Bristol Township School District

Dear Bristol Township School Community,

I hope your school year is progressing nicely as we make our way into November!

October had many highlights throughout the Bristol Township School District. At our elementary schools, students enjoyed their Halloween parades as well as learning about fire safety during Fire Prevention Week. Over at Truman, students honored their teachers with their "Shirt off my back" initiative, celebrated our newest inductees into the National Honor Society, and enjoyed our serving line cafeteria improvements and renovations. Also, across the district, Red Ribbon and Anti-Bullying activities were taking place to help promote a positive and harmonious learning environment throughout the school community.

Please check out our monthly newsletter for updates on each of these and more, and best wishes for a great November as we move into the holiday season and winter months.

Sincerely,

Michael Nitti

Superintendent of Schools

Due to the federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits froze on November 1, 2025. During this stressful time, we want to remind you of a crucial resource: The BTSD Food Service Department offers breakfast and lunch to ALL BTSD students at NO COST. No application or further action needed.

We encourage families needing additional help to visit local food pantries.

Another great resource is the Bucks County HUB website.

Stay tuned for more updates on additional support from the BTSD community.

The Truman Tiger Band led a parade of ghosts, dinosaurs, princesses, super heroes, villains & more at Mill Creek's 3rd Annual Halloween Parade!

Watch the video of Keystone Elementary's Halloween Parade below!

Brookwood's PTO held a Trunk or Treat night for students!

Truman High School's cafeteria was upgraded in September with three new serving lines! The QuickSwitch technology allows the Food Service Department to have more flexibility with what and how they serve. Cold and hot items can be next to each other, and wells can switch from hot-to-cold-to-freeze within 1.5 hours.

A big shout out to the Maintenance Department for their involvement in the renovation!

"I'm really proud to be able to do this for the students and staff at Truman," said Food Service Director Brandon Lang. "It has been a long time coming and they deserve it!"

Read the case study by the manufacturer LTI for more information about this project.

Congratulations to the 19 seniors and juniors inducted in Truman's National Honor Society on October 15.

Held in Truman High School’s Lou Volpe Auditorium, inductees participated in a candle-lighting ceremony and recited the NHS pledge to be sworn in. Principal Jon Craig and Elizabeth Gregory, teacher and faculty advisor, provided remarks to students and parents, and several new members spoke about the four pillars. NHS officers for 2025-26 helped to plan and execute the ceremony. They included Nadia Mohli, Vice President Emir Ozturk, Secretary Audrey McGeachy, and Treasurer Payge Engle.

View the full list of names on Levittown Now.

NAMI Bucks County honored two Bristol Township leaders with the Outstanding Community Partner Award for their commitment to improving the lives of individuals and families affected by mental illness.

The award recognized Dr. Meredith Leach, a certified school social worker at Bristol Township School District, and Damita Harvey, the associate director of No Longer Bound Prevention and Training Services and the founder of Bristol Cares Coalition. NAMI Bucks County presented the “Advocates of the Year” awards at its annual Stride for Mental Health Awareness event on October 5, at Warminster Community Park.

Read the full story on Levittown Now.

Bob Kelly from FOX 29 and Edgely Fire Company visited Brookwood Elementary School during Fire Prevention Week to share safety tips! The live coverage was aired on October 10.

Over 100 middle school students and their families attended Truman Band Night this year! The annual event brings together students from Armstrong and Franklin Middle Schools to perform with the Truman Tiger Marching Band at a home football game.

Seniors in fall sports nominated a Bristol Township staff member, past or present, who has made a profound impact inside and outside the classroom for Shirt Off My Back!

By awarding a specific staff member, the student recognizes their efforts and contributions. Staff who are selected receive a handwritten letter from their nominator, explaining the reasons for the selection, along with a T-shirt featuring the student’s name.

Congratulations to our administrators, teachers, and coaches involved with Professional Learning Partnerships for the 2025-26 school year!

These educators are using brain science to transform the ways they teach and lead. We can't wait to see what you accomplish this year!

Armstrong recognized Red Ribbon Week, October 23-31. NJHS students created an informational bulletin board, students signed posters pledging to stay away from drugs, and 6th-graders were treated to a performance by illusionist David Corn. He not only entertained them but also spoke about the importance of making good choices and being drug-free.

Elementary students have been celebrating Bullying Prevention Month by creating kindness quilts, wearing orange on Unity Day, and spreading positivity.

Assistant Superintendent Chris Polzer presented at the PASA-PSBA School Leadership Conference in October. He presented "Communication Practices in Changing Times: A Tale of Two School Districts" with Dr. Sam Lee, Superintendent of Bensalem Township School District, and Leza Raffel, President of The Communication Solutions Group.

All three elementary schools are holding Title I Family Nights featuring spaghetti dinners and math!

Join NOVA Training Institute for its presentation iSmart for Caregivers: The Dangers of Online Exploitation on November 19! Caregivers are invited to this virtual event, sponsored by Title I and the District's Tiger Pride Parent Academy, to learn more about helping children stay safe online. Registration link.

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215-943-3200
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