Education
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Newtown Private School To Host a Fall Open House for Potential Students in Late October
A well-respected private school in Newtown is hosting an open house of student and parents in late October. The George School, a private, Quaker-oriented boarding school located at 1690 Langhorne Newtown Road, is hosting a Fall Open House event on Oct. 23. The event will be held from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM at the…
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Gwynedd Mercy University to Prospective Enrollees: Remember the ABCs, Ask before Committing
As discussed in Part 1 of Gwynedd Mercy University’s recommendations for students visiting a college or university for the first time, the process may seem overwhelming. In Part 2, Aimee Huffstetler, Assistant Vice President for Enrollment, Gwynedd Mercy University, provides a list of topic-specific questions that will help students and their families when visiting colleges.…
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Spurred by Boyfriend’s Death, Manor College Grad Embarks on a Life in Law
Sheresa Palmer lives by the saying, “God only gives his battles to his toughest soldiers.” “People look at me and say that you smile so much, you wouldn’t know you went through anything,” Palmer said. “But I’m not afraid to tell my story. “And here’s somebody else out there that has their own story and…
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Langhorne Museum Hosts Tours for Pennsbury Teachers, Showing Them Local Connections to Underground Railroad
A local museum has been giving tours to teachers of Pennsbury School District to show them local spots connected to the Underground Railroad. Lisa Gage wrote about the recent events for the Yardley Patch. The African American Museum of Bucks County, located in Langhorne, took Pennsbury teachers and staff on a tour thought Bucks County…
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Bensalem High School Field Hockey Team Dedicates Recent Game to Late Coach
A local field hockey team recently dedicated a game they played to the memory of their beloved coach, who passed away in late 2020. Dino Ciliberti wrote about the game and the coach for the Bensalem Patch. Bensalem High School’s field hockey team, in collaboration with the school’s athletics department, dedicated their recent home game…
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Project Runway Star Joins Faculty at Harcum College
Harcum College welcomed Philadelphia-based fashion designer and Haitian native Prajjé Oscar Jean-Baptiste, a Project Runway season 19 contestant, to the adjunct faculty ranks this year. He taught his first class on the first day of the new academic year on August 29 on the garden floor terrace of the campus Art & Design Center. Jean-Baptiste…
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Bensalem High School Junior Earns Coveted Academic Honors from Respected College Board Programs
A student from the Bensalem Township School District has recently been awarded with academic honors for his success. David Diabene, a junior at Bensalem High School, earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs. Having been on the principal’s list honor roll student throughout high school, Diabene has shown outstanding academic success when…
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Fairless Hills-Based Nonprofit Packs 200 Backpacks With Snacks, Treats for Local Students
A local nonprofit recently worked with a major food market chain to supply Bucks County children with snacks and supplies for the new school year. United Way of Bucks County, headquartered in Fairless Hills, partnered with Giant Food Stores to pack 200 backpacks for local students. The organization is known for these back-to-school events that…
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Pennsbury High School Junior Joins Debate on School Start Times, Advocates for Time Management Alternative
Samarth Mannikeri, a Pennsbury High School junior, has joined the debate on school start times while advocating for a time management alternative in an opinion piece for Bucks County Courier Times. Mannikeri wrote that wanting to sleep in on school days has nothing to do with laziness or lack of ambition. Pre-teens start to see…
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Lenape Middle School in Doylestown Opens Back Up After a Car Crashed Into the Building
Lenape Middle School in Doylestown opened on time even after a driver crashed his car into one of the classrooms on Wednesday night, leaving a big hole in the wall, reports Ross DiMattei for CBS Philadelphia. According to the Central Bucks regional police chief, the police received a call a little after 11 p.m. about…
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Three Bucks County Locations of Popular Cookie Chain Offering Back-To-School Fundraising, Sponsorships
With the new school years starting up, one cookie company is working to make a change through local fundraising efforts. Crumbl Cookies, which currently has location in Bensalem, Newtown, and Warrington, are preparing to support local schools, sports teams, extracurricular clubs, and youth organizations with fundraising and sponsorships. The cookie company, whose Bucks County locations have…
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Bucks County Organization Donates Free Helmets to Students at Quakertown Elementary School
Students of a Bucks County elementary school recently received free bicycle helmets as part of a recent safety training event. TMA Bucks recently came to Quakertown Elementary School to teach students about safety when riding their bikes. As part of the event, the organization gave out free helmets to all students who participated and learned…
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Gwynedd Mercy AVP of Enrollment to Rising Juniors and Seniors: Ask Me Anything!
The high-school class 2023 has just embarked on its last secondary-school academic year, and likewise, the class of 2024 has begun steps toward a more distant but just as compelling milestone. As senior and junior students across the region seek to solidify their what-next academic plans, Gwynedd Mercy University Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Aimee…
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Bensalem High School to Host Annual Fall Clothing Drive Later This Month
Bensalem High School will be holding a fall clothing drive for local students and residents in late September. The event will be held on Sept. 24 from 9 AM to 12:30 PM outside of the school’s auditorium, located at 4319 Hulmeville Road. It is being organized by the Bensalem High School Home & School organization.…
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See Which Bucks County Schools Are Among the 40 Top-Rated Public High Schools in the Philadelphia Suburbs
Five Bucks County schools are among the 40 top-rated high schools in Philadelphia and the suburbs, according to a new ranking by the Philadelphia Magazine. To determine the top-performing city and suburban public high schools, the Philadelphia Magazine used the latest available data from the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the National Center for Education…
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Bucks County BookFest Coming to Doylestown in Late September
The annual Bucks County BookFest will be held in Doylestown for two days in late September, a bastion of fun for local bookworms. The Bucks County event is a two-day celebration of all things books. Talks from authors, publishers, and writers in all other formats will speak at several Doylestown locations to give readers and…
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Central Bucks School District Unveils New Student Mural at South High School
Students and staff at Central Bucks High School South have unveiled their school’s most recent mural, which had been years in the making. The art piece depicts the school’s mascot in a vibrant, stained glass-style mural that will now adorn the halls of the Warrington high school. Standing 20′ by 24′, the large piece is…
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Two One-Credit Courses and a Free Power Breakfast Broaden the Horizons of DeSales MBA Program
The DeSales University MBA program is offering three educational opportunities for the fall: two one-credit courses and a power breakfast with a bestselling author and columnist. One-Credit Courses DeSales one-credit course offerings are an excellent way to gather credits in subjects that also bring practical, valuable skills that benefit participants academically and professionally. The program’s…
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