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Lansdale Teen Launches Initiative to Promote Confidence and Skin Health
A North Penn High School student is turning a personal challenge into a message of confidence and community for others across Montgomery County, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC Action News. Casey Kim founded the SkinHope Initiative, a student-led nonprofit focused on raising awareness about skin conditions and promoting self-acceptance. Kim has dealt with eczema since…
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From North Penn to La Salle: Paige Mitchell Builds Community as Water Polo Captain, Outlaws Founder
At La Salle University, North Penn High School graduate Paige Mitchell is building community both as the captain of the water polo team and founder of the Olney Outlaws, writes Conor Smith for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The senior is also advocating for changes on behalf of student-athletes as president of the La Salle Student-Athlete Advisory…
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North Penn High School Class of 1975 Celebrates 50 Years of Hockey Tradition
Friends from North Penn High School’s Class of 1975 gathered at Fellowship Park the day after Thanksgiving for their annual hockey game, keeping alive a tradition stretching back five decades, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. These gatherings originated as a means for the group to reconnect after leaving for college. While some had hockey experience…
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North Penn High Students to Undergo Daily Weapons Screening After School Gun Incident
Following an incident where a student brought a gun to school, North Penn High will require all students to pass a daily weapons detection system, writes Vik Raghupathi for KYW Newsradio. School officials said a 16-year-old student brought a handgun to campus last week. He was taken into police custody and charged. At a school…
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North Penn’s Title Hopes End on Rare Balk in Record-Setting Finale
After more than six hours of tension-filled baseball, North Penn High School’s season all came down to a balk, writes Ryan Dunleavy for the New York Post. The team’s run for the 6A state baseball title ended in stunning fashion last Friday night at Penn State, when pitcher Caleb Price was called for a balk…
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North Penn High School to Kick Off Highly-Anticipated Renovation with Tile-Breaking Ceremony
Big changes are on the horizon for North Penn High School—and it all starts with a tile smash, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. On May 19 at 6 p.m., the district will host a spirited “tile breaking” ceremony at the Rick Carroll Natatorium, officially launching Phase 1 of a long-anticipated renovation project. The public…
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North Penn Captures First State Hockey Title with Electrifying Third-Period Rally
History was made Saturday afternoon as the North Penn ice hockey team captured its first-ever Pennsylvania State High School Hockey championship, writes Mike Cabrey for The Reporter. The Knights rallied from a goal down in the third period to defeat Cathedral Prep 4-1 in the Class AA title game at Robert Morris University’s Island Sports…
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The North Penn Post-12 Program Prepares Students with Disabilities for the Real World
The North Penn Post-12 program prepares students with disabilities for life beyond the classroom with practical skills and hands-on experience, writes Tyler Agriss for The Knight Crier. Each student’s journey is guided by a personalized goal, created in collaboration with their families and school administrators. Goals range from independent living to competitive employment, volunteering, or…
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North Montco Technical Career Center Churns Out Pastry Chefs
The Bakery and Pastry Arts program at North Montco Technical Career Center has offered aspiring chefs hands-on training for decades, writes Maddie Cimino for North Penn’s The Knight Crier. The program prepares students for entry-level positions in the culinary industry. Led by Pastry Instructor Chris Polos, the curriculum adheres to a state-mandated Duty Task List…
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North Penn Receives Giant Check for HVAC Upgrades
The North Penn School District has been awarded $575,000 in state funding for HVAC system upgrades at Penndale Middle School, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. The grant is part of the $2.5 million awarded to North Penn and Souderton Area School District through the Public School Facility Improvement Grant program. “These grants are an…
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A Familiar Face Takes Over as North Penn’s Director of Facilities and Operations
The North Penn School District has appointed a new Director of Facilities and Operations, William Slawter, reports Dan Sokil for The Reporter. Slawter will officially start in December. The school board’s decision was unanimous, announced by Superintendent Todd Bauer during the October 17 board meeting. Slawter, already well-known within the district, previously worked as the…
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North Penn School District Sells Unused Land with Massive Price Tag
The North Penn School District has approved a major land sale that could provide a significant financial boost, reports Dan Sokil for The Reporter. On Thursday, the school board unanimously approved a $15 million deal with developer Pulte Homes to sell the “movie lots” near Welsh Road in Hatfield Township. The 56-acre property, acquired through…
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New North Penn School District Vending Machine Program Promotes a Love of Literacy
Vending machines in the North Penn School District don’t all just cater to kids’ munchies. One recently installed at A.M. Kulp Elementary School has books for purchase, writes Terra Sullivan for CBS Philadelphia. Students use coins they receive for good behavior to pick a new book from the machine stocked with books written for students…
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North Penn Voters Say No to Expansion of North Penn High School
North Penn voters have voted against a referendum to expand North Penn High School, writes Dan Sokil for The Reporter. Superintendent Todd Bauer says that renovations on the high school will now proceed without moving the ninth grade over from the middle schools in the North Penn School District. School board members and administrators have…
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9 Students from North Penn Chosen as National Merit Scholar Semifinalists
Nine North Penn Students have been named National Merit Scholar Semifinalists, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. Of the 1.5 million eligible high school juniors nationwide, less than one percent make it to the semifinal stage. “These academically talented high school seniors will now have an opportunity to continue in the competition for more than…
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North Penn High School Food Critic Rates 2023 Girl Scout Cookies
Knight Crier food correspondent Maggie Robinson of North Penn High School in Towamencin is surveyed eight versions of Girl Scout Cookies, highlighting highs and lows of the 2023 product line. Robinson confessed that she was unable to obtain all the current cookie varieties. “I got every box but the gluten free and the new raspberry…
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North Penn School Board Jan. 10 Meeting Had New Ninth Grade Center Up for Discussion
The possible future ninth-grade center was the main focus of the Jan. 10 work session of the school board of North Penn School District, reported Emily Dahms for The Knight Crier. Andreas Heinrich, of the Ambler civil engineer firm Heinrich & Klein Associates, brought a presentation on the procedures North Penn would have to undergo…
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North Penn School District Makes Groundbreaking Move to Lower Healthcare Costs, Attract New Teachers
A new health center for North Penn School District staff will be centrally located near Penndale Middle School in Lansdale. The regional service provider is part of the Montgomery County school district’s initiative to cut the cost of employee healthcare claims and recruit more staff amid retention struggles, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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