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Matthew Cole (right) made ear saver straps with his 3D printer for workers at two hospitals in Philadelphia.

Local family helping healthcare workers fighting COVID-19

May 4, 2020
Maysen Paul (center) will attend Penn State main campus this fall.

Senior Spotlight: Maysen Paul

May 1, 2020
Gwen Dzwil, Corresponding Secretary of SGA, will attend West Virginia University and major in Public Health.

Senior Spotlight: Gwen Dzwil

April 21, 2020
Mrs. America premiered on April 15th, and the talented cast of actors does a beautiful job of telling the story of pivotal women in the 1970s.

Mrs. America: the story of the E.R.A and failed ratification

April 17, 2020
Before quarantine, many took for granted the opportunities to see loved ones regulary. Now quarantine has made us value the physical connections we never appreciated.

Technology can’t always replace physical connection

April 12, 2020
Sadlier Vocabulary Workshop Contemporary Slang edition is predicted to be very popular among students.

Curriculum change to include Contemporary Slang Vocabulary

April 1, 2020
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[Photo] The Knight Quarantine

March 27, 2020
Jaemon Crosby has played many lead roles in North Penn High School Theater productions. He will play Shrek this May, the major lead role in Shrek The Musical.

Jaemon Crosby prepares to take his final bow

March 9, 2020
The unified basketball game was an opportunity for athletes in the inclusive gym class to have fun and show off their basketball skills.

Unified P.E class steals the halftime show

January 31, 2020
Mrs. Summer Sieller currently teaches tenth grade English and Women's Voices.

Always speaking her truth: Mrs. Summer Sieller

January 20, 2020
Watch Party of Five on Wednesdays at 9 PM on Freeform.

Freeform’s Party of Five Review

January 14, 2020
Mrs. Amy Linn has been a part of NPHS administration for 15 years and looks forward to see what North Penn's future holds.

Looking at North Penn through a fresh perspective: Mrs. Amy Linn

January 2, 2020
Ansh Sharma (left) and Ryan Gant (right) announce names to organize students into presentation groups. Ansh and Gant both qualified for the state championship.

36 North Penn students qualify for FBLA state conference

December 18, 2019
NPHS Health/Phys Ed teacher and Class Advisor Mr. Frey and our

[Photo] “Freylent Night” tops Volume 2 of North Penn’s Christmas Charts

December 18, 2019
Mr. Nick Taylor feels that he can be a mentor to all students by using his upbringing to guide students.

Mr. Nick Taylor proud to call North Penn his new home

November 26, 2019
Mrs. Elizabeth Weizer posed at her desk in room K128.

Mrs. Elizabeth Weizer helping students navigate the world through literature

November 9, 2019
Mrs. Lauren Michener started as a substitute for NPSD . This will be her thirteenth year in the district.

Mrs. Lauren Michener: the teacher that learns from her students

October 21, 2019
Crosby and Chi pose for a picture after being crowned homecoming king and queen.

Crosby and Chi named homecoming king and queen

October 6, 2019
Banderas de los países hispanohablante.

North Penn celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month

September 23, 2019
Gerweck at Roman Forum in Rome, Italy

Building international connections: North Penn’s Jonathan Gerweck

June 6, 2019
As Mrs. Melanie Cassar retires this year, she is excited for the new opportunities and adventures that await her.

Mrs. Melanie Cassar graduates from teaching

June 5, 2019
Yang at World competition in Finland

Sarah Yang: North Penn’s award winning ice skater

June 3, 2019
The cheerleading team poses for a picture in the football stadium.

Alum Emily Hamon returns to NPHS as head cheerleading coach

May 3, 2019
With the vast number of Democrats who have announced their campaign for President, it can be hard to keep track. Angela Tessitore breaks down each candidate's platform.

Breakdown of 2020 Democratic presidential candidates

April 24, 2019
Mr. Samuel Feeney hopes to guide students to success in college, careers, and beyond.

Feeney guiding students to collegiate success

April 4, 2019
NPHS introduces emotional support kindergartners to manage the stress of high school students.

