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The NPEA and the Board of School Directors have agreed upon a new, 3 year collective bargaining agreement.

Contract agreements reached in NPSD

August 27, 2021
English teacher Ellen McKee has spent over a decade as the resident of K237. The Knight Crier is next door in K239, and we are saddened to say goodbye to our beloved 'neighbor.'

[Photo] From a class of thirty to a class of one: Mrs. Ellen McKee says goodbye

May 28, 2021
Dr. Mary Scott leaves lasting impressions on NP family 

Dr. Mary Scott leaves lasting impressions on NP family 

May 20, 2021
Golden Girl - Mrs. Linda Law is working as hard as ever in her golden anniversary of her first year at NP. in her 50th year with the district, Law has certainly had a front row seat for the challenges of pandemic era school and athletics.

[Photo] In 50th year: The Law of the land

May 3, 2021
A recent upward trend of Reply All emails has led to drastic action to stop the madness.

Recent rash of “Reply All” causes Gmail to drop feature altogether

April 1, 2021
Students admire the sunrise from 3rd floor Kpod at NPHS on March 11, 2020 - the last day of normalcy in 2020.

[Photo] At NPHS, one year from normal

March 12, 2021
Haiku-U Finalists - Voting today! Check link in story

Haiku-U Finalists – Voting today! Check link in story

February 25, 2021
After the vote at the February 18th action meeting, incoming sophomores will soon have a choice when it comes to their PE class.

[Photo] Teachers, Board conflict over 9-0 decision to reduce PE requirement, make Aquatics optional

February 23, 2021
Dylan Brown practices public speaking techniques during a recent Public Speaking class. While virtual learning had changed many parameters of the course, good presentation and speaking skills may be more important now than ever.

[Photo] Should public speaking be a required class?

February 17, 2021
Mrs. Jennifer Beach teaches a biology class on Tuesday, February 16.

[Photo] This school year has been no day at the Beach

February 17, 2021
Mr. Colin Likens teaches his 6th period Government class.

[Photo] The art of teaching through an insurrection

February 4, 2021
NPHS Theatre and Thespian Troupe #5464 is proud to present

NPHS Theatre to present “Breathing Through COVID”

January 27, 2021
NUMBER CRUNCHING: Members of the NPSD Business Department. Back row (L-R): Steve Skrocki, Kristin Johnson ; Front row (L-R): Jenny Schmidt, Sandy Burke, Dawn Johnston

North Penn SD earns Meritorious Budget Award for sixth straight year

January 21, 2021
North Penn SD begins COVID-19 assurance testing of staff

North Penn SD begins COVID-19 assurance testing of staff

January 15, 2021
Ryan Weiss, Lansdale community member and marketing specialist, has joined the NPSD Education Foundation Board of Trustees.

North Penn SD Educational Foundation welcomes local marketing guru to board

January 13, 2021
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[Photo] NPHS unveils new speaker series

December 22, 2020
North Penn High School's 2020 Christmas tree.

[Photo] Holiday Traditions Continue at North Penn

December 22, 2020
The Knight Crier did a deep-dive into Accolades from the 70's and 80's to find photographs of Cindy Louden and NPHS Theatre productions.

[Photo] 50 Years of NPHS Theatre; Act One-The Louden Years

December 16, 2020
(L-R): Andrea Stewart, SNS Secretary; Melissa Froehlich, Coordinator of SNS; Jonathan Kassa, NPSD Board of School Director.

North Penn Nutrition Services awarded $85K grant to enhance curbside meal pick-up program

December 11, 2020
The West Main is open and ready for your business, be it a warm in person meal or a gift certificate to hold you over until we get through the pandemic.

[Photo] Over a decade of dining – Lansdale’s West Main

December 10, 2020
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[Photo] Positive News Stories of 2020

December 6, 2020
Hardware stores like Wilson's are tough to find these days. This small business is located on Main St, Lansdale and has been a long standing staple of the downtown landscape.

[Photo] The mom and pop tool shop – Wilson’s Hardware in Lansdale

December 8, 2020
In the center of Lansdale's Main St business district is Stove and Tap, offering indoor and outdoor dining

[Photo] In the heart of downtown Lansdale – Stove & Tap

December 8, 2020
From the NP Vault - 2005 First ever episode of Mornings

From the NP Vault – 2005 First ever episode of Mornings

December 4, 2020
Ready Camera 2... The NPTV Control Room awaits the return to a full crew for its productions, but in the meantime Mornings and other NPTV programs have carried on in new, pandemic adjusted ways.

