High School Poet Of The Year Winners Announced In Bucks

Top contest winners will read their poetry this weekend at the Bucks County Community College in Newtown Township.

Community Invited To Arbor Day Celebration In Newtown

Newtown Borough Recreation Board announces the winners of 2025 Arbor Day Poster Contest. Check out the winning posters in the story below.

Council Rock Fills 4 Key Administrative Positions

Council Rock High School South, Rolling Hills Elementary and Holland Middle School will be welcoming new principals to the front office.

2 New Deans Joining Bucks County Community College Staff

College officials have hired a Dean of Arts and Communication and a Dean of Learning Resources and Bucks Online.

Council Rock To Introduce Full-Day Kindergarten At Community Night

Parents and their youngsters are invited to attend the event, which will provide an overview of the program and curriculum.

Bucks Expands Dual Credit For High School Students With $1M Grant

Dual credit offerings improve academic achievement, high school graduation rates, college enrollment, and college completion rates: PDE.

Council Rock North Student Named Merit Scholarship Winner

The outstanding Council Rock student has been named a winner of a corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarship.

​Get A Taste Of Bucks At Culinary & Hospitality Open House

Public invited to sample potential careers in the culinary arts at the Bucks County Community College in Newtown.

Council Rock Making Final Preparations For Full-Day Kindergarten

To introduce the district’s parents to the program, Council Rock will be holding a Full Day Kindergarten Community Night on Tuesday, May 6.

Beloved Professor's Poetry Put To Music At Special Event In Newtown

On April 25 at BCCC in Newtown, Prof. Jeff Baumeister will perform songs he composed to the poetry of the late Dr. Christopher Bursk.

​Bucks Partners With Villanova To Offer New Path To Accounting Degree

The innovative program provides merit-based tuition reductions and a $14K scholarship towards a graduate degree.

Illustrated Memoir Of The Holocaust Topic Of Discussion At Bucks

The graphic narrative, “We Are on Our Own,” will be the focus of a free event at the Bucks County Community College.

​Bucks Hires New VP For Advancement And Alumni Relations

She will be responsible for advancing the mission of Bucks County Community College through increasing philanthropic support.

New Scholarship Established For Lower Bucks High School Graduates

Epstein Foundation donates $100K to fund 100 student scholarships for the 2025-26 school year at the Bucks County Community College.

3D Printing Expo To Bring Together Industy Experts, Hobbyists At Bucks

The event will feature industry talks, trade show booths highlighting AM hardware, software, and services, and a design showcase.

Council Rock Educator Wins National Earth Science Teaching Award

Given annually, the award recognizes a kindergarten to eighth grade teacher for leadership and innovation in Earth science education.

A Cappella At The Rock Concert Tickets Now On Sale

The festival will feature performances by some of the best high school groups in the area and an internationally known group.

​Bucks Co. High School Scribes Invited To Enter 38th Poetry Contest

Bucks County 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th graders can submit three poems for the chance to win a cash prize.

Delayed Opening Announced For Council Rock School District

The Council Rock School District has announced a 2-hour delayed opening on Wednesday.

'12 Angry Jurors' On Stage At Council Rock North

The play explores the huge responsibility faced by 12 people as they consider the guilt or innocence of a young man accused of murder.

Council Rock Announces Remote Instructional Day For Thursday

Schools and offices will be closed throughout the district due to a forecast of wintry weather while students attend remotely.

Council Rock Preparing To Launch Full-Day Kindergarten In The Fall

Development of curriculum, schedule, and staffing plans are underway across the school district in preparation.

Bucks Professor Wins Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award

His teaching career began in 1981 at Bucks County Community College as a part-time instructor and eventually became a full professor.

Bucks County 'Changemakers' Recognized With MLK Leadership Award

The award is presented to leaders who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and service to nondiscrimination.

Council Rock Votes To Stay Within Act 1 Tax Index For 2025-26

School board members voted to stay within the Act 1 index set by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the upcoming year.

Lingohocken Firefighter Graduates With National Certification

The Public Safety Training & Certification Department recognized more than 120 volunteer firefighters who completed national certification.

​Bucks Nursing Grads Achieve 100 Percent Pass Rate On License Exam

The exam assesses a candidate's nursing competence to determine if they can practice as an entry-level nurse.

Council Rock Elects New Board Leadership For 2025

Board members Ed Tate and Yota Palli take on the roles of president and vice president for the coming year.

Holy Family Breaks Ground On Game-Changing Expansion Of Newtown Campus

The transformative project will create a new learning space that will feature a nursing simulation corridor, biotechnology labs, and more.

BCCC Students Make A Difference At First Ever Student Day Of Service

The Bucks County Community College students volunteered their time and energy to support a variety of organizations in and around Bucks.

Lawmakers Secure $200K For Holy Family Newtown Campus

The university will use the funding to renovate its Newtown West building located at 33 Campus Drive in Newtown.

Fall Open House To Showcase Bucks County Community College

During a campus tour, prospective students and their guests will experience Bucks County Community College firsthand.

Council Rock Ranked Among Best School Districts In Pennsylvania

Niche gives the Newtown-based district an A; ranks it 37th in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and second in Bucks.

Newtown Middle School To Stage Food Collection Drive

Students to camp out at their school while accepting donations of non-perishable food from the community

Council Rock, George School Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists

About 95 percent of the semifinalists are expected to attain finalist standing, and about half of the finalists will win a scholarship.

​Bucks Signs Enrollment Agreement With Jefferson University

Bucks students who earn an associate degree in business can now seamlessly transfer into one of five different business majors at Jefferson.

Council Rock Junior Organizes Weekend Pickleball Fundraiser

North's tennis team captain organizes weekend event to raise funds for student mental health.

George School Announces Transformational $17.75M Gift

The funds will enhance programs and provide a more financially equitable experience for every George School student, said the school.

Teacher Spotlight: John Ivanchenko, An Inspiration To His Students

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Bucks County Poet Laureate Competition Announces Call for Entries

The Bucks Laureate Program is one of the oldest in the country. It also holds a High School Poet Contest every spring.