Dear Bristol Township School Community,

I hope today finds you well as we mark the end of February.

February certainly went faster than January, which at one point seemed like it was January 38th, and hopefully we will see a quick shift to spring-like weather. A quick, friendly reminder that if we do have to navigate any winter weather in March, we have exhausted our two “built-in snow days,” and would have to pivot to a remote learning day. But, as always, follow our communication portals for updates and information.

There were a lot of neat celebrations and positive energy in our schools over the past month. Students visited the African American Cultural & Historical Society of Bucks County for a Black History Month event, we celebrated 100 Days of School, and of course, we got to witness the Philadelphia Eagles march to a Super Bowl championship. You can find articles on these topics, and more, in this month’s newsletter.

Also please note that the Board approved the 2025-2026 school year calendar and changed the date of the March Board meeting to Tuesday, March 18th.

Please enjoy this month's newsletter and all the amazing things being done by our students, staff, alumni and School Board.

Sincerely,

Michael Nitti

Superintendent of Schools

BTSD showed off its Eagles spirit before the Super Bowl with singing, dancing, trivia, and crafts.

In celebration of Black History Month, BTSD students visited the African American Historical and Cultural Society of Bucks County’s library for a special tour and presentation. This collaboration offers students a meaningful look at Black History, highlighting local historical connections.

View the video below to learn more and hear from students!

The last chance to see the amazing cast of "Once Upon A One More Time" is tomorrow, March 1, at 1 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. Purchase tickets here.

Armstrong and Franklin students who achieved First Honors for the first and second marking periods saw the dress rehearsal of Truman Drama's "Once Upon A One More Time" musical in VIP seats!

Fifth graders from Brookwood, Keystone, and Mill Creek all saw Act One of the musical, and had a Q&A session with the cast.

Some notes of importance/interest:

• Certified Teaching Staff will return to schools on August 25.
• Orientation Day for kindergarten, sixth grade, and ninth grade will be held on August 28.
• Students will return to school for their first day on September 2.
• Schools will be closed for Winter Break from December 24 to January 2, reopening on Jan. 5.
• Please note that school will be in session on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11. Schools will have activities and events to commemorate Veterans Day and honor our veterans.
• The last student day is June 17.
• Two emergency/snow days are built into the calendar for the closing of schools. If not used, schools will be closed for two selected days for teachers and students in the spring of 2026.

PSBA honored Donna Kelly and Chris Harkins for five years of service on the BTSD School Board of Directors.

Congratulations on your Honor Roll Certificates of Appreciation and thank you for all you do for our community!

The Monday, March 17 meeting is moved to Tuesday, March 18.

Divine Marshall, a 2023 graduate of Truman High School, currently attends Howard University, a private, historically Black research institution founded in 1867.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are public and private institutions established before the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in the United States. During slavery and segregation, HBCUs provided Black people with access to education that other schools denied them of.

Marshall’s favorite part of attending Howard is being surrounded by like-minded individuals who he can resonate with. Read more about his experience here.

Congratulations to Damita Harvey, the recipient of the Humanitarian Leadership Award, at the 2025 Martin Luther King, Jr. Leadership Awards.

Damita is the Associate Director at No Longer Bound Prevention and Training Services and the founder of Bristol Cares. A Truman alumna, Damita is greatly involved in BTSD by creating safe, nurturing environments for children and young adults through her programming. She helps us organize Family Engagement Nights, partners with us for the ROAR Truman Tiger Alumni Award, and much more.

Thank you to Damita for her involvement in our community!

Mill Creek Elementary participated in its second annual Glow Day! Students participated in a day full of glowing fun, including glow-in-the-dark bowling, a dance party, glow golf, tic-tac-toe with high school students, and bracelet making! Twenty Truman students also volunteered their time to help run the event, play games, and serve as role models.

In celebration of 100 days of school, some Brookwood Elementary students dressed as centenarians!

Seniors in winter sports nominated a Bristol Township staff member, past or present, who has made a profound impact inside and outside the classroom for Shirt Off My Back!

By giving this award to a particular staff member, the student is acknowledging their efforts and successes. Staff who are selected receive a handwritten letter from their nominator – explaining the reasons supporting the choice, and a T-Shirt with the student’s name on it

February 5 was National Girls & Women in Sports Day! BTSD celebrates our student-athletes for all their strength, athleticism, and dedication. Learn more from the Women's Sports Foundation here.

Families can participate in a wide range of hands-on STEM-based activities that align with academic standards at the elementary, middle and high schools.

BTSD is once again proud to be part of the GIANT Feeding School Kids initiative! Through March 31, you can round up at the register to support our school district’s efforts working to eliminate childhood hunger.

Through this initiative, BTSD and other public school districts can use funds to support meal programs to expand food distribution programs, create on-campus food pantries and gardens, supply extra weekend meals, and eliminate outstanding student meal debt.

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