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Dear Community,
Last week, the school district celebrated the culminating event of our 50th anniversary with the unveiling of a mural depicting the North Penn School District's history. The colorful, engaging art can be seen by visitors at the Educational Services Center, located at 401 E. Hancock Street in Lansdale, and is a beautiful representation of our school district's half-century of excellence. I hope you will find time to visit the mural over the next couple of months.
Summer is always a busy time in North Penn School District. We are cleaning schools, building student schedules, preparing the district calendar, holding teacher in-services, hiring staff, holding dozens of youth camps and much more. This year in particular we are also very busy as we begin renovations and construction at Montgomery Elementary School and repair the areas at North Penn High School damaged by fire this past spring.
And new this summer we are preparing thousands of Chromebook devices to distribute to sixth through ninth grade students and their teachers. We have come a long way in the last year in terms of working to provide one-to-one technology to our students and I could not be more excited and proud of this endeavor. In addition, technology staff is busy improving infrastructure to support the initiative.
I hope you are all enjoying your summer. I know I am. It is an exciting time in the North Penn School District.
Sincerely,
Curtis R. Dietrich, Ed.D.
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Summer 2016 Camps
Open for Registration!
The North Penn School District Community Education Program (CEP) offers a variety of learning and recreational experiences for children during the summer months. From sports and fitness to music, theater and Lego robotics classes, there's something for everyone in the Community Education Program.
Course listings are available
online
and were sent home with students.
Ready to sign-up?
Register here online, or visit the Community Education Department at the Educational Services Center, located at 401 E. Hancock St. in Lansdale.
For more information, call the Community Education office at 215-853-1028 or 215-853-1029.
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You're invited to help the NPSD Educational Foundation
celebrate its "Quinceañera" Golf Classic!
In case you are wondering -- Quinceañeras are 15th birthday party celebrations in Latin America!
The North Penn School District Educational Foundation will be hosting its most popular event, the 15th
Annual Golf Classic on Monday, August 15th
at PineCrest Country Club beginning with a shotgun start at 11:45 a.m. The Foundation is looking for both golfers and sponsors for the outing.
For only $125 per golfer, enjoy a festive day out on the course at the best-run, best-priced golf outing in the region with outstanding food - including lunch generously provided by Tex Mex Connection in North Wales - and great fun, all while supporting the quality education for which the NPSD is known as well as utilizing the opportunity to make valuable business contacts.
Founded in 1988, the NPSD Educational Foundation has independently supported enrichment programs at all levels within NPSD schools. Since its inception, the Foundation has provided over $1,000,000 in funding for supplemental programs that enhance the traditional curriculum.
Your partnership will show commitment to helping children in our community receive a stellar education. If interested, please
click here for more information.
Be sure to return forms by August 5, 2016 to guarantee your spot on the Golf Classic Program Book. All golfers must be registered by August 12th, 2016.
Come out and join us in what's become our most popular event of the year while supporting the NPSD Educational Foundation in providing innovative experiences for student learning!
For additional information, please contact Christine Liberaski at (215) 853-1020 or visit the
Foundation Website
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NPSD Concludes 50th Anniversary Celebrations with a Birthday Party
The 2015-2016 school year marked the North Penn School District's 50th birthday, and we couldn't have had a better time celebrating.
On Friday, July 1st, the official 50th Anniversary date of North Penn, the district celebrated by hosting a birthday party at the Educational Services Center. Nearly 50 North Penn staff, retirees and community members joined together for the unveiling of a timeline mural in the entrance of the building, the showing of a
culminating video of students throughout the district discussing why they love North Penn and of course, to enjoy some birthday cake! The atrium of the ESC was adorned with festive decorations and a display of commemorative items and memorabilia from each of our 18 schools. It was an enjoyable afternoon for all whom attended.
On behalf of the North Penn School District, we'd like to thank all of our students, staff, volunteers and community members for helping to make this year's 50th Anniversary celebration events so exciting and successful. We look forward to continuing traditions such as the Alumni Football Game, scheduled for Thursday, November 24th at 10:00 a.m., as well as our North Penn Knights of Honor Induction, scheduled for Wednesday, November 23rd at 6:00 p.m., for years to come.
Here's to the next 50 years!
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Congratulations North Penn High School Class of 2016!
On Thursday, June 9th, 963 students graduated from North Penn High School at the 61st Commencement Ceremony.
Hugs were shared, inspirational speeches were heard and Principal Todd Bauer even led the senior class in dancing "
The Running Man" on the field. It was an exciting and unforgettable evening for all.
