Long-Awaited 'Transformation' Of North Penn HS To Begin

LANSDALE, PA — The future of the North Penn School District has arrived.

The long awaited reconstruction and renovations to the high school will begin with a "tile breaking" ceremony on May 19.

"The ceremony will begin Phase 1 renovations, marking a significant step forward in transforming North Penn High School into a state-of-the-art facility that will inspire and empower students for years to come," the district said in a statement. "Renovations to the school will begin with the natatorium, and will eventually span the entire building."

The project has been years in the making, with various visions for the future of the high school going through several iterations before the current plan was agreed upon.

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Among the many goals of the project, the district identified priorities as ADA access throughout the building, future-focused educational spaces, upgraded hallway organization to minimize congestion, increased sunlight in classrooms, improved lighting and HVAC, new performing arts program spaces, and more.

The ceremony is set for 6 p.m. on May 19, and will be held at the Rick Carroll Natatorium on 1340 Valley Forge Road. The public is invited to the event. A small number of commemorative tiles from the "tile breaking" portion of the ceremony will be distributed to those in attendance.