Watch our latest video for new MBIT students, where we tackle your most frequently asked questions to help you kick off the school year with confidence!

How to report a student absent. It is not necessary to call Middle Bucks to report your student's absence. Please respond directly to the absentee email you will receive on the day of the absence; this email is your notification that your student was marked absent at Middle Bucks Institute of Technology. You may also notify us of your student's tardiness, need for early dismissal, or absence via this electronic absence form MBIT Report Absence or Dismissal. You may also send an email to absent@mbit.org. Please note that it may take 24 hours to update an absence. A note with the date (s) missed and the reason for the absence upon your student's return will be sufficient too. Thank you, Kim Shores, MBIT Attendance Officer

We were honored to have the opportunity to host the PA House of Representatives Republican Policy Committee “Back to School” series on our campus. This event provided us with a valuable platform to share the successes and ongoing needs of Career and Technical Education (CTE) in Bucks County and across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

It was a privilege to welcome lawmakers from across the state and offer them a firsthand look at the impactful work being done within our CTE programs. Their visit allowed us to highlight the importance of CTE in shaping the future of our students and the critical role it plays in our community.

We extend our thanks to Representative Kristin Marcell for her leadership in organizing this event. As a former school board member and Executive Council (JOC) member at Middle Bucks Institute of Technology, she brought a deep understanding of and commitment to education, ensuring that our voices were heard.

As we dive into the 2024-2025 school year, our staff has hit the ground running, energized by a vibrant mix of learning, collaboration, and new inspiration.

The best part? We've had the opportunity to connect, share, and grow together, drawing from the incredible expertise within our MBIT community. What a powerful force we are! 🤝

We also had an unforgettable experience at Fluxspace in Norristown, where we explored cutting-edge learning opportunities. A big thank you to Fluxspace for an inspiring day!

🌟 Welcome Aboard! 🌟

We're thrilled to welcome our new staff members to the team this week during orientation. Our veteran teachers are sharing their wisdom and expertise to ensure our new educators feel supported and empowered. Together, we're building a stronger community and paving the way for a successful year ahead.

What to give a SHOUT-OUT? email us at soicalmedia@mbit.org

**Every month will be sharing more shoutouts!

Our Work-Based Education Coordinators, Mrs. Pamela Swoyer and Mr. Steve Guinan, visited MBIT Co-Op students this summer. As you can tell they were very busy and we are so proud of all of them!

Work-Based Education Experiences include:

Shadowing: Worksite visitation and an opportunity to meet and observe technical and professional employees and business owners in the student's chosen field.

Clinical Experiences: Non-paid, work-based experiences in hospitals, long term care facilities, day care centers, preschools, salons, restaurants, specialty stores, etc.

Internships: Paid and non-paid work-based experiences for a specified length of time.

Apprenticeships: Program related experiences that allow students to earn while they learn and work towards a journeyperson's certification. These experiences are registered through the Federal Department of Labor and the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training.

Capstone Experiences: Program related placements that are paid, on-the-job training positions and are considered an extension of the classroom. The timeline for placement is individualized and based on student need. Students are trained under the direct supervision of the employer and are assigned a mentor. Students' progress is monitored and evaluated by the school and the employer on a continual basis.

Job/Career Placement Services: Based on the student’s career goals, MBIT provides job placement services to help meet individual needs and interests. Placement rates for MBIT graduates have been excellent and historically exceeded 90% for those students who desire and actively pursue job or college placement.

MBIT is committed to the placement of all successful students.

For more information contact:

Pamela Swoyer: pswoyer@mbit.org 215-343-2480 ext 262

Steve Guinan: sguinan@mbit.org 215-343-2480 ext 263

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We had a very successful Summer Career Exploration Program this year! Our career exploration opportunity for students entering 7th, 8th, 9th or 10th grade provides integrated and entertaining learning activities in a variety of career settings.

Dates and course offerings available in March of 2025

Our Adult Education Evening class schedule has been posted! Please visit our website to register! For more information visit our website!

• September 2nd - Holiday
• September 3rd - First Day of School!!
• September 3rd - Executive Council Meeting
• September 23rd - Executive Council Committee of The Whole Meeting

Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) is located in Warwick Township on York Road (Rt. 263) in Jamison, Pennsylvania. A The picturesque high school campus sits on 58 acres and is supported by Centennial, Central Bucks, Council Rock, and New Hope-Solebury School Districts. Middle Bucks Institute of Technology operates as a school of choice designed for students who are seeking to enhance their educational program with a highly relevant career and technical experience connected directly to the real world of business and industry. Over 400 business and industry advisors review and update the school educational program annually.

Email: learnmore@mbit.org
Website: www.mbit.org
Location: 2740 York Road, Jamison, PA, USA
Phone: (215) 343-2480