School History
Robert B. Deibler Elementary School
Located in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Robert B. Deibler (pronounced die-bler) Elementary School is one of seven elementary schools in the Pennridge School District. Our school has a population of approximately 340 students in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. Upon their promotion from Fifth grade, our students attend North Middle School for Sixth through Eighth Grades and complete their education at Pennridge High School.
We are proud of our vibrant learning community where faculty, staff, parents, and community members work together to provide our students with authentic, challenging, and collaborative educational experiences. We aspire to ensure that all students strive to achieve their personal best, both academically and socially.
School History
Deibler Elementary School began its life as the eight-classroom East Rockhill Elementary School in 1956, when a number of smaller schools were consolidated into one.
Groundbreaking for East Rockhill Elementary School, May, 1956
Five more classrooms, a library, and an extension of the multi-purpose room were added in a 1962 expansion.
Mrs. Ildah Fluck was named Head Teacher/Principal and served in this capacity until 1964.
Mrs. Margaret M. Seylar served as Supervising Prinicipal
All schools in the Deep Run Valley School District were consolidated with the schools in the Pennridge Joint School District to form what is now known as the Pennridge School District.
In 1970, six more classrooms in an open space format, a large music room, a separate art room, and an expanded kitchen were added to complete the school's look as a T-shaped ranch-style building.
In honor of the former Principal, who served as the school's administrator from 1964 until his sudden death in 1976, the school was rededicated and renamed Robert B. Deibler Elementary School in October 1976.
Robert B. Deibler
The most recent renovations to the school began in March of 2000 and were finished in September of 2001. Every classroom was totally renovated, with new floor tiles, ceiling tiles, lights, windows, and classroom doors installed.
Our vocal music room, health suite, and faculty room were also redesigned and renovated.
New additions to our facility included a full-size gymnasium and library, a computer lab, an instrumental music room, and new offices for Instructional Support, Guidance, and Speech/Language.
New teaching areas were built for our Learning Support program, Reading program, and Gifted Support program.
The Administrative office suite was expanded and the kitchen area was completely redesigned and furnished with all new equipment. The school was provided additional parking as well as two student drop off and pick up loops to improve traffic flow.
Throughout the summer of 2021, the main office was completely redesigned to create a work space that is much more comfortable and efficient for our office staff.