Schools
North Penn Hoists Pride Flag During Special Ceremony
The flag raising honors the "contributions and experiences" of a historically marginalized community.
LANSDALE, PA — The North Penn School District raised the pride flag over the school grounds during a special ceremony earlier this week.
The flag raising took place on June 4 outside the Educational Services Center on 401 E. Hancock Street, where the flag will fly throughout the duration of June.
Officials said the flag raising "celebrates the history, contributions, and experiences of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning/queer (LGBTQ) individuals."
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North Penn administrators were on hand for the event, along with school board members, members of the community, and the school's Rainbow Alliance advocacy club.
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