The North Penn School District Educational Foundation's
2nd Annual Online Auction
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OPEN!
From gift certificates to spas and local grocery stores, tickets to museums, theater performances and sporting events, group gatherings at your favorite local spots, and NPSD exclusives like front row graduation tickets and much more - there's something for everyone in this year's online auction!
All North Penn community members are invited to bid in the online auction through May 15th at 6 p.m. to help the Foundation raise money to provide innovative learning experiences for over 12,500 students in the North Penn School District.
All funds raised through this auction will return to NPSD classrooms through grants for the 2015-2016 school year, and years to come. Bid items and raffle baskets will be sure to provide community members with a unique, memorable experience.
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North Penn School District Holds
April Community Form
The North Penn School District recently held a Community Forum featuring Superintendent Dr. Curtis Dietrich; State Representatives Bob Godshall, Kate Harper and Todd Stephens; and Tina Viletto, Director of Community and Legislative Outreach for the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit to discuss basic education funding at Penndale Middle School. Dozens of community members learned about property taxes, "Hold Harmless," the funding formula, the state budget and were able to ask questions directly to our panel of guests. The show also aired live on NPTV.
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Help us celebrate NPSD's
50th Anniversary
Get ready to have some fun! The 2015-2016 school year marks the District's 50th Anniversary and we want you to help us celebrate!
Many of you may remember the 50th anniversary of North Penn High School 10 years ago (yes, the high school is actually older than the District itself) and activities that focused around just that school. This time, we want a district-wide celebration involving all of our families and community members! The Community Engagement department will be leading events throughout the school year and encourage your help planning and participating in them.
If you are interested in helping with planning and managing aspects of the celebration, please email Erika Shaedle at [email protected] or call 215-853-1027.
Also as part of this milestone, we will be creating a commemorative school calendar and want to feature well wishes and advertisements from families, Home & School organizations, community organizations, and area businesses. There are a variety of advertising opportunities and would love for you to be a part of this special time in the district history. For more information, please click here.
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| NPHS African American Awareness Club Raises Money for Sickle Cell Disease 
The African American Awareness Club recently held a fundraiser at the high school raising more than $1,000 for the Sickle Cell Disease Association. Club President, Bira Miles, along with other members of the club made a donation to Dr. Marjorie DeJoie-Brewer, the Medical Director for the Philadelphia/Delaware chapter of the Sickle Cell Disease Association. Mrs. Kerper's Life Skills Students helped to distributed information about the disease and fundraising effort throughout the high school.
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| Keep up-to-date with NPSD Board Meetings NPSD Board of School Directors Meeting April 7 Agenda April 7 Video April 16 Agenda April 16 Video
To view agenda attachments and minutes from past meetings, please click here.
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| To access the list of meeting dates scheduled for 2015,
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NPHS School Store is Online!
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Stock up on all your NPHS apparel by ordering online. To visit the School Store's website, please click
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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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|  Dear Community, I'm very proud and excited to announce that the North Penn School District (NPSD) Educational Foundation's Second Annual Online Auction is officially open now through May 15th at 6:00 p.m. If you thought last year's items were exciting, you will be more than pleased to see what our generous donors have in store for you this May. All North Penn community members are invited to bid in the online auction to help the Foundation raise money to provide innovative learning experiences for over 12,500 students in the North Penn School District. With items ranging from gift certificates to spas and local grocery stores, tickets to museums, theater performances and sporting events, group gatherings at your favorite local spots, and NPSD exclusives like front row graduation tickets and much more - there's something for everyone in this year's online auction! All funds raised through this auction will return to NPSD classrooms through grants for the 2015-2016 school year, and years to come. Bid items and raffle baskets will be sure to provide community members with a unique, memorable experience.
The NPSD Educational Foundation depends on its community members to maintain funding in support of our students through innovative classroom projects. While similar organizations often face financial challenges, it is with a great deal of pride and appreciation that I thank our generous community for keeping the NPSD Educational Foundation thriving through their gracious donations. This allows the Foundation to continue its efforts to open students' eyes to education in a new, innovative light.
