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.
Struble Elementary Welcomes New Principal!
After nearly two decades under the leadership of Mrs. Lana Judy, Struble Elementary is turning the page to a new chapter with Mr. Borislav Ben taking the helm.
Bensalem School Board Proposes 2026-27 Budget with Significant Tax Hike
The Big Takeaway
Bensalem Township School District has released its preliminary budget for the 2026-2027 school year, signaling a potential tax increase that exceeds the...
School Board Recap: District Faces Severe Financial Crisis – Jan 28th
The district is facing a “severe budget situation” after exceeding its 2024-2025 budget by over $3 million, leaving the “fund balance” (savings) at a critical low of $3 million—not enough to cover a single month of salaries.
School Board Recap: District Moves to Secure Health Data Software Following IRS Scare
Jan 21, 2026 - Personnel Committee Meeting Recap
The TL;DRHealth Data Security: The board is moving forward with a specialized software renewal to handle Affordable...
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.
