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Although the summer seems like it has just begun, before you know it parents will be shopping for back-to-school supplies and students will be asking for the newest and greatest backpacks. For many families, it can be a fun day of shopping.
For other North Penn community families, stocking up on backpacks, folders, binders, pencils, crayons, etc. for their children is a financial strain, even an impossibility. The North Penn School District (NPSD), the NPSD Educational Foundation, the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County, and the Community Health & Youth Foundation have teamed up to help these families in need in the form of a backpack and school supply drive.
If you are able, I encourage you to donate to the North Penn Community Build-A-Bag Drive. It's so simple. If you are out shopping this summer and can pick up a few extra supplies, every donation is greatly appreciated. A full list of requested supplies and drop off locations can be found
here on our website. If you prefer to lend your support with a cash donation, you can do so by following the link above. You can also donate your time by helping to sort supplies and stuff backpacks at our sorting day on August 20. To register as a volunteer,
click here.
All backpacks and school supplies are distributed confidentially at the school level by guidance counselors who work regularly with our families. Families who want to be considered for assistance should contact their individual school. Historically, NPSD has distributed more than 200 backpacks to primarily the elementary schools. Over the past couple of years we have seen an increase for need at the middle school level. In addition, we always have filled backpacks available year-round for students joining the district throughout the school year.
The value of coming to school prepared to learn is immeasurable. I hope you will join me in helping to make the next school year a successful one for all children by contributing to North Penn Community Build-A-Bag.
Sincerely,
Curtis R. Dietrich, Ed.D.
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Hats Off to the
North Penn Class of 2018!
Congratulations to the 958 seniors from North Penn High School who turned their tassels at the 63rd Commencement Ceremony held on the field at NPHS Crawford Stadium.
We'd like to commend these hardworking students for all that they have achieved during their time in the North Penn School District.
We thank you for your contributions to our schools and our community and wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors. We look forward to welcoming you back as proud alumni in years to come.
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The NPSD is partnering again this year with Manna on Main Street and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to offer the Summer Food Service Program locally to help bridge the hunger gap that some children may experience during the summer months and ensure that no child goes hungry when school is out.
Once again, NPSD will host a Mobile Meal Van that 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.
Hatfield Community Park
(Near Hatfield Village Apartments)
1950 School Road, Hatfield
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Oak Park Elementary School
500 Squirrel Lane, Lansdale
11:45 am - 12:15 pm
Knapp Elementary School
698 Knapp Road, Lansdale
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
York Avenue Elementary School
700 York Avenue, Lansdale
1:15 pm - 1:45 pm
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Summer 2018 in the
North Penn School District
Education, Enrichment, Reading Assignments & Camp Information
There are lots of opportunities offered in the North Penn School District for kids during the summer days. Education and enrichment programs are available for students of all ages and ability levels, in addition to recreational opportunities of all kinds. But remember, these camps and classes fill quickly, so register early to avoid disappointment. Follow the directions pertaining to registering for these programs and camps.
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NPSD Offers Property Tax
Rebate Program, One of Only
Two Districts in PA
The NPSD has a new way in which some of its taxpayers can benefit from tax relief.
At an action meeting of the NPSD Board of School Directors in October 2017, the board unanimously approved a property tax rebate program that will see a discount of $62.50 to $162.50 for certain homeowners.
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Did you know that the libraries at A.M. Kulp, Hatfield and Inglewood elementary schools are open to NPSD families this summer during the months of June and July?
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Registration for extended school care for the 2018-2019 school year is now open! 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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The NPSD is leveraging cloud-based technology with the use of a new board management solution called BoardDocs LT to radically improve its governance processes while saving staff time and taxpayer dollars.
The remarkably powerful, easy-to-use service will allow the NPSD to maximize the effectiveness of their board meetings with increased transparency, providing a basis for better and more open communication with the public, while dramatically improving productivity and saving thousands of dollars annually.
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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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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.
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NPSD Board of School Directors Approve
2018-2019 Final Budget
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The NPSD Board of School Directors approved a $260,247,826 Final Budget for the 2018-2019 school year at its action meeting Thursday, June 21, 2018. The budget includes a tax increase of 3.4 percent, equating to a $124 increase for the average NPSD homeowner.
"Administration and the school board have developed and approved a final budget that positions NPSD to meet current and future needs," said Dr. Curtis R. Dietrich, NPSD Superintendent. "As we develop our strategic goals for the next three years, some of the issues that we are looking at include full-day kindergarten, class size and building renovations. We need to ensure we have the financial resources to support possible endeavors in these areas."
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NPHS Students Place 1st in the Nation at National Future Business Leaders of America Conference
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The Pennsylvania Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) held its annual National Leadership Conference in Baltimore, MD June 28 through July 1 and 12 NPHS FBLA team members attended to compete in various business-related events.
The NPHS chapter of FBLA is run by NPHS teacher Mrs. Linda Westerlund who was accompanied by NPHS teachers Mr. Glenn Westerlund and Mr. Ed Bovell to help lead the team in Baltimore. Once again, NPHS did an outstanding job at the FBLA National Conference and Competitions.
Of the 12 competing students from North Penn, four placed first in the nation in their events! These students and their respective event categories are as follows: Jared Huzar, Advertising; Chris Seiler, Coding and Programming; and the team of Tejas Priyadarshi, Chris Seiler and Neelay Vellingker, Mobile Application Development.