The Foundation has shown dedication to and belief in our students, staff and community by providing close to $800,000in funding for special projects and grants. When the organization started in 1988, it contributed more than $6,000 through 11 grants. Contrast this number to our current school year, when the Foundation awarded approximately $28,000 through 45 grants. Through fundraising efforts, the organization has expanded the opportunities available to North Penn students. With the community's support of our 2nd annual NPSD Educational Foundation Online Auction, these experiences will reach even more NPSD students and staff. Bidding will close at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 15th. Be sure to keep a close eye on your favorite items, as competition is sure to be neck-and-neck for these "once-in-a-lifetime" North Penn experiences!
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EPA Recognizes North Penn School District with 2015 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year-Sustained Excellence Award
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| The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized North Penn School District with a 2015 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award for their continued leadership in protecting our environment through superior energy efficiency achievements. North Penn's accomplishments were recognized in Washington, D.C. on April 20, 2015. NPSD was honored for its long-term commitment to energy efficiency. To view some of NPSD's recent accomplishments and learn more about the award, click here. |
NPSD Elementary Schools Welcome Volunteers for 17th Annual Community Reading Day
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On May 5th, each of the North Penn School District's (NPSD) 13 elementary schools were visited by more than 100 members of the PennSuburban Chamber of Commerce as well as volunteers from 75 companies as part of the Chamber's 17th Annual Community Reading Day. Second-grade students gathered around representatives and sat "pretzel-style" as volunteers read aloud short stories of mystery, adventure, history and make-believe. When the stories were finished, many volunteers even donated their book to the class's library. Community Reading Day has become a special day for second-grade students and teachers throughout the district, as it's something they look forward to each year. NPSD would like to thank all of the volunteers who donated their time and books to our second graders in the district, as well as the PennSuburban Chamber of Greater Montgomery County for organizing another successful event this year. The PennSuburban Chamber of Commerce Community Reading Day is for second graders in the greater Montgomery County area. The event reached over 2,000 students in 99 classrooms at 30 public and private schools. |
Pennbrook Middle School Jazz Ensemble Delivers Exceptional Performance in Providence, RI
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| The Pennbrook Middle School Jazz Ensemble was invited to perform at the National Association for Music Education Eastern Division Conference in Providence, Rhode Island on Friday, April 10, 2015.
Pennbrook was the only middle school jazz band in the country to be invited to perform at this most prestigious event. The invitation came as a result of an audition CD sent to the association in the spring of 2014. Hundreds of recordings from around the country were submitted for consideration to the audition committee of the National Association for Music Education.
To learn more about the competition and the Pennbrook Jazz Ensemble's achievements, click here. |
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North Penn High School FBLA Chapter Earns Several Awards at State Conference
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| Forty-four students from the North Penn High School Future Business Leaders of America Chapter represented North Penn at the FBLA State Leadership Conference in Hershey this week. There were over 4,000 students from across the State of Pennsylvania in attendance to compete. Several North Penn students placed in the top ten in their events. To view award recipients and learn more about the competition, click here. |
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North Penn High School Academic Decathlon Participates in National Competition
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The North Penn High School State Champion Academic Decathlon Team returned with honors from the National Academic Decathlon competition ranking 13th in the nation and seventh in the large school division. The team and its members also received many awards and recognitions. At the competition in Garden Grove, CA, the team earned seven individual medals including a sweep in Honors Mathematics.
To view award recipients and learn more about the competition, click here.
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NPHS Students Receive Superior Distinction in National Council of the Teachers of English Writing Competition
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The North Penn School District is proud to recognize three North Penn High School (NPHS) students for their performance in the 2015 National Council of the Teachers of English Writing Contest. Advanced Placement (AP) English students Jani Berghuis, Kathryn Knab and Amanda Lee received superior distinction in this national contest.
To learn more about the awards and the competition, click here.
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NPHS Students Receive Awards for Outstanding Performance on National Greek Exam
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The North Penn School District is proud to announce that 17 North Penn High School (NPHS) students have received awards for their impressive performance on the National Greek Exam administered in March 2015, sponsored by the American Classical League.
Thanks to the 9th period schedule, the support of NPHS principal Burton T. Hynes and the efforts of World Languages Department Chair Anita Sapalidis, a growing number NPHS students have opted over the last few years to informally study Ancient Greek.
In an effort to provide focus and incentive to the students involved in this voluntary informal study, students are expected to participate in the National Greek Exam.
