Bensalem News and Notes
September 30, 2026
BTSD Celebrates Arts in Education Week
September 13-18 was National Arts in Education Week! We celebrate the creativity, collaboration, and self-expression our students experience each day through visual arts education. Thank you to our talented art educators for creating a learning environment where students and the arts can truly thrive!
K-6 Computer Class now called Tech Innovation Lab
Recently, 1st graders explored 2D and 3D shapes in the Technology Innovation Lab! Students rotated through hands-on learning centers using Cardboard Tools, ROK Blocks, and Magnetic Tiles to build, create, and discover different shapes. The experience reinforced grade-level mathematics concepts while connecting to Pennsylvania’s STEELS Standards through designing, problem-solving, creating, and the purposeful use of tools and materials. It was great to see creativity, collaboration, and learning in action as students explored and built together!
Bensalem High School
Bensalem Marine Corps JROTC got up bright and early on Wednesday, September 9 to run their three-mile leg of Relay Across America. The baton began its journey several days ago at the Flight 93 crash site, traveled to the Pentagon, and then made its way north where it finished at the World Trade Center Memorial on Friday, September 11. It was an awesome experience for our young cadets and one they will always remember. Our MCJROTC was proud to play a small part in honoring the lives lost and the heroes of 9/11!
Shafer Middle School
To kick off Shafer’s PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) program this year, students gathered for a school-wide interactive assembly. The assembly was held to introduce how students can earn a “Sharkie” for positive behavior. Students then tested their knowledge of the RKS (Robert K. Shafer) values of responsibility and kindness through a lively game of Family Feud!
Snyder Middle School
On September 11, the School Wide Positive Behavior Support Team at Snyder hosted an assembly to reinforce school-wide expectations for 7th and 8th graders. Throughout the school day, students earn SOAR cards for demonstrating positive behavior that reflects the SOAR values: safe, on-task, accountable, and respectful. At the assembly, students who had already collected SOAR cards were randomly chosen to take part in elimination games led by Mr. Linehan and Mr. O'Donnell. The games included both students and staff, and a fun time was had by all!
Belmont Hills Elementary School
The Belmont Bulldogs started the year off with their best paws forward! Families, students, and staff were so excited to begin the 2026–2027 school year. Over the past three weeks, the Bulldogs have been very busy learning and practicing the routines and expectations for being Responsible, Respectful, Safe, and Kind. They have also practiced important safety drills, including a bus evacuation drill, a fire drill, and an emergency weather drill. We wish the Bulldogs and their families a wonderful and successful school year!
Cornwells Elementary School
Cornwells sixth graders had a blast celebrating their 6th day of 6th grade! Students worked together to complete a variety of fun activities and challenges that encouraged teamwork, communication, and cooperation. Along the way, they learned that being part of sixth grade means working together, supporting one another, and growing as a Cornwells family. It was a fun-filled day full of teamwork, laughter, and making memories!
Faust Elementary School
Sixth grade students at Faust Elementary put their geography skills to the test by playing Roll a Map. Students rolled dice to determine locations and then identified and labeled the continents and oceans on their maps. This engaging activity helped reinforce world geography concepts while making learning interactive and fun.
Rush Elementary School
Rush Elementary kicked off the school year with its annual Back-to-School Picnic, bringing students, families, and staff together for an evening of fun and community. Laughter filled the playground as kids played and reconnected with friends, while parents enjoyed the chance to mingle and meet new faces. The highlight of the day? A special visit from their beloved Road Runner mascot, who made sure everyone started the year with big smiles!
Struble Elementary School
The entire learning community took a trip all around Struble to learn what it means to be Safe, Kind, Respectful, and Responsible in each area of the school. Students visited different "stops" throughout the building and earned stamps in their PBIS passport as they practiced and learned the expectations for each space. It was a fun and engaging way to kick off their PBIS journey and help students understand that positive behavior matters everywhere they go. Thank you Belmont Hills for the inspiration, and a huge shoutout to the PBIS team at Struble for putting this event together.
Valley Elementary School
Valley sixth grade students are building their geography skills through a variety of hands-on and collaborative activities focused on identifying the continents and oceans. Students are using classroom maps and globes, completing a roll-the-dice mapping game and crossword puzzle, playing a “Headbands” style guessing game, and working together to assemble continent puzzle pieces. These engaging activities give students multiple ways to practice geography vocabulary, strengthen map skills, and learn through teamwork and problem-solving.
Bensalem Township School District
Location: 3000 Donallen Drive, Bensalem, PA, USA
Phone: 215-750-2800
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