Giant Makes Donation to Bloomsburg Area School District

The Bloomsburg Giant Food Store recently donated $2,982.18 to the Bloomsburg Area School District.  The district would like to thank Giant and all the community members who rounded up at the register to make this donation possible!

Graduates of Distinction Nominations

Do you know a Bloomsburg High School graduate who has achieved great success in their career or made a significant impact on society? Help us recognize their accomplishments by nominating them for the Graduates of Distinction Program! 

Eligibility:

✔ Must have graduated from Bloomsburg Area High School at least 10 years ago

✔ Must have excelled in their career and/or made an outstanding contribution to society

Click here for more information about the program and how to submit a nomination!

Questions? Contact BHS Principal Dr. Landis at alandis@bloomsd.k12.pa.us

Let’s celebrate the incredible achievements of our alumni! 

BHS Inducts Newest Graduate of Distinction

On February 21, Bloomsburg High School inducted Class of 1973 alumni Rob Schwimmer into its Graduates of Distinction program.  Pictured above is Mr. Schwimmer, left, and BHS student Forrest Petters during a question-and-answer session with the student body.

Below is a listing of some highlights from Mr. Schwimmer's career:

Name: Rob Schwimmer
Field of Work: Pianist, Composer, Thereminist, Haken Continuum player, Ondioline player, Teacher
Year of Graduation: 1973
Education: Bloomsburg High School and then out into the wide/cruel world of real music work
Career Highlights: Global Tours & Collaborations: Performed worldwide with Simon & Garfunkel at venues like Carnegie Hall and the Colosseum. Played with Stevie Wonder, Willie Nelson, and the Boston Pops. Award-Winning Work: Contributed to Oscar- and Grammy-winning albums, including 12 Little Spells by Esperanza Spalding. Acclaimed Performances: Known for Rhapsody in Blue with orchestra, solo concerts, and adding theremin to Vertigo with The Orchestra of St. Luke’s.
Induction Year: 2025

District Procedures Regarding Law Enforcement Activities

We encourage Panther families and the community to read about the district's procedures regarding law enforcement activities in a letter to the community.

The body of the letter can also be found below.  To read message below in another language, the Google Translate feature may be used.

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Dear Bloomsburg Area School District Community:

The purpose of this letter is to reaffirm our shared understanding of the district’s policies and procedures regarding law enforcement activities in and around school district buildings and property.  As a district, we understand the heightened concerns within our community, especially regarding the potential impact on our students’ well-being, and remain committed to providing clear communication and support.

The Bloomsburg Area School District Board of Directors has affirmed the district’s commitment to “to prepare its students to become contributing, responsible citizens and life-long learners with the ability to adapt and to succeed in a competitive world.”  We maintain clear procedures for any situation where outside law enforcement officials request access to our students, schools, or student information. We remain dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all students. 

On 30 January 2025, our administrative team and office staff received the following guidance and have in place the following procedures for responding to law enforcement officials, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers:

• Federal officers are no different than local and/or state law enforcement.
• The district has policies and procedures in place that do NOT allow the release of any private student information.
• Federal officers would need a valid warrant for any type of request or activity they wish to conduct.
• This warrant would be reviewed by our School Police Officers (SPOs) and shared with our school district solicitor for validation purposes.
• Parents and/or guardians would need to be notified as per policy when students are being questioned or having discussions with an outside legal authority (similar to a police officer coming into the school to interview students for something that took place outside of school), as they would need parent permission.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter, which will help us maintain a safe and inclusive environment.  

Sincerely,

Jonathan J. Cleaver
Superintendent

Students Soar with New STEM Program

Bloomsburg Middle School students are diving into Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) projects with new course offerings at the middle school level that tie into courses taught at the high school.  Pictured above, from left to right, are Bloomsburg High School Technology and Engineering Education Teacher Kirk Marshall, Bloomsburg Middle School Teacher Jade Walter, Bloomsburg Middle School student Bentley Welsh, and Bloomsburg Middle School student Bryce Orzolek.  Bentley and Bryce are displaying projects they made in Miss Walter's class.

Thank You, Officer Latin!

At a recent school board work session, Bloomsburg Area School District School Police Officer (SPO) and American Legion Post 273 Commander John Latin was recognized for the work he does as an SPO and also as the American Legion Commander.  Pictured above is Bloomsburg Middle School Principal Dan Yarnell (left) presenting Officer Latin with a certificate of appreciation.  We truly appreciate all that Officer Latin does for our district and the relationship we have with the American Legion!