To view award recipients and learn more about the National Greek Exam and score rankings, click here.
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NPHS Students Take 1st Place at Pennsylvania State Odyssey of the Mind Competition
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North Penn School District (NPSD) students attended the 2014-2015 Pennsylvania State Odyssey of the Mind competition on Saturday, April 11th at Berwick High School in Berwick, PA, and the North Penn High School (NPHS) team took home first place. The two teams representing NPSD in the competition, Bridle Path Elementary School and NPHS, both gave competitors a run for their money and proudly represented the school district.
The NPHS team, coached by Joanne Wiernusz and Steve Ives, took first place in their problem/division and will be advancing to the World Finals at Michigan State University in May. The team was also awarded a Ranatra Fusco Creativity Award
To learn more about the award and competition, click here.
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NPHS Junior Receives Honorable Mention in 2015 Penn State Writing Contest
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The North Penn School District is proud to announce that North Penn High School (NPHS) junior Dominique Mosley received an honorable mention in the 2015 Penn State Writing Contest for High School Writers, recognizing her as one of the top seven writers in the state.
To learn more about the award as well as the competition, click here.
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NPHS Business Teacher Named Pennsylvania FBLA Outstanding Advisor of the 2014-2015 Year
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The North Penn School District is proud to announce that North Penn High School (NPHS) Business Teacher Linda Westerlund was selected among 450 advisers across the state of Pennsylvania to receive the Outstanding Advisor of the 2014-2015 Year award at the Pennsylvania FBLA State Leadership Conference in Hershey, PA on April 14, 2015.
"She was the one teacher who believed that I could be something great before I did," says a former chapter member about Westerlund. "It was her confidence in me that had allowed me to find a true level of success in the time I have known her. She gives everything she has to her students and has changed all of our lives for the better."
To learn more about Westerlund's involvement with the Pennsylvania FBLA, click here.
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NPHS Student Honored at 2015 Montgomery County Heroes Breakfast
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The North Penn School District is proud to announce that North Penn High School (NPHS) student Emily Adelsberger was honored at the 2015 Montgomery County Heroes Breakfast on Thursday, April 23rd at the Whitemarsh Valley Country Club.
The award honors individuals who truly exhibit the spirit of humanitarianism by showing courage, kindness and unselfish character through their acts of heroism in our community. It is presented by the Montgomery County Leadership Council, a group of local professionals who volunteer to raise funds and awareness for the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania.
To view more of Emily Adelsberger's accomplishments and service efforts, click here.
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NPHS Students Receive Awards for American Association of University Woman Writing Contest
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The North Penn School District is proud to recognize 17 North Penn High School (NPHS) students for their performance in the 2015 American Association of University Women (AAUW) Writing Contest this past February.
Each year, the organizers of the AAUW Creative Writing Contest review anonymous pieces of both poetry and prose selections submitted by students in grades 10 through12 attending North Penn High School NPHS, Souderton High School, Lansdale Catholic High School and Germantown Academy High School.
This year, approximately 250 pieces were submitted, and 23 selections written by 22 students were recognized as winners. Of those 22 students, 17 are NPHS students.
To view award recipients and learn more about the competition, click here. |
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Save the Date for Upcoming Conversations with NPSD Superintendent
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|  The North Penn School District (NPSD) and NPSD Superintendent Dr. Curt Dietrich are excited to once again offer its 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.
In addition to addressing participant concerns, Dr. Dietrich will give summarized updates on school district news and ask for feedback and input on important district issues while allowing time for open questions from parents/guardians and community members. NPSD is working on multi-year solutions that focus on student success, staff development, financial security and a safe, healthy and orderly environment. Save the date for the next Community Conversation scheduled for Tuesday, May 19th from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the Educational Services Center, located at 401 E Hancock Road in Lansdale. To view the dates, locations, and times of the remaining Community Conversations of the 2014-2015 school year, please click here. For more information and to register, please contact 215-853-1020 or e-mail [email protected]. 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. |
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April North Penn News Update from NPTV
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| North Penn Television (NPTV) students produced updates on what was happening around the North Penn School District during the month of April. This month's video update includes NPSD AprilCommunity Forum, 2015 International Spring Festival, NPHS DUI Re-Enactment, and NPHS AP Art Show.
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NPSD April Community Forum -
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