[Photo] Covid no match for Mornings at North Penn

November 19, 2020
Mock Election: Biden elected next President of the United States

Mock Election: Biden elected next President of the United States

October 30, 2020
17 NPHS students have been names as National Merit Commended Students

17 scholars named as National Merit Commended Students

October 9, 2020
Fore!!! This foursome from a previous NP Ed Foundation Golf Outing proudly supports the NP Ed Foundation. The 2020 outing is coming up on October 13, 2020.

Tee it up to support the NP Education Foundation

September 24, 2020
KC Senior Spotlight: Brandi Marlin

KC Senior Spotlight: Brandi Marlin

May 1, 2020

KC Senior Spotlight: Alexis Bamford

May 1, 2020
KC Senior Spotlight: Erik Jesberger

KC Senior Spotlight: Erik Jesberger

May 1, 2020
KC Senior Spotlight: Spencer Heilveil

KC Senior Spotlight: Spencer Heilveil

May 1, 2020
KC Senior Spotlight: Nick Deddy

KC Senior Spotlight: Nick Deddy

May 1, 2020
KC Senior Spotlight: Angela Tessitore

KC Senior Spotlight: Angela Tessitore

May 1, 2020
KC Senior Spotlight: Julia Smeltzer

KC Senior Spotlight: Julia Smeltzer

May 1, 2020
KC Senior Spotlight: Simeon Barrett

KC Senior Spotlight: Simeon Barrett

May 1, 2020
KC Senior Spotlight: Abbie Puketza

KC Senior Spotlight: Abbie Puketza

May 1, 2020
KC Senior Spotlight: Skyler Simpson

KC Senior Spotlight: Skyler Simpson

May 1, 2020
KC Senior Spotlight: Prasham Jobanputra

KC Senior Spotlight: Prasham Jobanputra

April 30, 2020
NPHS Sophomore Ben Barbosa ponders life in the NPHS auditorium lobby.

NPHS named a top high school by U.S. News and World Report

April 27, 2020
Breaking News: Chromebook to receive 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year award

Breaking News: Chromebook to receive 2019-2020 Teacher of the Year award

April 1, 2020
NPHS is buzzing about its new addition to the course selection book and the new features in Bee Pod where the classes will be taught.

[Photo] A-pod to be turned into Bee-pod

April 1, 2020
The Knight Quarantine

The Knight Quarantine

March 27, 2020

North Penn High School Engineering Academy seniors present at Philly Materials Day

February 7, 2020
NPHS seniors ponder the future that is the 2020s. Well...actually they're staged in a pondering pose, but you get it!

[Photo] 28 years old… Seniors, that’s you in the next decade

December 16, 2019
Empty parking spots such as these in S-Lot at NPHS have been a daily sight for the parking-starved members of the junior class.

[Photo] Parking concerns drive admin to change 2019-2020 policy

November 12, 2019
From L-R, NPHS Assistant Principal Matt Edwards, Senior Polux Garcia, and NPHS Principal Pete Nicholson. Garcia was recently honored by the College Board .

NPHS Senior Polux Garcia honored by College Board

October 16, 2019
Knight Crier staff to host School Board Candidates Town Hall

Knight Crier staff to host School Board Candidates Town Hall

October 7, 2019
12 NPHS students named semifinalists in National Merit Scholarship Program

12 NPHS students named semifinalists in National Merit Scholarship Program

September 11, 2019
The NPEA and the Board of School Directors have agreed upon a new, 3 year collective bargaining agreement.

[Photo] How attending School Board meetings has shaped who I am today

June 10, 2019
Various types of North Penn art work on display.

Annual District wide Knight of Arts Show to be held

May 10, 2019
From L-R, Ben Jimenez, Darsh Patel, Jason Beideman, and Hunter Fidik pause for a break in their nanotech and engineering work in H-3 at NPHS. The work of these students and more will be featured in this year's annual nanotech and engineering symposium on May 30th at NPHS.

Nanotech and Engineering Symposium at NPHS to open window to future

May 6, 2019
Meet your SGA candidates for the 2019-2020 school year.

Meet your SGA candidates

April 29, 2019
KC Promposal Contest; Vote for your favorite

KC Promposal Contest; Vote for your favorite

April 10, 2019
NPHS English teacher Ms. Sakita Tinsely (center) stands with her 1st period class. Tinsley recently received a prestigious honor from the National Liberty Museum.

