NPSD District-Wide Events

Dear North Penn families,

Below are some NPSD meetings and events that may be of relevance to you and your family. The events below are only those sponsored by the North Penn School District, not school-sponsored events. This newsletter will be sent twice a month via School Messenger. As always, all NPSD events can be found on the district calendar, including school-specific events not included here. NPSD also recognizes there are many local organizations holding worthwhile programs in the community. Such events can be found on the NPSD Community Bulletin Board.

The North Penn School District is proud to announce this year's Knights of Honor, Class of 2026.

• Dr. Mayank Amin, PharmD, RPh, MBA, is a graduate of North Penn High School, Class of 2003, and the owner of Skippack Pharmacy. Known as “Dr. Mak” or “The Superman Pharmacist”, he stepped up to provide thousands of vaccinations and tests to the community during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to run Skippack Pharmacy as a community hub.
  
• Tina Simmons DeFoor is a graduate of North Penn High School, Class of 1985, and is the Executive Vice President of Human Resources for Comcast. DeFoor has been recognized for her outstanding work in cable and telecommunications and her leadership across multiple organizations.

• Burton T. Hynes is a former principal of North Penn High School. He spent nearly his entire career in the North Penn School District and under his leadership continued North Penn’s legacy as a school known for its outstanding academics, athletics, and arts.

• Missy Mazzoli is a graduate of North Penn High School, Class of 1998, and is a composer, pianist, and Professor of Music at Bard College. Mazzoli’s music has been performed all over the world by symphony orchestras, opera houses, and she has received three Grammy nominations for her work.
  

The ceremony will be held March 12, 2026 at 6:00 pm in North Penn High School and is open to the public. The ceremony will last approximately an hour with a short reception to follow. Attire is business casual. To learn more about the Knights of Honor program, please visit https://www.npenn.org/our_district/knightsofhonor.

Join our guest speaker from Child and Family Focus on April 23, 2026 from 7-8:30 PM in the Knapp Elementary Cafe. Bring the kids along to learn more about gambling tactics used to target youth and preventative measures. Many mobile and online games for kids include gambling mechanics, like daily spins, loot boxes, and pay-to-win upgrades. These teach children to expect randomized rewards for money, just like gambling. Learn more about it on April 23. This presentation is geared towards families and children in 5th and 6th grade. Register at https://bit.ly/4b5o0Ly.

Save the date! The North Penn Family Engagement Series returns again this year with many exciting events. For more information and to save the dates, please visit the NPFE website.