Kutztown Area School District

Kutztown FFA Attends State Convention at PSU photos

Last week, seven Kutztown FFA members attended the 97th Pennsylvania FFA State Convention held at Penn State University, where members participated in Career and Leadership Development Events (CDEs/LDEs), leadership workshops, and statewide recognition activities alongside thousands of FFA members from across Pennsylvania.

Results are as follows:

⚙️ Ag Technology and Mechanical Systems ⚙️
Konnor Weisner- 12th place team; 29th out of 113; Gold medal
Cohen Weisner- 12th place team; 51st out of 113; Silver medal
Reeves Moyer- 12th place team; 54th out of 113; Silver medal

🐄 Dairy Cattle Handlers 🐄
Phoebe Stutzman- 7th out of 22; Silver medal

🐴 Horse Evaluation 🐴
Saige Brown; 60th out of 92

💉 Veterinary Science 💉
Katelyn Berger; 114th out of 164

🐾 Wildlife 🐾
Edward Shannon; 80th out of 84

🏆 Proficiency Awards 🏆

Katelyn Berger
-State Proficiency Winner in Poultry Production
-State Proficiency Finalist for Placement in Dairy Production

Emelia Lewis
-State Proficiency Finalist for Placement in Equine Science

📖 Scrapbook 📖
Kutztown FFA; Bronze medal

🎖️ Chapter Challenge-Community Service 🎖️
Kutztown FFA; 3rd place volunteer hours

🏅 National Chapter Award 🏅
Kutztown FFA; Superior Rating-Bronze medal

The State FFA Convention provided valuable opportunities for leadership development, recognition, and growth, and we look forward to building on these experiences in the coming year!

🏅 Congratulations to Clara Engel and Zane Cherrie! 🏅

The Kutztown Area School District is proud to recognize Clara Engel and Zane Cherrie as the 2026 recipients of the Dr. Richard P. Flannery Memorial Scholarship, also known as the Berks County Hall of Fame Scholar Athlete Award.

The awards were presented at the annual scholarship dinner on June 17 at the Victor Emmanuel Club in Reading, where Olympian and Hamburg graduate Karlie Heistand Kisha served as the keynote speaker.

This prestigious honor recognizes outstanding student-athletes who have demonstrated excellence in academics, athletics, leadership, community service, and a commitment to continuing their education.

Congratulations, Clara and Zane, on this well-deserved achievement! We are proud of your accomplishments and wish you continued success in all your future endeavors. 🐾

🎾🏆 Celebrating a Well-Deserved Honor! 🏆🎾

On Saturday evening, family, friends, colleagues, former players, and members of the tennis community gathered at the Berks County Tennis Association Night of Champions Ceremony to celebrate Dale and Louann Reppert as they were officially inducted into the Berks County Tennis Hall of Fame.

This prestigious recognition honors their lifetime of dedication, leadership, and contributions to the sport of tennis in Berks County and beyond. Through decades of coaching, mentoring, promoting, and supporting the game, Dale and Louann have positively impacted countless student-athletes and helped strengthen the tennis community especially at KASD.

KASD is proud to celebrate this remarkable achievement and grateful for the lasting legacy they have created both on and off the court.

Congratulations, Dale and Louann, on this truly deserving honor! 🎉🎾🐾

🏀 That's a wrap on this year's Youth Girls Basketball Camp! 🏀

This week our campers challenged themselves, built confidence, made new friends, and improved their game. We’re proud of the hard work, positive attitudes, and growth we saw from every player. Thank you for making this year’s camp such a success.

We can't wait to see everyone back on the court.
🐾 Go Cougars! 🐾

🎉 Congratulations to Our Paraprofessional Academy Graduates!

On Wednesday, June 10th three Kutztown Area School District paraprofessionals were recognized at the Berks County Intermediate Unit as they graduated from the Paraprofessional Academy.

Throughout the 2025/2026 school year, Jennifer Bossler, Linda Bryant, and Keara Patrick participated in a series of targeted professional development sessions leading to their successful completion of the program. We are extremely grateful for the significant role each of the recognized paraprofessionals play in our district.

Please join us in congratulating the graduates of the program!👏🍎

🎓🌟 GES Celebrates Student Success! 🌟🎓

On the last day of school, Greenwich Elementary School recognized students for their third-trimester achievements in academics, leadership, and citizenship. Congratulations to all of our award winners for their hard work and dedication throughout the year!

We also gave a special sendoff to our fifth-grade students as they begin their next chapter in middle school. We are so proud of all they have accomplished and wish them the very best in the years ahead.

Thank you to our students, staff, and families for a fantastic school year. Have a wonderful summer! ☀️🐾

Day Two of the Kutztown High School Girls Basketball day camp featured lots of work on ball handling, agility work and shooting. The campers are working hard and are having a great time with their counselors and coaches.

🎉✨ Celebrating Our 2025–2026 Retirees! ✨🎉

Today, staff members and retired employees gathered to celebrate and honor the incredible careers of our 2025–2026 retirees. It was a wonderful afternoon filled with laughter, memories, appreciation, and well wishes as we recognized the lasting impact these individuals have made on our schools and community.

Congratulations to:
🌟 Lori Christ
🌟 Lynn DeTurk
🌟 Kathy Mohler
🌟 Karen Deysher (not pictured)
🌟 Kelly Heil (not pictured)

Thank you for the passion, dedication, and countless hours you have invested in our school community. Your influence has touched so many lives, and while your retirement is well deserved, you will certainly be missed.

We also extend our gratitude to the many former retirees who joined us in celebrating this special occasion. It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces and to honor the strong tradition of service that makes our district so special.

Congratulations and best wishes on your well-deserved retirement! 🐾

🏀✨ Day 1 of Girls Basketball Camp is Complete! ✨🏀

Our girls in grades 3 through 9 had a great first day of basketball camp! Throughout the morning, the athletes worked on fundamental skills at a variety of stations led by our talented high school players and coaches.

These young athletes are working hard, having fun, and building the foundation for future success on and off the court.

Keep up the great work! 🐾

🌭☀️ KASD Staff End-of-Year Cookout ☀️🌭

Today, staff members from across the Kutztown Area School District gathered at the KAHS Stadium Field House for our district-wide cookout.

This event provided a wonderful opportunity for all of us from every building and department to come together, enjoy a delicious lunch, and celebrate the conclusion of another school year. Events like this remind us of the strong sense of community that makes KASD such a special place

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the event a success. We wish everyone a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved summer break!

🐾 WE ARE ! 🐾