September 2026
Pennridge North Middle School
It was a great start to the 2627 School Year! We (your North Middle School Family) are looking forward to the year ahead. We have dances, pep rallies, sports events, trips, and lots of fun things coming your way!
North Middle School Band
Band sign-ups were held on Wednesday, August 27 during 11th period. If your child did not attend this, but would like to start an instrument it is not too late! Please email Mr. Vollberg at pvollberg@pennridge.org and he will explain what you need to do to start the process. All returning students who attended this will begin having lessons on Wednesday, September 4. New band students will likely start the week after this. Parents should be on the lookout for a schedule to be emailed to them. Please reach out to Mr. Vollberg if you do not receive this.
Welcome back, North families! I am excited to start my fourth year in Pennridge School District and second year here at North Middle School! This summer I got to do some traveling, reading, and relaxing on the beach, which has left me feeling refreshed and ready to start another school year. I can’t wait to see all of my returning students and meet all of our new sixth graders. I look forward to another great school year ahead!
Sydney Hall
School Counselor Grade 6 (A-Z) and Grade 7 (A-K)
Hello, North families! My name is Ms. Marchese, and I am excited to begin my 19th year as a school counselor at North Middle School. This summer, I had the opportunity to spend four weeks traveling throughout Europe, including two weeks traveling with an amazing group of Pennridge High School students. It was an unforgettable experience filled with adventure, learning, and wonderful memories. I am looking forward to another great school year and welcoming our students back to North!
Nickie Marchese
School Counselor grade 7 (L-Z) grade 8 (A-Z)
PBIS and our RAMS
This year will be our second year implementing our RAMS program at North Middle School. It is a PBIS, short for Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, program designed to reward good behavior for our students by catching them at their best. When observed doing a good deed or following the rules, students will earn a ticket and can place it on our RAMS 100 board. Every time the board is filled, ten students will be selected at random to receive a prize of their choice .The tickets remaining are pulled and put into our "Second Chance Drawing" bin for other opportunities throughout the year. Our acronym to remember our good behavior is RAMS -- be Respectful, Accountable, Motivated, and Safe. Ask you child about our kickoff assembly from the first day of school!
What is Canvas?
Canvas is a Learning Management System utilized by Pennridge School District in the secondary schools. If your child is in sixth grade, Canvas will be new to them. Each grade level has been set up with their own Class of ... course in Canvas. This course will have announcements, links to information, and important dates for the students will appear on their Canvas calendar through their grade-level specific course. In addition to this course, their teachers will have courses and share assignments, notes, and important information for their content via Canvas. Encourage your child to check Canvas regularly, especially if they are absent!
Mr. Logan Kauffman, Pre-Algebra & Geometry
Mr. Kauffman graduated from Shippensburg University in 2015 with a degree in Secondary Education and Mathematics. He spent eight years teaching middle school in Chesapeake, Virginia, before spending three years at Pennridge High School. He and his wife, Brianna, have a soon-to-be 15-month-old daughter, Kennedy. Outside of math, Mr. Kauffman is a devoted fan of Philadelphia sports teams and Star Wars. He is excited to be here at North!
Ms. Amy Salla, 7th & 8th Grade Science
North welcomes Ms. Salla! This year marks her 22nd year in education, and she is thrilled to continue sharing her love and passion for science with students. Science has always been a true passion of hers, with chemistry being her favorite area of science. She especially enjoys helping students explore how and why things work and watching their curiosity grow through hands-on learning and discovery.
Outside of school, she is a proud mom to two sons, ages 21 and 12, who keep her busy and on the go! She also enjoys volunteering on sports organization boards, supporting youth athletics and staying involved in her community. When she’s not teaching or volunteering, she loves spending time with her family and enjoying the outdoors. She is looking forward to getting to know the students, families, and staff and is excited for a wonderful year ahead!