Together We Build Strong Minds
The Bucks County Intermediate Unit (Bucks IU) was established in 1971 by the Pennsylvania General Assembly to operate as a regional educational service agency providing cost‐effective, management‐efficient programs to the public and private K‐12 schools, school districts, and community of Bucks County. Today, they continue to fulfill their mission … Read more...
The 622 square mile area of Bucks County is a particularly warm and welcoming place with rolling hills, working farms, and picturesque towns. Visitors in search of historical or artistic treasures, charming accommodations, and eclectic shops will find that Bucks County offers it all and is conveniently located 25 miles … Read more...
Bucks County is comprised of 13 school districts, supporting more than 96,000 students in over 270 schools. With over 9,000 educators, these school districts all work diligently to provide exceptional educational opportunities to the children they serve. Click on each districts to learn more about the advancements and news happening … Read more...
Today’s Career and Technical Centers (CTCs) operate as a school of choice designed for students who are seeking to enhance their educational program with a highly relevant career and technical experience connected directly to the real world of business and industry. Over 400 business and industry advisors review and update … Read more...
The Pennridge High School Music Department joined forces to perform in a combined concert for the first time. On Wednesday, June 5 at 7:00 pm in the Pennridge High School Auditorium, the Pennridge High School Orchestra, Concert Choir, and Symphonic Band performed to celebrate the music of American composers. … Read more...
After each new graduate walks the stage to receive their diploma, Superintendent Dr. Bill Harner meets them at the bottom of the steps to shake their hand.
On Friday night he shook the hand of nearly 385 graduates at Lehigh University’s Stabler Arena. As he held the hand of Alexandra … Read more...
The Bucks IU’s 22nd Annual “Caring Community Awards Celebration” was a great success on the evening of May 15th! Our Bucks IU staff members, nominated over 130 recipients for this special award, whose purpose is to recognize individuals, outside of our Bucks IU, that have made an extraordinary … Read more...
Students, scientists, parents, donors, school officials, and other invited guests gathered in a conference room at the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center to honor “graduates” of the partnership program between the center and Central Bucks School District (CBSD). Each of the program’s participants were inducted into the Blumberg Alumni Association.… Read more...
During a two‐day event, about 50 advanced placement economics and business students from all three Central Bucks School District (CBSD) high schools (CB East, CB South, and CB West) gather in a conference room with more than a dozen mentors. They manage a simulated for‐profit student company, … Read more...
The third quarterly meeting of the Bucks County Advocacy Committee for Education (ACE) was held on Friday morning, May 17th, 2019 from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at the Bucks IU. Over sixty district staff, school board members and Bucks IU staff attended.
The topic for the … Read more...
The Poquessing Middle School (Feasterville) Select Choir and director Jason Leigh received some exciting news in June — their group will be performing at the American Choir Directors Association Eastern Region Conference in Rochester, NY in March, 2020. Poquessing was the only middle school chosen by audition for this honor, … Read more...
SPECIAL THANKS TO PALISADES COMMUNITY FOUNDATION!
Our incoming kindergarten students (Class of 2032) received FREE books at the kindergarten orientation visit in early June, thanks to a generous donation of $1,000 from the Palisades Community Foundation! Bags for the books to be distributed in were graciously printed and donated … Read more...
On Thursday, May 30, 2019, the Pennridge High School students who participated in the NOVA Encourage Upstanders Program were honored for their dedication, commitment to community, and work as NOVA’s encourage Upstanders Program Peer Educators.
In addition to the certificate presentations by NOVA team members, W. Joeseph Werner, LSW… Read more...
The 5th Annual 21st Century Learning Night on May 28, 2019, was a success! 21st Century Learning Night is a celebration of innovation and learning throughout the Pennridge School District. During the event, students and teachers demonstrate how they incorporate innovation in their classrooms or clubs. From kindergarten through 12th … Read more...
Beginning July 1, Quakertown Community High School will have a new principal.
The Quakertown Community School Board voted 9–0 Thursday night in support of the administration’s recommendation to name Mattias van’t Hoenderdaal to the position previously held by Dr. David Finnerty.
Mr. van’t Hoenderdaal, 35, is currently principal of School … Read more...
Kudos to the entire Charles Boehm Middle School community for recent re‐certification as a National School of Character by Character.org. Boehm was the first of all of the Pennsbury schools to achieve this distinction five years ago, and it continues to lead the way with this re‐certified status.
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We were thrilled to have the opportunity to celebrate the graduation of the Class of 2019 with our elementary students, staff and teachers during the 2nd Annual Senior Walk. Our graduating students participated in this fun event honoring and congratulating them on their achievement! It is a really fun for … Read more...
In early June, Maple Point Middle School (Langhorne) Coaches vs. Cancer fundraiser volunteers held a recognition ceremony. This year the school raised an astounding $23,530 for the American Cancer Society, making Maple Point the #1 fundraising team out of 43 in the entire Philadelphia region for CvC donations. Coach Fred … Read more...
The “Best Prom in America” just got even better, thanks to special recognition by the Guinness World Records team!
After carefully documenting the process that led to the creation of the largest mural of kisses, or lip prints, Pennsbury High School administrators were notified by the Guinness World Records team … Read more...
