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Next week there is a very important community forum that I hope you can take the time to attend. The North Penn School District (NPSD) is hosting a free community forum to answer questions and discuss issues surrounding school safety on Wednesday, April 11, at 7 p.m. in the North Penn High School (NPHS) Auditorium, located at 1340 Valley Forge Road, Lansdale, PA 19446.
Ensuring the safety and well-being of students and staff has always been a top priority for NPSD. In fact, this is not the first forum on safe schools that we have held. But with recent tragic events in schools, the workplace and in the broader community in general, we must continue the conversation.
The forum will be a panel discussion that I will moderate. It will begin with NPSD Coordinator of Emergency Management and Safe Schools, Chris Doerr, providing an overview of NPSD's school safety efforts and security measures. The panel discussion will include input and comments from local law enforcement, county safety officials, mental health experts and NPSD Board of School Directors.
Audience members and those watching from home and online will be encouraged to ask questions and provide personal input following the panel discussion. North Penn Television will be airing the forum live on NPTV Comcast Cable Channel 28 and Verizon FIOS Cable Channel 29. Community members may also view online at
www.npenn.org,
www.youtube.com/nptv and
NPSD's Facebook page. Viewers will be able to submit questions through email, Twitter or Facebook on the night of the event. Details regarding how to participate that evening will be available on
www.npenn.org.
We know that providing safe schools also encompasses making sure our students feel safe and secure and that we are paying attention to their mental well-being. I want to remind you of the special presentation, North Penn Talks, that we will be having at the end of the month. This free, evening presentation "Cracked Not Broken: The Kevin Hines Story" is about suicide prevention and mental wellness. It is meant for parents with students in all grade levels as it is never too early to be equipped to talk about this important topic. It was rescheduled from a day in March when it snowed and is now scheduled for Thursday, April 26, at 7 p.m. at Pennbrook Middle School, located at 1201 North Wales Road, North Wales, AP 19454.
All North Penn community members, whether they have children in NPSD schools or not, are invited to attend the forum and the North Penn Talks. I hope to see you there.
Sincerely,
Curtis R. Dietrich, Ed.D.
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Nominations are now open for the Knights of Honor 2018 Class!
NPSD is now in search of our next class of Knights of Honor inductees. For information, guidelines and nomination application,
click here. Nominations are due by May 15, 2018.
The purpose of this newly formed "Hall of Fame" is to recognize individuals who have made a significant contribution to the school district, community and/or their chosen career, and therefore bring great honor to the NPSD. The program is designed to recognize notable North Penn community members, former staff members and alumni who have brought honor and outstanding service to the district. The goal is to pay tribute to these important people and their contributions, but to also inspire others to follow in their footsteps.
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Newly Appointed NPSD
Board of School Director
Congratulations to newly appointed NPSD Board of School Director Elisha K. Gee who was sworn in at a recent board meeting in March!
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Due to snow days, the last day for students will now be Friday, June 15. Graduation remains scheduled for Thursday, June 7.
The changes are in accordance with the approved 2017-2018 school calendar (
click here to view approved calendar). The five snow days experienced this school year
are
being made up on June 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15.
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The
NPSD Educational Foundation
is gearing up for the 5th Annual Online Auction this spring and they need your help! Whether it's a summer tailgate raffle basket, a gift certificate to a local shop or business or any creative item to catch the eye of bidders, the Foundation would be thrilled to feature it in this year's auction.
For more information, please contact the Foundation's Executive Director, Christine Liberaski at 215-853-1020 or liberacd@npenn.org.
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Congratulations to our NPHS Swimming and Diving Teams! The girls' team captured their 2nd PIAA State Title in 3 years while the boys' team captured 2nd place. Way to go Knights!
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Registration for extended school care for the 2018-2019 school year begins Monday, April 16! Even if you have not yet enrolled your child in the North Penn School District or your child has not been assigned an AM/PM kindergarten session, you can still register for extended school care.
DO NOT WAIT! Space is extremely limited and spots fill up fast.
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Summer will be here before we know it... how will your students spend their time off?
To register in person, please visit the Community Education Department Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at the NPSD Educational Services Center, located at 401 E. Hancock St. in Lansdale.
For more information, please call the Community Education office at 215-853-1028 or 215-853-1029.
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Monday, April 23; 7 pm to 8 pm
NPSD Educational Services Center
401 East Hancock Street, Lansdale
The North Penn School District and NPSD Superintendent Dr. Curt Dietrich are excited to once again offer families and community members the opportunity to speak one-on-one about important issues involving NPSD schools. Community Conversations, a series of informal meetings, gives attendees the chance to talk freely with Dr. Dietrich and share their concerns and suggestions for the North Penn School District.
All North Penn community members, whether they have children in North Penn schools or not, are invited to attend these informative Community Conversations with Dr. Dietrich.
Space is limited and seats fill up fast, click here for more information and to reserve your seat for the next meeting today.
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Did you know NPSD has a monthly live program that all students and staff watch at the same time? Community members can watch live too the last Tuesday of every month at 10:00 am. This is the live March edition of NP Right Now. In this episode, NPTV features Read Across America, Student Appreciation Day, Kevin Hines Story and all the March North Penn News Updates.
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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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We want to hear from you! If you have a suggestion for a story idea or have comments, please email
andreykm@npenn.org.
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NPHS Teacher Selected as Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by the National Society of High School Scholars
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 NPSD is proud to recognize Mrs. Kathleen Noce, Family Consumer Sciences teacher at NPHS for being recently selected as the Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS). A role model to pupils, Noce was nominated by a student for outstanding dedication and commitment to excellence in the profession.
