Bensalem Township School District School Calendar 2026-2027

At a Glance

BTSD is a suburban school district with 9 schools. For the 2026-2027 school year, classes begin August 31 and end June 11. Bensalem Township School District's mascot is the Owls, and Bensalem High School — the oldest school in the district — traces its roots to 1920. The calendar also notes several religious observances (Yom Kippur – Schools and Offices Closed, Eid-al-Fitr – Schools and Offices Closed) for awareness — school stays in session on these days. This calendar includes 2 professional development days — useful to know when planning childcare. Standardized testing windows: Standardized Testing Window (October 14); Standardized Testing Window (December 7–December 18); Standardized Testing Window (April 26–April 30); Standardized Testing Window (May 3–May 7); Standardized Testing Window (May 10–May 14); Standardized Testing Window (May 17–May 28).

Also known as BTSD.

Schools in Bensalem Township School District

Cornwells El Sch (Elementary)
Samuel K Faust El Sch (Elementary)
Benjamin Rush El Sch (Elementary)
Bensalem Twp HS (High)
Belmont Hills El Sch (Elementary)
Cecelia Snyder MS (Middle)
Valley El Sch (Elementary)
Russell C Struble El Sch (Elementary)
Robert K Shafer MS (Middle)

Bensalem Township School District 2026-2027 School Calendar

All schools

2026-08-17 to 2026-08-20 — New Teacher Orientation (closed)
2026-08-24 — New Teacher Orientation (closed)
2026-08-25 to 2026-08-28 — Professional Development (closed)
2026-08-31 — First Day of School for All Students (K-12) (in session)
2026-09-04 — Labor Day Holiday – Schools and Offices Closed (closed)
2026-09-07 — Labor Day – Schools and Offices Closed (closed)
2026-09-21 — Yom Kippur – Schools and Offices Closed (closed)
2026-10-05 — Interim Progress Reports Available on Sapphire Community Portal (Day 23) (in session)
2026-10-14 — PSAT Exam (in session)
2026-11-03 — Election Day – Professional Development – Schools Closed, Offices Open (closed)
2026-11-05 — End of Marking Period #1 (Day 45) (in session)
2026-11-11 — Veterans' Day Holiday – Schools and Offices Closed (closed)
2026-11-13 — Report Card #1 Available on SCP (in session)
2026-11-24 to 2026-11-25 — Act 80 Day – Parent/Teacher Conferences – Schools Closed, Offices Open (closed)
2026-11-26 — Thanksgiving Day Holiday – Schools and Offices Closed (closed)
2026-11-27 — Thanksgiving Holiday (Local Holiday) – Schools and Offices Closed (closed)
2026-12-07 to 2026-12-18 — Keystone Exams Testing Window (in session)
2026-12-15 — Interim Progress Reports Available on SCP (Day 68) (in session)
2026-12-24 to 2027-01-01 — Winter Recess – Schools and Offices Closed (closed)
2027-01-04 — Schools Reopen (in session)
2027-01-18 — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – Schools and Offices Closed (closed)
2027-01-26 — End of Marking Period #2 (Day 90) (in session)
2027-02-02 — Report Card #2 Available on SCP (in session)
2027-02-15 — Presidents' Day – Schools and Offices Closed (closed)
2027-03-01 — Interim Progress Reports Available on SCP (Day 113) (in session)
2027-03-10 — Eid-al-Fitr – Schools and Offices Closed (closed)
2027-03-25 to 2027-03-26 — Spring Break – Schools and Offices Closed (closed)
2027-03-29 — Spring Break (Local Holiday) – Schools and Offices Closed (closed)
2027-04-06 — End of Marking Period #3 (Day 135) (in session)
2027-04-13 — Report Card #3 Available on SCP (in session)
2027-04-26 to 2027-04-30 — PSSA English Language Arts Testing (Grades 3-8) (in session)
2027-05-03 to 2027-05-07 — PSSA Mathematics and Science Testing (Grades 3-8, Grades 5 and 8) (in session)
2027-05-07 — Interim Progress Reports Available on SCP (Day 158) (in session)
2027-05-10 to 2027-05-14 — PSSA Make-up Testing (in session)
2027-05-17 — Professional Development – Schools Closed, Offices Open (closed)
2027-05-17 to 2027-05-28 — Keystone Exams Testing Window (in session)
2027-05-18 — Election Day – Professional Development – Schools Closed, Offices Open (closed)
2027-05-31 — Memorial Day – Schools and Offices Closed (closed)
2027-06-11 — Last Day of School (Day 180) (in session)