Education - Bristol Borough

Jazz on the River Returns to Bristol

Published

4 years ago

May 24, 2022

After a two year hiatus the Jazz on the River concert is returning to Bristol Borough on June 22 from 5 to 8 pm, officials announced at last weeks school board meeting.

The concert will be held at the King George II Inn, on the Delaware River, in Bristol and serves as a fundraiser for the Grundy Foundation’s Academic Oversight Committee (AOC). The AOC helps deliver academic programming and content at Bristol Borough’s three Learning Centers. The programs and summer activities are free for all of the school district’s students, and are held at Snyder-Girotti Elementary, Bristol High, and St. Mark schools.

One hundred percent of the funds raised will go to the AOC, officials said.

Tickets are $60 per person, and include a buffet dinner, two drink tickets for cocktails, beer, or wine.

Ticketholders will receive a wristband that will give them access to the drinks and the buffet.

Tickets are available at the Bristol Borough Tax Office, Great ID’s s by Anne, on Radcliffe Street and Mignoni Jewelry, 200 Mill Street.

Education - Bensalem Township

Lower Bucks Public Schools Delay Tuesday’s Start Times

Published

3 days ago

March 3, 2026

Joanne Ames

Lower Bucks County public school districts announced their plans for today March 3 2026 as schools are OPEN but on delay.

Below is a list of the schools and their websites. All are encouraged to use the links to see the complete details of your school district.

Education - Bensalem Township

BCCC Seeks Public Input on Nursing Program

Published

4 days ago

March 1, 2026

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Bucks County Community College (BCCC) invites public input as it seeks to continue accreditation for its Associate Degree Nursing Program.

The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) will be visiting the Newtown Campus Tuesday – Thursday, March 24 – 26, as part of the accreditation process.

The visit includes a forum from 2 – 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25 in Founders Hall Room 140, where the public is invited to share comments about the two-year program that prepares students to become registered nurses.

In addition, the ACEN is gathering written comments that must be received by March 9. To submit, email public-comments@acenursing.org, or mail to: ATTN: Accreditation Services, Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, 3390 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta GA 30326.

To learn more about the Associate Degree Nursing Program, email ADNursingDirector@bucks.edu, call 215-968-8353 or click here.

BCCC is located at 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown. Click here for a campus map and directions.

Education - Bensalem Township

Lower Bucks Schools to Hold “Remote” and Asynchronous Learning Tuesday

Published

1 week ago

February 23, 2026

Joanne Ames

Lower Bucks County public school districts announced their plans for Tuesday, the day after the blizzard of 26 as public school buildings will remain closed and “remote” or “asynchronous learning” is scheduled for students.

Below is a list of the schools and their website for Tuesday, Feb. 24. All are encouraged to use the links to see the full details of your school district.