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Martin Luther King Jr Day Service Projects
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Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
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Easter
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Knights of Honor Overview
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How to Nominate
Class of 2018
Class of 2017
Inaugural Class of 2016
Knights of Honor RSVP
Class of 2022
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Title IX
North Penn Television
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Board Policies
Real Estate Taxes
Request for Information
Overview
School Boundary Maps
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Home School Students
Notice for Gifted Students
Notice for Special Ed. Students
Act 35
COVID Federal Funding
Central Office
Central Administration
Business Office
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Curriculum Department
Emergency Management and Safe Schools
Security Department
Visiting Our Schools
Safe Schools Information & Resources
PA Safe2Say Something
Safe Schools Committee
Extended School Care
Facilities and Operations Department
Support Services Mission Statements
Knapp Elementary School Project
Facilities and Operations Meeting Items
Purchasing/Warehouse
Use of School Facilities
North Penn School District Cleaning Protocols
Human Resources Department
School and Community Engagement Office
School and Community Engagement
North Penn Television
District Communications
NP ADvantage Program
School Nutrition Services Department
Overview
Free Curbside Meal Pick-Up during Virtual Learning
In-Person Instruction Meal Information
School Meal Application
School Menus
Meal Account Payments
Price Lists
Catering Menu
Student Allergies
District Wellness Guidelines
School Health Inspections
Summer Food Service Program
Special Education Department
Welcome
Meet the Administrative Team
Referral and Evaluation for Special Education
Parent and Family Resources
Transition Resources
Early Intervention
Gifted Education
School Counseling
Health Services
Assistive Listening
Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent Goals
Superintendent Dr. Dietrich's 21-22 Goals
Asst. Superintendent Dr. Bauer's 21-22 Goals
Asst. Superintendent Dr. Waters' 21-22 Goals
Technology Department
Transportation Information
Welcome
Office Contacts
Bus Rules & Guidelines
Non-public Student Transportation Requests
Bus Pass Information
K-Day: A Practice Run on the Big Yellow Bus
For Families
Act 66
Alumni
Annual Report
Aquatics
Asbestos & Pest Management
Attendance
Overview
Back to School Dates and Times 2021-22
First Day of School Signs 2021
Back to School Newsletter
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Calendar for 2021-2022 School Year
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Education for New Generations Charter School
Montgomery Flex Charter School
North Penn Charter School Collaborative
Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness
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ESL/ELD Community Education Program Class
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ELA and Math Curriculum and Instruction Overview
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Keystone Exams - Graduation Requirement Information
Keystone Exam Overview
AP Exams FAQ's
ACCESS Testing for ELL's FAQ's
Classroom Diagnostic Tools (CDT's) FAQ's
DIBELS Assessment
6th Grade Math Placement
Delay/Late Arrival Times
Dietary Allergies
Digital Age Learning
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Diversity and Equity Resources for Families
Educational Foundation of the NPSD
Elementary Curriculum Guide
Elementary Handbook
Elementary Math Information
Kindergarten Math
First Grade Math
Second Grade Math
Third Grade Math
Fourth Grade Math
Fifth Grade Math
Sixth Grade Math
English Language Development (ELD)
ELD Handbook
WIDA Can Do Descriptors
Elementary ELD Forms
Letters to Parents
Standards Based Report Card
Exchange Student Program
Extended School Care
Welcome
Contact Information
Child Health Assessment Form
Monthly Newsletters
Parent Handbook 2021-2022
Parent Handbook 2022-2023
2022-2023 Extended School Care Rates
2021-2022 Extended School Care Rates
Extended School Care Registration Information
Monthly Rates and Information
2022 Summer Camp Parent Handbook
2022 Summer Camp Flyer
2022 Ext School Care Summer Registration
Summer Camp Newsletter
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COVID-19 Health and Safety Plan
Online Credit Card Payment Information
Flexible Instruction Plan
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Gifted and Talented Education Program
High School Handbook
High School Student Activity Review
Immunizations
Infinite Campus
International Friendship Committee
Internet Access at Home- Low Cost for Eligible Families
IRON Knights Triathlon
IRON Knights Triathlon Overview
Orientation Info
Bicycle, Running, and Transition Area Maps
Race Day Info
Starting Times and Race Numbers
Swim Practice Information
IRONKnights Parent Support Group
Volunteer Info
Registration Info
Training Materials
The Distances
Special Offers
Other Triathlon Opportunities
Kindergarten Information
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How NPSD is Implementing Full-Day Kindergarten
Kindergarten Resource Guide
Kindergarten Brochure
Kindergarten Orientation Letter
K-Day: A Practice Run on the Big Yellow Bus
2021-22 Kindergarten Information Session Videos
Register for Kindergarten
School Boundary Maps
Literacy Links
Creating a Home Reading Environment
Home Reading and Writing Activities
Family Storytelling
Reading Aloud to your Children
Helping your Child to Choose A Book
Book Sharing Questions
Masking Requirements 2021-22
Mental Health Service Providers
Middle School Handbook
Middle School Program of Studies
Middle School Schedule Overview 2022-23
Counseling Services
Promotional Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Course Selection Procedure
Required Courses
Middle School Course Listing by Department
Courses Descriptions
School Administration
ACT 158 Pathway for Graduation
College Admittance Guidelines
Program of Studies Printable PDF
NPSD Middle School Scheduling Parent Information Night
2022-23 Incoming 7th Grade Course Selection Overview
2022-23 Incoming 8th Grade Course Selection Overview
2022-23 Incoming 9th Grade Course Selection Overview
North Penn Desktop Link for Staff & Students
NP ADvantage Program
NP Parents Special Education Alliance
About Us
Meet Our Board and Advisors
Contact Us
Events
Bylaws of NPPSEA 2022
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Scholarships
Newsletter
NPAGE Executive Board
Mentorship Program
Activities & Events
For Parents
FAQ
PDE Gifted Education
Contact Us
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NPSD Elementary Virtual Academy
NPSD Resource Site
Nurse & Health Suite Information
Odyssey of the Mind
Welcome to NP OotM
Important Dates
2021-2022 Problem Synopses
Coaches Corner
What is Odyssey of the Mind?
Spontaneous Fun Day
Contact NP OotM
Odds and Ends
OotM Magnets and Trading Pins
For NPSD OotM Parents
FAQ For Principals and Administrators
FAQ for Home and School Associations & Other OotM Supporters
OotM IN THE NEWS
Volunteers
Spontaneous Problem Solving
2022 NP OotM Tee Shirt Designs
2021-2022 NP OM Design Contest
NP OM Senior Spotlight
Meet the 2022 NP OM Teams
PBIS
Planetarium
Publicity Refusal
Registration Information
Registration Overview
Kindergarten Information
School Boundary Maps
Safe2Say Something
School Boundary Maps
School Delays and Closings
School Hours
School Messenger FAQ
School Nutrition Services
SchoolCafe
Special Education
Summer Enrichment Program, Elementary K-6
Summer Library Hours
Summer Reading and Assignments
English & Reading Summer Assignments
Social Studies Department Summer Assignments
Science Department Summer Assignments
Technology Support
Theatre
Transcript Requests
Transfer of Attendance
Elementary Transfer of Attendance and Instructions
Secondary Transfer of Attendance and Instructions
Transportation
Volunteers
Working Papers
Writing Guide
Summer Remediation (Grades 9-12)
Employment
Employment Information
Employment Portal - To See Jobs and Apply
Child Abuse Clearance/Criminal Background Check Forms
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