Author: Susan Phy

BHS Robotics Team Wins Big
Bensalem High School’s Robotics Team, The Fightin’ Robotic Owls, competed at the FIRST Robotics District Competition at Hatboro-Horsham High School where they were event winners for the first time in team history and took home two awards. Senior and Chief Engineer Justin Hawk says, “This has been an incredible experience … Read more...

Bensalem Schools Celebrate Red Ribbon Week
Bensalem Township School District participated in the National Red Ribbon Week Campaign, October 23 — 31! All nine schools ran activities all week that focus on healthy decision making, prevention, and being drug and alcohol free.
For the past 33 years, our schools have recognized Red Ribbon Week to encourage personal … Read more...

BHS Teacher of the Year Faculty Names 2021–22 Winner

BHS Robotics Team Qualifies for Nationals
Bensalem High School’s Robotics Team, The Fightin’ Robotic Owls, competed at the FIRST Robotics Mid-Atlantic District Championship at Lehigh University where they finished 5th out of 128 teams and qualified for the FIRST Robotics World Championships in Detroit, Michigan.
Says sophomore and Drive Team Member Daniel Pasquella, “Being picked by … Read more...

School Director Recognition Month
January is “School Director Recognition Month” in Pennsylvania. Public education is more than just learning the basic math, science, English and history; it’s a platform for students to reach their potential. It inspires hope for a new generation and a successful future. This institution exists in part because individuals volunteer their … Read more...

BHS Marine Corps JROTC Recognized as Naval Honor School for Second Year
For the second year straight, the Bensalem High School Marine Corps JROTC was named by Headquarters Marine Corps as a Naval Honor School for its overall efforts during the 2021–2022 school year. This distinction is given only to Marine Corps JROTCs, considered the top 20 percent of programs nationwide.
Announced … Read more...

Valley Elementary Students Take a Virtual Field Trip
The Valley Elementary second grade students recently went on their first virtual field trip. In their most recent science unit, they had been learning about the life cycle of a plant, from the seed to a flowering plant.
As a culminating activity, they had the opportunity to virtually visit Longwood Gardens … Read more...

Bensalem Students Shine at PJAS Virtual Competition
This has been a year like no other for so many of us, including our presenters at this year’s Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Regional Competition. While usually held in person at Snyder Middle School on the last Saturday in February, the format this year switched to an asynchronous virtual … Read more...

Montford Point Marines Present at Bensalem HS
Ms. Christine Elberson, a history teacher at Bensalem High School coordinated with Marine Corps JROTC to bring history to life on Friday, February 14th. Master Gunnery Sergeant Joe Geeter USMC (Ret.) brought Sergeant Wilcox and Corporal Young to speak about the Montford Point Marines.
The Montford Point Marines are the … Read more...

BHS Jazz Band Named Grand Champions
On Friday, April 12th, the Bensalem High School Jazz Band traveled to perform in the Cavalcade of Bands Jazz Championships.
Each band competing earned a spot in the show during the season, by competing in a minimum of three Cavalcade sponsored jazz festivals during the 2018–19 season.The competition was keen … Read more...

Valley Elementary Sensory Path
The opening of the Valley Sensory Path took place on Tuesday, January 15th at Valley Elementary School. This Sensory Path is one of a few currently in schools.
The Valley Sensory Path was created and installed by Special Education teacher, Lori Hill to meet the diverse needs of the Valley … Read more...

Bensalem Social Worker Nominated for Unsung Hero Award
In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week in May, PSEA/MER and CAPS – Council for the Advancement of Public Schools, are spotlighting the amazing things happening in our schools thanks to the professionals who work there. The theme of their spring media campaign is “Unsung Heroes.”
We are delighted … Read more...

BHS Signing Owls and 21st CCLC Celebrate Deaf and Hard of Hearing Month
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Month is celebrated March 15th — April 15th. A kick-off event will take place on March 15th, and the following Wednesdays: March 24th, March 31st, April 7th, and April 14th.
The Bensalem High School Signing OWLs are a group of students who advocate for the deaf!… Read more...

January is School Director Recognition Month
Public education is more than just learning the basic math, science, English and history; it’s a platform for students to reach their potential. It inspires hope for a
