Bensalem Schools
Your direct line to the Bensalem Township School District. We translate official board meetings and superintendent emails into plain English for busy parents. Find updates on the school budget, “Mega School” construction news, weather delays, and student achievements at BHS and beyond.
School Board Recap: Bensalem Grapples with New State Mandates on Truancy and AI
Jan 20th - Policy Committee Meeting Recap
The TL;DR
Stricter Truancy Rules: The district is implementing state-mandated attendance changes, including a "transfer ban" to cyber...
School Board Recap: Bensalem Faces “Severe” Financial Challenges as Charter and Special Ed Costs Skyrocket
January 14th Business, Facilities & Technology Committee Meeting Recap
The TL;DRBudget Crisis: The district is facing a "severe" financial challenge, with a projected $3.3 million...
Sleep In Alert: 2-Hour Delay for Wednesday Jan 28th
Hit the snooze button! Bensalem schools are opening late Wednesday. Here’s the scoop on the 2-hour delay.
Sleep In Alert: 2-Hour Delay for Tuesday!
Hit the snooze button! Bensalem schools are opening late tomorrow. Here’s the scoop on the 2-hour delay.
Snow Day Alert! (But Keep the Chromebooks Handy)
Bensalem schools are physically closed due to the storm, but classes are moving online for a Remote Learning Day.
2026 Bensalem High School Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees
Bensalem High School honors 12 sports legends, including star athletes, a championship coach, and a dedicated superfan.
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...
