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Locals gather at Main and Broad St in Lansdale, PA on February 9, 2025 as they celebrate a dominant 40-22 Eagles Super Bowl victory.

Lansdale celebrates dominant Super Bowl victory

Knight Crier
February 10, 2025
Doc Ryan watches from the field during a North Penn Baseball pregame ceremony.

North Penn mourns loss of icon, Donald C. “Doc” Ryan

Knight Crier
January 19, 2025
The sun rises over North Penn High School on November 15, 2024. Warmer Octobers and Novembers could be one of many signals of climate change. The high school population represents the generation who is seeing the effects of climate change first hand. But who is taking action to correct it?

[Photo] Opinion: Climate change apathy is a scary reality

Silas Winship, Staff Writer
December 19, 2024
Penn State fans pack Beaver Stadium for the Nittany Lions' game vs UCLA on October 5, 2024.

[Photo] Opinion: Franklin has earned grace as Penn State Football Coach

Nathan Tantum, Staff Writer
December 18, 2024
Social or Retail? The Towamencin Village Shopping Center at Allentown and Forty Ft Rd in Towamencin Township is one example of a commercial site that looks to be yet another site of retail space but also another lost opportunity for a venue of community and entertainment that could take kids away from the phones and back into the world.

[Photo] Opinion: Where do the kids go?

Caroline Walsh, Staff Writer
October 18, 2024
Flags fly at Citizen's Bank Park during a Phillies game on August 13, 2024. The number of championship flags fluttering in the wind will have to wait another year to increase, as the Phils made n early exit from the 2024 postseason.

[Photo] Phaltering in October: Who’s to blame and what’s next?

Nathan Tantum, Staff Writer
October 11, 2024
9 North Penn High School students named semifinalists in National Merit Scholarship Program

9 North Penn High School students named semifinalists in National Merit Scholarship Program

Knight Crier, NPSD Press Release
October 2, 2024
32 North Penn High School Students earn Commended Recognition in National Merit Scholarship Program

32 North Penn High School Students earn Commended Recognition in National Merit Scholarship Program

Knight Crier, NPSD Press Release
October 1, 2024
Packed House: Over 3 million fans packed Citizens Bank Park during the 2024 MLB regular season. In South Philadlephia, those packed houses will continue in the month of October as the Phillies make their 3rd straight playoff appearance.

[Photo] Phils take memorable 2024 campaign into postseason

Ian Rausch, Staff Writer
October 1, 2024
Take your Files: For the class of 2024, it's time to start thinking about transferring your life on Google.

[Photo] Your life on Google- Tips for graduating seniors and your Google account

Willa Magland, For The Knight Crier
May 16, 2024
IN AWE OF NATURE: Some NPHS students join a few Technology-Ed teachers to view the early stages of the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024.

Eclipsing the afternoon

Knight Crier
April 9, 2024
Unofficial results of the NPHS referendum to exceed the Act 1 Index for the purposes of a full scale renovation to NPHS

Renovation referendum defeated at ballot box

Knight Crier
January 17, 2024
You're Looking Live: NPTV students cover the 2024 NPHS Mock Convention.

[Photo] North Penn HS continues 48 year long tradition of holding Mock Convention

Riley Roach, Associate Editor
January 9, 2024
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[Photo] My life reminds me that racism has not gone away

Susie Alcorn, For The Knight Crier
December 18, 2023
It's a Cell Phone World: Students at North Penn HS check their phones before class begins.

[Photo] Opinion: Cell phones in the classroom… the saga continues

Gianna Ciccone, For The Knight Crier
November 30, 2023
North Penn School District holding Community Forum regarding NPHS renovations

North Penn School District holding Community Forum regarding NPHS renovations

Knight Crier
November 16, 2023
THE VOTES ARE IN: The 2023 School Board Election in the North Penn SD yielded no surprises this year, as all four incumbents and one new Democrat won by significant margins.

Dems garner clean sweep in School Board election

Knight Crier
November 8, 2023
District Launches New Podcast, “Educating With E’s”

District Launches New Podcast, “Educating With E’s”

Knight Crier
September 20, 2023
The Future is Now: Community members are being invited to tour NPHS and see first hand why renovations are needed to the building that first opened its doors in 1971.

