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NPSD Music Department Takes the Stage
For one night only, North Penn music teachers will take the stage in a variety of instrumental and vocal ensembles to perform an exciting program of musical selections. This performance is appropriate for all ages.
The performance will start at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 9 in the North Penn High School auditorium. It is free and open to the public.
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Mark Your Calendars for the NPSD Educational Foundation Bacco Charity Luncheon
It's back and better than ever before! It's not too late to purchase tickets to the NPSD Educational Foundation Charity Luncheon being held at Bacco Family Restaurant, located at 587 DeKalb Pike in North Wales, on Sunday, October 5th.
Lunch will feature an all-you-can-eat sampling of Bacco favorites such as assorted pizzas, caprese skewers, Caesar salad, penne vodka, chicken marsala, farfalle with saut�ed spinach, eggplant rollatini and more.
You can purchase tickets ($25 per person) online. Checks may be made payable to NPSD Educational Foundation.
This very special event benefits the NPSD Educational Foundation and the staff and students of NPSD.
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Keep up-to-date with NPSD Board Meetings
NPSD Board of School Directors Meeting
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To view agenda attachments and minutes from past meetings, please click here.
To access the list of meeting dates scheduled for 2014, please click here.
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 Dear Community,
Every day I am amazed by the innovation and creativity I see in our classrooms. From new technology used in our classes to the resources available to our staff and students that deepens their knowledge, our students are really dreaming big and achieving greatness.
As part of the celebrations for American Education Week, I invite all community members and North Penn supporters to join me for a tour of North Penn School District on our "Bus to the Future" on Friday, November 14. This ride will give you an opportunity to tour our schools and 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.
The day begins at Pennbrook Middle School at 8:30 a.m. where opening comments, a brief tour and a light breakfast will be served. The next stop will be Montgomery Elementary School from 10 to 10:45 a.m., followed by a ride through the NPSD Bus Garage from 11 to 11:05 a.m. The "Bus to the Future" will stop for a tour of North Penn High School from 11:10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Then, passengers will finish out the day at the North Montco Technical Career Center from 12:20 to 1:45 p.m. where a tour will take place and lunch will be served. Snacks and refreshments will be provided throughout the day.
I would like to thank the North Penn Community Education Program, the North Penn Education Association and the North Penn Educational Support Personnel Association for sponsoring this event.
To reserve your seat, please contact 215-853-1032 or e-mail [email protected] by Friday, November 7. Seating is limited; only 80 seats available! I hope to see you aboard the bus!
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51 North Penn High School Students Named in National Merit Scholarship Competition
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The North Penn School District is proud to recognize the following 23 North Penn High School students who were named as semifinalists in the 2015 National Merit Scholarship Competition (NMSC):
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Hannah Ambrose
Michael Cha
Kevin Chen
Damian Dhanaraj
Alexander DiStefano
Mallory Dubus
Anthony Flores
Seung Han
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Sara Huzar
Serena Jiang
Tina Le
Patrick Lockwood
Kriya Patel
Rudmila Rashid
Austin Redilla
Darsh Shah
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Ellen Shi
Radhika Sinha
Tara Sorman
Alonso Trejo-Mora
Ryan Tung
Alina Yu
Hankun Zhao
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Out of the 1.5 million students who took the PSAT qualifying exam in October 2013, 16,000 are named semi-finalists in the country. Selected semifinalists represent less than one percent of high school seniors in the country. These academically talented high school seniors will now have an opportunity to continue in the competition for more than 7,600 available National Merit Scholarships worth more than $33 million. These students were selected based on the ability to show exceptional academic talent and potential for success in rigorous college studies.
A few weeks later, NPHS administration was notified that 28 North Penn High School students were recognized as commended scholars in the 2014-2015 National Merit Scholarship Competition (NMSC). Congratulations to the following students on this honor:
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Shezda Afrin
Alyssa Almeida
Oscar Armas-Luy
Harrison Barclay
Jared Boyden
Corway Chao
Danica Clauser
Micaela Cubit
Liam Fisher
Kelly Harrington
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Maximillian Ives
Janice Jhang
Stephen Kang
John Kasander
Brianna Knowlton
Christian Lim
Lauren Marrone
Natalie McCollum
Eric McKenna
Edward Metz
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Kajal Nakodkar
Neil Nguyen
Alexander Noce
Min Oh
Cara Pearson
Robert Sabanas
Andrew Schlegel
Stephen Thornton
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Approximately 34,000 Commended Students throughout the United States are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. These students placed among the top five percent of more than 1.5 million students who entered the competition by taking the 2013 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). The National Merit Scholarship Award recipients, including the 23 semi-finalists announced earlier this month, will be honored at a breakfast.
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Save the Date for Upcoming Community Conversations with the 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, October 28, 2014 from 12 to 1 p.m. at the Lansdale Library, located at 301 Vine Street in Lansdale. Please note this date was originally scheduled for October 21. 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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Oak Park Elementary Teacher Receives Science Recognition
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Oak Park Elementary School teacher Linda Roberts was recently honored by the Montgomery County Science Teachers' Association for being an exemplary teacher of elementary science.
The criteria for the award are the various contributions one makes to the lives of their students, school and community. The association receives nominations and award one elementary, middle and high school teacher. Linda was chosen from teachers from all schools in Montgomery County, including public, private, homeschool or charter.
