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Armstrong students showcase programs; district highlights foundation grants and Black History Month partnership
Summary
Armstrong Middle School presented a school showcase to the board; the Foundation for Educational Excellence announced its 2025 grant cycle and fundraising details, and district staff described a February partnership with the African American Historical and Cultural Society of Bucks County for student tours during Black History Month.
Students and staff from Armstrong Middle School presented a video and described school programs to the board, highlighting the Armstrong News Network and Tiger Tech programs, makers market activity in the Verizon Innovative Learning Lab, athletics, family engagement events and experiential learning such as Camp Adahay.
Armstrong staff listed recent and upcoming activities: an expanded TV‑studio program that streams events, a makers market that produces and sells 3D‑printed and laser‑cut items, a new esports team starting in February with Rocket League, and family engagement nights. Staff also described student leadership programs, music and performance opportunities, fundraising (Armstrong Gold Card) and community service events.
Separately, Marlow and representatives of the Foundation for Educational Excellence described the foundation’s role as a volunteer 501(c)(3) that has funded district projects for 40 years and has distributed approximately $500,000 in grants. The foundation said its 2025 grant application will open Jan. 27 and close Feb. 25, and that a review is scheduled for March 4. The foundation encouraged payroll contributions by employees and said small, recurring donations (e.g., $1 per paycheck) could materially expand funded projects.
District staff also said the African American Historical and Cultural Society of Bucks County will host tours for BTSD students during February in honor of Black History Month. Staff said the society will host roughly 10–20 students per session with an hour‑long tour and presentation and will deliver updates to the board and community in February.
Ending
The board applauded Armstrong students and thanked foundation volunteers. The foundation’s grant cycle and the Black History Month partnership were presented as upcoming opportunities; no board action was required at the meeting.
