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Please refer to the schedule below for planning purposes. All assessments will be digital this spring. More information to come about planning and preparation.

PSSA Schedule:

English Language Assessment - 3-Sections - 4/21-4/23 (Grade 3-6)

Math - 2-Sections - 4/28 & 4/29 (Grade 3-6)

Science - 1-Section - 4/30 (Grade 5)

When in school, personal student cell phone/SMART Watch/device usage are to be silenced and remain in backpacks during the school day. In some instances, students need their device to monitor health status through each day, and this will remain in place. However, should there be a need for any student/home communication, it will take place with the support of the teacher/school office during the school day. These district expectations have been shared with students, and we appreciate your support with your children as we navigate each school day.

We invite you to watch a short video as a reminder about the guidelines for student use of cell phones and personal electronic devices, including smartwatches, in our schools.

Visit the CBSD Technology and Innovation website to troubleshoot issues with any district-provided device. Place a Help Desk Ticket through the website if the tips listed on the website do not resolve the issue.

Online registration for the 2026-27 school year opened Jan. 26 for families of ALL students who will be new to the district next school year, including kindergartners. Learn more about registration and how to start a new registration application.

Get ready for a summer filled with music, creativity, enrichment, athletics, and new friendships.

Central Bucks School District Community School is proud to offer an exciting lineup of 2026 summer camps designed to help students explore their interests, build skills, and have fun along the way. From band, strings, and singing to French culture, mock trial, and chess to sports camps and hands-on enrichment, there’s something for every learner and every passion.

View the camps and register now!

Congrats to ninth-grader Ehab Kamel at Holicong for winning the March round of CBSD's "See the Good, Be the Good" lock screen contest and earning a gift card to his restaurant of choice! March's theme was "See the Good, Be the Good Through Leadership" and Ehab's original artwork will be featured on district devices throughout the month. Students can try their hand in the next round of the contest, "See the Good, Be the Good in Creativity." Submissions are due March 31. More details

The CBSD "e-flyer folder" webpage lists various community events and activities happening outside our schools and around Central Bucks. Recently added is information on Bucks County Tennis in the Park, DAA spring volleyball and baseball, Warwick softball, an art workshop, a children's concert from the Lenape Chamber Ensemble, and a Doylestown Memorial Day coin design contest for high school seniors, with a $5,000 scholarship to be awarded to the winner! Visit the webpage

From now through March 31, the GIANT Company invites customers to join in supporting its "Feeding School Kids" initiative by rounding up at the register. The GIANT Company will directly support customers’ generosity by matching all donations up to $100,000. The Barclay Elementary School Farmers Market is the beneficiary of the funds, which help to support families across CBSD's 23 schools. Participating GIANTs are at Town Center in New Britain, Easton Road in Warrington, and Swamp Road in Doylestown.

Notice is hereby given that the Central Bucks School District Board of School Directors’ April 2026 Policy and Education Committee meetings have been rescheduled. The location and scheduled start times are unchanged. The April 2026 Education Committee Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 9 at 6 p.m. The April 2026 Policy Committee Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 16 at 6 p.m. Both meetings will be held in the board room of the district’s Educational Services Center located at 16 Welden Drive in Doylestown, PA.

As a reward for working so hard and showing respect all 1st-6th grade classes got a glow in the dark paint party using black lights and neon paint.

In Library class, third grade students have been developing their note-taking skills. These skills will be applied during their upcoming "Who Would Win?" research project. Students will take notes from multiple sources and compile a bibliography to properly credit those sources. They are enthusiastic and eager to continue through the research process.

• Primary - We are enriching in the core curriculum.
• 2nd Grade - After completing our final stop-motion videos, we have concluded our animation unit! The Detective Science Unit has just kicked off, and our junior detectives have been honing their observation skills.
• 3rd Grade - These gaming gurus have most recently learned about board movement and types. Students will then use this new learning to add to their own original board game ideas.
• 4th Grade - Our Butler inventors have started constructing their prototypes and crafting their branding strategies. Their creativity and collaboration skills are being put to the test as they prepare for Invention Convention.
• 5th and 6th Grades - Roboticists are eagerly competing in events for our Robotics Olympics. Students still have a few more weeks to go for the gold!

Second grade students are busy coding with LEGO Essentials kits. The SPIKE Essentials coding kits help second grade students learn STEM concepts through hands-on building and simple block-based coding. Students build models with LEGO pieces and program them using visual coding blocks, which helps them understand sequencing, cause and effect, and basic computational thinking. As they test and improve their designs, they practice problem-solving and critical thinking. The kits also encourage teamwork as students work together to build and troubleshoot their projects.

March:

Mar. 17 - St. Patrick's Day - Wear Green!

