Michelle Davis

Michelle Davis is the Education Reporter for Bensalem Weekly. She covers the Bensalem School District, Board meetings, and student life.

Bensalem School District Community Budget Q&A – March 3, 2026

Want answers about the school budget crisis? Here's your chance to get them — and make your voice heard.The Bensalem Township School District's Public...

$3M Energy Project, Major Policy Votes & Personnel Changes – Board Meeting Preview

The Big TakeawayWednesday’s Regular Action Meeting moves a long list of February committee items to final vote.The Board is expected to approve a $2.5–$3...

Bensalem Schools – Remote Learning Day for Tues, Feb 24th

Bensalem Schools and offices will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24, 2026.It will be a REMOTE LEARNING DAY.Students will learn remotely/virtually and will not...

Bensalem Students of the Month – January

It’s not easy to stand out when you’re surrounded by so many great peers, but these students went above and beyond. Whether they were...

Board to Consider Preliminary 2026–27 Budget, Act 1 Exceptions Preview

The Bensalem Township School Board will hold a special meeting to declare its intent to adopt the preliminary 2026–27 budget and consider Act 1 exceptions, formally beginning the next fiscal year’s financial planning process.

Robotics Trip, Trades Recruitment & K-12 Counseling Plan – Feb 10th Instructional Affairs Meeting Recap

The Bensalem School District’s Feb. 10 Instructional Affairs Committee approved a robotics field trip, renewed its K-12 counseling plan, and held an extended discussion on expanding access to union apprenticeship programs for graduating seniors.

Energy Projects, Grants & Summer Work – Feb 11th Business Committee Preview

The Big TakeawayThe District is officially launching its next major infrastructure push through the Guaranteed Energy Savings Act (GESA).On Wednesday night, the Board will...

No More Scrolling: PA Senate Passes “Bell-to-Bell” School Cellphone Ban

Harrisburg Votes to Take Smartphones Out of Classrooms and Cafeterias; Impact on Bensalem Students LoomingThe days of "scrolling through lunch" may soon be over...

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