, service, character, and leadership. #beabucpride

National School Counseling Week (Feb. 2–6) celebrates the incredible impact school counselors have on student success—from academics to emotions to planning their futures. Let's take a moment to thank our Student Success Coordinator, Jessica Holland!

#beabucpride

Last week, the BEA High School Bands welcomed guest Ben Faugstad. Ben is the band director and music professor at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato. Ben recently wrote a composition titled "Octavius" that the BEA concert band has been working on for our upcoming Large Group contest and concert. Students had the opportunity to work in sectional lessons and have rehearsal with Mr. Faugstad. This was a wonderful experience for the students to get to work in person with the composer of one of their selections.

We had a great day of partnership and collaboration at Blue Earth Area High School during our annual Health Science Mobile Lab! This event continues to strengthen partnerships with UHD, Faribault/Martin County Public Health, area community health care professionals, all working together to expose our 8th grade students to the health science career pathway. Students had the opportunity to use state-of-the-art equipment, explore careers, and practice skills needed in a variety of health science fields—an engaging, hands-on experience that highlights the power of community collaboration.

Thank you to our community partners: UHD-Adam Grant, Megan Hanson-Haase, Kelsey Hodges, Alex Wenkheimer, School Nurse, Ann Crofton, Public Health Nurses-Dani Nelson and Becca Sokoloski, and our HOSA students, Sydney, Berkley, Caitlyn and Isabella

Thanks to all of the High School Students who took the time to nominate a Support Staff member for the "You Make it a BEAutiful Day Award"!

Each semester a support staff member is recognized and selected by students and staff for going above and beyond to make each and every day a BEAutiful Day here at Blue Earth Area High School!

The BEA Support Staff recognized for Semester 1 is none other than Mrs. Jessica Holland! Congratulations!
#bucpride

Congratulations to BEA HS Business and Career and Technical Education Teacher, Holly Vogltance, who was selected to be the recipient of the 2025/2026 Quarter 2 Traveling Teacher Trophy! Each quarter, students get the opportunity to nominate a teacher who goes above and beyond to make BEA a beautiful place! 🤩

❄️ BEA will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 23, due to forecasted dangerously low temperatures. Stay warm and safe!

Due to forecasted weather and road conditions, Blue Earth Area Schools will be closing early today, Wednesday, January 21.
BEA Elementary and Middle School will be released at 12:30 pm and the High School will be out at 12:45 pm today.

💜💜Come help us support a great cause! 💜💜

Due to forecasted weather and road conditions, Blue Earth Area Schools will be closing early today, Friday, January 16.
BEA Middle School will be closing at 1:05 pm today and the High School will be out at 1:15 pm today. All evening activities are canceled.

The BEA HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) club has been competing in their Mid-Winter Competitive Events this past month and officially finished up this past Friday. Even though this conference is intended to help give our members experience with practicing their events, that makes it extra fun to celebrate our top 10 place winners!
Congrats to these students on their accomplishments!

#beabucpride

Blue Earth Area High School proudly announces that two high school seniors, Jessica Moore and Devin Haase, have been honored with the prestigious Academics, Arts, and Athletics (Triple 'A') Award. This recognition is awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional achievements in academics, fine arts, and athletics.

Jessica and Devin have not only maintained an impressive 3.0 or higher grade point average but have also actively participated in Minnesota State High School League-sponsored athletic and fine arts activities.

The Triple 'A' Award, commonly known as the Triple 'A,' is a statewide recognition that celebrates the achievements of high school seniors who embody excellence across academics, arts, and athletics. Jessica and Devin stand out among their peers, showcasing the dedication and determination that the award represents. Both will now compete at the sub-section level comprised of students from 11 other schools in South Central Minnesota. Those 4 subsection winners will be announced on January 21st and will be interviewed for the Section 2A AAA award at the end of January.

The Blue Earth Area community congratulates Jessica and Devin for their exceptional accomplishments and wishes them continued success in their future endeavors.

#beabucpride

🗳️🏛️ Learning Beyond the Classroom! 🏛️🗳️

Last week, some of our high school juniors--along with students from USC and Maple River--had an incredible experience at County Government Day, getting a behind-the-scenes look at how local government works. Students toured the courthouse, met with the judge, observed real court cases, and even sat in on a County Commissioners meeting, gaining first hand insight into local decision-making.

They also visited the law enforcement center, public works department, DMV, Drainage, 4H, Soil and Water, GIS, and Planning and Zoning, learning about the many services and career opportunities that support our community.

To top it off, students enjoyed a delicious lunch prepared by the Blue Earth American Legion Auxiliary—thank you for your hospitality and support! During lunch, students had the opportunity to hear from local probation officers and the veterans service coordinator, gaining even more perspective on community services and careers.

#beabucpride

As the second quarter of the school year comes to an end next week, we would like to remind parents and students of the following important items:
📆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.