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Welcome to Benchmark
Students who learn differently need a program tailored to the way they learn best.
At Benchmark School, our exclusive approach goes beyond basic reading programs to reach the whole child.
When our graduates leave Benchmark School, they are confident and competent learners who know their learning styles intimately, and can advocate for their own success.
Lower School
In the Lower School (grades 1-5), students begin to develop an understanding of who they are as learners while building a foundation of tools, strategies, and knowledge.
Middle School
Benchmark's Middle School (Grades 6-8) helps students grow as self-advocates who regulate their learning by knowing what they do well, what they need help to do, and where to get help.
News & Events
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Our New Playground
On Thursday, November 16, we cut the ribbon on our new playground, the spectacular Brodnik Outdoor Learning Environment, or BOLE. Students, staff, families, members of the Board of Trustees, and other friends gathered to celebrate the opening and experience the playground first-hand.
![PA State Senator Tim Kearney Talks About Literature and Legislation]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1697117402/benchmarkschoolorg/mbhxvipmskfsmaarlhng/kearney8.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1697117402/benchmarkschoolorg/mbhxvipmskfsmaarlhng/kearney8.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1697117402/benchmarkschoolorg/mbhxvipmskfsmaarlhng/kearney8.jpg","width":600}])
PA State Senator Tim Kearney Talks About Literature and Legislation
Benchmark hosted our PA State Senator Tim Kearney, who spoke with students about the importance of dealing with difficult issues.
![Have You Read Benchmark Magazine?]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1697054078/benchmarkschoolorg/dfqkckw83qbc405dmzev/benchmarkmag2023cover.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1697054078/benchmarkschoolorg/dfqkckw83qbc405dmzev/benchmarkmag2023cover.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1697054078/benchmarkschoolorg/dfqkckw83qbc405dmzev/benchmarkmag2023cover.jpg","width":611}])
Have You Read Benchmark Magazine?
Catch up with the big Benchmark news here.
![Kristina Reisinger Selected for Advisory Board]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695927332/benchmarkschoolorg/vttuylyb8i1ownqm0w8d/KristinaReisinger.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1695927332/benchmarkschoolorg/vttuylyb8i1ownqm0w8d/KristinaReisinger.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1695927332/benchmarkschoolorg/vttuylyb8i1ownqm0w8d/KristinaReisinger.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1695927332/benchmarkschoolorg/vttuylyb8i1ownqm0w8d/KristinaReisinger.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1695927332/benchmarkschoolorg/vttuylyb8i1ownqm0w8d/KristinaReisinger.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1695927332/benchmarkschoolorg/vttuylyb8i1ownqm0w8d/KristinaReisinger.jpg","width":2200}])
Kristina Reisinger Selected for Advisory Board
Kristina Reisinger, our Middle School Instructional Coach, has been selected to be one of 10 people on the Advisory Board of the Instructional Coaching Group.
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Rep. Jennifer O’Mara Visits Benchmark School
Benchmark School was honored to host Pennsylvania State Representative Jennifer O’Mara, who represents the 165th District.
![Welcome, New Faculty and Staff!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1692295633/benchmarkschoolorg/yvhmcbgby91xnitu3srs/leahinclassweb.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1692295633/benchmarkschoolorg/yvhmcbgby91xnitu3srs/leahinclassweb.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1692295633/benchmarkschoolorg/yvhmcbgby91xnitu3srs/leahinclassweb.jpg","width":600}])
Welcome, New Faculty and Staff!
We are delighted to welcome the following new employees who are joining us in the 2023-2024 school year.
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