Thank you to the students, staff and families who helped to make the evening a success. The NPSD wishes the Class of 2016 the best of l
uck
in their future endeavors.
See more photos!
Beginning June 20th and ending July 11th, each NPHS graduate's name will be displayed on the digital marquee at the high school entrance on Valley Forge Road to provide an opportunity for students to take pictures next to their name. Each name will be displayed twice throughout this period for five minutes. Please
click here to see the schedule.
NOTE: Photos taken with a smart phone may cause digital distortion of marquee lettering in photos. Families are encouraged to use a digital camera to capture this photo.
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to NPSD Registration!
In order to ensure that students are able to begin school on August 30th, all students must be enrolled in the North Penn School District by August 19th, 2016.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS TO YOUR APPOINTMENT. Failure to do so will result in having to reschedule the appointment.
- Completed registration packet
- Proof of residency
- Proof of age (birth certificate, etc.)
- Immunization records
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June NPSD Board of School Directors Meetings
To view agenda attachments and minutes from past meetings, please click here.
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The school store is now online!
Stock up on all your NPHS apparel by ordering online. To visit the School Store's website, please click
here.
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Stay up to date with the latest news, events and highlights from North Penn School District |
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In an effort to improve communications, the district has created "Say What" to provide people with a place to get answers to questions and to address rumors and inaccurate information that sometimes circulates throughout the community.
Click on the logo
to check out NPTV's
media library. New content
added daily!
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[email protected].
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Knights of Honor Monthly Spotlight
: Steve Frederick
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In May 2016, the North Penn School District announced its Inaugural Class of North Penn Knights of Honor. An induction ceremony for honorees has been scheduled for the evening of Wednesday, November 23rd at North Penn High School.
Over the next few months leading up to the induction ceremony, you will have the opportunity to learn more about each of our five honorees through a monthly spotlight. This month, NPSD would like to introduce to you Mr. Stephen Frederick, retired NPHS teacher, administrator and band director.
Click here to learn more about Steve Frederick.
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NPSD Announces Launch of Mobile App
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The North Penn School District is proud to announce the launch of our new mobile application for smart phones and handheld devices.
Following over a year of planning, the NPSD Mobile App is officially live and available to students, staff, families and community members. The app is compatible with Apple and Android devices and can be downloaded for free by searching "North Penn School District" in your device's application store.
The objective of the NPSD Mobile App is to serve as a one-stop resource for families of students in the district. The app provides instant, mobile access to the Home Access Center, district calendar, breakfast and lunch menus, the Community Bulletin Board, MyPayments+ school lunch account site, parent and student resources, daily notifications, student information including attendance, contact information to each of our 18 schools and district office and much more.
Important news and top stories circulate throughout the app to keep students, staff, families and community members updated while highlighting all of the wonderful things going on throughout the North Penn School District.
An additional unique feature of the NPSD Mobile App is the Comment Line - a section which allows users to provide feedback to the district in real time. While this section includes traditional categories like "Kudos" and "Suggestions," a unique section for "Facilities" has also been included. This feature is designed to let the school district know if there is a facility issue at one of our buildings, as the Comment Line allows users to include GPS location as well as a photo that can be taken at the time of submission or loaded from camera roll.
At this time, the section of the Comment Line which the district asks users to focus on is the category of "App Feedback." As the launch of the NPSD Mobile App is in its initial stage, the district welcomes user suggestions and concerns. NPSD encourages students, staff, families and community members to utilize this section to offer feedback about their experience with the mobile app.
The North Penn School District is eager and excited to take this next step in the direction of an innovative, digital future. By providing a seamless and simple communication and resource center, the district hopes that the mobile app will strengthen the understanding and interface between school and families which is vital to the success of our students.
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Free Meals Available to All Children in the North Penn Community this Summer
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The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Summer Food Service Program helps ensure that no child goes hungry when school is out. North Penn School District is partnering once again this year with Manna on Main Street, the North Penn United Way, HealthSpark Foundation and the Visiting Nurses Association Foundation of Greater North Penn to offer this program locally and help bridge the hunger gap that some children may experience during the summer months.
In the NPSD, 29 percent of students receive free and/or reduced price meals during the school year. To break that down even further, three of NPSD's elementary schools have greater than 50 percent of their population enrolled in the free and reduced lunch program. During the summer, these boys and girls - and all children - need continued access to affordable, nutritious meals. The Summer Food Service Program allows summer camps, park programs, daycares and other sites to offer combinations of free breakfasts, lunches and/or snacks between June 20 and August 19, 2016.