North Penn High School Offering Tours to Community

Knight Crier
August 30, 2023
North Penn School District holding Knight of the Arts

North Penn School District holding Knight of the Arts

Knight Crier
May 17, 2023
KC FILE PHOTO: Esha Velaga stands proud in front of the podium at states. alongside her coach Renee Didomizio.

North Penn’s Esha Velaga selected as winner of National Merit Scholarship

Knight Crier
May 12, 2023
North Penn School District holding annual Knight of the Arts

North Penn School District holding annual Knight of the Arts

Knight Crier
April 24, 2023
A mural of some of the North Penn schools located at the "Educational Services Center" on E Hancock Rd right by Penndale Middle School.

North Penn School District business office earns Meritorious Budget Award

Knight Crier
February 22, 2023
MOVIES

[Photo] Top 10 movies coming in 2023

Sean Duffy, Staff Writer
January 26, 2023
United as one: The Unified Bocce team gathered for a a picture in the center of the Navy gym celebrating their win

[Photo] Bocce takes a roll closer to states while celebrating the graduating class

Marissa Leibowitz, Sports Editor
January 18, 2023
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NPSD launches “Here Comes the Bus” app

Knight Crier
January 10, 2023
Mr. Joe Heyer strategizes with the North Penn boys basketball game during the 1989 season.

Legendary NPHS teacher/coaches dies at 84

Knight Crier
December 20, 2022
All Clear: Emergency vehicles responded to NPHS shortly after 7am on Friday, December 9 for a fire alarm.

[Photo] HVAC malfunction prompts schoolwide evacuation, students back inside

Ethan Beleiff, Staff Writer
December 9, 2022
The clock ticks...procrastination is... well... I'll get a caption for this photo later.

[Photo] Opinion: Word Counts and Procrastination

Juheon Kim
November 30, 2022
FROM THE RACKS AND STACKS OF WNPV - North Penn High School Senior Maria Pushart makes her debut on the newly revived WNPV 98.5FM, 1440 AM.

[Photo] WNPV Radio makes return with NPHS at the helm

Harsh Desai, Staff Writer
November 30, 2022
NPSD bringing school board meetings to the community

NPSD bringing school board meetings to the community

Knight Crier
September 29, 2022
NPHS, Lansdale , PA, is home to 21 students who have earned commended recognition in the National Merit program.

21 NPHS students earn commended recognition in National Merit Scholarship Program

Knight Crier
September 28, 2022

North Penn School District hires two new administrators

Knight Crier
September 21, 2022
North Penn High School students fill the student section at a prior Homecoming football game

North Penn High School to be featured on Fox 29 News Football Friday

Knight Crier
September 20, 2022
FILE PHOTO: The North Penn Band performs at the annual holiday concert.

NPSD students to display musical talents in honors ensembles

Knight Crier
September 18, 2022
Dr. Todd Bauer presents a diploma to NPHS graduate Bella Botero at the 2021 NPHS commencement ceremony.

Bauer to be next NPSD superintendent

Knight Crier
June 3, 2022
File Photo: The American flag proudly displayed outside of NPHS.

Memorial service to fallen grads to be hosted by NPHS Key Club

Knight Crier
May 18, 2022
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[Photo] Senior Athlete Spotlight

Molly Agriss and Jessica Wendowski
May 18, 2022
NPHS Ranked in top 10% of High Schools in the nation

NPHS Ranked in top 10% of High Schools in the nation

Knight Crier
April 27, 2022
L-R: Dr. Francis Jeyaraj, Don "Doc" Ryan, Joel Brown, and Ted and Bonnie Knauss

NPSD set to induct Knights of Honor, Class of 2022

Knight Crier
April 8, 2022
Behind the Scenes of the Subbing Process - Mrs. Amy Linn works the put the puzzle pieces together for substitute teacher openings. Linn had a a tough task ahead of her during the height of the Omicron variant of the Covid-19 pandemic,.

[Photo] The Substitute War Room: Mrs. Amy Linn helped guide NPHS through challenging year

Allyson Leddy, Staff Writer
April 7, 2022
Something is Amish with Dr. Curt Dietrich's retirement plans, but as he explained, he just feels like he needs a slower pace of life.

