SUN Bucks: Summer Grocery Benefits Available for Eligible Families

Families may be eligible for SUN Bucks, Pennsylvania’s Summer EBT program, which provides a one-time grocery benefit of $120 per eligible child to help purchase food while school is out for the summer.

Many eligible children will receive benefits automatically through an existing SNAP/TANF EBT card or a newly issued Summer EBT card. Benefits for Summer 2026 begin being distributed in early June.

Children who receive free or reduced-price school meals, SNAP, or TANF benefits are automatically eligible. Most children receiving Medicaid also qualify automatically. However, children receiving Medicaid through the Children with Special Needs category (PH 95) and children enrolled in CHIP must apply for SUN Bucks.

Benefits can be used at participating grocery retailers to purchase eligible food items.

For more information or to determine eligibility, visit the SUN Bucks website (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/summer-ebt) or call the SUN Bucks FAQ Line at 1-877-762-1575.
4 days ago, Mandi Kercher
SUN Bucks 2026
🎓 Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🎓

Today marked the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. Your dedication, hard work, and determination has brought you to this incredible milestone, and you should be proud of all you have accomplished.

The future is yours to shape. Dream big, work hard, and never stop believing in what you can achieve.

✨ Congratulations, Graduates! The best is yet to come. ✨

6 days ago, Andrea Hartline
Graduation Cap Throwing

Virtual Academy Students enjoyed a Spring field trip to the Lehigh Valley Zoo. We had fun learning from keepers about the Pancake Tortoise, African Penguin, and River Otter while exploring more animal information through our scavenger hunt. Animal conservation is prominent at the Lehigh Valley Zoo, as evidenced by its care for many residents.

7 days ago, Heidi Hoffstetter
students about to explore the reptile habitat
Learning about the Pancake Tortoise.
Learning about the African Penguin
Lunch time for the African Penguins.
Bald Eagle observation.
Bald Eagle
Students had a blast learning about the River Otter.
Masai Giraffe observation.
Joshua and Tatu, Masai Giraffe.
Everyone needed a nap after this long day, especially the Mongoose Lemurs.
Virtual Academy students practiced hand sewing through the lense of project planning and task analysis. Students selecting an item to make, listed needed materials, sketched a design template, and ordered steps before digging in.
11 days ago, Heidi Hoffstetter
stitching together a tiny monster.
working a small snag in the thread of our poptart design.

The countdown to summer is on! ☀️🎉

As we wrap up another great school year, please remember to have students bring school-issued devices and chargers to school for device collection. Taking a few minutes now to locate everything will help make the process quick and easy for everyone!

5/27 - HS - Senior Device Collection

5/29 - ES Device Collection

6/1 - IS/MS Device Collection

6/2 - HS - Grades 9-11 Device Collection

📚 Please Note: Students participating in summer coursework will keep their devices over the summer and return them in August.

13 days ago, Carly Knecht
Device Collection Reminder to have students bring devices and chargers in to school.
🌱 Feeding Futures: Grab & Go Summer Meals 🌱
We’re back for another summer of FREE meals for Brandywine Heights students, thanks to the incredible support of Friends of Brandywine! 📅 Start Date: Thursday, June 11 📍 Pickup Location: Intermediate/Middle School (200 West Weis St.) 🍴 Meals Include: 5 breakfasts & 5 lunches every week
✅ Sign up now: https://www.bhasd.org/page/summer-feeding
Let’s keep our students nourished and thriving all summer long! #FeedingFutures #BHASD #CommunitySupport #SummerMeals
13 days ago, Andrea Hartline
Summer Feeding Program
Virtual Academy students enjoyed transforming simply fuzzy wires into soft whimsical structures and utilizing their tactile imaginations.
22 days ago, Heidi Hoffstetter
Students gathering for their final art lesson of the school year.
Playing with color and shape to create scoops of ice cream.
Playing with color and shape to create 3D sculptures.
Students displaying their final creations.
🌱 Feeding Futures: Grab & Go Summer Meals 🌱
We’re back for another summer of FREE meals for Brandywine Heights students, thanks to the incredible support of Friends of Brandywine! 📅 Start Date: Thursday, June 11 📍 Pickup Location: Intermediate/Middle School (200 West Weis St.) 🍴 Meals Include: 5 breakfasts & 5 lunches every week
✅ Sign up now: https://www.bhasd.org/page/summer-feeding
Let’s keep our students nourished and thriving all summer long! #FeedingFutures #BHASD #CommunitySupport #SummerMeals
24 days ago, Andrea Hartline
Feeding Futures - Summer Feed Program

Brandywine Heights is excited to launch the new Community Bulletin Board page on our website - a place where neighbors, local organizations, and community members can stay connected and informed! 🏘️

Our goal is to create a central space where our community can come together, support one another, and stay in the loop.

Check out the page by visiting HERE!

