Michelle Davis

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

New Attendance Rules: The Limit Just Dropped

The state has tightened the rules on truancy. Here is why those "forgotten" absence notes are now a much bigger deal.

New Safety Alerts & Attendance Rules: What Parents Need to Know

A quick breakdown of why you might see more safety emails in your inbox and the new state rules regarding student attendance.

School Board Discusses New AP Business Class and K-2 Chromebook Use

The Big Takeaway The Instructional Affairs Committee is focused on expanding academic opportunities at the high school level while reviewing how technology and gifted programs...

School Board Weighs Tax Penalty Reimbursements and Upgrades for Snyder Middle School

The Big Takeaway The most pressing issue for taxpayers this month involves late school tax bills. The Business, Facilities & Technology Committee discussed reports that...

Bensalem Seniors Can Now Apply for $1,050 in School Tax Relief

Qualified senior citizens in the township can now apply for a rebate of up to $1,050 to help offset their school property tax bills

New App Lets Bensalem Parents Track School Buses in Real-Time

Parents in Bensalem can say goodbye to the morning panic of wondering if they missed the school bus. The Bensalem Township School District has...

13 Bensalem Classroom Projects Win Funding for 2025-26 School Year

From race car clubs to sensory-friendly dances, a local education foundation is injecting thousands of dollars directly into Bensalem classrooms for the upcoming school year.

Local Voices: 21 Bensalem Students Earn Spots in Regional Choral Festivals

A group of talented Bensalem High School students successfully auditioned for the prestigious BCMEA and PMEA District 11 choruses, securing their spots in upcoming 2026 festivals.

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