"I could not be happier for Linda," said Oak Park principal Doug Povilaitis. "Her dedication and passion for science and teaching is extraordinary and her focus on student learning is infectious. The award is perfectly fitting."
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Elementary Strings Teacher Named Quarter-finalist for Music Educator Award
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Ralph Jackson, a strings teacher at Bridle Path and Montgomery Elementary schools was named a quarter-finalist for the Music Educator Award™ presented by The Recording Academy� and the GRAMMY Foundation�. Jackson is one of 221 music teachers from 208 cities across 41 states who have been announced as quarter-finalists for the award. In total, more than 7,000 initial nominations were submitted from all 50 states.
The Music Educator Award was established to recognize current educators (K - college, public and private schools) who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the field of music education and who demonstrate a commitment to the broader cause of maintaining music education in the schools. A joint partnership and presentation of The Recording Academy and the GRAMMY Foundation, this special award will be presented at the Special Merit Awards Ceremony (honoring recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award, Trustees Award and Technical GRAMMY� Award) during GRAMMY Week 2015.
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North Penn High School Earns Grant for Excellent Biology Program
| North Penn High School has been selected as a recipient for the Governor's Expanding Excellence Competitive (Mentoring) Pilot Grant.
These grants are designed to create a culture of innovation and achievement in Pennsylvania's public schools by recognizing high performance; providing funding to sustain and further improve performance; and providing an opportunity for high-achieving schools to collaborate, mentor, and share best practices.
Worth $25,000, NPHS received it for the excellent work of the biology department and is based on the significant academic achievement improvement on the Keystone Biology Exam over a two year period. NPHS's most recent rate of proficiency (75.44 percent) is the highest in the county and one of the highest in Pennsylvania. The school's 2014 results are expected to be even better.
"This is a great honor for North Penn High School and the entire school district, said Curtis R. Dietrich, Ed.D., North Penn School District Superintendent. "It is a testament to the excellent education that our students receive at all levels."
In 2011-2012, the NPHS Keystone biology proficiency rate was 57 percent. In just two years, through plans developed by NPHS staff, incredible strides have been made. With Professional Learning Communities, aligning curriculum and tests with Keystone expectations, and maybe most importantly the dedication of NPHS teachers and administrators, the school is now an example of excellence in Pennsylvania.
As a recipient of this grant, NPHS is considered a mentor school. It will work with a Pennsylvania school that is struggling in the area of biology and share best practices and strategies. In addition, NPHS is required to create an on-line tool that can be shared with all schools.
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Alumni Events Planned for Homecoming Weekend
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 The North Penn Alumni Association and the North Penn Alumni Athletic Association are pleased to announce several events planned for North Penn High School's Homecoming Weekend.
On Friday, October 10, all North Penn alumni and families are invited to attend the North Penn Alumni Association's Homecoming Picnic from 5 to 7 p.m. at North Penn High School. The evening will include a barbeque dinner, snacks, fun games, giveaways and the chance to reconnect with classmates. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for children and can be purchased online or by calling 215-853-1032.
The picnic will take place at North Penn High School between the tennis courts and baseball field. After the picnic, all alumni are encouraged watch the North Penn Knights take on the Bensalem Owls at Crawford Stadium.
Then on Saturday, October 11, the North Penn Alumni Athletic Association (NPAAA) will hold its 10th Annual Hall of Fame Induction at North Penn High School. This special event begins at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the North Penn community.
During the ceremony, the North Penn Alumni Athletic Association will honor Greg Moyer, North Penn High School Class of 1971 with the Lifetime Achievement award.
Moyer is an award-winning television and digital media executive with deep international experience and a track record of innovation in channel design, brand positioning, programming, marketing, and global distribution. A creative and inspirational leader, Moyer built and operated esteemed brands such as Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, VOOM HD, and Food Network International.
In addition to the Lifetime Achievement Award, the following people will be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame:
*Donald Ryan, Athletic Director, North Penn High School, 1958
*Stanley H. Geiger, Athlete, North Penn High School, 1974
*Jason Harken, Athlete, North Penn High School, 1989
*Dan Dunigan, Athlete, North Penn High School, 1990
*Scott Walker, Athlete, North Penn High School, 1991
*Josh Henson, Athlete, North Penn High School, 1992
*Russell W. McGeehan, Athlete, North Penn High School, 1993
*Lauren French, Athlete, North Penn High School, 2008
*2003 Boys Swimming Team, PIAA State Champions
*2004 Boys Water Polo, PIAA State Champions
*2004 Boys Swimming, PIAA State Champions
*2006 Girls Water Polo, PIAA State Champions
In addition, the North Penn Alumni Athletic Association, as part of its Sports Hall of Fame mission, gives special recognition to teams that did not achieve PIAA State Championship level, but won a league championship along with other NPHS league championship teams in any given year; or a team(s) that in the opinion of the NPAAA Board of Directors should be recognized for their unique contribution to North Penn High School sports history. This year they will recognize the following teams:
*1985 Girls Tennis Team
*1988 Girls Tennis Team
For more information on the North Penn Alumni Association, please click here. To learn more about the North Penn Athletic Alumni Association, click here.
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September North Penn News Update from NPTV
| North Penn Television (NPTV) students produced updates on what was happening around the North Penn School District during the month of September. This month's video update includes coverage of the College Application Night, Oak Park Elementary School First Day Celebration and a NPTV News Update. To view the video library, please click here.
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Oak Park First Day Celebration 9-2-2014
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