28 days ago, Andrea Hartline

Virtual Academy Students continued their study of native plants through the lens of oil pastels. Students were challenged to make an impressionist rendition of a native tree, reducing the tree to simple forms and layering various colors.

about 1 month ago, Heidi Hoffstetter
layering color
Flowering Dogwood
Dogwood branch
playing with shadow
learning about native trees
adding detail
preliminary sketch
starting with the trunk
Early Dismissal Tomorrow!

Please plan ahead—dismissal will follow the adjusted schedule.

Thanks for your support and flexibility!
about 1 month ago, Andrea Hartline
Early Dismissal

🌟 Update on Victory Day! 🌟

While we were all looking forward to celebrating this Wednesday, the forecast is calling for heavy rain. To make sure everyone can fully enjoy the day, Brandywine Heights Area School District’s Victory Day has been postponed.

🎉 New Date: Monday, May 11th

We can’t wait to celebrate together—hopefully with sunshine! Thank you for your flexibility and continued support. See you on Victory Day! ☀️

about 1 month ago, Andrea Hartline
Victory Day - Postponed
Happy National Therapy Animal Day! 🐾💕

A big shoutout to our amazing furry friends Maple, Toby, and Gus for filling our halls with comfort, joy, and plenty of tail-wagging smiles every single day! 🐶✨

We’re so grateful for the love and support you bring to our students and staff. Brandywine Heights truly appreciates your dedication to our schools!
about 1 month ago, Andrea Hartline
Happy National Therapy Animal Day!

Our seeds have sprouted! Last week, Virtual Academy students (K-8) enjoyed learning about native plants, trophic levels, biodiversity, habitat breakdown, and ways to rebuild. Students finished the lesson by planting some seeds to take home.

about 2 months ago, Heidi Hoffstetter
We planted seeds as part of our lesson on native plants last week. In just 6 days the first two leaves (cotyledon) have emerged.
Brandywine Community Library has many great books on Native Plants and the importance of fostering them. They also have partnered with several local organizations to provide free native plant seeds to the community. Stop by and check out the program.
There are dozens of native plant seeds available at the Brandywine Community Library.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for such a wonderful evening of reading under the stadium lights! 🌟📖

We loved seeing our community come together and are so grateful to the members of our High School Softball, Baseball, Boys Volleyball, Rifle, and Track & Field teams for sharing their favorite stories with our young readers. You made the night truly special!
From the engaging read-alouds and hands-on activities to the book swap table and snack stand, it was an evening full of connection, learning, and fun. 📚🤝🍿

We appreciate everyone who came out to support literacy and be part of this memorable event—we can’t wait to do it again next year!
about 2 months ago, Andrea Hartline
Literacy Under the Lights
Literacy Under the Lights
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Literacy Under the Lights
BHVA Students enjoyed an engaging trip to the KU Planetarium where we learned about finding moving planets and asteroids, the new Vera Rubin Observatory and the search for Planet 9. It was beautiful day enjoy the sun and learn from Dr. Reed about the many objects that orbit it.
about 2 months ago, Heidi Hoffstetter
Students enjoying a trip to the KU Planetarium.

📚✨ RSVP Reminder - Literacy Under the Lights – ✨📚

We are getting excited for Literacy Under the Lights this Thursday—and we’d love for you to join us! If you’re planning to attend, please take a moment to RSVP as soon as possible using the link below. Your response is requested to assist us in finalizing plans and ensure we’re able to move forward with a great experience for our families.

Our student-athletes are looking forward to sharing their favorite stories, and we’re hoping to gather a wonderful group of young readers to enjoy this special night together. 🌟
🗓 April 23, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 Brandywine Heights High School
📖 Engaging read-alouds from special guest readers
🔄 Book swap table—bring one, take one!
🍿 Snacks available at the stand
Please RSVP HERE—we’d love to make this event happen and create a memorable evening for everyone!
Thank you, and we hope to see you there! 📚💫

about 2 months ago, Robert Farina
Literacy Under the Lights Map
Literacy Under the lights Flyer
Early Dismissal Tomorrow!

Please plan ahead—dismissal will follow the adjusted schedule.

Thanks for your support and flexibility!
about 2 months ago, Andrea Hartline
Early Dismissal
Let’s fill our halls with purple! 💜
Join us April 15th in supporting children of military families by wearing purple.
about 2 months ago, Andrea Hartline
Purple Up! Military Kids Day!
☀️ Camp SPARK is Back This Summer! ☀️

We’re excited to announce that Camp SPARK will run July 6 – July 23 at the Intermediate and Middle School!

📅 Registration is now open through May 4th — don’t miss out!

Camp SPARK offers students a fun and engaging summer experience filled with learning, enrichment, and connection.

✨ Be sure to sign up and secure your spot today!

We can’t wait for another great summer!
2 months ago, Mandi Kercher
Camp Spark 2026 Registration