Mar. 18&19 - Butler Musical School Assemblies (Students)

Mar. 18 - Butler Musical Finding Nemo, Jr. (Evening Performance)

Mar. 19 - Butler Musical Finding Nemo, Jr. (Evening Performance)

Mar. 20 - School Holiday - No School; Offices Open

Mar. 23 - Spirit Day - Rock Your Socks (Fun/Bright/Crazy Socks)

Mar. 24 - AM Kdg. Attends at 9:05 AM; No PM Kdg. (Parent Conferences)

Mar. 25 - Schoolwide Spirit Day for the Phillies! Wear Phillies gear, Red White or Blue (Or Favorite Team)

Mar. 25 - PM Kdg. Attends at 1:00 PM; No AM Kdg. (Parent Conferences)

Mar. 26 - Half Day for Gr. 1-6 Students (No Kdg); Dismissal Begins at 12:25 PM; PM Conferences

Mar. 26 - CB School Board Meeting - *CB South Auditorium - 7:30 PM

Mar. 27 - Half Day for Gr. 1-6 Students (No Kdg.); Dismissal Begins at 12:25 PM; PM Conferences

Mar. 28 (Saturday) - Butler Spring Fair - 10:00 AM-3:00 PM

April:

Apr. 1 - Spirit Day - Wear Blue for Autism Awareness

Apr. 2 - No School for Students (Professional Development)

Apr. 3 - School Holiday - No School for Students or Staff

Apr.6 - No School for Students (Professional Development)

Apr. 7 - School Resumes

Apr. 8 - 5th & 6th Grade Students Visit Unami - Orientation (PM)

Apr. 9&10 - 5th Grade Ropes Field Trip - Elbow Lane

Apr. 13 - Schoolwide Assembly - Edible Weather (Students & Staff Only)

Apr. 15 - Reading Olympics - 5th & 6th Grade Teams (Evening Event)

Apr. 17 - PTO Lip Sync - 5th & 6th Grade Performances (Evening Event)

Apr. 21-23 - PSSA Assessment - English Language (Gr. 3-6)

Apr. 22 - Administrator Professional Day - Thank You, Office Staff!

Apr. 23 - CB School Board Meeting - *CB West Auditorium - 7:30 PM

Apr. 28&29 - PSSA Assessment - Math (Gr. 3-6)

Apr. 30 - PSSA Assessment - Science (Gr. 5 Only)

The Butler Musical featuring 5th & 6th Graders will be on March 18th & 19th! Details below!

Cheer on the Phillies (Or your favorite team) with a special Spirit Day on Wednesday, March 25th!

Planning is in full swing for our Traditional Spring Fair Event - It is the biggest fundraiser of the year and supports all of our supports for the school. We hope you can join us! March 28, 2026 (10:00 am - 3:00 pm).

CBSD Middle School Orientation for current 5th and 6th graders will take place on Wednesday, April 8 during the school day. Students will travel from Butler for an orientation program at the middle school they will be attending next year. The purpose of the program is to begin to familiarize students with the middle school program, introduce them to the building, and answer frequently asked questions. The schedule and permission slips will be shared by your child’s teacher as the date approaches!

Please see details below of selected Butler Student Art which will be on display in Representative Shelby Labs's Office.

Celebrate Creativity in Full Bloom with the Central Bucks School District:

🎨🌸 “ART IN BLOOM” T‑Shirt Sale! 🌿💗🖤 Sale Dates: 3/16 through 4/17 🌸🎨

Every shirt is just $15!

T‑shirt is designed to support our exceptional senior artists - one outstanding senior from each of our three high schools will receive a scholarship to continue nurturing their creative growth and let their talents blossom!

Fresh, vibrant, and full of artistic energy—our “Art in Bloom” shirts come in your choice of tie‑dye, pink, or classic black. And the best part?

Sizes & Styles: • Child: S, M, L • Adult: S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL

Colors: • Pale Green • Pale Yellow • Black

How to Order on My Payments Plus

1. Search Title: “CB 2026 District Art Show T-shirt:
2. Complete the order through My Payments Plus.
3. Submit your payment through My Payments Plus.
4. Shirts will be delivered to your school’s art teacher.

Don’t miss this chance to help our student artists grow and to wear a design that celebrates creativity in full bloom. Order today and share your school spirit—beautifully! 🌸🎉

The spotlight is set to shine across CBSD as students take the stage for an exciting lineup of high school and middle school musicals! CB East will present Finding Nemo, Jr. and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat; CB South will present Once Upon a One More Time (High School Edition); and CB West will present Chicago. Middle school productions begin in March with Seussical Jr. (Lenape), Frozen Jr. (Holicong), Guys and Dolls, Jr. (Tamanend), Descendents (Tohickon) and High School Musical Jr. (Unami). Read more and get tickets

Local hearts can make a national impact on Thursday, April 2 from 12-5 p.m. at Lenape Middle School during the CBSD Blood Drive. Thank you in advance!

Calling all kindergarten to 6th-grade students -- it's almost time lace up your sneakers for the second annual CB Kids Run event on Saturday, May 16 then get ready to TRI something new at the fourth annual CB Kids Triathlon on Sunday, May 17. Registration for both events is now open. Learn more and register!

Please mark your calendars for our Spring Concert Series for chorus/music.

-Ms. Griffin

Please see the attached calendar for our Spirit Day Themes!

