Education
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Newtown Residents Submit Bids For Painting As Part of Fundraiser for Ukrainian Refugee Students
“Sunflowers for Ukraine,” an original art piece made by Council Rock students as a fundraiser for 25 refugee schoolchildren who are currently living and attending classes in the district, has found its new home in Newtown. Jeff Werner wrote about the recent art sale for the for the Newtown, PA Patch. Stommy Blaugh, a Newtown…
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Neshaminy School District Plans To Build New School, Sports Complex for $51.8M, $13M
Neshaminy School District is moving forward with plans for a new middle school location and high school sports complex. Peg Quann wrote about the plans and their timelines for the Bucks County Courier Times. This winter, the school district will oversee the construction of a new elementary school building on Maple Point Middle School’s campus.…
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For Parents Delivering Sons/Daughters to College, the Tough Farewell at the Dorm Is the Norm
Congratulations, parents! You have successfully guided your student through high school and navigated the rigorous college search process! Now it’s time to send him or her off to college. It’s hard, I know. As a higher education professional with 25 years in the field and a parent of a college student myself, I’ve been there…
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Holy Ghost Prep One of Several Philadelphia Area Private Schools Upgrading Their Campuses
Holy Ghost Preparatory School in Bensalem is one of many local private schools looking to spend millions on campus upgrades. Todd Romero wrote about the planned expansions for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Throughout the Philadelphia area, private schools are beginning to spend a pretty penny on projects that will enhance or expand their infrastructure. Holy…
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Holy Family University’s Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology (Psy.D.) Program Awarded Accreditation
The Doctor of Psychology in Counseling Psychology (Psy.D.) degree program at Holy Family University’s School of Arts & Sciences has been awarded accreditation on contingency by the Commission on Accreditation of the American Psychological Association (APA), with the accreditation effective as of March 18. The University’s Psy.D. program will have until May 1, 2025, to provide outcome…
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Trumbauersville-Based School Bus Company Is Donating a Vehicle to Students in Ukraine
A bus manufacturer based in Trumbauersville is donated a vehicle to students in Ukraine who have had their educations uprooted by the recent conflict. Pryce Jamison wrote about the charitable act for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Levy School Bus Company is donated School Bus 737 to students in the Solomonova district in Ukraine.…
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10 New Members to Be Inducted Into the Pennsbury Athletic Hall of Fame
The Pennsbury School District’s Athletic Hall of Fame has announced that it will induct 10 new members to its roster. Drew Markol wrote about the new inductees for the Bucks County Courier Times. On Sept. 30, several former Falcons will be introduced following a football games between the Falcons and Central Bucks East. On Oct.…
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Bucks County Lawmaker Announces Mental Health, Safety Funding for Local Schools
A Bucks County lawmaker has announced thousands of dollars to go to Pennsylvania school districts towards mental health and safety procedures. Jeff Werner wrote about the new funding for the Newtown, PA Patch. State Sen. Steve Santarsiero joined members of the Bucks County government and Pennsbury School District on Thursday to announce details on the…
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Holy Family University Announces Expansion in Newtown, New Campus Facility
Holy Family University has announced the acquisition of a new campus facility in Newtown, further expanding the college’s campus for students inside and outside of the Bucks County area. The new location, which will be known as the Newtown West campus, will supplement the existing Newtown East campus located at 1 Campus Drive in Newtown.…
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Wall Street Journal: Morrisville Elementary School One of Many Using Messaging Apps to Keep Parents in the Know
An elementary school in Morrisville is one of many schools around the nation using messaging apps to organize school news for parents. Julie Jargon wrote about the messaging apps for The Wall Street Journal. As the new school year fast approaches, parents throughout America are not looking forward to a particular aspect of the back-to-school…
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Bucks County School Districts Continue Working to Feed Local Children in Need
Several school districts in the Bucks County area are continuing efforts to feed children throughout the area. Ella Castronuovo wrote about the charitable acts in the Bucks County Courier Times. Samuel K. Faust Elementary School, located in Bensalem, was one of several local schools working to stop hunger in the Bucks County area. As part…
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Bucks County Community College Hosting Annual Short Fiction Contest, Looking for Entrees
Bucks County Community College has announced that their annual Short Story Contest is seeking local story writers for prizes and recognition. The Bucks County Short Fiction Contest is looking for entrees to their Fall 2022 competition. Eligible contests must be Bucks County residents who are 18 or older, and are not employees of the community…
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Into the Universe of a University: How to Navigate the High-School-to-College Transition
The transition from being a high-school student to a first-year student in college can be overwhelming. As a professional in higher education and a father of a college-aged student, I have a few tips on how to have a successful start to your college journey. Whether you are living on campus or commuting from home,…
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Here’s a List of When All of the School Districts in Bucks County Will Open for the Fall
With the upcoming school year approaching, many Bucks County parents want to know when their school districts will open. Pryce Jamison wrote about the school openings on the Bucks County Courier Times. Here is a list of all Bucks County school districts and technical high schools, with their opening dates: Bensalem – Aug. 29 and…
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New Hope-Solebury School District to Launch Program for Students with Developmental Disabilities
The New Hope-Solebury School District will be launching a program to help older students with developmental disabilities. Stephanie Yoder wrote about the upcoming program for the Bucks County Herald. The program will be called the Becoming Responsible Independent Dependable Gainfully Employed Adults (BRIDGE) program. The main goal of the new program will be to prepare…
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Council Rock High School North’s Marching Band is Washing Cars for Spring Trip
Council Rock High School North’s marching band hosted a car wash to raise funds for a spring trip to Hawaii. Jeff Werner wrote about the fundraising event for the Newtown, PA Patch. On Saturday, several band members took to the parking lot at the Newtown Ambulance Squad to wash car after car. All the funds…
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Local Community College Foundation Offering Monetary Rewards for Select Students Through Raffle
A foundation through Bucks County Community College will be rewarding several students with monetary rewards to celebrate its 40th year. Jeff Werner wrote about the prizes for the Newtown, PA Patch. The Bucks County Community College Foundation will celebrate four decades of service to local students by giving away $100 to 40 lucky students through…
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Bensalem School District Installs Cameras on Buses to Ensure Students’ Safety
Following the injuries of a young girl and multiple complaints about children’s safety throughout the years, the Bensalem School District will be installing cameras on school buses. Christopher Dornblaser wrote about the safety measure for the Bucks County Courier Times; the story was also republished in The Intelligencer. The big red sign on the sign…
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