New Pennsbury High School Groundbreaking Set

FAIRLESS HILLS, PA — The Pennsbury School District expects to break ground on Thursday on its new $269.5 million high school.

The high school to replace the Pennsbury East and West High School campuses.

An official groundbreaking ceremony will take place at 4 p.m. on Thursday at Pennsbury High School East, behind the natatorium, at 705 Hood Boulevard.

School officials said the ceremony will mark the beginning of a transformative project that will serve generations of students and strengthen the future of public education in the community.

Remarks will be delivered by:

• Schools Superintendent Thomas A. Smith
• Joanna Steere, president of the Pennsbury Board of School Directors
• Linda Palsky, Facilities Committee Chairwoman
• Student representatives from the Charles Boehm, Pennwood, and William Penn Middle schools
• State Sen. Steve Santarsiero

The ceremony will also feature the Pennsbury High School Chamber Choir performing the National Anthem and members of the Pennsbury High School Marching Band performing "Hail to the Falcons", alongside the Pennsbury High School Cheerleaders following the ceremonial groundbreaking.

With the high school project, residents may endure tax hikes over the next few years to cover project costs.

The school board recently approved a proposed final 2026-2027 school budget of $278,438,550 that includes a 3.4 percent tax hike, which means that the average homeowner would pay $287.23 more in taxes.

The new Pennsbury High School represents a historic investment in the future of Pennsbury students and the broader community. Designed to provide modern, flexible learning environments that support academic excellence, innovation, and student success, the facility will serve as a centerpiece of the district for decades to come, officials said.

Members of the media are invited to attend.