Please save the dates for our upcoming 5th & 6th Grade Promotions which will be held on two different nights in June - both beginning at 7:00 PM. We have coordinated our night events with those of Unami, CB South, and MBIT in order to avoid any potential conflicts (as best as possible) in order to maximize participation for our students and families!

The first week of March was spent celebrating the joys of reading! For each day, classrooms held activities that celebrated books and the activity of reading for pleasure! Each day's theme connected to "camping" as we celebrated this reading initiative! We hope the children enjoyed the week's long activities!

We wrapped up the 2nd trimester with a fun and energetic Spirit Day assembly, celebrating the hard work, determination, and positive behavior shown by students. The assembly began with everyone proudly singing our Butler Elementary song, filling the room with school spirit. Laughter filled the air during a lighthearted teacher “laughing” contest that had students cheering along. We also enjoyed a slideshow highlighting the many events and memorable moments from the second trimester. It was a great way to recognize our students’ efforts and finish the trimester on a high note. Thanks to the Spirit Committee team and Mrs. Griffin for organizing our event.

On Monday the 9th, we welcomed musician Jared Campbell for an engaging school assembly experience focused on positive character traits. Through energetic original songs about friendship, making good choices, doing the right thing, and working hard, he delivered meaningful messages in a fun and memorable way. Jared presented two separate shows - one tailored for our primary students and one for our intermediate grades. His performances were enhanced with a slideshow that visually highlighted the themes and lyrics of his songs. Both assemblies were well received and left students inspired and energized. Thanks to the Butler PTO for sponsoring this assembly!

Fifth graders across the Central Bucks School District recently participated in the district‑wide social studies department writing contest Stories from Our Backyards, which received nearly 100 submissions showcasing students’ creativity, research skills, and connection to local history. Students wrote about both well‑known landmarks, such as the Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle, and lesser‑known local sites, bringing these stories to life through thoughtful, well‑organized writing. Twenty‑one Butler Elementary students were selected to represent the school and traveled to Harrisburg with 5th Grade teacher, Mr. Kelly, to celebrate their work. During the trip, students visited the Civil War Museum and toured the Pennsylvania State Capitol, where they learned about government, history, and architecture. The experience concluded with meetings with local representatives, providing students a meaningful real‑world connection to their classroom learning.

Third graders recently wrapped up their Economics unit with Market Day! Throughout this unit, students learned about how goods and services are made and sold in our free market economy. They identified ways prices may change based on supply and demand and how businesses budget to try and make a profit. Using this knowledge, students worked together to design and create their own product to sell by using recycled materials, creating logos, slogans, and setting their own prices. On Market Day, students were able to put their knowledge into effect by becoming real world buyers and sellers! They used “money” to choose what they could afford to buy from other students and adjusted their own prices as their supply and demand fluctuated. It was such an exciting way to bring their economics learning to life!

Simon Butler's students and staff embrace the Butler Pledge, the foundation of our school's positive behavior program. Our Butler Community promises to:

Be Respectful * Be Responsible * Be Kind

This pledge to all Butler Bears upholds our traditional Pillars: B.U.T.L.E.R.

Butler (at its Best!); Understanding; Teamwork; Leadership; Educational Excellence; Respect

Each week, students earn Positive Paw Power Coupons for their good deeds and honorable actions as recognition. Children enter them into our collection bins where names are drawn to earn a special reward from the Choice Board!

3/6 Winners: Madi P. (Kdg.), Ruby N. (Gr.1), Caleb W. (Gr.2), Saanvi S. (Gr.3), Jace C. (Gr.4), Greg O. (Gr.5), Jadyn H. (Gr.6), Staff Leader - Mrs. Dubinski

3/13 Winners: Blaire S. (Kdg.), Dhanashree L. (Gr.1), Nolan B. (Gr.2), Jaiden C. (Gr.3), Noshua J. (Gr.4), Joseph C. (Gr.5), Carter C. (Gr.6), Staff Winner - Mrs. Szczypiorski

Students are celebrated for their positive behaviors

"Welcome Back!" - The Butler PTO Newsletter is an informative publication that provides insight and info for events hosted by the Butler PTO. Please click here to open the PTO newsletter.

The 2025-26 Butler Family Directory is live online here! This is a password protected document. The password was emailed to all parents separately from the school office. Enter the password and then click "Read Only" to download or open the document.

Interim Superintendent: Charles Malone, Ed. D.

Assistant Superintendent-Secondary: Charles Malone, Ed. D.

Assistant Superintendent-Elementary: Helen Sclama-Zaleski, Ed. D.

Website: cbsd.org
Location: 20 Welden Drive, Doylestown, PA, USA
Phone: 267-893-2000
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cbschools/

Principal: Karl Funseth

Principal's Secretary: Peggy Bernabei

Assistant Principal: Melissa Brevic

Assistant Principal's Secretary: Michele Droxler

Website: https://www.cbsd.org/butler
Location: 200 Brittany Drive, Chalfont, PA, USA
Phone: 267-894-4250