In addition to these locations, the NPSD mobile meal van will be on the go, delivering free, nutritious meals Monday through Friday to four high-need areas in the community including Hatfield Community Park, Knapp, Oak Park and York Avenue Elementary Schools. All children through age 18 can visit the trucks at these locations, no questions asked, and enjoy a free, healthy lunch to fuel their summer day. By bringing meals to children in their neighborhoods, the mobile meal van reduces food access barriers and helps ensure that children are receiving nutritious meals in the North Penn region.
Mobile Meal Vans can be found at the following locations from June 20 to August 19, Monday through Friday at specified times below:
Hatfield Community Park 
2500 N. Chestnut St., Hatfield
11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Oak Park Elementary School
500 Squirrel Lane, Lansdale
11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Knapp Elementary School
698 Knapp Road, Lansdale
12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
York Avenue Elementary School
700 York Avenue, Lansdale
1:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
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NPHS '16 Grad Prepares for International Summer Tour with National Youth Orchestra of USA
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 While many high school graduates choose to spend their final summer before college soaking up every last bit of their hometown possible, North Penn High School Class of 2016 graduate Neil Goh will be doing quite the opposite this summer.
For the second summer in a row, Neil will spend June and July training, traveling and performing with the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America (NYO-USA) in Philadelphia, New York and throughout Europe.
"In my 10 years at North Penn High School, we have never had a student achieve this level of musical accomplishment. Needless to say, I'm incredibly proud of Neil," said NPHS Orchestra Director, Erica Milbourne.
The North Penn School District is extremely pleased to recognize Neil Goh for being selected to perform in the violin section as one of 109 musicians in the NYO-USA. This June and July, these remarkable teenagers will embark on a tour to some of the great music capitals of the world, serving as America's dynamic music ambassadors.
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NPHS Nurse Publishes Motivational Book
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The North Penn School District is proud to share that one of our own has officially been named a published author. Sally Kauffman, staff nurse at North Penn High School and long-time, beloved NPSD employee released her book, Wishing You Greatness, in May of 2016.
Wishing You Greatness presents a collection of positive quotes and ideas that offer inspiration and encouragement to ultimately find and connect with one's own greatness. Readers of all ages are advised to "read it all, pick it up every day or just choose one page."
Inspired by her grandson's positive outlook and resilience, Kauffman dedicates Wishing You Greatness to her grandchildren, stating that "it was after seeing all of you and your greatness...that the desire to share greatness with everyone became reality."
Whether readers need to be reminded of their greatness, grow in their greatness or move toward dreams and desires of greatness,
Wishing You Greatness offers 51 pages of wonderful, uplifting words to remind oneself each day the importance of positivity, confidence and perseverance.
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NPSD Earns 1st Place KTO Innovation Incentive Award for Dream Growers Summer Success Camp
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The future of the NPSD continues to grow brighter, thanks to the First Place Keystones to Opportunity (KTO) Innovation Incentive Award recently earned by Marisa Neeson, Preschool Outreach Coordinator at NPSD, for her efforts on behalf of the Dream Growers Summer Success Camp.
The Dream Growers Summer Success Camp is a two-week summer camp designed to support continued learning and promote kindergarten readiness with a focus on foundation skills such as oral language, phonemic awareness and school routine. This interactive and educational camp is held at Trinity Preschool and promotes collaboration between several of NPSD's diverse communities.
In 2013, NPSD partnered with Trinity Lutheran Preschool to develop the Dream Growers Summer Camp. Marisa Neeson and Lisa Corr, Director for Early Learning at Trinity, collaborated with early learning partners and kindergarten teachers and reviewed district data to identify several areas of need. Data was used to create the curriculum and target specific areas on which to focus. The camp is a collaboration amongst the diverse communities of the North Penn area that provides preschool experiences for students who may not otherwise have that opportunity. Now in its third year, the goal of the Dream Growers is to best prepare incoming students for success in kindergarten by aligning with the NPSD Comprehensive Literacy Plan.
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June North Penn News Update
from NPTV
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North Penn Television (NPTV) students produced updates on what was happening around the NPSD during the month of June. This month's video update includes a video of students and staff discussing what they love about North Penn, an overview of the NP Virtual Academy and the NPSD Band Memorial Day Performance.
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What do YOU love about North Penn?
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NP Virtual Academy Presentation
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And the Band Played On...
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