Dietrich announces retirement plans

Knight Crier, Lirpa Loof
April 1, 2022
Tanning Beds - Yes. It's another innovation that puts NPHS above and beyond all others.

New course offering solves burning questions

Knight Crier, Lirpa Loof
April 1, 2022
The MLB lockout is doing nothing for baseball's popularity and it's time for the lock to come off.

[Photo] Opinion: MLB lockout sending baseball six feet under

Marissa Leibowitz, Staff Writer
February 23, 2022
NPSD Superintendent, Dr. Curtis Dietrich speaks at the podium at a NPHS graduation ceremony.

After 12 year tenure, NPSD Superintendent Dr. Curt Dietrich announces June retirement

Knight Crier
February 15, 2022
NPHS students Chris LaRosa and Manu Mittal compete during a Bocce meet at NPHS on Friday, February 4th, 2022.

[Photo] Energy rolls in around Unified Bocce at NPHS

Julia Shearer, Staff Writer
February 7, 2022
Students competed in the Black History Oratorical Competition (pictured here from 2020), and will do so again this February.

North Penn School District hosting Annual Black History Oratorical Competition

Knight Crier
January 31, 2022
Penfield Middle School students have earned the opportunity to participate in a unique experience that will send their classwork to space.

Pennfield Middle School wins NASA TechRise Student Challenge

Knight Crier
January 31, 2022
File Photo -North Penn SD Educational Services Center

NPSD earns 7th straight Meritorious Budget Award

Knight Crier
January 24, 2022
Running Away with It

[Photo] Sweet cross country season comes to a close in Hershey

Emily Dahms, Staff Writer
November 22, 2021
Thursday Update: 8:30pm numbers show school board incumbents maintaining significant lead

Thursday Update: 8:30pm numbers show school board incumbents maintaining significant lead

Knight Crier
November 4, 2021
Update 10:30pm - School board incumbents in front following latest county vote update

Update 10:30pm – School board incumbents in front following latest county vote update

Knight Crier
November 3, 2021
Election results for the North Penn School Board as of 6:30am.

UPDATE: As of 6:30pm, School board election results pending as mail in ballots to be counted in county

Knight Crier
November 3, 2021
File photo - Courtesy of npsd.phanfare.com. North Penn High School, Lansdale PA.

14 North Penn HS students earn commended recognition in National Merit Scholarship Program

Knight Crier
October 8, 2021
File Photo: The American flag proudly displayed outside of NPHS.

NPSD to honor service men and women at Veterans Day ‘Graduation’ ceremony

Knight Crier
September 21, 2021
North Penn High School

9 NPHS students named semifinalists in National Merit Scholarship Program

Knight Crier
September 21, 2021
File Photo: The North Penn

Contract agreements reached in NPSD

Knight Crier
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

Connor Niszczak, Executive Editor
May 28, 2021
Dr. Mary Scott leaves lasting impressions on NP family 

Dr. Mary Scott leaves lasting impressions on NP family 

Knight Crier
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

William Ketner, Staff Writer
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

Knight Crier, Lirpa Loof
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

William Ketner, Staff Writer
March 12, 2021
Haiku-U Finalists - Voting today! Check link in story

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

Knight Crier
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

Connor Niszczak, Executive Editor
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?

William Ketner, Staff Writer
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

Tyler Letcher, Staff Writer
February 17, 2021
Mr. Colin Likens teaches his 6th period Government class.

[Photo] The art of teaching through an insurrection

Jadie Ferrell, Staff Writer
February 4, 2021
NPHS Theatre and Thespian Troupe #5464 is proud to present "Breathing Through COVID" this weekend.

NPHS Theatre to present “Breathing Through COVID”

Knight Crier
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

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

North Penn SD begins COVID-19 assurance testing of staff

Knight Crier
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

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

William Ketner, Staff Writer
December 22, 2020
North Penn High School's 2020 Christmas tree.

[Photo] Holiday Traditions Continue at North Penn

Jadie Ferrell, Staff Writer
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

Connor Niszczak, Executive Editor
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

Knight Crier
December 11, 2020
Downtown Diner - The West Main Diner is open for breakfast and lunch daily and with all the new protocol in place, hopes to stay afloat during this difficult time for small businesses.

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

William Ketner, Staff Writer
December 10, 2020
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