Each year, student members of NSHSS are invited to nominate the educator who has made the most significant contribution to their academic career for the Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction award. This honor recognizes exemplary educators whose passion and devotion inspire their students to grow and develop as scholars, leaders and citizens.
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Three NPSD Odyssey of the Mind Teams Advance to PA State Competition
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Sixteen student teams from NPSD recently competed in the Southeast Pennsylvania Odyssey of the Mind (OM) Regional Competition at Pennsbury High School East and West in Fairless Hills, PA.
The schools represented by these teams include Gwyn-Nor, Gwynedd Square, two teams from Inglewood, Montgomery, four teams from North Wales, Pennbrook, two teams from Penndale, Pennfield and three teams from NPHS. A few students from Bridle Path and Knapp elementary schools participated on teams from other schools as well. This was the first round of OM annual competition. Teams that placed in the top two in this tournament will advance to states.
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*NEW DATE & LOCATION*
NPSD Welcomes World Renown Speaker Kevin Hines as Part of New Speaker Series: North Penn Talks
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Only 33 of the more than 1,500 people who have jumped off the Golden Gate Bridge have lived. Kevin Hines, one of the fortunate survivors, will share his story with the North Penn community on Thursday, April 26 at 7:00 pm in the Pennbrook Middle School Auditorium, located at 1201 North Wales Road, North Wales, PA 19454.
The evening presentation, originally scheduled for March but postponed due to snow, is meant for parents with students in all grade levels as it is never too early to be equipped to talk about this important topic. Community members, social service groups and all interested individuals are encouraged to join the North Penn School District (NPSD) as we share knowledge on suicide prevention, mental well-being and what can be done to help the youth of this community and beyond. Hines' presentation will last approximately 45 minutes followed by questions and answers from the audience. Children under the age of 14 are recommended to be accompanied by an adult, as per Kevin Hines Story staff.
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NPHS Unified Bocce Team Captures
PA State Championship Title
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NPSD would like to congratulate members of the NPHS UKnighted Unified Bocce Team for recently capturing the Pennsylvania State Championship.
After winning first place at the Montgomery County Unified Bocce Championships earlier this month, the NPHS Navy Team headed to the sweetest place on earth, Hershey, PA, for the state championship game last week. This trip was sweet indeed as the team earned the state championship title in the unified competition.
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NPSD Middle School Students
Participate in Friendly Academic Challenge
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Last month, our Spartans, Lancers and Chargers gathered at Pennfield for a "knight" of friendly competition as teams from each school faced off against one a other in an academic challenge. Students in grades 7 and 8 competed in a Jeopardy-style format for a fun and challenging evening.
The winning team of Pennfield students included David Riley, Ben Fillgrove, Ananya Venkatachalam and Ritvik Venkat. Thanks to all the participants, advisors and chaperones for a great evening!
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NPSD Invites Community to
Take a Ride on the Bus to the Future
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NPSD invites families and community members of all ages and backgrounds to take a ride on the district's Bus to the Future on Friday, May 4, 2018.
This event gives participants a unique way to discover and celebrate North Penn schools. Individuals will have the opportunity to board a NPSD school bus and tour schools to see firsthand the important contributions that the North Penn School District is making to ensure the community's future by providing the very best educational opportunities to its students.
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NPHS Theatre Presents:
Fiddler on the Roof
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NPSD Celebrates Read Across America
and Dr. Seuss' Birthday
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On Friday, March 2, NPSD celebrated Dr. Seuss' birthday and Read Across America in many creative and interactive ways. Here's how a few of our schools celebrated!
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NPSD to Hold Safe Schools Community Forum
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Ensuring the safety and well-being of students and staff has always been a top priority for NPSD. For this reason, NPSD is hosting a community forum to answer questions and discuss issues surrounding school safety on Wednesday, April 11, at 7:00 pm at NPHS in the auditorium, located at 1340 Valley Forge Road, Lansdale, PA 19446.
The free event will be a panel discussion moderated by NPSD Superintendent Dr. Curtis Dietrich and will begin with NPSD's Coordinator of Emergency Management and Safe Schools, Chris Doerr, providing an overview of NPSD's school safety efforts and security measures. The panel discussion will include input and comments from local law enforcement, county safety officials, mental health experts, and NPSD Board of School Directors.
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NPSD Rocks their Socks for World Down Syndrome Day
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In honor of World Down Syndrome Day in March, many schools throughout NPSD participated in a "Rock Your Socks" spirit day, organized by the Montgomery County Down Syndrome Interest Group.
Students and faculty were encouraged to wear their most colorful, spunky socks in celebration of people with Down Syndrome and their unique differences that make our world brighter. People all around the world celebrated!
Student Council members at Hatfield Elementary School went above and beyond by selling festive socks during lunches during the month of March. The socks that were sold we donated by the Helsel family from Hatfield.
Way to go North Penn!
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Dr. Dietrich's Superintendent's Student Council
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NPSD Superintendent Dr. Curt Dietrich visited Montgomery Elementary School for one of his monthly Superintendent's Student Council Meetings. Here, he was joined by students in 5th and 6th grade to get feedback about what it's like to be a student at Montgomery in the North Penn School District.
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NPSD Welcomes New Coordinator of School Nutrition Services and Principal of Inglewood Elementary
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This spring, NPSD has introduced two new members to our administrative team. We would like to introduce you to Melissa Harding, Coordinator of School Nutrition Services, and Tonya Swavely, Principal of Inglewood Elementary School. Click the link below to learn more about these new faces in our district!
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North Penn News Update from NPTV
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North Penn Television (NPTV) students produce updates on what was happening around the NPSD during the month of March.
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