Neshaminy Update
Neshaminy School District / September, 2023
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Maple Point Middle School will once again honor our local veterans with a ceremony on Monday, November 10. Military veterans from any era are invited to join this Maple Point tradition to be honored and help our students understand the importance of military service and the role veterans play in American and world history. Preregistration is required by November 3 and can be completed online at the link below or by calling the school at 215-809-6230.
The Neshaminy Drama fall production will feature The Sweet Delilah Swim Club , a comedic play by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten. Originally titled The Dixie Swim Club, the story follows five Southern women who were on a college swim team and meet every August at a beach cottage to maintain their friendship. The play spans 33 years of their lives, from age 44 to 77. Performances will run November 19-22 in the Black Box Theater at Neshaminy High School. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door subject to availability. Please note that the show contains some mature themes that are best suited for audiences age 13 and over.
This year's February NHS musical production will be The Addams Family. More information on show dates, times and ticket information will be shared during the upcoming weeks.
COMMITTEE UPDATES
The Educational Development Committee met on October 7. At the meeting, they heard an update on the 2025 summer programs at Neshaminy including Summer Ignite, Summer PASS, Intensive Language Learning Lab, Extended School Year, and Summer Stock. Of 103 students enrolled in Ignite, 92 completed and passed their courses; 135 of 154 courses enrolled were recovered. The program gave NHS students needing credit recovery the opportunity to meet requirements alongside recreational activities such as sports, art, and ceramics.
124 students attended the Intensive Language Learning Lab this summer. Extended School Year, which provides specialized instruction for students with goals identified in an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for extended school year services (academic, social, emotional, and/or life skills), took place in July and involved over 200 students. Summer Stock presented three shows with 265 students enrolled.
The committee also heard updates on scheduling option explorations for elementary schools, middle schools and the high school science program. The next Educational Development Committee meeting will Tuesday, November 18.
The Policy Committee met on October 23. They made recommendations on a number of policy updates that were presented to the full Board for a first reading at the October 28 School Board meeting.
STUDENT SERVICES
Families are encouraged to visit the district website for information about the following important services and policies:
- Special Education Services
- Gifted Students
- Services for Protected Handicapped Students
- Destruction of Records
- Medical Assistance
- Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
SNAP ASSISTANCE
Families who are struggling with the possible SNAP benefits freeze on November 1 can reach out to the following agencies for food assistance and other types of assistance that may be available.
The Bucks County Opportunity Council Food Program
721 Veterans Highway
Bristol, PA 19007
Ph: 215-781-2661
🔗 Food Program: https://bcoc.org/food-program/
🔗 Food Pantries: https://bcoc.org/food-pantries/
The Bucks County HUB (“Live” Human Services Directory)
Phone: 215-348-6201
Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm
The United Way 211 Helpline
Phone: Call 211
Albert Schweitzer ES
Herbert Hoover ES
Albert Schweitzer ES
Core Creek ES
Core Creek ES
Herbert Hoover ES
Tawanka ES
Walter Miller ES
Tawanka ES
Walter Miller ES
Neshaminy HS
Neshaminy HS
Herbert Hoover ES teacher Samantha McGarry made several different bags to help her students have a successful Halloween and support their language and communication skills during trick or treating. For nonspeaking students, she used the top part of a board book that had 3 buttons and used double-sided tape to adhere it to the bag, so students don’t need their communication devices when trick or treating. The buttons say, “Trick or treat,” “Thank you,” and “Happy Halloween.”
She also created bags with a Halloween communication board for students who have more verbal skills but may need a visual. Hoover Behavior Specialist Jess Musho asked a few teachers to help hand out sensory toys/fidgets. The students visited several classrooms to practice tricd-or-treating, as this can be difficult for some individuals. They were given a structured and safe environment to practice. It was a great experience, and the students had so much fun!
Poquessing MS
Poquessing MS
Albert Schweitzer ES
Congratulations to the 207 Neshaminy High School students inducted into the National Honor Society at a ceremony held in Theodore Kloos Auditorium on October 9, 2025.
Students in 10th and 11th grade must maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher to be considered for the National Honor Society. Students are also expected to complete a minimum of 20 hours of community service every year. Applications are completed in the spring, and the induction ceremony is held in the fall.
The 21st Century Community Learning Center Beyond the Bell after school program at Neshaminy hosted an event for the nationwide Lights on Afterschool celebration of out-of-school time programs on Thursday, October 23. PA CareerLink's Workforce on Wheels "WOW" Bus came out for students to tour the amenities of the bus and learn about future employability.
Beyond the Bell provides academic support and enrichment for 9th-12th grade students after school in the 2nd floor study lounge. The program is available Monday-Thursday starting at 2:05 pm. For more information, please contact Staci Tantum at stantum@neshaminy.org.
Students from the Art in the Community class at Neshaminy HS completed a new installation - and this one is definitely for (or at least representing) the birds. The students drew and traced multiple sizes of positive and negative crow silhouettes in order to create a dynamic visual experience using the window, sunlight, and cast shadow. This window installation is both seasonally specific and an interesting exploration in shape and image for any situation. They will explore other spaces to install this in the future.
Artwork created by talented Neshaminy HS art students is also on display at PA Representative Hogan’s office in Penndel. Representative Hogan has opened his office to serve as a rotating gallery space highlighting the creativity of local students.
A roadway bridge dedication was held on October 7 for a Class of 1963 Neshaminy High School graduate who was killed in action while serving with the U.S. Army in Vietnam in 1969. A bridge over Core Creek on Silver Lake Road in Middletown Township was named in honor of First Lieutenant Lee Fulton Clickner. Lee is remembered as a hard-working and determined student, a state champion wrestler and a football player at Neshaminy. He attended Penn State after graduation, joined the army in 1968 and served as an infantry unit commander. He was deployed to Vietnam in 1969. He was awarded a Bronze Star, a Silver Star, and two Purple Hearts for his actions and leadership while in service.
Ryan Duffy, a Neshaminy High School senior, passed away on Tuesday, October 14 after a brief battle with bacterial meningitis. Ryan was a gaming enthusiast and was looking forward to participating in senior activities and his fourth Gym Night. Our hearts are with Ryan’s family, his friends, and all who loved him. Our entire Neshaminy community mourns this tragic loss.