National Liberty Museum honors Ms. Sakita Tinsley

April 4, 2019
FILE PHOTO- Allison Yang

Allison Yang honored at national level of NHS

April 4, 2019
The NPHS feature wall looks kind of small in its new home. Pictured here is a small glimpse of a big endeavor.

NPSD goes shopping: All schools moving into Montgomery Mall property in 2020

April 1, 2019
A new oil well has been placed on the NPHS baseball field where bubbling crude has come up from under the surface of the infield dirt

North Penn strikes…. oil that is!

April 1, 2019
NP AAUW Excellence in Writing contest winners

NP AAUW Excellence in Writing contest winners

March 29, 2019
Two members of JROTC Mike Wister and Lorna Loughery got the opportunity to fly for the first time with Penndale teacher and pilot Captain Matt Wendell.

NP AFJROTC cadets go flying

March 14, 2019
NPHS foreign language mastery on display at county wide contest

NPHS foreign language mastery on display at county wide contest

March 6, 2019
Clear for takeoff at NPHS annual Fun Fly

Clear for takeoff at NPHS annual Fun Fly

March 6, 2019
NP Alum Ron L. James to return to NPHS for speaker series

NP Alum Ron L. James to return to NPHS for speaker series

March 6, 2019
Dr. Dave Hall works with a group of students during a recent class period at NPHS.

[Photo] Not just clownin’ around- North Penn’s Dr. Dave Hall

February 28, 2019
The newest semi-journalism of NPHS is now available right by your stall seat. The Crier on the Can makes its debut February 8th.

Crier on the Can now available

February 7, 2019
Sam Santangelo's artwork in the category of Digital Photography is one of 10 NPHS entries in the 2019 Montgomery County High School Art Exhibition.

Terrific Ten

February 7, 2019
The original multi-colored tile mosaic in the NPHS lobby has been a feature since the building's opening in 1971.

[Photo] Border wall becomes second biggest wall story this week at NP

January 11, 2019
Vaping trend to be discussed by nationally certified speaker at upcoming NPSD Parent Forum

Vaping trend to be discussed by nationally certified speaker at upcoming NPSD Parent Forum

January 3, 2019
The 2018-2019 Knight Crier staff: Bottom Row (L-R)- Jillian Phillips, Allison Lacianca, Sameera Rachakonda, Angela Tessitore, Abigail Puketza. Middle Row (L-R)- Logan Dubil, Hannah Nguyen, Sammie Stec, Rachel Rosenblatt, Gabby Corrado, Allie Valovage. Back Row (L-R)- Alexis Bamford, Skyler Simpson, Devan Baldwin, Connor Nisczcak, Giana Iannuzzi, Erik Jesberger, Elijah May, Andy Gimpel, Brandi Marlin, JUrni Jackson, Marissa Werner, Prasham Jobanputra

Season’s Readings from the KC Staff

December 21, 2018
Bowlers tame Bears in season opener

Bowlers tame Bears in season opener

December 6, 2018
SNOWVEMBER: Heavy snow blankets the NPHS parking lot on Thursday, November 15, 2018.

Winter’s opening act

November 16, 2018
North Penn SD to host symposium on race and ethnicity

North Penn SD to host symposium on race and ethnicity

October 24, 2018
Min Shin, a senior at NPHS, takes time from his academics to pose for a picture with his classmates from public speaking, Kevin Snow and Jess Warner.

[Photo] From ESL to AP – Min Shin making most of life as an American teen

October 23, 2018
Ben Big Time! North Penn's Ben Hartranft and his dad Glenn get ready to enter the Ellen Show studios. At right, Ben plays the role of star as he makes himself look sharp for his Oct 22 Ellen Show appearance .

North Penn’s Ben Hartranft to appear on Ellen Show

October 21, 2018
North Penn High School's Crawford Stadium on a Friday night in September, 2018. The football game scheduled for that night was moved to the NPHS turf field the next day, due to unplayable conditions in Crawford Stadium. In the background is a familiar row or portable toilets brought in for weekly football games. The stadium is currently under review for potential renovations.

NPSD to host forum on building and renovation needs

October 17, 2018
2017-2018 Commemorative Print Edition now available

2017-2018 Commemorative Print Edition now available

June 1, 2018
NPHS Engineering Academy to present Nanotechnology and Engineering Research

NPHS Engineering Academy to present Nanotechnology and Engineering Research

May 11, 2018
Artistic talents K-12 to be on display at NPHS

Artistic talents K-12 to be on display at NPHS

May 9, 2018
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NPHS Animation students to be showcased in upcoming Teen Animation Festival International in San Francisco

May 7, 2018
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