Big Spring Theater Productions Presents Into the Woods
Cinderella, Little Red Ridinghood, Prince Charming, and Jack (from Jack and the Beanstalk) – these are among the characters in James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's fractured fairy tale musical,
Into the Woods.
Into the Woods humorously combines a number of classic fairy tales into one narrative. A baker and his wife are assigned a number of tasks by a nearby witch and only after completing these duties will they be able to give birth. During their quest to fulfill the witches' demands, they encounter Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Cinderella, and numerous other fairy tale figures. What begins as a lively irreverent fantasy becomes a moving lesson about community responsibility and the stories we tell our children.
Featuring award-winning songs and timeless characters,
Into the Woods is certain to please!
Come out and enjoy the show!
Showtimes:
Friday, March 30th- 7:00pm
Saturday, March 31st- 2:00pm & 7:00pm
Sunday, April 1st- 2:00pm
Tickets are $9. Please purchase tickets ahead of time to secure preferred seating. To download the ticket order form, click
here. Tickets may also be purchased at the door.
Kindergarten registration in the Big Spring School District has been scheduled as follows:
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School
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Date
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Time
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| Mount Rock Elementary |
April 30 & May 1, 2012 |
9:00 am to 3:00 pm |
| Newville Elementary |
April 19 & 20, 2012 |
9:00 am to 3:00 pm |
| Oak Flat Elementary |
April 26, & 27, 2012 |
9:00 am to 3:00 pm |
Youngsters should be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2012 in order to be eligible for kindergarten for the school year 2012-2013. Parents must bring their child's birth certificate, the social security card or number, immunization records and proof of residency (sales agreement, lease, drivers license, utility bill, etc.) when they come to registration. Students should accompany their parents to registration.
Kindergarten registration packets will be mailed after the preliminary kindergarten regisistration form is received in the District Office. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Carol Kuntz, District Office at 776-2413.
Kindergarten Preliminary Form.pdf
Big Spring FFA members win "Today's Agriculture" Video Contest at 2012 PA Farm Show
During the PA Farm Show last week, the Big Spring FFA Chapter received the most People's Choice votes in the Today's Agriculture Video contest, besting eleven other FFA chapters from across the state with their video of the Creekside Dairy.
FFA chapters from across the state partnered with industry businesses and organizations to create videos about modern agriculture, showcasing the advanced technology that produces food and gets it from farm gate to dinner plate.
FFA members are honing their communications skills and showcasing their talents by telling the story of agriculture through videos, all while preparing to become future leaders in the state's number one industry-agriculture.
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BSMS National Junior Honor Society Awarded
AFP’s Youth Group of the Year Award for Philanthropy
This year, Big Spring School District is pleased to announce that the Big Spring Middle School National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) was chosen to receive this award. Led by advisor Mrs. Susan Piper, NJHS was nominated by Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region for their contributions to the Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraising event. Bowl for Kids’ Sake is the signature fundraising event for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region. Their mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships.
This year, Big Spring School District is pleased to announce that the Big Spring Middle School National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) was chosen to receive this award. Led by advisor Mrs. Susan Piper, NJHS was nominated by Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region for their contributions to the Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraising event. Bowl for Kids’ Sake is the signature fundraising event for Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region. Their mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships.
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BSSD Receives $18,000 in Teacher Grants through Bulldog Foundation and Donor’s Choose Partnership
In a struggling economy, school district budgets are shrinking and teachers are often forced to find new and creative methods to fund the purchase of classroom materials and supplies. That’s the driving force behind the Bulldog Foundation, which provides classroom grants for teachers, and the website DonorsChoose.org, an online charity that connects public school teachers in need with potential donors.
Recently, the Bulldog Foundation partnered with Donor’s Choose and local businesses to provide additional funding for their teacher grants. These grants are designed to assist Big Spring teachers with funding for classroom supplies and materials they would otherwise not be able to purchase.
During the month of October, the Bulldog Foundation was able to approve 55 teacher grant requests, totaling more than $18,000. This included funding directly from the foundation, as well as matching funds from businesses such as Century Link, Horace Mann, and Panasonic, who were able to assist with the teacher grants through the Donor’s Choose website.
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New Elementary Phone Numbers
Due to the installation of a new phone system, the main phone numbers at our elementary buildings have changed. Please use the new phone numbers below.
Mount Rock 717-776-2425
Newville 717-776-2435
Oak Flat 717-776-2445
Updated Visitor Procedures
The Big Spring School District welcomes parents, community members and visitors into our buildings to observe or participate in a wide variety of educational experiences. We believe that student and staff safety is of the utmost importance. For students and staff to thrive they must feel secure in their environment. Therefore, each building has been asked to post a sign in the office area indicating that parents, family members and/or visitors may need to show a form of identification before being issued a visitor badge. In addition, this form of identification will be held by the office staff until the individual returns the visitor badge to the office and signs out of the building. We thank you in advance for your patience and partnership while working through this new security procedure.
Student Accident Insurance
Updated Vaccination Requirements
Please click on the link below to view vaccination requirements.