NPHS introduces emotional support kindergartners for students

April 1, 2019
The Gearaffes pose for a picture after their win at the First Mid-Atlantic District competition. The Gearaffes robotics team is now ranked 1st out of 128 teams in the district.

Gearaffes ranked 1st in the district

March 26, 2019
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[Photo] Screenagers documentary aids North Penn parents

March 13, 2019
The Momo challenge on YouTube.

Momo is not just a danger for kids

March 11, 2019
Many students seem to forget how to act in the hallway so here are 5 rules for hallway etiquette.

How to survive NPHS hallways

February 28, 2019
Meghan Coulton is continuing her academic and soccer career to Eastern University.

Meghan Coulton carries passions to Eastern University

February 21, 2019
The North Penn Knights pose for a picture at Gwynedd Square Elementary, one of the 13 schools where they read to elementary schoolers for the 15th year in a row.

Reading Superbowl XV another successful chapter

February 7, 2019
As 2019 kicks off, podcasts continue to grow in popularity as an entertainment form.

Popular podcasts to listen to

January 29, 2019
Nationally certified speaker David A. Fialko talks about the dangers of vaping at Monday's parent forum.

North Penn hears from certified specialist about vaping trend

January 16, 2019
Members of the NPHS Robotics Teams pose for a picture after their competition Saturday, January 5th where they placed 9th out of 26th.

Divide By Zero gearing up for success

January 10, 2019
Jessica Rice giving her presentation to the Various Voices club.

Schools Free From Sexual Violence ending the stigma

January 10, 2019
Certain TV shows from the 2000's have earned their place as iconic childhood shows.

North Penn’s favorite kids TV shows

December 20, 2018
Jolly Old St. Nicholson poses in front of the North Penn's Christmas Tree.

Jolly Old St. Nicholson tops North Penn’s Christmas charts

December 14, 2018
North Penn senior Bridget Gallagher, always with a smiling face.

Bridget Gallagher: a world language enthusiast

December 13, 2018
Members of the boys' winter track team pose for a picture before their season starts.

Preview: 2018-19 Boys Winter Track

December 6, 2018
This year's girls' winter track team features many similar faces from last year's winter and spring team.

Preview: 2018-19 Girls Winter Track

December 6, 2018
Officers of North Penn's Thespian Troupe #5464 (left to right) Sammi Stec, Emma Stearsman, Molly Hofstaedter, and Katie Krise.

North Penn opens its curtains to PA thespians

December 3, 2018
Mrs. Carrie Jankowski has made a positive impact teaching history at North Penn High School.

Carrie Jankowski teaching more than just history lessons

November 19, 2018
KC staff writer Angela Tessitore talks to North Penn faculty and students about the purpose of Knight Time.

Theory and practice: examining Knight Time

November 14, 2018
Over 100 balloons bearing names of loved ones living with Alzheimer's disease or any form of dementia are released by family members, friends or staff at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Miss., in recognition of World Alzheimers Day, Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2016. The medical school partnered with several other Alzheimer and dementia support groups statewide to

Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

November 1, 2018
HONOR and INFLUENCE: Rick Carroll (left) Yolanda Wisher (family pictured in center), and and Cindy Louden (right) were inducted into te Knights of Honor class of 2018 on Friday night, October 26, at North Penn High School.

North Penn celebrates icons at Knights of Honor induction

October 29, 2018
Francesca Dolan captured with her NPHS volleyball teammates before their senior night.

Francesca Dolan serving success beyond the court

October 18, 2018
North Penn's Salsa Club captures the winning title at last year's cup.

North Penn preps for annual World Cup tournament

October 11, 2018
People opposed to the independence of Catalonia hold Catalan and Spanish flags during the holiday known as Dia de la Hispanidad, Spain's National Day in Barcelona, Spain, Friday, Oct. 12, 2012. Spain is observing its National Day festivities in somber mood as the traditional military pageant was scaled back to cut costs. Spain is in recession and under pressure to fix its finances while celebrating the day Christopher Columbus discovered America in the name of the Spanish Crown. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Salsa Club not just for chips

October 4, 2018
Ms. Christina Childs sits at her desk, preparing to teach her third period Algebra 2 class.

Ms. Christina Childs, a new face in the math department

September 23, 2018
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