FBLA is the largest career student organization in the world. Each year, FBLA helps over 230,000 members prepare for careers in business. FBLA's National Awards Program, commonly called competitive events, recognizes and rewards excellence in a broad range of business and career-related areas. Through state-based competition at the spring State Leadership Conferences, members compete in events that test their business knowledge and skills. Top winners in each state were eligible to compete for honors at the National Leadership Conference in Baltimore.
Congratulations to these students on their impressive achievements!
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NPSD Board of School Directors
Appoint Two Assistant Superintendents
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Dr. Rufo and Dr. Bauer took an oath of office at the Montgomery County Courthouse, administered by Hon. Risa Vetri Ferman. Pursuant to the Public School Code, newly elected superintendents and assistant superintendents must take the oath before either the Pennsylvania Secretary of Education or a judge of the court of common pleas.
The NPSD Board of School Directors appointed two assistant superintendents at its action meeting on Thursday, June 21, 2018. Dr. Diane Holben, the current assistant superintendent, announced she is retiring from NPSD in August to begin a career in higher education.
As NPSD currently works to develop a strategic plan for the next three years, it became clear that two assistant superintendents were necessary. With the multitude of goals to be accomplished and the size of the school district, Dr. Dietrich and the school board felt the responsibilities needed to be shared by the two positions to propel NPSD forward.
At June's school board action meeting, Dr. Jenna Rufo, the current NPSD Director of Special Education and Student Services, and Dr. Todd Bauer, current North Penn High School Principal, were approved as the recommended candidates for the assistant superintendent positions. Effective, July 15, 2018, Dr. Rufo and Dr. Bauer will work together and in conjunction with the superintendent on the oversight of both instructional and other related needs of the school district.
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Golf "Fore" Education this August
with the NPSD Educational Foundation!
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The NPSD Educational Foundation invites the North Penn community to join them in golfing "fore" education at this year's 17th Annual Golf Classic on Monday, August 13 at PineCrest Country Club.
The Foundation is looking for both golfers and sponsors for this special 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 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.
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NPSD Invites Incoming Students and Families on Exclusive School Bus Ride for First-timers
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For the 18th consecutive year, the North Penn School District (NPSD) Transportation Department is holding its annual K-Day event on Tuesday, August 7 and Thursday, August 9 at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at Walton Farm Elementary School.
More than 500 students are expected to participate in this wonderful program designed to ease the anxiety that can be felt by kindergarten and first grade students, as well as their parents, who are first-timers on the big yellow school bus!
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Congratulations to the NPHS Spring Sports MVPs!
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Congratulations to the following NPHS students who were honored with the "Most Valuable Player" award at the Spring Sports Recognition in June for the 2018 season!
Tennis: Ansh Sharma
Tennis: Frank Yanni
Unified Track: Ashley Schmidt
Boys' Lacrosse: Sam Dardzinski
Girls' Track & Field : Natalie Kwortnik
Baseball: Danny Kirwin
Boys' Volleyball: Michael Wany
Boys' Volleyball: Drew Coles
Girls' Lacrosse: Brianna O'Donnell
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NPSD Transportation Employees
Continue to Roll in the Accolades!
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In April, these award-winning bus drivers rolled out the competition at the 45th Annual Montgomery Bucks Pupil Transportation Association School Bus Safety Competition. Three NPSD drivers advanced to the state competition that took place in June in State College, PA. Congratulations to Gail Madge, Janice Perkins and Kathy Yates who placed 13th, 15th and 54th respectively!
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Gwyn-Nor's Colorful Last Run of the School Year
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Students, staff and families at Gwyn-Nor Elementary School filled their final days of the 2017-2018 school year with color as the school hosted its first ever Color Fun Run. Two hundred thirty-five participants came out to run or walk the half-mile course as many times as they like as they were pummeled with colored powder! The morning was filled with games, raffles, food and music along with smiling faces as the school rang in the start of summer. The staff were kind enough to run the route as well with students throwing color in celebration!
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A.M. Kulp Welcomes Back
Graduating NPHS Seniors for a Victory Lap
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On the eve of graduation, A.M. Kulp Elementary School invited all NPHS Class of 2018 graduates who attended Kulp in sixth grade to take a victory lap at their Alma Mater elementary school. Now in its second year, the Kulp Senior Walk event is a great way for Kulp to both recognize North Penn graduates' accomplishments while also inspiring current students at Kulp to dream big and achieve greatness!
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Two NPHS Coaches to be Inducted into Montgomery County Coaches Hall of Fame
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Photo Courtesy of the Mark C Psoras Digital First Media
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Four coaches, with stellar records in four varied sports, make up the latest class of inductees into the Montgomery County Coaches Hall of Fame. They will be the centerpiece of the 17th annual induction banquet on Tuesday, Nov. 20 at Presidential Caterers in East Norriton.
 The newest class of inductees includes Dick Beck, who has built NPHS into a perennial state football powerhouse; Bob Lorence, who spent five years at Springfield (Montco) and 27 years at Plymouth Whitemarsh High as the head wrestling coach, winning 357 matches; Jim Romano, who has won 630 games as the Jenkintown High girls basketball coach, including his first PIAA Class A State Championship this year; and Richard Swanker, who posted a 176-9-1 dual meet record as track coach at NPHS, including 16 undefeated seasons.
Article courtesy of The Reporter
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Reunited... and it feels so good!
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 Click below for more information. Don't see your class? If you've got information, let us know! Click below for directions on how to submit reunion details.
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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 June.
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| Unified School: Changing School Culture, One Friendship at a Time. |
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| NPSD Class of 2018 Retirees |
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| 2018 NPHS Graduation After Movie |
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