Together We Build Strong Minds
Herbert Hoover ES art teacher Justin Bursk and Neshaminy High School art teacher Terry O’Neill were both accepted into the Artists as Educators exhibition at Tyler School of Art, Temple University. This exhibit pairs an art educator’s artwork with the artwork of their students. The goal is to pair students … Read more...
Shortly after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, a group of teachers at Maple Point Middle School in the Neshaminy School District got together to discuss an idea. With Veterans Day approaching, they thought that holding a ceremony to honor America’s military would be a good way to teach … Read more...
The COVID-19 pandemic may have put the brakes on a traditional school year at Neshaminy, but the learning continued almost immediately as the District quickly moved the curriculum online.
With little warning, all Bucks County schools closed on Friday, March 13. Shortly after, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf ordered all schools … Read more...
On January 26, 2019, 17 of 21 students from retired Neshaminy School District teacher Harry Myrga’s 1972–1973 sixth-grade class at Everitt Elementary School returned to the area for a reunion held at the Attleboro Community in Langhorne. They came from as far away as Washington state, Arizona, Texas and Israel. … Read more...
On October 25, a group of Neshaminy School District teachers and administrators visited several classrooms at Maple Point Middle School, then gathered in a nearby conference room to discuss their observations as part of Instructional Rounds.
This program, started last year at Neshaminy, offers an opportunity for constructive dialogue on … Read more...
A Neshaminy School District teacher was honored with an appearance in a national journal for music educators over the summer. Poquessing Middle School (Feasterville) music teacher Jason Leigh was among 11 teachers from across the country profiled in the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Choral Journal recently. He … Read more...
Early one September in the new school year, the ninth-grade AVID classes at Neshaminy HS visited Harry E. Franks Stadium to think ahead to the end of their senior year — and about what they might accomplish to reach their dreams and goals at Neshaminy HS when they walk across … Read more...
The Bucks County Challenger Football & Cheerleading program is celebrating its 15th anniversary this fall. This 10-week program held at Harry E. Franks Stadium at Neshaminy High School on Sunday mornings brings together coaches and HS football players from Neshaminy, Pennsbury and other teams, cheerleaders, and volunteers who provide a … Read more...
Over 200 students gave up part of their Martin Luther King holiday Monday, January 21 to honor his legacy by participating in a unique Day of Service project. Students from Maple Point Middle School in Langhorne and some from Neshaminy High School spent the morning compiling 1,600 ‘blessing bags’ from … Read more...
In 2004, a student in Stacey Flaville-Boop’s 8th-grade English class at Maple Point Middle School in Langhorne started working on an independent writing project. The aspiring author, Hank Curry, shared his novella one chapter at a time with his teacher, who offered constructive feedback and encouragement. Ms. Flaville-Boop, who is … Read more...
On Monday, January 20, over 150 Maple Point Middle School students and a small group of Neshaminy High School students gathered in the cafeteria at Maple Point in Langhorne for the third annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service project to benefit Angels in Motion.
Students throughout the … Read more...
In the spring of 2018, Farmers Insurance announced that Neshaminy High School was a finalist in their $100,000 Dream Big Grant competition — one of only 15 in the nation and the only one in Pennsylvania.
The Neshaminy community is rallying to help to finish the job and secure one of five … Read more...
Even in the new age of social distancing, Neshaminy staff and students have found multiple ways to stay connected to learn, enjoy each others company and share creativity online. Online webinars and meetings, once the mainstay of start-up business and corporate teams, have become the “go-to” way for teams of … Read more...
By now, almost everybody has heard about or even been personally affected by the fast-growing nationwide opioid abuse crisis. This drug epidemic is unlike any other that preceded it, claiming victims across demographic, social and racial lines. Bucks County has been especially hard-hit, with 185 opioid-related deaths recorded last year, … Read more...
A group of Neshaminy High School Drama students wrapped up their Counterparts in Hope Facebook Live performance series on May 26 with a unique show. Each week since the Covid-19 closure began in March, the students have been staging a series of individual performances online every Tuesday evening. Those performances … Read more...
