Pennridge School District
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Pennridge School District is located approximately 30 miles (48.3 km) north of Philadelphia in Bucks County, Southeast Pennsylvania
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7 Elementary Schools (of which four are named for past principals):
3 Middle Schools:
1 High School:
Right now there are approximately 7,200 students enrolled in the entire district. The district employs 478 teachers and over 450 additional staff, including part-time members.
using the ram as a mascot and green, white and occasionally black for colors. The Varsity Football team historically plays all of their home games at Poppy Yoder Field, a stadium on the grounds of South Middle School. South was formerly known as Sell-Perk High (before Pennridge was formed) and still has its roots embedded in the community. Since October 2008, a turf field has been in use on the grounds of the high school. Lacrosse, soccer, field hockey, track and field, and JV and freshmen football use the turf field. However, the Varsity Football team still sticks with tradition and plays at Poppy Yoder in Sellersville, PA.
from Philadelphia. In 1996 the new Central Middle School was added to accommodate rising enrollments and since then, most of the district's elementary schools have undergone expansion and renovation projects.
Pennridge has recently built a multi-million dollar expansion to the current building on the high school campus, which includes a new gym
nasium, a natatorium
, and cafeteria
. Construction of a new auditorium, seating approximately 1200, and renovation of the school's older sections, followed, being completed February 2007. Demolition of the oldest building on campus, the Lower House, began on August 15, 2006 due to the futility of renovation. The building that was the Freshman Center became North Middle School after the High School construction was completed.
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
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The District
Pennridge School District, covers approximately 95 square miles (246 km²) with a total population of 45,000 and encompasses eight municipalities including the boroughs of Dublin, Perkasie, Sellersville, and Silverdale. Bedminster Township, East Rockhill Township, Hilltown Township, and West Rockhill Township also are included.Foundations and Current Schools
Pennridge was founded in 1952 by combining the resources of several small municipal school districts, including Sell-Perk School District. The former Sell-Perk high school had been converted to its present use as South Middle School. Today, the district operates 11 schools:7 Elementary Schools (of which four are named for past principals):
3 Middle Schools:
1 High School:
Right now there are approximately 7,200 students enrolled in the entire district. The district employs 478 teachers and over 450 additional staff, including part-time members.
Athletics
All Pennridge School sports compete in the Suburban One LeagueSuburban One League
Suburban One League, often abbreviated "SOL" is an athletic conference in Southeastern Pennsylvania, serving high schools in Montgomery County and Bucks County. The league was established in 1922 as the "Suburban League." Since its inception, SOL has produced many district, state, and even some...
using the ram as a mascot and green, white and occasionally black for colors. The Varsity Football team historically plays all of their home games at Poppy Yoder Field, a stadium on the grounds of South Middle School. South was formerly known as Sell-Perk High (before Pennridge was formed) and still has its roots embedded in the community. Since October 2008, a turf field has been in use on the grounds of the high school. Lacrosse, soccer, field hockey, track and field, and JV and freshmen football use the turf field. However, the Varsity Football team still sticks with tradition and plays at Poppy Yoder in Sellersville, PA.
Growth and development
Pennridge’s administration has had be very adaptable in recent years as the Pennridge area population continues to grow as an ongoing effect of urban sprawlUrban sprawl
Urban sprawl, also known as suburban sprawl, is a multifaceted concept, which includes the spreading outwards of a city and its suburbs to its outskirts to low-density and auto-dependent development on rural land, high segregation of uses Urban sprawl, also known as suburban sprawl, is a...
from Philadelphia. In 1996 the new Central Middle School was added to accommodate rising enrollments and since then, most of the district's elementary schools have undergone expansion and renovation projects.
Pennridge has recently built a multi-million dollar expansion to the current building on the high school campus, which includes a new gym
Gym
The word γυμνάσιον was used in Ancient Greece, that mean a locality for both physical and intellectual education of young men...
nasium, a natatorium
Natatorium
A natatorium is a term given for a building containing a swimming pool. In Latin, a cella natatoria was a swimming pool in its own building, although it is sometimes also used to refer to any indoor pool even if not housed in a dedicated building...
, and cafeteria
Cafeteria
A cafeteria is a type of food service location in which there is little or no waiting staff table service, whether a restaurant or within an institution such as a large office building or school; a school dining location is also referred to as a dining hall or canteen...
. Construction of a new auditorium, seating approximately 1200, and renovation of the school's older sections, followed, being completed February 2007. Demolition of the oldest building on campus, the Lower House, began on August 15, 2006 due to the futility of renovation. The building that was the Freshman Center became North Middle School after the High School construction was completed.
Notable alumni
- Paul ClymerPaul ClymerPaul Irvin Clymer is a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, where he represents the 145th Legislative District in Bucks County. He first served in this office in 1980 and has been elected continually since that time....
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creator - Sam HollenbachSam HollenbachSamuel Hollenbach is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2007...
, NFL player - Robb RiddickRobb RiddickRobbert Lee Riddick was an American football running back in the NFL who played for the Buffalo Bills. He played college football at Millersville University....
, former NFL player - Louis RiddickLouis RiddickLouis Riddick is the Director of Pro Personnel for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. He is a former American football safety in the NFL from 1991 to 1998. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the ninth round of the 1991 NFL Draft. He played college football at...
, former NFL player - Tim LewisTim LewisTim Lewis is an American football coach and former cornerback. He is currently the secondary coach for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League.-Playing career:...
, former NFL player and current NFL assistant coach - Bill MenschBill MenschAmerican engineer William David Mensch, Jr., born 9 February 1945 in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, USA, is the founder, chairman and CEO of the Western Design Center of Mesa, Arizona...
, founder, chairman and CEO of the Western Design Center - Dean SabatinoDean SabatinoDean Sabatino is an American musician, best known as "Dean Clean", the drummer of the satirical punk rock group The Dead Milkmen. Sabatino lives with his family in Media, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia.-Career:...
, The Dead Milkmen drummer - Chris CollingwoodChris CollingwoodChris Collingwood, born in 1967 in USA, is a singer, songwriter, and founding member of the power pop band Fountains of Wayne. Collingwood's major influences are The Beatles, The Zombies, The Hollies, Aztec Camera, Squeeze, and Blue Öyster Cult....
, Fountains of Wayne lead singer - Will Lewis, former NFL Player and Vice President of Football Operations for the Seattle Seahawks
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, soft-core film actress